Bollywood star Siddiqui takes ‘free speech’ hero to Cannes
When Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui walks the red carpet at Cannes he may take a moment to ponder just how far he has come and where he is headed.
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Japanese chef receives French Order of Agricultural Merit
The French government has bestowed Takeshi Kamo, the Head Chef of La Residence, with the Order of Agricultural Merit on Friday, May 5, 2018, for his contribution in the development and promotion of French cuisine in Cambodia.
Scientists puzzled by twin births boom in Indian village
The medical fraternity is trying to unravel the unusual rate of twin births in Kodinhi, a tiny village in southern Kerala state where some 2,000 families have over 450 pairs of twins. DW’s Murali Krishnan reports.
A boost at every street corner
In the age where instant gratification is the norm, no one can put a price on convenience – and nothing can beat the convenience of being able to get a refreshing pick-me-up in the middle of the day without the risk of getting drenched by the downpour or parched by the heat of the midday sun.
Up and Swirl: Icarian Gamers add spectacle to NABA Theatre
Hailing from the Horn of Africa, brothers Kirubel Mengiste and Natnael Menwoyelet are now in Cambodia to stage their superb acrobatic act starting tomorrow at the NABA Theatre at Naga2. Agnes Alpuerto gives a preview of what to expect from this dynamic duo named The Icarian Gamers.
Through a fog of data, air of Indian cities looks dirtiest
India should follow China’s example and clean up the air in its cities, says WHO.
Kanye West criticised for ‘unhelpful’ stance on slavery
Rapper Kanye West’s remarks about slavery being a choice were criticised yesterday by campaigners as disrespectful to victims and damaging to global efforts to eradicate the crime.
Bringing ‘Cool Cambodia’ back
Cambodia isn’t called the Kingdom of Wonder solely because of the majestic beauty of its ancient temples and landscapes.
How old is ‘Big Ben’? The trivia Meghan Markle must know to become British
US actress Meghan Markle will join Britain’s royal family when she marries Prince Harry this month but before she can become a British citizen, it will help her to know how big the Lake District is and the age of “Big Ben”.
Why the world needs more tech tigresses
Jenni Hirku, the founder of Women in Tech Conference, speaks to gauge the benefits of exacting a cultural change in the male-dominated industry.
‘Castle boys’ in shifting sands of Boracay closure
Jessler Magbanua has been sculpting elaborate sand castles for tourist tips on the Philippine resort island of Boracay for years, but now that it is shut for clean-up he will have to switch to mixing cement.
Neon nostalgia in Hong Kong as lights go out
Neon sign maker Wu Chi-kai is one of the last craftsmen of his kind in Hong Kong.
‘Little Paris’ in Phnom Penh?
With a facade that looks more at home in a photoshopped picture of Paris than in the tropics, the Elysee sticks out like a sore thumb.
French museum brings Aussie troops’ WW1 horror to life
Prime ministers of France and Australia urge not to forget the horrors of World War I.
Meghan Markle ties the knot – but not with Prince Harry
A little less than a month before her royal wedding to Britain’s Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has said “I do” – on television.
Kim and Moon: the heir born to rule and the escapee’s son
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South’s President Moon Jae-in have followed paths to power as radically different as their two countries, but they will come together at a summit in the Demilitarised Zone on Friday.
Symbolism on menu at Koreas summit dinner
Symbolism will be the main course of a banquet at Friday’s inter-Korean summit, Seoul revealed yesterday, with a menu featuring Pyongyang’s signature dish and food from the home towns of the South’s leaders at previous meetings.
A prince is born
Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby son yesterday, the couple’s third child who is fifth in line to the British throne.
A Syrian dancer’s journey from hell to the Paris stage
Yara al-Hasbani was putting the finishing touches to her make-up for a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” in Damascus when she found out her father had been tortured to death.
‘Mini-Me’ actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the “Austin Powers” movies, died Saturday. He was 49.
