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Electric dreams on Yamuna: Delhi launches 1st-ever river cruise to fuel eco-tourism wave

Nov 11, 2026

Electric dreams on Yamuna: Delhi launches 1st-ever river cruise to fuel eco-tourism wave

Delhi has launched its first recreational Yamuna River Cruise, inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Sonia Vihar. The six-kilometre electric cruise connects Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, forming part of a new riverfront eco-tourism hub featuring recreational facilities, cultural attractions and visitor amenities.

From Drive My Car to King of Comedy, 10 essential Asian films about acting and theatre

Nov 11, 2026

From Drive My Car to King of Comedy, 10 essential Asian films about acting and theatre

Asian cinema has a rich tradition of exploring the elaborate craft of traditional forms of theatre. From Tsui Hark’s action-packed Peking Opera Blues (1986) to Chen Kaige’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Farewell My Concubine (1993), the backstage drama of Chinese opera has long captivated filmmakers. Similarly, Japan’s kabuki theatre has yielded such lush masterpieces as Kon Ichikawa’s An Actor’s Revenge (1963) and Lee Sang-il’s Kokuho (2025). Films about the Western theatrical tradition, however,...

Discover Moscow Fashion Show Showcases Moscow's Creative Potential in Hong Kong

Nov 11, 2026

Discover Moscow Fashion Show Showcases Moscow's Creative Potential in Hong Kong

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The inaugural Discover Moscow Fashion Show took place at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on November 10, 2026, with the support of the Moscow Government. The show opened a series of Moscow Seasons events in the Greater Bay Area. The programme will continue in Shenzhen on November 11 and 12. It will feature cultural events, the launch of a Discover Moscow-themed metro train and business meetings. The programme builds on a...

China Popcast: Shenzhen's got global talent

Nov 11, 2026

China Popcast: Shenzhen's got global talent

As Shenzhen prepares to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, China Popcast connects with three professionals about the city's spirit of inclusion and possibility.

Why Filipino actress and model Isabelle Daza is embracing GLP-1s for more than weight loss

Nov 11, 2026

Why Filipino actress and model Isabelle Daza is embracing GLP-1s for more than weight loss

When Isabelle Daza was pregnant with her first son in 2018, she could not believe how much weight she had put on. “I had gained 70lbs [32kg] during pregnancy, and he came out and weighed 6lbs. I was like, that’s it? Where’s the rest of it?” laughs the 38-year-old Philippines-born actress, television host and model, who divides her time between Manila and Hong Kong. Through regular exercise and a disciplined diet, she lost the excess weight. Two years later, when she was pregnant with her second...

Lawsuit Says Republican Strategist Alex Bruesewitz Took Money From Qatari Interests

Nov 11, 2026

Lawsuit Says Republican Strategist Alex Bruesewitz Took Money From Qatari Interests

The suit claims that any payments to Alex Bruesewitz, a Republican strategist, could have violated federal law. He has denied ever taking such funds.

Style Edit: Henry Jacques revisits 3 Collection de l’Atelier perfumes as Les Brumes

Nov 11, 2026

Style Edit: Henry Jacques revisits 3 Collection de l’Atelier perfumes as Les Brumes

Each year, the Rose de Mai grown on Henry Jacques’ land in the South of France takes on a unique character. Harvested by hand, the flowers yield an absolute shaped by the interplay of soil, climate and cultivation – giving the perfumer something new to work with each time. Those variations inspired the maison’s Collection de l’Atelier, with three editions to date, each comprising a trio of fragrances and limited to 500 pieces. Drawing on small quantities of rose absolutes held in reserve, Henry...

Cantopop duo Twins, Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi, look back on their 25-year career

Nov 11, 2026

Cantopop duo Twins, Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi, look back on their 25-year career

Longevity is rare in today’s music business. But long before smartphones and Spotify streams completely transformed the industry, Hong Kong had Twins, the Cantopop duo composed of Gillian “Ah Gil” Chung and Charlene “Ah Sa” Choi. Chung, now 45, and Choi, 43, have, save for a brief scandal and hiatus in 2008, been near-constants in the public eye since their debut as Twins in 2001. Over two decades on, the two are still at the top of their game, set to perform in Hong Kong this December in a...

Style Edit: Tudor welcomes Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte as its ambassador

Nov 11, 2026

Style Edit: Tudor welcomes Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte as its ambassador

In techno, precision is everything. The beat may be relentless and the atmosphere hypnotic, but behind the energy lies an exacting mastery of timing. It is an unlikely yet compelling point of connection between the DJ booth and the watchmaker’s bench – and one that informs Tudor’s latest partnership with Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte. One of electronic music’s most influential figures, de Witte has built her reputation on stripped-back, uncompromising techno. Her sound is dark and...

Choose From Some US States And I'll Give You An International Destination!

Nov 11, 2026

Choose From Some US States And I'll Give You An International Destination!

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Can we build a drone in one afternoon with no experience?

Nov 11, 2026

Can we build a drone in one afternoon with no experience?

Can we build a drone in one afternoon with no experience?

Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

Nov 11, 2026

Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

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