Costume National lost two of its designers last Tuesday. Ennio Capasa and his brother, Carlo Capasa, have left the Italian fashion house.
Scientists might have uncovered a way to stop overeating. This study suggests that certain brain cells can send signals that stop a person from eating too much.
Backpacking, a kind of budget travel, instantly appeals to many young people because of the heightened sense of freedom and adventure. Backpackers can refer to seasoned travel bloggers and trustworthy guidebooks for time-tested tips and advice and for other vital information.
Wanted to stop smoking so bad but having difficulties to do so? Looking for any tips and secrets that would help you quit? Fret no more! As a new study revealed that quitting abruptly might be the bestest approach in breaking smokers' bad habit for good.
Nike has introduced a new pair of shoes that make it easier for sports fans to wear: the laces automatically tie themselves. This new innovation will rival other shoes in the industry today.
Steampunk is basically a subgenre of science fiction and is now expressed in many forms, including photographs, sculptures, costumes and events. A steampunk artist in China sells some of his steampunk artworks at vintage fairs.
A collection of Chinese porcelain is set to be auctioned in Hong Kong next month, China Daily reported. The collection highlights the golden period of Chinese art collecting in Britain. Chinese mainland buyers are expected to attend the event to scout fresh cultural goods.
Alzheimer's disease is one of the most dreaded illnesses for aging individuals because it causes memory loss and cognitive problems. The illness has no cure as of this time but ongoing research for treatments revealed that physical activites such as dancing or gardening can lower the risk of having the disease.
Dubai and Shanghai both agreed to collaborate with regards to design knowledge exchange and bolstering inter-city relations. The agreement between the two parties occurred during UNESCO's Creative City Shanghai and Dubai's annual art fair.
The Confucius family documents now have the chance to be included in the Memory of the World Register. UNESCO's Memory of the World Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) accepted China's application.
Hong Kong’s Chachawan in Sheung Wan District is a restaurant and bar that has been serving cocktails and authentic Isaan Thai food since July 2013. The throng of diners packing the place speaks volume about Chachawan’s food quality and overall vibe.
Royal goldware and silverware are on display at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province. The ongoing exhibition, displaying over 100 pieces of royal goldware and silverware of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), will last until April 25.
The purchasing power of the expanding Chinese middle class, at times, seems not only one of the major fuels that contribute to the country's economy, but that of the whole world's as well. In a China Daily article, Xu Lin explores the world of China's middle class, and what makes them tick.
Tibet is set to spend 490 million yuan ($75 million) over the next five years in order to repair and protect sites for the traditional Tibetan funeral practice of sky burial. Sky burial is a ceremony wherein the dead are fed to predatory birds in place of cremation, with the aim of having the souls reach heaven.
Girls' Day banners with slogans deemed by netizens to be forms of sexual harassment and disrespectful to women were ordered to be taken down in a Guangzhou-based university on Monday. In Chinese universities, boys making banners with the intention of pleasing girls has become a common practice every March 7, known as Girls' Day.
