Arts

Dark for a year, Broadway theatres to start limited reopening in April

The NY PopsUp programme will serve as a test run for the return of live artistic performances in New York

Style

How a costume designer fashions cinematically-immersive film scenes

Creating costumes for some of the cinema world's epic hits requires great attention to detail, and the know-how of making sure those designs survive the filming.

Arts

World's first electronic music museum hoping for late-2021 opening in Germany

The museum aims to tell the story of club culture through a visual and aural journey

Living

Dear Thelma: My marriage is ruined by my mum-in-law's interference

This distraught lady confides in Thelma that when she got married, she thought of growing old with her husband, and he was her life, but he ditched her for his mother’s sake.

Style

Described as 'vaccine-ready fashion', off-shoulder tops surging in popularity

Off-shoulder designs are experiencing a comeback thanks to the Covid-19 vaccination drive. They make getting your shot quicker and easier, with no need to remove clothing.

Wellness

Ladies, be aware of heart disease

Cardiovascular conditions like heart disease and stroke can affect women differently than men.

Nutrition

Saturated fat: Is it really bad for our health?

We have long thought of saturated fat as bad for our health, but recent research indicates that it may not be as clearcut as we think.

Animals

Just because your dog's wagging its tail, doesn't mean it's happy

Dogs do express emotions with their tails, explains a canine behaviour expert. But while we humans like to think it means happy, instead it just means the pet is excited.

Family

Youth starts support group to help others suffering from chronic conditions

Priscilla Ong was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome when she was a teen. The debilitating condition meant she spent much of her adolescence in hospital. She started Project Healing Pain to help others go through their journey.

Living

Here's the correct way to reuse your disposable face masks safely

Even though disposable face masks are meant for single-use, you can use them more than once, but only if you practise these steps.

Arts

Touring the Frick Madison, New York’s newest cultural landmark

The new art space will offer a much different and rare look at the Frick collection

Living

Contradictheory: So, how safe are Malaysia's newly re-opened schools?

Minds and policies about safety precautions can change so Contradictheory columnist Dzof Azmi says: Let’s work together and be safe.

Global

5 special airports to discover around the world

Have you ever stepped into an airport and been simply awed by its architecture? Well, that surreal feeling is no coincidence.

Wellness

One in four people expected to suffer from hearing loss

In just under three decades, it is expected that one-quarter of the world's population will be hard of hearing.

People

Prominent FRIM botanist, Bapak Soepadmo, dies aged 83

The Merdeka Award recipient discovered 56 species of tropical plants and trees, with six species of plants named after him.

Books

Fit for a Titan: A 13.7kg manga volume is set to break world record

Titan-sized manga set to break world record for biggest comic book

Animals

Keep your cat away from plants

There is no guarantee your cat will always keep away from the plants, so make sure not to buy toxic plant specimens.

Living

7 aquarium plants for beginners

By purchasing the right beginner-friendly plants, any aquarium can look vibrant without the upkeep becoming a chore.

Style

Would you get a mullet? Yes, the hairstyle is surprisingly trendy again

From pop stars like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, plus actresses like Maisie Williams, to a surprisingly high proportion of the England rugby team, mullets have reinvaded the world again.

Wellness

Avoid these drinks while taking antibiotics

Certain foods and drinks don’t pair too well with such drugs and can affect their efficacy or your health.