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Umbrellas – more than a rain shield

When it comes to sheltering yourself from the sun, look to the humble umbrella, researchers say.

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Bangladesh’ brothels

MiNDFOOD writer Joanna Tovia has just returned from an emotional trip to Bangladesh with Save the Children Fund. There she encountered the horrific lives of women and their children who are sold as sex workers to Asia’s largest brothel.

Thailand to cease domestic trade of ivory

Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the country will end its domestic ivory trade, following criticism from environmental activist groups.

World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2013 Named

Tokyo’s high-end fashion boutiques and lavish restaurants have helped it be named the most expensive city in the world, closely followed by nearby Osaka, and then Sydney and Melbourne.

Indian Women Forced Into Hysterectomies

Thousands of women are having their wombs removed by India’s private health doctors, who are being accused of seeking to make large profits from the operations.

Chinese Lunar New Year preperations

The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on February 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. We take a look in pictures at the preparations underway for this year’s celebrations.

Aboriginal DNA suggests missing Indian link

Research into the origins of Australia’s indigenous population has revealed an unexpected genetic relationship to their South Asian neighbours.

The future of electric cars: one big battery

Swedish researchers believe the problem of battery efficiency in electric cars can be solved by turning the car’s entire frame into one, big battery.

Unlocking creativity

At five years of age we exhibit 95 per cent creative behaviour, by the time we reach 25 that number falls to 2 per cent. Executive producer and founder of Creative Universe, Tania De Jong, explains how we can activate our dormant creativity.

Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel

MiNDFOOD’s editor in chief, Michael McHugh recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong, where he stayed at the world-renowned Peninsula Hotel. He takes us inside one of the finest luxury hotels in the world.

Artsy elephant’s work for sale

A painting Asian elephant puts brush to canvas to sell artworks and raise money for conservation of endangered elephants. Tara Cleary reports.

Kate & Will smile off photo scandal

In the face of the recent nude photo leak, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince continue their tour of southeast Asia, appearing happier than ever.

Fishing for Tigers

We chat to Australian author Emily Maguire about her love of Vietnam and her latest novel which is set in the country’s capital of Hanoi.

Chinese woman trains to become a geisha

A Chinese woman strives to master ancient esoteric Japanese arts as she trains to become a geisha.

Mongolia wrestles for Olympic glory

A Mongolian judo champion is hoping a childhood of wrestling on the grasslands can help produce another gold medal at the London Olympic Games.

Marooned in Bangladesh

Floods triggered by heavy rains spread across north-western Bangladesh, marooning hundreds of thousands of people. At least 100 have been confirmed dead.

Lights, Camels, Action: Behind the scenes

Michael McHugh traveled to India for this month’s colourful travel story. Take a look behind the scenes of his trip.

The Great Waddle

A 70-year old Chinese farmer takes 5,000 of his ducks for a trip through the streets of Taizhou in eastern China, several times a year.

Hugo Boss’ Asian ambition

German high-end fashion label Hugo Boss introduces its Fall 2012 product line to China, as the brand cooks up plans to make the country one of its biggest markets in the world.

Fine China gallery

A whirlwind trip to the ever-changing cities of Hong Kong and Beijing offers an urban smorgasbord of sleek, art-filled hotels, savvy shopping and fabulous food.

Shoppers in Asia Pacific become more conscious

Commercialism is developing a conscience in the Asia Pacific region, where over six in 10 shoppers are buying items that are either “fair trade” or environmentally friendly, MiNDFOOD reports.

Climate change is a fact, says China

A deputy director of China’s most powerful economic ministry has come out swinging against climate change denial, MiNDFOOD reports.

Trafficking trade

A secretive Australia-based charity dedicated to hunting down human traffickers has had a breakthrough in Cambodia, MiNDFOOD reports.

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