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At her heaviest, Kiran Dembla weighed 76kg. She drastically cut her weight in seven months, before becoming a competitive body builder, DJ and mountaineer, proving it is never too late to chase dreams. Photos: Kiran Dembla

Health & Wellness

She lost 24kg in 7 months, then became a bodybuilding DJ. Here’s how

In 2006, Kiran Dembla collapsed from a blood clot in her brain. It kick-started a health transformation that completely changed her life.

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Why these common painkillers might be bad news for long distance runners

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8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in February 2026

30 Jan 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Health & Wellness

Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start over

Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.

30 Jan 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

One of the things that Dana Nakagawa talks about in her YouTube videos is her interpretation of the Japanese concept of ikigai. “It’s what brings you joy, and it intersects with what you do on a daily basis. It could be something like your morning coffee,” she says. Photo: Dana Nakagawa

Food & Drink

So you bought capers. Here’s what to do with them

The bold, tangy magic of capers and caper berries helps elevate dishes such as pasta puttanesca, salsa verde and beurre noisette.

30 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Food & Drink

11 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in February 2026

New openings include the new branch of a Korean pizza chain, a Japanese gelato joint, a borsch specialist and two French restaurants.

30 Jan 2026 - 12:59PM

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Lifestyle

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1

Indulge in an excess of tea, browse Hong Kong’s independent fashion brands, immerse yourself in Central Asian culture and more this weekend.

30 Jan 2026 - 10:34AMvideocam

PMQ’s Tea Round 2026 festival is one of five things we recommend checking out this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Tea Round, PMQ

Entertainment

Profile | From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die

The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.

30 Jan 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

Entertainment

‘It’s been a long road’: Ethan Hawke on his first Oscar nomination for best actor

Ethan Hawke reflects on his decades-long career, friendship with director Richard Linklater and Oscar nomination for his role in Blue Moon.

30 Jan 2026 - 5:10AM

Arts

How the folksy ‘Genuine American Hero’ became an anti-ICE anthem

Shootings in Minneapolis have led to scathing criticism from the likes of Jesse Welles and Bruce Springsteen.

29 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM

Jesse Welles performs at the Metropol in Berlin, Germany, on December 15, 2025. The American guitarist and singer has emerged as a modern-day protest troubadour. Photo: Redferns

Policy

China’s cloud giants race to support Moltbot, the ‘AI that actually does things’

Hyperscalers embrace the AI agent, which can execute tasks without step-by-step instructions, but privacy concerns loom large.

29 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM

The global AI industry is moving towards developing AI agents capable of autonomously executing tasks on behalf of users. Photo: Shutterstock

Entertainment

YouTube star IShowSpeed shows ‘another Africa’ on his 20-country tour

African-American influencer has busted cliches by showing a continent ‘on the move’ during his trip, which has resonated with fans at home.

29 Jan 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Arts

Remembering Korean artist Chung Sang-hwa, master of monochrome

Korean modern art icon Chung Sang-hwa was known for his ‘dansaekhwa’ paintings, which demanded ‘foolishly endless repetition’.

29 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM

Chinese Zodiac

Japan’s love for Chinese noodles; ‘unlucky’ chocolate: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From AI’s predictions for the Year of the Horse to an ‘unlucky’ chocolate mahjong set, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

29 Jan 2026 - 5:11PM

Tantanmen noodles at Szechuan Tantanmen Aun in Tokyo. The noodle dish, which has its roots in China’s Sichuan province, is found on many menus in Japan, but how did it become so popular in a country known for food with light flavours? Photo: Phoebe Amoroso

Food & Drink

Exclusive | Hong Kong chef wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ first Champions of Change Award

Sustainability pioneer Peggy Chan talks about her mission and what winning the Champions of Change award means for her and the industry.

30 Jan 2026 - 8:31AM

The Hong Kong-born chef and sustainable dining advocate talks about how we can change our food production systems for the better if we work together. Photo: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Travel & Leisure

Pony tales: how the Hong Kong Pony Club develops young riders

Hong Kong Pony Club members learn horsemanship, build lasting friendships, and develop a lasting respect for horses and ponies.

29 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM

Food & Drink

Hollywood Boulevard gets a new star, and it’s a bubble tea giant from China

With its affordable soft serve and boba, bubble tea megachain Mixue has opened its first US store opposite Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

29 Jan 2026 - 7:18AM

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Entertainment

Review | Gezhi Town: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain

Civilians try to fend off Japanese soldiers in this thrilling drama that focuses on character dynamics rather than patriotic grandstanding.

26 Jan 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Xiao Zhan in a still from Gezhi Town (category IIB, Mandarin), co-starring Peng Yuchang and Zhou Yiran, and directed by Kong Sheng.

Chinese culture

Is this ‘unlucky’ chocolate mahjong set cultural appropriation?

A Hong Kong-based chocolate company is facing criticism for its Lunar New Year set, which features a winning hand known as ‘13 Orphans’.

26 Jan 2026 - 7:59AMvideocam

Arts

He worked 19 low-paid jobs, then wrote a book about them. Now he works no more

Hu Anyan, whose ‘I Deliver Parcels in Beijing’ has sold over 2 million copies, will speak at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival.

30 Jan 2026 - 8:29AM

Health & Wellness

When dementia steals the right words, the ‘wrong’ ones speak volumes

Experts say dementia patients often lose the ability to communicate, but the metaphors they use can help carers better understand them.

26 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM

Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan with her mother, who had dementia. “The brain organises knowledge like flowers in a garden, clustered by colour, height, or where they grow best, so patterns, not lists, guide our recall,” Brennan says. Photo: courtesy of Dr Sabina Brennan

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM

Journalist Gonçalo César de Sá at his home in Macau. Photo: Eduardo Leal

His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history

Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.

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The streets outside the KR (Krishna Rajendra) Market. Photo: Getty Images

Insider’s guide to Bengaluru: from flower markets to late-night bars

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An old Shanghai-style flat. Photo: courtesy hoo

This refurbished home is a love letter to old Shanghai

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Ricardo Pinto. Photo: Carlos Pimentel

He planned to only stay in Macau for a year. Now he runs the literary festival

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Wing Lei Bar’s espresso martini. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

How Macau went from cocktail desert to drinks-world darling

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A room painted in Cloud Dancer (white), Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year. Photo: courtesy Pantone

Interior design trends for 2026 reflect a decade of change

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