The debate: hatred of poetry
August marks National Poetry month: for some, the chance to celebrate one of the most cerebral art forms,…
Oprah’s Book Club has a new pick, but it’s from 2007: See the title
Newly released books often dominate celebrity book clubs, but every now and then, an older title slips through…
Are goji berries good for you? Benefits for vision and immunity
Fast-growing fruit trees for your backyard harvest Here are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your…
Why are tech companies named after stuff from Lord of the Rings?
What do the names Palantir, Mithril and Narya have in common? They are all objects found in J.R.R.…
Helen Garner asked grandsons who Dua Lipa was before interview
In an unexpectedly huge win for Australian literature, pop superstar Dua Lipa has picked Helen Garner’s This House…
How heat influences antidepressants and stimulants
How to beat the summer heat with simple tricks Dealing with extreme heat warnings? These easy hacks will…
How EMS Library is paving way for a reading renaissance in Kochi
Today, the library has over 1 lakh books and more than 15,000 members. “Of them, only around 8,000…
Commentary: Tough to make a living writing books, but Singapore needs storytellers
SINGAPORE: As an author, one question I always get when I give talks at secondary schools is: How…
What is celiac disease? What are the symptoms?
Expert reveals how to add more superfoods to your diet Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly explains what foods are…
Part II — Top book on my top shelf
Woody Woodburn  | Columnist Picking up where I left off last week in answering the question, “What is…