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Warming up to 'climate chic'
Karl Lagerfeld has jumped on the green bandwagon and draws inspiration from global warming for his new styles.
The troubling state of the nature
Correspondent for The Guardian says environmental travelogue best way to tell the story of China's development.
Long road ahead for emissions
Expatriates who have lived in Beijing for a long time have recently been squinting with disbelief when looking at the sky.
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Home in the Great Wall
Two generations of a Hui family in Ningxia have made it their goal to protect this ancient structure, by living in a cave house at the foot of the former city fortress.
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Distilling change
While drinking liquor is still largely viewed as a 'guy thing', one whisky expert sees more Asian women imbibing stiffer tipples.
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Celebrities
Celebrity Sauce: Wrinkles are face of men's fashion
A top male trends magazine has picked 54-year-old actor Zhang Fengyi as its half-naked cover model for this month's issue, which begs the questions: Is old in? The elderly hip?
Angelababy, "Be Stupid"
Hong Kong model and actress Angela Yang, nicknamed Angelababy, graces the latest issue of the Hotspot magazine with the cover story titled "Be Stupid".
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ProfileBidding a fond farewell to the past
The paintings of Han Xin capture modern life as it intrudes on tradition.
Ireland's ambassador a man of the people
Perhaps it's because of the luck of his compatriots that Irish Ambassador Declan Kelleher's time in China has been so enjoyable.
Grossman on Samson and China
David Grossman, who is doing the rounds of the various book festivals held across China this month, became a broadcast journalist with Israel Radio at the absurd age of 10.
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Performing ArtsRomance of the Western Chamber
Romance of the Western Chamber is recognized as the best Kunqu Opera because of its gorgeous writing and has been deemed "a beauty among flowers".
What's on: live music
Berlin jazz crooner Michael Schiefel released 12 albums during the past decade. He brings his renowned live show to Yugong Yishan.
Chopin's future is in Chinese hands
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin (1810-1849).
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Fine ArtsItalian masters line up for inspection
Eighty-two works of art from the Uffizi Gallery collection will be on show from next week in Shanghai, the first time the Italian museum has held such a large-scale exhibition on the mainland.
Portrait of an artist
A major retrospective of abstract expressionist Chu Teh-Chun in his 90th year consolidates his claim to greatness.
Painting fetches record price
Snowy Mountain fetched a stunning 52.64 million yuan ($7.72 million) at Beijing Council International's autumn auction.
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Travel
Paying to pick seats loathsome, many passengers say
Paying for extras has become routine for airline passengers but it doesn't mean they like it, with a poll showing more than half all travelers hate having to fork out to choose their seat.
Travel Picks: Top 10 hotels to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day, which will be celebrated next week, has become a worldwide phenomenon with festivities.
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HealthRates of food sensitivity vary by country: study
People in Portland are more likely than those in Iceland to be sensitive to certain foods, but reactions to fish, eggs and cow's milk appear rare in both places.
Calcium may help you live longer: study
Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests.
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FoodDistilling change
While drinking liquor is still largely viewed as a 'guy thing', one whisky expert sees more Asian women imbibing stiffer tipples.
Salty, sweet: study says fat is the sixth "taste"
People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes.
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ReadingGrossman on Samson and China
David Grossman, who is doing the rounds of the various book festivals held across China this month, became a broadcast journalist with Israel Radio at the absurd age of 10.
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KaleidoscopeMan takes double hit from wife
A New Zealand man is recovering from injuries after being run over by his wife -- twice, local media reported on Friday.
"Avatar" makers consider sequel, other 3D projects
Hollywood producer Jon Landau said on Sunday he and director James Cameron were considering a sequel to 3D blockbuster "Avatar" among several new projects.
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