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Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers May 31
Fiction: The Passengers on the Hankyu Line by Hiro Arikawa PHOTO: HIRO ARIKAWA 1. (-) The Passengers On The Hankyu Line by Hiro Arikawa; illustrated by Allison Markin Powell 2. (1) The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei 3. (2) The Emperor Of Gladness by Ocean Vuong 4. (3) Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins 5. (-) Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix 6. (4) Fearless by Lauren Roberts 7. (-) Human Acts by Han Kang 8. (-) In Other Words by AT Writing Workshop & Publication 9. (-) A Thing Of Fun: Stories by O Thiam Chin 10. (-) Releasing 10 by Chloe Walsh Non-fiction: Why Palestine? Reflections From Singapore by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah PHOTO: EPIGRAM BOOKS 1. (2) Why Palestine? Reflections From Singapore by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah 2. (1) Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth by Kelvin Fong 3. (-) Source Code: My Beginnings by Bill Gates 4. (3) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 5. (7) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 6. (-) Apple In China by Patrick McGee 7. (8) Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams 8. (6) The Psychology Of Money by Morgan Housel 9. (-) Empire Of AI by Karen Hao 10. (4) Atomic Habits by James Clear Children's: National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 by National Geographic Kids PHOTO: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 1. (1) National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 by National Geographic Kids 2. (-) The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery 3. (-) The Incredible Basket by Quek Hong Shin 4. (-) Sly The Fly by R.S. Robbie; illustrated by Debbie Yuen and Jessley Sim 5. (-) Matilda by Roald Dahl 6. (-) Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr Seuss 7. (-) Investigators: Class Action by John Patrick Green 8. (-) The Brilliant Oil Lamp by Quek Hong Shin 9. (-) Champion Of The Realms (Book 2) by Vivian Teo 10. (-) Just A Little Mynah: Makan Mischief by Evelyn Sue Wong; illustrated by Dhanendra Poedjono This is The Straits Times' compilation of bestseller lists from Kinokuniya, Epigram, Wardah Books, Book Bar and Afterimage bookstores. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers May 24
Fiction: The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei. PHOTO: WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON 1. (1) The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei 2. (-) The Emperor Of Gladness by Ocean Vuong 3. (3) Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins 4. (4) Fearless by Lauren Roberts 5. (6) Lost Souls Meet Under A Full Moon by Mizuki Tsujimura; translated by Yuki Tejima 6. (-) What Gives Us Our Names by Alvin Pang 7. (-) Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde 8. (-) Welcome To The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum; translated by Shanna Tan 9. (5) King Of Envy by Ana Huang 10. (-) The Vegetarian by Han Kang Non-fiction: Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth by Kelvin Fong. PHOTO: BOOK BAR 1. (1) Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth by Kelvin Fong 2. (2) Why Palestine? Reflections From Singapore by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah 3. (-) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 4. (3) Atomic Habits by James Clear 5. (7) The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga 6. (6) The Psychology Of Money by Morgan Housel 7. (-) The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 8. (-) Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams 9. (-) The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene 10. (-) The Strangely Singaporean Book by Stanley Tan and Antoinette Wong Children's: National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 by National Geographic Kids. PHOTO: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 1. (2) National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 by National Geographic Kids 2. (-) Dog Man 13: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey 3. (4) Agents Of S.U.I.T: Wild Ghost Chase by John Patrick Green 4. (-) Ten Minutes To Bed: Little Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding 5. (-) Every School A Good School by Ng Ziqin 6. (-) The Five Foot Way Detective by Joshua Chiang 7. (-) 2 Mothers In A HDB Playground by Arthur Yap; illustrated by Adia Tay 8. (-) Beware The Sunda Slow Loris And Other Singaporean Fables by Chen Junhua; illustrated by Chan Shu Yin 9. (-) Just A Little Mynah: The Noisiest Tree by Evelyn Sue Wong; illustrated by Dhanendra Poedjono 10. (-) Don't Call Me Cute! by Ashton Wu This is The Straits Times' compilation of bestseller lists from Kinokuniya, Epigram, Wardah Books, Book Bar and Afterimage bookstores. More on this Topic The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers May 10 Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Powys County Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Sir David Attenborough: 17 fascinating facts about career
Sir David Attenborough is a renowned figure in the world of wildlife and conservation. Dubbed a 'national treasure' by many, the broadcaster and naturalist has travelled the world filming documentaries about the Earth and the lives of creatures that inhabit it. While you might get stuck into Planet Earth, there are probably a few facts you don't know about Sir David, so to help you out, here are some fascinating facts about him. 17 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough Sir David has enjoyed a long and successful career in the media. National Geographic Kids and Beano have previously shared some interesting facts about him – let's take a look. Sir David Attenborough was born in 1926 – the same year as the late Queen Elizabeth II. At 11 years old, he started selling newts to University College, Leicester for 3d (three pence) each. He found them in a pond near the zoology department at the university. He studied Natural Sciences at Clare College in Cambridge and graduated in 1947. After graduating, Sir David served two years of National Service in the Royal Navy. When Sir David applied for his first role at the BBC (radio talk producer), he was rejected. When he joined BBC Television as a trainee, he didn't own a TV. His first programme was called Coelacanth, and it was about the rediscovery of the coelacanth, which is a prehistoric fish. Sir David had a few jobs, including being in the Royal Navy, working as a director, TV presenter, narrator and author. He is also the creator of award-winning programmes and books. He also received two Guinness World Records – one for having the longest career as a TV naturalist and another for having the longest career as a TV presenter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Life On Our Planet (@davidattenborough) Queen Elizabeth II knighted Attenborough in 1985 for his services to broadcasting, making him a Sir. In 2020, aged 94, he was knighted by the Queen again and was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, which recognised his services to TV broadcasting and conservation. Nearly 20 plants have been named after Sir David by scientists and a type of dinosaur is called Attenborosaurus. Sir David has never driven as he has never passed a driving test. It was Sir David's idea to broadcast snooker on TV when new technology meant that shows could be broadcast in colour, instead of black and white. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Life On Our Planet (@davidattenborough) He is the only person to have won Baftas for shows that were broadcast in black and white, colour, HD and 3D. Recommended reading: He is scared of rats. Sir David Attenborough was stabbed by a cactus with needles like glass while filming The Green Planet on BBC One. He wore protective gear while investigating the cholla cactus in California but the combination of a Kevlar under-glove and a welding glove failed to prevent him from being hurt by 'spicules of glass' while reaching inside the plant.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir David Attenborough: 17 fascinating facts about career
Dubbed a 'national treasure' by many, the broadcaster and naturalist has travelled the world filming documentaries about the Earth and the lives of creatures that inhabit it. While you might get stuck into Planet Earth, there are probably a few facts you don't know about Sir David, so to help you out, here are some fascinating facts about him. Sir David Attenborough has presented many shows (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire) 17 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough Sir David has enjoyed a long and successful career in the media. National Geographic Kids and Beano have previously shared some interesting facts about him – let's take a look. Sir David Attenborough was born in 1926 – the same year as the late Queen Elizabeth II. At 11 years old, he started selling newts to University College, Leicester for 3d (three pence) each. He found them in a pond near the zoology department at the university. He studied Natural Sciences at Clare College in Cambridge and graduated in 1947. After graduating, Sir David served two years of National Service in the Royal Navy. When Sir David applied for his first role at the BBC (radio talk producer), he was rejected. When he joined BBC Television as a trainee, he didn't own a TV. His first programme was called Coelacanth, and it was about the rediscovery of the coelacanth, which is a prehistoric fish. Sir David had a few jobs, including being in the Royal Navy, working as a director, TV presenter, narrator and author. He is also the creator of award-winning programmes and books. He also received two Guinness World Records – one for having the longest career as a TV naturalist and another for having the longest career as a TV presenter. Queen Elizabeth II knighted Attenborough in 1985 for his services to broadcasting, making him a Sir. In 2020, aged 94, he was knighted by the Queen again and was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, which recognised his services to TV broadcasting and conservation. Nearly 20 plants have been named after Sir David by scientists and a type of dinosaur is called Attenborosaurus. Sir David has never driven as he has never passed a driving test. It was Sir David's idea to broadcast snooker on TV when new technology meant that shows could be broadcast in colour, instead of black and white. He is the only person to have won Baftas for shows that were broadcast in black and white, colour, HD and 3D. Recommended reading: He is scared of rats. Sir David Attenborough was stabbed by a cactus with needles like glass while filming The Green Planet on BBC One. He wore protective gear while investigating the cholla cactus in California but the combination of a Kevlar under-glove and a welding glove failed to prevent him from being hurt by 'spicules of glass' while reaching inside the plant. He explored the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Mint
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
JD Vance's son Vivek seen with his favourite book while meeting PM Modi? Here's what the 5-year-old is reading
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United States Vice President JD Vance and his family to his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday, April 21, before a formal bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Vance, on a four-day visit to India, was accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, and his three children—sons Ewan and Vivek and daughter Mirabel—to the PM's residence. In the first pictures of the meeting, released on Monday evening, PM Modi is seen welcoming the family of five. Modi greets the kids, and in one picture, the PM is seen caressing Vivek, the second son of the Vance couple. Vivek, the couple's second child, born in February 2020, is dressed in black with a Nehru jacket. One peculiar feature in the picture is the book that Vivek carries. What is Vivek reading, Red Pandas? Vivek, as evident in the pictures, is perhaps reading the Red Pandas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1). The book is authored by Laura Marsh and published by the National Geographic Society through National Geographic Society. Vivek, as evident in the pictures, is perhaps reading the Red Pandas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1). The book is authored by Laura Marsh and published by the National Geographic Society through National Geographic Society. 'Find out about the shy and rarely seen red panda! This level 1 reader documents the lives of red pandas in their environment. The carefully constructed text and beautiful photographs guarantee a successful and rewarding reading experience for any reader, especially those who love wild animals,' reads the 'about the book' section. Vance's Three Kids The couple welcomed their first child, son Ewan, in June 2017. The second son Vivek, was born in February 2020. Mirabel, the daughter, was born in December 2021. After welcoming the family, Modi was seen in videos taking the family around the lawns of his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Inside the house, Modi is seen joyfully bonding with the kids and sharing some joyful moments. At one point, Modi hands over peacock feathers to all three kids while the parents, JD and Usha, look on. The four-day itinerary of Vance's first trip to India after becoming US Vice President primarily includes cultural engagements and visits to historic sites in Jaipur and Agra. The two leaders had a bilateral meeting on Monday evening. Later in the night, Vice President Vance will travel to Jaipur for his engagements on April 22. Vance and family are scheduled to visit Agra on April 23. His visit to India will conclude on Thursday, April 24, with his departure at 6.40 a.m.
