Traditional Chinese herbal culture finds global appeal in skincare industry

Yang Lixin (right) visits local family to acquire herbal knowledge in Zhuaru village, Lijiang, Yunnan province. Provided to China Daily In the bustling district of Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Nakano was casually browsing the shops when she unexpectedly...

Moko jumbie king takes Trinidad and Tobago culture to Japan

Features Yvonne Webb 2 Hrs Ago The TT contingent and with Tekel Sylvan in moko jumbie costume at Osaka, Kansai, Japan Expo 2025 Commons-A Centre Stage. - Reigning moko jumbie king Tekel Sylvan has taken his towering talent to new heights – 13...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for ‘voluntary migration’ of Palestinians. Critics call it ethnic cleansing

Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza earlier this week, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for what he refers to as the voluntary migration of Palestinians from the war-ravaged territory. Netanyahu wants...

Joy Steele Elevates The Art Of Boudoir Photography In Phoenix And Scottsdale, Empowering Women Through Fashion-Infused, Emotionally-Driven Portraits

(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Phoenix, Arizona, August 14th, 2025 – In a world where beauty standards are constantly shifting, one Arizona-based photographer is creating a space where authenticity takes center stage. Joy Steele Photography, serving...

Arsenal Q&A with Art de Roche

A new Premier League season is just around the corner, and Arsenal fans are asking themselves if their team can improve on three straight runners-up finishes and secure the club’s first title since 2004. Big money has been spent again on Viktor...

The Jack Truong Effect: How Lean Culture and Consumer Focus Quadrupled James Hardie's Value—And What Happened After He Left

Jack Truong walked into James Hardie Industries as CEO in early 2019 and transformed a stagnant building materials company into a growth machine. From Q4 FY19 to Q3 FY22, the building materials manufacturer experienced one of the most dramatic...

A 325 gallon vat of chili, chickpea mascots, live music and more feature at this weekend’s National Lentil Festival in Pullman

The National Lentil Festival may be the only place in the world where a person can get a high-five from a chickpea mascot, slurp up a bowl of lentil chili straight from a 325-gallon cauldron, and peruse 100 vendors selling anything and everything...

Boating through painting: Scenic Wuyang River in China's Guizhou

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Punjab cabinet moves to curb illegal property deals, approves amendment to Punjab Cooperative Societies Act

Pakistani national in Hyderabad accused of religious conversion and deception

A Pakistani national, settled in Hyderabad since 1998, was caught with a woman in a compromising position in Langar Houz. Police suspect he has lured and converted women under false pretences. An investigation into his background is in progress....

A transition in society: From 'more, faster, cheaper' to conscious consumption

Are we seeing a shift in the way people make purchases? For the last decade at least, shopping has become an automated reflex, driven by fast fashion and online retailers. In the 1970s, 1980s and even 1990s, people looked forward to making larger...

18 pictures from shows by St Michael’s Amateur Dramatic Society

Here is a taste of some of their productions, usually performed at St Michael’s Church Hall in Swinley, over the years. 1. Dress reahearsals for members of St Michael's amateur dramatic society in 1975 . Photo: SUBMITTED 2. St Michael’s Amateur...

Girl, 17, sexually assaulted by man in his 30s in main stage area of music festival – as cops hunt for attacker

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a festival in Ledbury. West Mercia Police has launched an investigation into the incident. 4 A 17-year-old girl was reportedly assaulted at Lakefest on SaturdayCredit: GettyIt occurred between...

Sam's gift of the gab was music to Stuart's ears and this is what he said

"I'd set my sights on 2023 to be my big year. I'd been busy for the couple of years before, so I had a really big pre-season, so to play only three senior games was pretty disheartening," the 29-year-old said.

K-pop star Jisoo spotlights Singapore's nature in latest music video

K-pop star Jisoo has released a special video for her track Your Love, from her mini album AMORTAGE, filmed at Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The video highlights the city’s natural landscapes and wildlife attractions, including Rainforest...

Today in History: August 15, Woodstock music festival begins

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XRDS Festival brings the best of electronic music to Brussels

XRDS - Crossroads Festival returns to Brussels' Vijverspark in Anderlecht on Friday. Under the viaducts of the capital, the organisers are bringing together more than fifty artists on three stages. The electronic boutique festival, which was first...

Watch: Teacher uses music to educate about consent

A Namibian teacher, Gelda Waterboer, has created a powerful tool to educate her students about body autonomy and boundaries. She has turned a crucial lesson into a catchy 51-second song that her learners can remember and repeat. The song, which...

Santa Fe: From Frayed Pueblo to Victorian to Pueblo Revival to Art Draw