When lockdown Led To The ‘Highway to Hell'

COVID-19 curbs helped New Zealand-based Malayali chef and restaurateur Rejoy Antony Paul explore his passion for filmmaking

Raising A Toast To Science And Agriculture

Scientist and social entrepreneur Dr Deborshi De talks about his journey so far in the realm of food security and sustainable food production and what lies ahead…

Japan Fights Coronavirus In Luxurious Style With Million-Yen Masks

Japanese trend-setters can now protect against the coronavirus in luxurious style with opulent masks adorned with diamonds and pearls for a cool million yen ($9,600) each.

Suited avatars and digital offices: traders and bankers embrace VR

Once the preserve of gamers, virtual reality (VR) has been seized on by the financial sector as a way of enlivening home working for lonely traders or isolated executives and replicating real-world sales, networking or training events.

The Dunes Camping And Safari LLC: Fun N' Thrill On The Desert Sands

With its lovely, sun-kissed beaches, turquoise waters, craggy rust-coloured mountains, endless golden dunes, glitzy malls and skyscrapers, the UAE is the perfect destination for the discerning traveller seeking the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation and shopping in an exotic Middle Eastern ambience.

Sana Khan BLAZING A SUBLIME TRAIL

When countless youngsters aspire to become big in the entertainment industry, here is one Bollywood star who has forsaken her career and opportunities to reach greater heights in order to tread a path less travelled. Actress Sana Khan quitting filmdom for a spiritual cause created tremors in showbiz and her marriage to Islamic scholar Mufti Anas Sayied is now the talk of the town.

Diego Maradona, Argentine soccer genius who saw heaven and hell

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on November 25 less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

Mastering the mind games helped Swiatek reach perfection in Paris

If a graphic example were needed of the internal psychological warfare tennis players often wage in their own minds, the first hour of Dominic Thiem's US Open final against Alexander Zverev would be a good place to start.

Sadhguru's Isha Leadership Academy hosts 3-day virtual event to empower entrepreneurs

NOT A SHARK IN A SUIT. NOT A CORPORATE WOLF. IN BUSINESS, ALL YOU NEED TO BE IS A HUMAN BEING WITH INSIGHT.

Aniyan George A colossus of the American Malayali diaspora

In a freewheeling chat with the president of Federation of Malayalee Associations of Americas (FOMAA), Fred Cochin introduces the helmsman of one of the most prominent organisations of the Keralite community in the US, their friendship and Aniyan’s memories of Kochi

Virus Sows Dread In Festival Season As Infections Cross Six Million

Coronavirus infections in the country have topped 6 million, nowhere near the number required for herd immunity in a country of 1.3 billion people, and raising anxiety going into the peak period for Hindu religious festivals.

Jobin S Kottaram Moulding dreams and transforming lives

A motivational guru, academician par excellence, author and civil services coach, Jobin S Kottaram inspires countless individuals and has ignited a silent social revolution

Palestinians out of sight, almost out of mind for Israelis seared by 2000 uprising

A huge Palestinian flag suddenly looms up above the grey concrete slabs of Israel’s West Bank barrier, a rare glimpse of the other before it disappears in your rear-view mirror.

New virus cases knock hopes of reviving Southeast Asia's holiday hotspots

A spike in coronavirus infections in Indonesia's holiday island of Bali and Thailand's first locally transmitted case in 100 days have dealt further blows to Southeast Asian hopes of reviving vital tourism industries.

Walmart's Flipkart eyes overseas listing as early as 2021

Walmart Inccontrolled Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is preparing for an initial public offering overseas as early as 2021, which could value the firm up to $50 billion(38.50 billion pounds), said sources familiar with the company's plans.

Most executives seek work-life balance after experiencing pandemic blues

Nearly eight out of 10 corporate executives have experienced poor mental health during the coronavirus crisis, prompting a number of them to re-evaluate and improve work-life balance, a survey showed

Puzzled scientists seek reasons behind Africa's low fatality rates from pandemic

Africa's overburdened public health systems, dearth of testing facilities and overcrowded slums had experts predicting a disaster when COVID-19 hit the continent.

Manoj K Jayan BLAZING A DIFFERENT PATH

Blessed with thespian skills and a golden voice, Manoj K Jayan is one of the rare actors in Mollywood who charts new territory by taking versatility to new heights and breathing life into the broad spectrum of characters he has essayed so far. In a tete a tete with Cochin Herald, he opens up about his celluloid journey, unforgettable moments and areas of interest

Election to be held in Bihar despite surging coronavirus cases

New Delhi announced local elections involving millions of voters in a densely packed state even as it reported 86,052 new infections of coronavirus and remained set to overtake the United States by next month as the world's worst-affected nation.

'Historic' labour law raises fear workers will pay price

The parliament passed historic labour laws that the Union government says help workers and business alike, but activists fear a loss of labour rights in a push for profits.

Coronavirus Cases Surge Among Factory Workers In Post-Lockdown India

When Bajirao Thengde voiced his fears about going to work after dozens of colleagues fell sick with coronavirus, his boss at a motorbike factory said he should "learn to live with the virus"

Chatbots, Motorbikes: Southeast Asia HIV Centres Adapt To Coronavirus

Five days after a coronavirus lockdown was imposed in Manila, charity LoveYourself hired 20 former motorcycle taxi riders, gave them a crash course on HIV and sent them off to deliver life-saving medication after signing confidentiality agreements.

Whipping out the world on a platter

Multicuisine wizard Sajal Garg woos the taste buds of the crème de la crème of society and international clients with his UAE-based luxury catering firm Creative Cuisines Inc Dubai, which provides bespoke services and a smorgasbord of delights

Spreading love, joy and positivity through airwaves

A nurse by profession in Houston, USA, RJ Shiby is a radio personality with a difference. More than bringing fun, cheer and information to the Malayali diaspora, she spreads positivity and motivates countless individuals to tide over crisis through her FM channel Mallu Café Radio USA 99.5

Mapping the DNA of wellness

As the pandemic surges across countries claiming precious lives, the world is sitting up and taking notice of the prospects of wellness and healthy lifestyles. With the hospitality industry raring to make a comeback riding on the wings of Ayurveda, Bengaluru-based Malayali entrepreneur Gopinath Nair's latest venture AyurDNA is all set to be a bellwether of the wellness sector by incorporating all healing solutions on a single platform

Signs of farm 'revolution' as coronavirus brings about change

India is the world's biggest exporter of rice and the world's second-biggest producer after China

The celebrity lensman of celebs

While most shutterbugs click pictures, Reji Bhaskar sculpts each frame to perfection with his in-depth knowledge of aesthetics and anatomy making him the favourite photographer of tinsel town, the cream of the corporate world and ramp scorchers. What’s more, he is also a visiting faculty in four colleges and the judge of 35 stellar pageants

Little Miss Talent with a heart of gold

From walking the ramp and actively participating in charity events to clinching a prestigious international title in a pageant in the US, ten-yearold Cien Jacob – who is the pride of the Malayali diaspora in the UK – has stardust on each step she takes towards achieving greater heights

Illuminating the path to happiness 'n' prosperity

Being an NRI for half a century and achieving success is no mean feat. But what makes Malayali entrepreneur K V Shamsudheen stand out is the way in which he has transformed the lives of thousands of expatriates by bringing the gospel of financial discipline and wise investment to them

A Tooth Fairy On The Ramp

Meet orthodontist Dr Alina Thomas who mends smiles and sashays on the ramp with elan, proving that professional life and passion can be balanced effortlessly