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From Manama’s fading family homes to the changing coastlines of the kingdom, memory does not sit quietly in the past, and six Bahrain-based artists are exploring the power it can hold on people and places at an upcoming exhibition.

Pedro on a roll!

BAHRAIN’S history-making jiu-jitsu star Pedro Bisi de Jesus is hoping to add yet another major milestone to his already glittering career in combat sports – and he is looking forward to doing it very soon at home, writes Patrick Salomon.

Speciality chocolates

Two Bahrain-loving artisanal chocolatiers showcased their love for chocolate at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair at the Olympia exhibition centre in London, UK, yesterday.

Cocoa magic

Velvet on the tongue, bittersweet on the palate, and unforgettable in our memories – there are few things that match chocolate to turn ordinary moments into something special, writes Naman Arora.

Celebrating friendships

Friendship, womanhood and ageing gracefully collide in a new novel from Angela Flournoy, which will hit the shelves on September 16.

Ed and Lorraine Return for One Last Fright!

Supernatural horror film The Conjuring: Last Rites is out now in theatres.

Authentic Greek experience at InterContinental

Experience a special culinary journey that captures the essence of Greek cuisine this weekend at the InterContinental Bahrain.

Spec-taco-lar Ritz!

Join expert chefs for a hands-on cooking class, where participants can learn how to create authentic dishes and pastries from around the world.