Utsuroi. This Japanese word evokes the subtle passing of time – the changing of seasons, a shift in emotions, a transition from one state to another.It also captures the spirit of ‘Utsuroi Hymn’, an exhibition shaped by an innovative collaboration between Ryosokuin, a 14th-century Zen temple in Kyoto, and Mae Engelgeer, a Dutch textile artist and designer known for her nuanced colours and poetry of form.This is the latest in a string of Japan-based projects for Engelgeer, who relocated from Amsterdam to Kyoto in 2023 and works with makers ranging from longtime collaborator Hosoo, the kimono textile company, to furniture…
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A Hong Kong school principal who was sacked after he swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore has said he feels “shock and regret” over his immediate dismissal, saying he will seek legal advice on his employment rights.Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, said in a statement on Friday that he had appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal after the school board rejected his resignation and terminated him with immediate effect on June 2.He was filmed swearing at security guards during a May 22 school trip in Singapore,…
Huge workforceConstruction has involved more than 1,400 engineers and workers operating across 12 teams, logging more than 4.2 million work hours while maintaining a zero lost-time injury record. Contractors have completed most of the foundations, bridge columns and concrete barriers, using more than 45,000 cubic metres of concrete and 8,200 tonnes of steel.Great destinationAbdulla Bin Habtoor, Chief Executive Officer of Shamal Holding, described the bridge as a key step in Dubai Harbour’s evolution.“This bridge is an important milestone in the evolution of Dubai Harbour and a testament to what can be achieved through strong collaboration with the Roads and Transport…
Videos and photographs shared online showed her eating instant noodles at the home of the village headman, or Tok Batin, after she was rescued. Jaslinda said she found it difficult to navigate the “extreme” terrain and walked in circles while trying to reconnect with her group until she found a water source.“I felt like I was dying going up and down, up and down. The ground was too soft,” she was quoted as saying by Harian Metro. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said that there was a period of about three days when Jaslinda did…
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Indonesia 3-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22) at the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Saturday.The 2026 AVC Women’s Nations Cup, featuring the 12 best Asian women’s national teams, outside those competing in the Volleyball Nations League, started on Saturday at the Candon City Arena, an 8,000-seater in the northern Filipino city of Candon, and will finish on June 14. Formerly known as the AVC Women’s Challenge Cup, the annual international tournament was rebranded last year and will now hold its second edition as the AVC Women’s Nations Cup. In addition to vying for a prestigious…
A few years ago, wellness in urban India meant a gym membership that often went unused. Today, it means much more.People are tracking sleep scores before breakfast. Counting protein grams at lunch. Wearing smartwatches that monitor every heartbeat. Paying for AI-powered fitness coaching. Discussing Ozempic and semaglutide over coffee. And increasingly, swapping traditional cooking oils for olive oil in the kitchen.What was once a niche lifestyle trend is rapidly becoming a massive consumer economy.Experts estimate India’s wellness market could cross $170 billion by 2026-end, powered by a generation that is spending less on treating illness and more on preventing it.Advertisement -…
Regional cuisine has always had a flair for the theatrical, but its latest venture, Food Tripping at Le Meridien New Delhi, elevates that instinct into something genuinely compelling. This exclusive pop-up dining series launched in May 2026 with an ambitious promise: to transform dinner into a cultural odyssey. Having followed the inaugural chapter closely, one can say the hotel largely delivers on that lofty ambition. The concept is elegantly simple yet richly layered. Each chapter of the series is conceived as an intimate, reservation-only evening where food, music, visual art, and storytelling converge to evoke a specific place and its…
ECOWAS Bacillus coagulans spores Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive Summary Key Findings Import-dependent market: The ECOWAS region relies on external sourcing for over 90% of Bacillus coagulans spores supply, with major origins in Europe, India, and North America. Domestic production is negligible due to the lack of specialized fermentation infrastructure and high capital requirements for spore-forming probiotic manufacturing. Demand driven by heat-stable applications: The product’s spore-forming ability enables stability in high-temperature processing, making it a preferred probiotic for fortified foods, beverages, and heat-treated animal feed. This characteristic accounts for approximately 70% of total regional demand, with food…
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai’s top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away.On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists.The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai’s luxury tourism.“I had never been in a hotel on the Palm because the prices were crazy,” said Fadi Iskandarani, a doctor in his sixties who just spent his first weekend at…
After discovering Five Star Hong Kong Style Handmade Dim Sum, I’m eager to check out Ji Tuo Hong Kong Style Tim Sum, another hidden gem selling dim sum, that I stumbled upon months ago.After a lengthy train journey to Bukit Batok MRT station, followed by 5 stops via bus service 189, we finally arrived at SkyTech industrial complex at Bukit Batok Street 24.ji tuo hk dim sum – industrial buildingji tuo hk dim sum – passenger lift lobbyWe walked over to the corner of the building, where a passenger lift lobby, just next to the carpark gantry, stood. We took…