Three years later Hulls threw herself into researching Chinese history, interviewing family members, learning Mandarin and travelling to Hong Kong and Shanghai to retrace her grandmother and mother’s steps. The cover of Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls. Photo: Macmillan Hulls’ first graphic memoir, Feeding Ghosts, the fruit of seven years’ work, was published by Macmillan … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Wednesday offered scholarship up to university level to 11-year-old domestic worker, Happiness Nwafor, who was allegedly abused and brutalised by her employer. The governor also ordered the rehabilitation of the victim. The state Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Ngozi Enih, disclosed this while briefing journalits in … Read more
As It Happens5:49This wildlife centre is taking unusual steps to try and rehab a fox kit Why did veterinary assistant Melissa Stanley wear a large, furry fox mask to work? Because that’s what was best for her patient, of course. Stanley is the executive director at Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia, which posted a viral video … Read more
IPOH: Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming’s mother has received some threatening notes in front of her house in Ayer Tawar, Manjung. Manjung OCPD Asst Comm Mohamed Nordin Abdullah said the 76-year-old had found numerous papers scattered in front of her house while she was coming out on Thursday (March 7) at about 10.15am. … Read more
In a South American swamp, a broad-snouted caiman floats along a river on a hot day. She’s not only looking for prey, but listening closely for the calls of her babies. High up on the bank, a mound of peat covers her precious eggs. From within its shell, a young caiman calls out to its … Read more
The police in Jigawa State have paraded the son of a popular Dutse restaurant owner, Esther Adekanla, as her alleged killer. Mrs Adekanla was killed on 15 January at her residence. The police commissioner in the state, Ahmad Abdullahi, said the investigation revealed the deceased, popularly known as Hadiza Nakowa, was killed by her son, … Read more
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar is basking in the appreciation and love showered upon her for her performance in Bhakshak. The film has created another milestone that makes India proud on the global content stage. It is amongst the Top 5 Non-English films globally! But what makes this success even sweeter for Bhumi is her mother’s … Read more
Residents in many areas of B.C. reported feeling the effects of a minor earthquake that struck in B.C.’s Coast Mountains, about 220 kilometres north of Vancouver on Sunday afternoon. Earthquakes Canada says the quake was recorded at 3:23 p.m. PST and registered at a magnitude of 4.9, but so far there are no reports of damage or secondary impacts, … Read more
“After a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in psychology, I started the Homolog adventure with one idea in mind: to show beauty in each of my garments and arouse emotions.” Homolog founder Emily Cheong. Why did you decide to base Homolog in Paris? “Paris is one of the best places in the … Read more
