Entertainment

HK actor Ha Yu, 83, opens up about feeling distant with his children

He spent very little time with his children while they were growing up, and they now rarely confide in him about their innermost feelings.

Wellness

How cancer cells evade this chemotherapy drug

Researchers have found the cause of treatment resistance to a common cancer medication.

India

Legendary Indian actress Sowcar Janaki dies at 94 after brief hospitalisation in Chennai

TAMIL NADU: Legendary actress Sowcar Janaki died on Friday (Aug 21) after brief hospitalisation in Chennai. She was admitted to the ICU, days before her death due to an unspecified illness. She was 94

Fashion

The pinky finger deserves to stand out in a fashionably bold manner too

Of all the fingers, the pinky is perhaps the easiest to overlook. Fashion, however, has other plans – at least for now.

Entertainment

Thai actor Ray MacDonald dies at 49

Reports of the 49-year-old actor's death emerged on Wednesday morning (Aug 19), after he was found dead at his home in Bangkok's Pattanakarn area.

Living

Heart And Soul: A retired teacher looks back on 33 years in the classroom

After 33 years in the classroom, a retired teacher reflects on the students, lessons and memories that have stayed with her.

Asia & Oceania

Gear up for Formula 1 fun at these watch parties in Singapore

Also, take advantage of the enhanced Singapore Grab Travel Pass to go on after-dark explorations of the city-state.

Entertainment

Julie Andrews, 90, will not reprise role in ‘Princess Diaries 3,’ says she’s retired

The actress confirmed this in a recent interview with Today and InStyle, saying it was hard for her to say no but felt it was "necessary." 

Fashion

Guess which celebrity helped make gladiator shoes fashionable again

Zendaya may have sparked the gladiator shoe revival, but Jessica Chastain, Serena Williams and Michelle Obama have also embraced the Grecian-inspired style in recent years.

Animals

The last three elephants still in South African zoo await a new fate

Elephants at this traditional South African zoo may finally be released into a sanctuary.

Entertainment

Philippine singer Vanessa Blanca dies at 30 after accidental fall in bathroom

Blanca was a former member of Philippine musical group Sugarpop.

Arts

Vermeer's 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' in Japan, perhaps for the last time

Vermeer's masterpiece will be displayed at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka while its home museum, the Mauritshuis in The Hague, closes until Sept 20 for maintenance

World

Prince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit

LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Britain's ⁠Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile claimants face paying millions of dollars out of their own pockets to cover ⁠the legal costs of the Daily Mail's publisher after a judge ruled their failed privacy lawsuits were conducted in an unreasonable ‌way.

Entertainment

'Wednesday' actress Jenna Ortega would go all day without food or water on set as child star

Ortega has revealed the lengths she went to as a child actor to avoid being a burden for fear of derailing her fledgling career while on set.

Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere's mum blames ex Brian Hickerson as history of abuse faces closer scrutiny

Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, whom the star had a strained relationship with, pointed blame for the actor's death toward an unnamed individual, but earlier this week she outright named Hickerson.

Living

Once shaped by court rituals, China's imperial cuisine lives on today

Centuries-old recipes and techniques preserve the rituals, artistry and history of Qing palace cuisine.

Asia & Oceania

China’s big push to attract more tourists after Covid-19 is paying off

Trends like 'Chinamaxxing', where Western citizens adopt habits from China, are viral on social media.

Living

Malaysian crafters turn old jeans, waste paper and corn husks into paper sheets

The graphic design graduates love the process, craftsmanship and the endless possibilities of paper made from these materials.

Positive Parenting

Nurturing healthy hygiene habits in your kids

Inculcating the practice of being clean and hygienic in children is crucial for their health and well-being.

Arts

Weekend for the arts: 'Mimpi Jernang' exhibition, Joni Mustaf showcase

A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond