Bugs, dogs and snubs: Six sports offbeat stories in 2022
After the hiatus of the COVID years, the world of sport leapt out of the traps in 2022 to make up for lost time.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Offbeat biopic 'Aline' panned by Celine Dion siblings
"Aline: The Voice of Love," inspired by the singer's rise from child stardom to queen of soft rock is set to be released in Canada today.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Sweet and healthy: Researchers are working on a nutrient-rich version of milk chocolate
Dark chocolate, whose high levels of phenolic compounds provide multiple anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Offbeat Performing Arts subjects in schools help students beat inhibitions - Susan Lankester
The Actors Studio's founders, Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham aspire to make the ever-so-elusive Performing Arts a syllabus in national schools in Malaysia.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Baby girl born mid-air on flight to Philippines
The mother went into labour on board the Cebu Pacific Air flight Sunday as it flew from Dubai to Manila, her fellow passenger Missy Berberabe Umandal posted on Facebook.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Shark swallows shark in Seoul aquarium
Visitors to a giant aquarium in Seoul on Friday were presented with the gory aftermath of a territorial dispute between two sharks, which left one dead inside the mouth and gullet of the other.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Robin Williams: wisecracks and wisdom
A selection of quotes, wisecracks and offbeat wisdom from Robin Williams, who died on Monday from suspected suicide in California aged 63.
Tue Aug 12 2014
Football: Five offbeat moments of Premier League season
The Premier League also witnessed several lighthearted moments in 2013-14.
Mon May 12 2014
Liver and let die: James Bond was an alcoholic - study
007 boozed so much that in all reality he would have had the tremulous hands of a chronic alcoholic, according to an offbeat study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Sun Dec 15 2013
Interesting facts about the Oscars
Some interesting and offbeat facts about this year's Oscars.
Sun Feb 24 2013