Kalisari / AFP In a dark and steamy room in Indonesia’s tofu heartland three men sweat over bubbling cauldrons, churning creamy beancurd with wooden paddles before draining it by hand and slicing it into silky cubes. Tofu has been cooked this way for generations but today, innovative villagers on Java island are producing something extra from the simple soybean ...

  Los Angeles / AFP You’re love-struck and can’t wait to have your partner’s name or face etched onto your skin for eternity.Or you’ve just turned 18, and your first rebellious act upon reaching the age of majority is to have a dragon tattooed on your chest. Well, you may want to think twice before rushing to the tattoo parlor. ...

  Our Correspondent / Emirates Business Biddi.com, the online portal that let you buy and sell anything, has formally launched its operations in the UAE. Biddi.com is an intuitive free e-commerce and listing site selling just about anything. It creates an ecosystem for buyers and sellers to interact seamlessly, backed by door-to-door delivery and secure payments — including cash on ...