IN a harmonious blend of music, dance, colors, fireworks and floats the capital of Malaysia drove home the point of unity. Amid a wide range of activities the key word harmony stood out, for in their... Full Story
WHEN my husband and I researched Malaysia as a tourist destination, we concluded that the country seemed like a charming fusion of three of Asia’s oldest civilizations -- Malay, Chinese and Indian.... Full Story
JOUMANA Haddad is understandably shaken. Two bridges were reduced to rubble by Israeli bombs just five minutes away from the poet’s home in Jounieh, Beirut, a few days ago. She is one of four... Full Story
ALL me a wild and crazy guy if you want, but recently, on a whim, I decided to-why not?-turn 48. It’s not so bad. Physically, the only serious problem I’ve noticed is that I can no longer read anything
WHEN I showed Holy Warriors to a colleague of mine, he asked me what the book was about. “It talks about Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian fundamentalism,” I answered. “You have all that in India?”... Full Story
Losing weight is only one bullet point in the agenda of looking after the body. Heart disease is a major cause of ill health and death, but there is so much that can be done to prevent it. The
