Timeless tunes reworked with trendy spin by young musicians
Masterpieces stand the test of time, retaining their value and significance throughout the ages. Songs from the 1970s to the 2000s are these days gaining new life through…
Thousands flock to Beijing’s rejuvenated temple fairs
Major temple fairs such as those at Ditan, Longtanhu and Daguanyuan parks attracted large crowds during the weeklong holiday.
Fried silkworm vendor says sales doubled after being rated as second-worst deep-fried dish
She sells the fried worms at the rate of 20 baht (US$0.55) per spoonful and a patron affirmed that they were crispy and tasty, as well as having a good smell.
8-year-old boy who lives in Singapore becomes youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster
Ashwath Kaushik was four when his parents introduced him to the game, and within a couple of months he was beating them and his grandparents.
Giant panda Fu Bao to be shown to public until March 3
Fu Bao will then be kept in a separate space at the park's Panda World for a month to undergo preparations for her overseas transfer to the China Conservation and Research Center…
Korean desserts that are ‘too cute to eat’
Bakers are crafting sweet treats into delightful animal shapes, particularly by whipping up cream and molding it into shape. The adorable creations are especially popular with…
Dragon artifacts in China’s Sanxingdui site reflect shared cultural identity
The artifacts display diverse shapes, sizes and forms; some exude a majestic and imposing presence, while others feature tiger or pig-like characteristics. They may stand atop…
A Falguni platter: Cooking edible flowers
A people of six seasons, Bengali cuisine rightly revolves around the change of weather, and consuming flowers is a popular cultural norm.
Singer Ed Sheeran in Singapore: He makes teh tarik, learns JJ Lin song in Mandarin
The singer also tried, kueh pie tee, rojak and kaya toast, while sharing a meal with digital creator Denise Teo. Sheeran started with satay and said it was good, tried laksa and…
Pacquiao bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC
In response to a letter from the Philippine Olympic Committee, the IOC put its foot down on Pacquiao’s appeal by simply stating that the Filipino ring idol is way past the age…