Arts

In Mumbai, an iconic Indian painting sells for record US$17.9mil

Raja Ravi Varma, born in 1848, is known for his use of European technique in the context of Indian narratives

Mind

Follow the Mediterranean diet for your brain's benefit 

Research is finding that eating this healthy diet could also help prevent neurodegenerative conditions like dementia.

Entertainment

HK singer Sally Yeh on why she married George Lam: 'He gives me freedom'

Yeh praises Lam for always respecting her independence and allowing her the space to enjoy the things she loves.

Entertainment

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham attacked by female stalker

This is not the 76-year-old Grammy winner's first brush with the woman.

Living

Clothing smells musty? How you can dry and freshen up your laundry

If your clothes still smell musty after a wash cycle, check your washing machine and have a good look at the garment itself - and consider how you dry it, too.

Asia & Oceania

Golden opportunity for fans to visit spots featured in 'Kpop Demon Hunters'

Western fans of 'Kpop Demon Hunters' are now flocking to Seoul to check out all the landmarks featured in the film.

Entertainment

Actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery wreckage after crashing car into toll plaza

Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire.

Entertainment

Disney to produce live-action spinoff of Cinderella’s stepsisters

Anastasia and Drizella are coming to a cinemas near you.

Animals

War came to Ukraine and its dogs are not the same

The human cost of the war in Ukraine has been well documented. But Russia's invasion is also affecting the country's pets in surprising ways.

Fashion

From Harajuku to Le Marais: How hip and cool fashion hotspots evolve

Fashion hotspots reveal how subculture, commerce and community come together to shape what's in style.

Entertainment

Malaysian born actress Sora Ma says toddler son left alone at home fell from stairs after helper sneaked out

Ma said that, fortunately, her son suffered only bruises on his face and limbs after the fall. 

Entertainment

Is South Korean actor Cho Jin-woong living in Malaysia after announcing his retirement?

In an interview on the YouTube channel The Fact, a South Korean national who also resides in Malaysia claimed to have spotted the actor walking past him.

Living

Compounding acidity: Filipino cuisine highlights the complexities of vinegar

Elected "ingredient of the year" by The New York Times, vinegar can have many uses and personalities far beyond its generic role in a salad dressing or as a decorative balsamic reduction.

Americas

Rental homes in World Cup host cities may charge up to RM25,000 a night

Some accommodations in the US are charging nearly RM25,000 a night in World Cup housing frenzy.

Arts

British surrealist Glen Baxter hailed abroad as 'genius' dies aged 82

Glen Baxter's oddball mix of mismatched visuals and captions earned him an international following

Tell Me About

Eating to lower your blood sugar 

Here are some tips on what you can eat, and do, to help keep your blood sugar within normal range.

Entertainment

‘I said yes in seconds’: Actress Bella Astillah recalls Mount Kinabalu proposal by Syed Saddiq

She added that her children also took the news well after being told by Syed Saddiq.

Arts

YSDAF 2026 Satellite at KLPac celebrates music, art and inclusion

KLPac highlights inclusivity with YSDAF 2026 Satellite, featuring artists with visual impairments alongside live performances

Entertainment

Taiwanese singer Jeffrey Kung holds 2nd wedding reception with Malaysian socialite in Putrajaya

The couple held their first wedding reception in Kung's birthplace, Los Angeles, California, last December.

Wellness

Pythons provide potential weight loss compound 

Scientists discover molecules associated with this snake's ability to survive healthily without eating for long periods.