Lifestyle
Better protection sought for Thailand's helmeted hornbill
Bangkok, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Time is running out for Thailand's dwindling population of helmeted hornbills thanks to poaching of the exotic birds for the ivory-like casques atop their big red and yellow beaks.
Why you should take your children to Khelna Mela
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – To celebrate World Children’s Day and Child Rights Week 2019, Bangladesh Shishu Academy and private voluntary organization Khelna Bank are jointly organizing the second edition of ‘Khelna Mela’ (Toy Fair)- a unique fair dedicated to children and upholding some lofty principles at the academy premises.
The Ticket to Katz’s Deli
If you are a big fan of sandwiches or meat, there’s a high chance you have heard of Katz’s Delicatessen. Located at East Houston Street in New York City, this Deli has been around since 1888 and was made popular by the immigrants who would gather there on Fridays to enjoy beans and franks. Fast forward a few hundred years, Katz’s now holds multiple awards among which the biggest one is perhaps their name on the Bib Gourmand list. According to the Michelin website the Bib Gourmand list spotlights restaurants that serve “high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.” Thus, when I visited New York last summer, I made it a must to try their famous Pastrami Sandwich.
NYC's Met museum to observe 150th anniversary with new exhibits, programs
New York, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City on Tuesday unveiled the key exhibits and events to mark its 150th anniversary in 2020.
A glance at Tibet's largest survey of ancient books
Lhasa, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Over 18,000 precious ancient books written in the Tibetan language have been filed for future study and protection as part of a decade-long general survey in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
India to allow tourists back into locked-down Kashmir
New Delhi, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir will allow tourists back into the region two months after ordering them to leave because of security concerns amid an Indian crackdown, an official said Tuesday.
Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding
Lievin, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — The Louvre has opened a new art conservation center some 200 kilometers (120 miles) from Paris to protect the museum's priceless artworks from its flood-prone reserves.
Lions kill cattle, so people kill lions. Can the cycle end?
Loibor Siret, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Saitoti Petro scans a dirt road in northern Tanzania for recent signs of the top predator on the African savannah. "If you see a lion," he warns, "stop and look it straight in the eyes — you must never run."
Short videos become new way of learning for young Chinese
Beijing, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Want to learn new skills? Instead of googling or signing up for offline courses, an increasing number of young Chinese now choose to watch short videos online.
Vaping causes lung cancer in mice: study
Washington, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Exposure to e-cigarette smoke causes mice to develop lung cancer, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.