Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are Japan’s springtime delight; they’re a cultural asset integrated into culinary arts. Outside hanami picnic snapshot taking, they turn into edible confections, from tea ...

Single-sex education was supposed to be a relic of a bygone era, but getting into a top all-girls institution has never been more competitive. Is going old-school the secret to modern academic success ...

In Georgia, fried chicken isn’t just a meal—it’s a tradition, a point of pride, and practically part of the state’s identity. From the crackle of crispy, golden-brown skin at beloved chains to the ...

David A. Robertson, a member of the Norway House Cree Nation, has released over 30 titles since 2010, including picture books, graphic novels, fiction and memoir. He is a two-time winner of the ...

The socio-economic issues we face in Nigeria can change many things, but they can’t change our history. As Nigerians, mediocrity is not in our dictionary. If ...

The Bananas Foster at Bridget’s Steakhouse in Ambler, Pennsylvania, falls firmly into that second category—a tableside spectacle of flaming glory that’s worth planning an entire road trip around.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids is now home to the first public outdoor sculpture by Nick Cave. “Amalgam (Origin),” a twenty-six-foot-tall sculpture, was opened to the public ...

Rice University scientists unveil a new lithium-filtering membrane that speeds extraction and cuts environmental impact.

Sharad Purnima marks the brightest full moon night of the year. Believed to shower earth with divine nectar, it's celebrated with moon worship, kheer kept under moonlight, and devotion to Lord Krishna ...

EXCLUSIVE: L.A.’s Micheaux Film Festival will run at The Culver Theater in Culver City from October 23 to 26, with a selection of short and feature projects, including 36 world premieres. Scroll down ...

Jin Shumei (front) teaches Healthy Dunhuang Dance in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, in August. ZHONG QIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY In the Hexi Corridor of western Gansu province, where the wind strips the earth ...