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Mind

Balancing happiness and healthiness

The Hamburger Model of Happiness explains four ways in which people balance their present and future health and pleasure.

Entertainment

TVB actor Dai Yiu Ming buys first home for elderly mum after years of hard work

Although the purchase was 'very expensive', the Hong Kong star has no regrets.

Entertainment

HK actor Nick Cheung and Taiwanese star Ethan Juan spotted filming intense scene at KL Railway Station for new movie

Cheung was seen wearing a white suit covered in blood stains during the shoot.

Books

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and declining India’s top job

The book 'Belonging: A Journey Of Love' will be published by Knopf this November

Wellness

BCG vaccine linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers believe they have found the biological reason for this effect.

Asia & Oceania

Taking the train in Japan is a popular experience among travellers

One of the best ways to visit lesser-known places in Japan is by using its extensive railway network.

Entertainment

Boyfriend who abused Hayden Panettiere had returned to her life

Brian Hickerson was reportedly one of the last people to see Hayden Panettiere alive.

Entertainment

'Get a life la': Singaporean actor Noah Yap hits back at criticism of him visiting injured hawker to seek limelight

Yap has hit back at online critics who accused him of visiting an injured elderly hawker at Roxy Square as a publicity stunt to "fight for the limelight".

Science

Over 2000 volunteers helping to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator

More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore the skeleton of the Mastodonsaurus, a fearsome aquatic predator from around the dawn of the dinosaur age.

Entertainment

ZZ Top's longtime drummer, Frank Beard, dies at 77

Beard died in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family members at his side, according to the group's statement.

Asia & Oceania

Efforts to combat pollution on the world's highest mountain

With more than 1,000 people climbing Mount Everest so far this year, some are worried about its environmental impact. 

Entertainment

Madonna tops Taylor Swift in nominations for MTV's Video Music Awards

Madonna earned 11 nominations for next month's VMA ceremony, including nods for video of the year with 'Confessions II - The Film' and for artiste of the year.

Entertainment

French producer Nicolas Altmayer, Dior PR chief Mathilde Favier die in car crash

The couple's car collided with an oncoming truck while overtaking another vehicle on Monday afternoon.

Animals

Where do turtles come from?

Researchers suggest they are not holdovers from the ancient reptile Eunotosaurus, but are members of a group that includes ancient birds and crocodiles.

Arts

DFP to bring Malaysian-Chinese heritage to the stage through dance

'A Dance Spectacular' at DFP features a collaboration between ASK Dance Company and Dua Space Dance Theatre

Fashion

How Malaysian fashion brands puts modesty, comfort and performance in motion

As more women embrace active lifestyles, modest activewear in Malaysia is evolving to offer coverage, performance and style.

Entertainment

HK stars Kevin Chu, Angela Yuen & more to meet fans in KL on Aug 21

They will be meeting fans as part of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, happening from Aug 21 to 30.

Living

Why top international chefs are increasingly drawn to Malaysia

With the local dining landscape gaining traction on regional radars, more international chefs are finding their way to Malaysia.

Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off abusive boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Panettiere and Brian Hickerson had been in a tumultuous relationship for years, with allegations the 37-year-old aspiring actor physically abused her.

Children

What happens when kids design playgrounds? Lava, mushrooms, giant chess

Thousands of New York City students in the United States have helped remake their drab asphalt schoolyards into vibrant, green spaces that they actually want to play in over the summer.