THE WRITE STUFF

As an illusionist, Ahmed Al Bayed loves to blur the boundary between real and surreal. Danger is an occupational hazard

Award-winning photographer Tasneem Al Sultan who will be conducting photography sessions at the GPP in Dubai, tells Anand Raj OK why she...

Award-winning photographer Tanya Habjouqa, who will be at the Gulf Photo Plus, says she constantly looks at doing things differently

Author Chetan Bhagat, who will be at the Emirates Lit Fest, reveals the reasons for his popularity

Bestselling author Kevin Kwan’s books reveal a world of hidden wealth and privilege in Asia, discovers Anand Raj OK

Author, explorer and adventure lover Levison Wood, who will be at the Emirates Litfest, tells Anand Raj OK how he nearly lost his arm,...

Author Jacqueline Wilson, who will be at the Emirates Lit Fest, reveals what inspires her to write

Bestselling author Douglas Preston tells Anand Raj OK how he survived dangerous snakes and quicksand but contracted a flesh-eating...

Deciding on the photographer for the wedding is no easy task. To make it easier for you, we offer some expert advice

Bestselling author Caspar Henderson encourages people to take anew look at the wonders of life in his new book

Andria Zafirakou, the winner of the $1m World Teacher Prize, has a mission: to help students realise their true potential

The single worst thing we do to ourselves that causes us to get sick when we get old is breathe, says biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey,...

Bestselling author and activist Cheryl Strayed says that the real liberation of women is profoundly connected to the shoes they wear

One of the most nutrient-rich superfoods on the planet, kale could help cut obesity and diabetes rates. Anand Raj OK visits the only farm...

Allan Jenkins, author and passionate gardener, believes waking up at dawn can change your life

From meandering through an ancient salt mine to examining notes written by Copernicus, Anand Raj OK explores the amazing wonders of Krakow

Saroo Brierley, whose life changed after a train journey he took at age 5, tells Anand Raj OK what it means to be lost, his thoughts on...

Thumbay Moideen, head of the Thumbay Group that boasts 20 verticals including the largest network of private academic hospitals in the...

Dubai Municipality official Maryam Bin Fahd has collected more than eight tons of coins – part of which has gone to a foundation that...

Ahmad Ali Bin Obood, director of finance, Dragon Oil, tells Anand Raj OK how thinking outside the box can boost efficiency