Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain
Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 2023
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
More than 1.5 million people at risk of 'Lonely Death' in S Korea - Survey
More than 1.5 million South Korean people are at risk of "lonely death," or unattended death, accounting for 3 per cent of the country's population, a government survey showed Thursday.
Thu May 18 2023
A 'cataclysmic' celestial couple gone wrong - a star eats its mate
Unlike the lonely sun, about half the stars in our Milky Way galaxy are in a long-term committed relationship with another star.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Could contact with nature help ease feelings of loneliness?
Contact with nature, while maintaining urban social interactions, could help decrease feelings of loneliness.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Father time: Pakistan's lonely clock collector
Kakar's collection, some of which dates back to 1850, is housed inside the city's police headquarters compound.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Sempadan negara bakal dibuka? Ini 10 destinasi terbaik untuk dilawati pada 2022
Antara destinasi pilihan yang diletakkan di dalam senarai buku tersebut adalah negara yang sememangnya popular sebagai kawasan pelancongan, termasuk kawasan yang mungkin agak asing bagi para pelancong
Sat Nov 13 2021
Pack your bags for Lonely Planet's top travel destinations of 2022
Lonely Planet published its list of top destinations to discover in 2022 after taking a year off due to COVID-19.
Sat Oct 30 2021
'Sad, lonely feeling': Tokyo man evicted twice, 50 years apart, for Olympic construction
Nearly 200 families, many elderly were evicted from their homes in 2013 so the government could rebuild the stadium for the 2020 Games.
Thu Jul 01 2021
For some of Japan's lonely workers, COVID-19 brings a homecoming
Solo assignments have been a regular duty becoming a crucial step in career progression despite their unpopularity among many workers.
Thu May 20 2021
Feeling lonely in lockdown? Try hugging a sheep
Visitors have to book an appointment, but can get as close as they like to the shaggy sheep.
Tue Mar 16 2021
COVID-19: Feeling lonely in lockdown? Try hugging a sheep
A German farm is offering people who are feeling deprived of human contact due to coronavirus restrictions the opportunity to cuddle a sheep.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Pakistan zoo begins mammoth makeover after lonely elephant's departure
Pakistan's climate change ministry has taken over the zoo's rehabilitation, with plans to establish a vastly improved conservation centre.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Lonely no more: Kaavan the elephant makes new friend
Once Kaavan has adjusted to a "controlled setting", he will be released into the wider sanctuary, where there are three female elephants.
Wed Dec 02 2020
'Kind of lonely': America marks COVID-altered Thanksgiving
Americans marked a muted Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, sometimes seeing family only by video after political leaders discouraged travel or large gatherings.
Fri Nov 27 2020