Life
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In Goslar in Germany, colourful facades and crooked gables boast a proud legacy
The Old Town of Goslar has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its 1,500 well-preserved half-timbered houses from different eras dating from the 15th to 19th centuries
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The Michelangelo of Zardozi
From crafting masterpieces to sacrificing his eyesight for an embroidered opus depicting Moses, a zardozi artisan's story lives on in the lanes of Agra with younger generations taking the legacy forward
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What is the 'shoshin' mindset which promotes intellectual humility in the workplace?
"Shoshin" is a Japanese term derived from Zen Buddhist philosophy, which translates as the "beginner's mind." It refers to the idea of embracing the same kind of openness, eagerness and lack of preconceptions as a beginner would have when approaching something new
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Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO
A new report revealed "alarming disparities" in the health of young people across Europe, with those from low-income families "disproportionately affected", the World Health Organization said
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India comes to Cannes despite challenges for indie films
The Indian film industry, which saw revenues of nearly $1.5 billion last year according to consultancy Ormax Media, rarely feels a need to cater to Western audiences
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In 5 years, FanCode has built a user base of 100 million: Yannick Colaco
The co-founder of the digital sports streaming platform speaks about striking deals with key stakeholders like F1 and PGA, the opportunity of going deeper into other sports, and building a scalable product
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Scientists say they can make zero-emission cement
In a world first, engineers from Britain's University of Cambridge have shown that cement can be recycled without the same steep cost to the environment as making it from scratch
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Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk: study
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list of threatened species, has for the first time taken stock of the world's mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions
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'Haikyu!!': Comic heroes fuel Japan Olympic volleyball manga mania
"Haikyu!!," the tale of school teams featuring an inspirational comic-book hero determined to beat the odds and his diminutive stature, has sold 60 million copies since its 2012 inception
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Changing climate influences London's Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, has in recent years become increasingly focused on sustainable development and biodiversity
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What's the carbon footprint of a vinyl record?
The vinyl record, which is gaining renewed interest all over the world, is gradually beginning to undergo a green transformation