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Chinese premier in Malaysia to push east coast rail linkChinese Premier Li Qiang, who is on a three-day visit to Malaysia, said Wednesday the plan would make the central line of a proposed Pan-As...
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China's lust for durian is creating fortunes in Southeast AsiaEric Chan, a former satellite and robot code writer, founded a durian company in Malaysia. China's demand for durian led to a twelvefold in...
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When veganism turns deadly: 39-year-old influencer who swore by a ‘raw’ diet, dies from starvationThe 39-year-old Russian influencer, who is known as Zhanna D’Art to her legion of fans on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, used to often po...
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Asia's love of stinky durian could help power tuk-tuks and phonesUniversity of Sydney researchers took the non-edible waste from durian and jackfruit - usually disposed of in landfill at a high cost - to ...
09 Mar, 2020, 06.24 PM IST
Red-haired person of the forest running out of spaceGreat imitators: The apes in the care of humans tend to mimic the actions of their caregivers—using sign language, washing clothes and even...
06 Feb, 2020, 11.50 PM IST
Wish to discover a new culture? These seasonal fests are a must-visit for youCatch the upcoming Sodurian Festival, held in the first week of July.
25 Apr, 2019, 07.19 AM IST
From Thailand to LA, the best food markets across the globeRich with history and delectable delights, these food markets are a must-visit.
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This summer's wondrous fruits: From cempedak to santolWhile the exotica bug has truly bitten the fruit world, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says nutritional benefits lie with native, lo...
13 May, 2018, 05.59 AM IST
From Transcarpathian Beaujolais to the Durian Festival, here are the top events to explore across the globeTraditional festivities are best experienced when you celebrate with the locals.
12 Apr, 2018, 05.19 AM IST
Survival guide of a vegetarian Indian in ThailandAnirban Bora isn’t vegetarian, but just realised how tough it is on those who travel to Thailand. Here are his tips and interesting takeawa...
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- Scientists reveal origins of durian fruit's pungent aroma
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10 Oct, 2017, 01.32 PM IST
Food trail in Singapore still offers surprisesCandlenut’s food can also be classified as Neo-Singaporean, a refrain one hears across many of the island-nation’s commercial kitchens.
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Cultivation of exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen popular in western coastCultivation of exotic fruits such as rambutan and mangosteen is becoming popular in the western coast, particularly Kerala and Karnataka.
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Traveller’s Diary: Events to experience around the worldTravellers can look forward to various events in luxury, entertainment, food sports that will take place over the weekend across the world.
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- A look at the best vegetarian exotic foods to sample across the world
If you thought that experimenting with food was a non-vegetarian’s domain, think again. Green lovers have enough options to boast about the...
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- Bali's cuisine combines flavours herbs and spices
Bali’s cuisine combines the flavours of fresh fruit, seafood and meats with the tempting aroma of herbs and spices.
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