. At a junction on Anna Salai in Chennai, a car edges past the spot where a traffic light once hung, slows down, curves into a U-turn and merges back without stopping. Almost 1700km away, in Bokaro, drivers approach roundabouts that have never needed signals at all, easing off instinctively. In Kot»»»

BEIJING — Emotional experiences and sought-after "sense of ritual" — mindful ways to imbue activities with symbolic meaning — best capture how Chinese people ushered in 2026, as vibrant celebrations across the country reflected robust domestic consumption at the start of the new year. For Ms Li of »»»