Imperial harems existed since ancient times and bore witness to the waxing and waning of dynasties. Life in imperial harems was imagined to be one of luxury and comfort. But what did really go on behind closed doors and beneath the glittery façade of the royal titles? Why do the lives of empresses and concubines in the imperial harems remain ever so intriguing to modern audiences? What are some of the tragic tales that most people have not even heard of? From Imperial Consort Yang in the Tang Dynasty (618–906) to Consort Zhen in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), we delve into the less-than-glamorous lives of women in China’s imperial harems.

Welcome back from your holidays. Hope you all had a great time.

From RT:

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything--and everyone--that Dom loves, forever.

This one out for a while already so maybe no need spoilers la kot.

Who's seen this one?

From RT:

Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.

The movie is just out this weekend so maybe use the spoiler tag until next Sunday? Like this:

So siapa dah tengok?

I figure since a significant number of us aren't pale white, this would be a cool resource to share esp if you're in the health bizniz

(Ok, also wasn't sure where to actually post this? Science & tech? Sports & fitness?)

Yes I know that the word “gay” has many meanings

We all seen it happen at least once. Mention anything that touches stereotypes on our Indian community, and you will be bombarded with responses shutting down the whole conversation. Even if it is a genuine attempt to understand and learn.

Basically, "We don't talk about that"

What's most frustrating about this is not all the negative responses from people who don't even bother to read what you wrote, but the total absence of sane responses to balance it out. This is the internet, of course reactionists exist. But you would expect there should be at least some voices from the other side. In this case however, it is eerily silent.

So because no meaningful conversation can take place, people are left with their imagination, assumption, speculation.

And this piece is too is my own speculation.

How I see it is that our Indian community are very well aware that they are getting screwed, hard. Everything is falling apart, and things are fucked beyond repair. Insecurity is deep. And the very last thing they have left is their dignity, aka "face", "honour".

Left with only this thin veneer of "face" to show the world, anything that touches it becomes a personal attack. Because a little crack in the veneer and all the pent up insecurities will risk getting exposed.

Raising these topics, therefore, becomes an attempt to shame. And the only acceptable way to approach it is to not approach it at all.

Again, "We don't talk about that"

It's not just regular netizens. Even professional media people are not immune to this.

Below is a piss poor attempt by an MY Indian on the K word. Conclusion? Doesn't matter why, just don't use the word! Very disappointing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8GcttrztME

If you manage to read until this very last paragraph, I appreciate it. You are welcomed to disagree with me. Just, please, elaborate your points. We all want to know more.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha, Eid Mubarak!

Where

Shah Alam National Sport Complex(Panasonic)

When

22-7-2023

I'm not sure whether it's the right time to host a meet up so soon, as the site is still small and we're still getting used to each other, but since Bon Odori came in such a right time i guess there's nothing to lose in asking it here, i'm using this post to gauge the interest before going ahead

So, Bon Odori 2023 meetup, yay or nay?

Joke of the day

What did dad say when mom asked him to get groceries?

You’ve got to come with me. It’s Twosday.

Image description: A dessert that consists of a bowl filled with shaved ice combined with coconut milk, palm sugar, Cendol (a green, noodle-like Malaysian sweet treat), and red beans. The dish is then generously topped with a substantial portion of durian flesh.

cross-posted from: https://monyet.cc/post/19315

• Time: Friday 30th June, 7.30pm-Midnight (last Friday of each month)
• Place: Vivae Board Games Cafe Ampang , 383c-2, 4th Mile, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - FB , Google
• Cost: We’ve negotiated a special RM20 for an all night pass! Please tell them you are with reddit and pay on entry.
• Food: They serve pizza+drinks, but plenty of outside food close by if that's not for you.
• RSVP: RSVP here. The cafe tends to be busier on Fridays so they want to know how much space they need to reserve.

Looking forward to seeing you there and getting our game on! Photos from past sessions (We used to do it at a different cafe.

FAQ

Aren't board games kind of lame?	No.
Is this beginner friendly?	Totally! Every game gets explained to the group before starting. A few new players come for every session and have a great time!
What games will we be playing?	The board game cafe has a huge library to choose from; check out their FB page for photos. The cafe staff have been quite good at recommending fun games as well.
Can I BYO?	The venue has asked that we don't bring our own food and drink.
How do we get in touch on the night?	PM me your number if you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Is there dinner beforehand?	We're leaving it to the group to self-organise on this as it's hard to coordinate the whole group plus a big booking etc.