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Young woman artist breaks tattoo taboo in her Kabul studio

"I could have performed this profession abroad but I wanted to do it in Afghanistan because there are no female tattoo artists in the country," she said. "I believe it's not only men who can apply tattoos. Women can do it too."

7 hours ago

Giant Japanese robot spurs hopes for tourism after virus hit

An 18-metre "Gundam" robot that can walk and move its arms was unveiled in Japan on Monday amid hopes that it will help invigorate tourism hit by COVID-19.

8 hours ago

By George, Clooney cuts his own hair

The Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker said he's been doing his own haircuts for more than two decades.

16 hours ago

Handmade with love: Nepali takes grandma's socks to the world

Every winter, Lorina Sthapit and her cousins would warm their feet in woollen socks freshly knitted by their grandmother.

21 hours ago

Skip the queue and make your pumpkin spiced lattes at home

Don’t miss out on your pumpkin spice mix this year. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make pumpkin spice lattes at home.

22 hours ago

Biker dog thrills fans as he cruises Philippine highways

The 11-year-old crossbreed from the Philippines takes daily motorcycle rides with his owner Gilbert Delos Reyes, balanced perfectly with his hind legs on the edge of the seat and paws straddling the handlebars.

29 Nov 2020

German Christmas markets thrive despite the pandemic

The markets have been part of Germany’s Christmas tradition since the 15th century.

29 Nov 2020

VIDEO: Sea creatures resembling dragons wash up on Cape Town beach

Although stunning, the animals, which are a type of sea slug, can be quiet dangerous. They are known for absorbing stinging cells from their prey, which includes the venomous Portuguese man o’war.

29 Nov 2020

How can you improve your relationship with yourself?

Being alone may be hard but it isn’t always bad: Sometimes it can force you to reassess and improve yourself.

29 Nov 2020

Vietnamese fashion designer encourages youth to choose heritage

28-year-old Nguyen Duc Loc wants to try his best to keep the tradition and culture of Vietnam alive with his designs.

28 Nov 2020

Keeping hopes alive: Malaysian family starts an eatery to tackle their economic woes during the pandemic

A Malaysian family has cooked up a tasty solution to their economic woes during the pandemic by opening a backyard pizzeria.

28 Nov 2020

Tips for a new dad

If you have a newborn but have no clue about how to navigate parenthood, these guidelines are sure to help.

28 Nov 2020

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Health & Fitness

VIDEO: Brushing your teeth too hard will do more damage than good, says aesthetic dentist Angel Mansoor

Too much harshness while brushing teeth does more damage than good, says Dr. Angel Mansoor, a general and aesthetic dentist, in an exclusive Facebook ...

29 Nov 2020

How can you improve your relationship with yourself?

Being alone may be hard but it isn’t always bad: Sometimes it can force you to reassess and improve yourself.

29 Nov 2020

Vegetarians may be at higher risk to suffer bone fractures, study suggests

Compared with people who ate meat, vegans with lower calcium and protein intakes had a 43 per cent higher risk of fractures anywhere in the body, rese...

27 Nov 2020

Study confirms COVID-19 is rare in kids, but in some cases it can be severe

A huge study of paediatric patients found only 4% were infected with the new coronavirus, and the vast majority of those cases were mild or asymptomat...

26 Nov 2020

Fashion & Beauty

Young woman artist breaks tattoo taboo in her Kabul studio

"I could have performed this profession abroad but I wanted to do it in Afghanistan because there are no female tattoo artists in the country," she sa...

7 hours ago

Handmade with love: Nepali takes grandma's socks to the world

Every winter, Lorina Sthapit and her cousins would warm their feet in woollen socks freshly knitted by their grandmother.

21 hours ago

Vietnamese fashion designer encourages youth to choose heritage

28-year-old Nguyen Duc Loc wants to try his best to keep the tradition and culture of Vietnam alive with his designs.

28 Nov 2020

Age is just a number: Meet Mahnoor Baloch, who still looks stunning at 50

The stunning and beautiful actress who made her acting debut back in 1993, has always drawn attention for looking younger than she is.

26 Nov 2020

Japanese fashion themselves with luxurious face-masks made of diamonds and pearls

While the whole world fights the coronavirus pandemic in their own style, the Japanese have found a way out through luxury. Fashion-conscious Japanese...

25 Nov 2020

Congolese model breaks stereotypes in the fashion world of being tall, fair-skinned, and skinny

Amid the subtle hints of racism that still exists, Harmony Anne-Marie Ilunga, a Congolese model in Hong Kong, looks forward to better days.

24 Nov 2020

Irish fashion designer and royal hat-maker Philip Treacy brings glamour with his collection despite pandemic

Designer Philip Treacy, a hat-maker to many British royals and stars, showcased his latest hat collection, saying we all need entertainment amid the p...

23 Nov 2020

Former Miss World Manushi Chillar recalls winning the title for India

Former Miss World from India, Manushi Chillar, recalls winning the title and how she brought pride for the country.

22 Nov 2020

Food

Skip the queue and make your pumpkin spiced lattes at home

Don’t miss out on your pumpkin spice mix this year. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make pumpkin spice lattes at home.

22 hours ago

Keeping hopes alive: Malaysian family starts an eatery to tackle their economic woes during the pandemic

A Malaysian family has cooked up a tasty solution to their economic woes during the pandemic by opening a backyard pizzeria.

28 Nov 2020

Restaurants in Britain offer DIY meal kits to survive lockdown

From fast food to fine dining, some restaurants in Britain are relying on home kits to keep them afloat during the lockdown, turning clients into cook...

25 Nov 2020

Recipe for Pakistan’s famous Sindhi biryani

Biryani is a popular and wonderful rice dish of South and East Asia. This dish is prepared by mixing some special spices, meat and rice.

24 Nov 2020

A Hungarian confectioner makes chocolate Santa’s with tiny masks to raise the Christmas spirit amid the pandemic

While this year has been a struggle amid the on-going coronavirus pandemic, a confectioner from Hungary, Laszlo Rimoczi, tries to keep the spirit of C...

23 Nov 2020

Sheet pan meatballs and charred broccoli recipe

For starters, these meatballs super easy to pull together. They also cook quickly, are insanely versatile, and best of all, don't require a ton of cle...

22 Nov 2020

Diet trends to see 4 billion people overweight by 2050: study

More than four billion people could be overweight by 2050, with 1.5 billion of them obese, if the current global dietary trend towards processed foods...

19 Nov 2020

Colourful fish dish packed with flavour

Spice up cod fish fillets with a blend of cumin, paprika, garlic and red bell peppers. It's a colourful dish packed with flavour.

17 Nov 2020

Travel

Giant Japanese robot spurs hopes for tourism after virus hit

An 18-metre "Gundam" robot that can walk and move its arms was unveiled in Japan on Monday amid hopes that it will help invigorate tourism hit by COVI...

8 hours ago

Thailand to see more visitors, 'signal' for reopening after easing of travel curbs

The country is gradually opening up to foreign visitors to boost a tourism-dependent economy. The new arrivals would be far less than those who came i...

19 hours ago

Biker dog thrills fans as he cruises Philippine highways

The 11-year-old crossbreed from the Philippines takes daily motorcycle rides with his owner Gilbert Delos Reyes, balanced perfectly with his hind legs...

29 Nov 2020

German Christmas markets thrive despite the pandemic

The markets have been part of Germany’s Christmas tradition since the 15th century.

29 Nov 2020

Friday Unwind

VIDEO: Sea creatures resembling dragons wash up on Cape Town beach

Although stunning, the animals, which are a type of sea slug, can be quiet dangerous. They are known for absorbing stinging cells from their prey, whi...

29 Nov 2020

How can you improve your relationship with yourself?

Being alone may be hard but it isn’t always bad: Sometimes it can force you to reassess and improve yourself.

29 Nov 2020

Omani woman marshals an army of pets at home – 500 to be precise

Maryam Al-Balushi has 480 cats and 12 dogs. Her love for them overrides the fact that in these coronavirus-laden times, pets can catch the pandemic.

28 Nov 2020

Tips for a new dad

If you have a newborn but have no clue about how to navigate parenthood, these guidelines are sure to help.

28 Nov 2020

Fossil reveals 'buck-toothed toucan' that lived with dinosaurs some 68 million years ago

The discovery of a creature described as resembling a "buck-toothed toucan" that lived some 68 million years ago has upended assumptions about diversi...

26 Nov 2020

Coronavirus: Harry Potter ‘magic’ fills six-year-old British girl’s room

While many of us may have used the lockdown to brood over a condition that nobody wanted, Ella’s dad decided to do something different: unleash his im...

25 Nov 2020

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle opens up about her miscarriage

In a one-on-one interview with a section of the media, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, revealed that she had experienced a miscarriage. Th...

25 Nov 2020

Google will now help cities plant more trees through its new AI platform

Tree Canopy Lab will collect aerial imagery from cities and use AI to ascertain where tree plantation is required. The tool makes it easier for cities...

24 Nov 2020