'Forrest Gump' author Winston Groom dead at 77
Winston Groom's novel, -Forrest Gump- was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Facebook backs off censoring 'napalm bombing naked girl' photo
Facebook backtracked Friday on a decision to censor an iconic Vietnam War photo of a naked girl escaping a napalm bombing, after its block on the historic image sparked outrage.
Sat Sep 10 2016
To think of winning a Pulitzer as a Malaysian girl, I might as well fly to the moon - Mei Fong
The only Malaysian-born journalist who had won the Pulitzer Prize, may be flying high in her career but she could not picture herself working in the writing industry in Malaysia.
Sun Dec 20 2015
Pulitzer winning novel 'The Goldfinch' to hit big screen
Donna Tarrt's acclaimed novel "The Goldfinch" could be set for the big screen after Warner Bros. snapped up the film rights to the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Ewan McGregor to lead American Pastoral film
Ewan McGregor will play troubled New Jersey businessman Seymour Levov in an adaptation of Philip Roth's Pulitzer winner "American Pastoral."
Sat Jun 21 2014
Snowden the 'traitor' looms over Pulitzers
Hero or traitor? America is still polarized over Edward Snowden and whether the newspapers that exposed the extent of NSA's vast global spying network should be lauded or condemned.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Five myths about the Pulitzer Prizes
The 98th Pulitzer Prizes will be announced this Monday so we take a look at some common myths related to the prestigious awards.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Munro's award is well-deserved, says Pulitzer-winning writer Smiley
The greatness of Alice Munro is that she is always observing, always curious. The Nobel Prize honors itself by awarding her.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Bob Dylan the painter on show in Milan
A little known side of famous US singer Bob Dylan has gone on show in Milan this week a series of paintings of New Orleans that the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist produced between 2008 and 2011.
Sat Feb 09 2013
Composer, Pulitzer winner Carter dies in NY at 103
Classical composer Elliott Carter, whose challenging, rhythmically complex works earned him widespread admiration and two Pulitzer Prizes, died Monday at age 103.
Tue Nov 06 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024