Spiced saffron rice (India)

This rice is simple to make, delicious, and undeniably South Asian with the flavors of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves infusing the bright yellow saffron grains.

On the flavor trail

Laura Kelley is a trained scientist, but cuisine is her true passion. The enthusiastic foodie tells Mike Peters why she wrote a book based on her culinary adventures across the Silk Road.

Canada to feed Chinese appetite for sea cucumbers

Chinese want them - and can't get enough.

Citrus of the sea

Beijing's happy-hour hot spot of the moment is Buena Onda, a Peruvian pop-up that promises to bring the good vibes of South America to the streets of China's capital. It starts with well-crafted nibbles like this Ecuadoran ceviche, with fresh nuggets of seafood, and salmon tartare. Then, there are three versions of the pisco sour - a sassy cocktail perfect for summer, and served in a jewel-toned martini glass. Coming soon: salsa lessons on Tuesdays and a dance party at the plaza on Fridays.

Yoga in tai chi land

Hundreds visit Southwest China to learn the ancient Indian regimen, Xu Lin reports in Chengdu.

An octogenarian continues to be inspired by Buddhist sculptures

Chinese artist Wang Yiyang has more than 10 ancient Buddhist sculptures in his Beijing home, from which he draws inspiration for his ink paintings.

Folk rocker hits No 1, 50 years after debut

Nearly half a century after his debut, folk rocker James Taylor finally has a No 1 album on the US chart.

Online influence on the big screen

Netizens are having a growing influence on what makes it to the big screen. Xu Fan reports.

New bounce for Hong Kong

The island's flagging film industry is ready to capitalize on the hungry mainland market, Xu Fan reports.

Fresh face behind the Spidey mask

The Spidey search is over.

British theater beams into china

Broadcast allows audiences to watch theater being performed on the other side of the world. Chen Jie reports.

Shakespeare gets a Chinese makeover

The National Theater of Britain will screen filmed versions of some of its best live productions in Chinese cinemas this summer - and audiences in the United Kingdom will be able to watch some groundbreaking Chinese productions in London.