(AND SOME OF THE ASIAN MODELS WHO COMMANDED THE SEASON’S RUNWAYS)

A DIVERSITY REPORT ON THE FALL/WINTER 2020 RUNWAY SEASON BY THE FASHION SPOT – DRAWN FROM 194 SHOWS THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE FOUR MAJOR FASHION WEEK CITIES – FOUND THAT 40.6 PER CENT OF MODELS CAST WERE PEOPLE OF COLOUR.

THEY HAVE THE LOOKS AND STREET CRED.

Stay with desert nomads, or skip the ski resort and slide down the Hallein Salt Mine. How’s that for an alternative holiday?

Known for her stance on feminism, Sharul Channa is the only full - time female comedian in Singapore and she takes the jokes as seriously as her job.

No poor cousin of African safaris, the highly affordable Asian safaris offer equally thrilling adventures from forest excursions and river rides to land expeditions, plus exotic animals like Royal Bengal tigers and four-horned antelopes – from just $500 a person.

Nearer to southern Thailand than India, the Andaman and neighbouring Nicobar Islands are Superyacht Cruising Gold.

SHUJI Oishi cuts a smart, almost fatherly figure in a military green top and faded blue jeans, gamely posing for a photo in front of the new Suzuki Jimny whose launch I attended.

Once a luxury only few could afford and now an almost commonplace dye, indigo’s mark on history is irrefutable.

Whether cruising along the idyllic Brahmaputra River in Assam or discovering the joy of whisky in Jodhpur, Harper’s BAZAAR drinks deep of new experiences in India

He went from a car accident that left him disabled and impaired his sense of smell to making bespoke scents for Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston and Hugh Jackman. This is the story of how Cord Coen’s life changed, and how he came to found his spa collection, Zents.

Mixologist Akshar Chalwadi challenges your perception of what makes a drink with plated cocktails that look and taste like food – but still give you the right buzz.

Three women tell us what it’s like growing up globally.

A hotel and hostel in Little India.

IT MAY BE HIS FIRST FORAY INTO THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY, BUT HE IS ALREADY ON TRACK TO CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE.

When self-taught photographer Laxmi Kaul retreats from her cushy life in Singapore, it's to seek out raw human emotions in a place where history and mythology collide.

Gary Gorrow on the gift of authentic teaching.

Breaking down barriers in Hollywood with her strong roles, Priyanka Chopra is a female powerhouse using her influence to save the world.

After 150 years of physical transactions in auction houses, the sale of world-renowned Darjeeling has moved online. But will the move save it from its modern woes?

When you are given much, you have to give back, says Anurag Srivastava. He knows what he is talking about because his is a story of one deep in debt who subsequently rose rapidly, like the proverbial phoenix, to own companies and bankroll start-ups as their business co-pilot.

Non-profit billion Bricks has an ambitious plan to house countless street dwellers all over the world.

The design of this airy home, with its many storied furniture pieces, was inspired by a colonial and vintage Indian style.

What this means for investors.

If you’re going to travel the world, would you do it on two wheels? We meet a gutsy and inspiring woman who’s exploring the globe as a scooterista. By Aretha Loh.