Neanderthal skull ©Thom Atkinson Nov 23, 2012

National treasures

The Natural History Museum, the world’s finest collection of natural objects, is set to open a new gallery of treasures

steamed sea bass ©Andy Sewell From FOOD & DRINK Nov 23, 2012

Steamed sea bass with ginger and spring onions

Long before sea bass was popular on British menus, it was the fish of choice in most Chinese restaurants

A young woman dancing at Loveshack, a trendy rooftop bar in Bangalore ©Poulomi Basu Nov 16, 2012

India’s party people

In pubs, clubs and karaoke bars, young Indians are enjoying their freedom. But they also face a backlash from police – and worried parents

Young scavengers, Jugnu (8) and his sister, Prerna (6) work together to coke the coal in Bokapahari village in Jharia, outside of Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India ©Sanjit Das/Panos Nov 16, 2012

Burning issues

India is suffering an unprecedented energy crisis. So why are fires being left to rage in Jharia, home to its richest coalfields?

Uncooked matta rice used to cook gruel ©Jyothy Karat Nov 16, 2012

Go with the grain

Red rice has been cultivated in Kerala for more than 2,500 years. But only now is it enjoying a revival

chicken curry ©Andy Sewell From FOOD & DRINK Nov 16, 2012

Pheasant korma

Those who live in the country with freezers full of cheap game are probably already well-accustomed to pheasant curry

'Death of a Soldier', Iraq, March 24 2003 ©David Leeson Nov 9, 2012

War and peace

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston unveils an unparalleled survey of war photography

apple tart ©Andy Sewell Nov 9, 2012

Tarte fine aux pommes

A tarte fine should come bursting out of an oven, glistening with sugar

Model of an officer at the Churchill War Rooms ©Laura Pannack Nov 9, 2012

Military history with the FT: Lewis Moody

The England rugby star fought hard for his 71 caps. But, off the field, the former captain draws inspiration from battles of a different scale

Detail from Yue Minjun's painting 'Bystander' Nov 2, 2012

Behind the smile

His trademark ‘laughing man’ has helped turn China’s Yue Minjun into one of the art world’s most bankable stars

From FOOD & DRINK Nov 2, 2012

Carve it up

Use a good, firm pumpkin and don’t do this dish unless you know your guests well

Nov 2, 2012

Classic car driving with the FT: Nick Mason

Pink Floyd’s drummer lends the keys to his £23m Ferrari

Oct 26, 2012

The godfather of Pop art

The man behind the celebrated ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album cover prepares for a new show of fantastical images

Oct 26, 2012

The Muslim sisterhood

The female activists in Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood whose voices are now being heard

Oct 26, 2012

Gurnard and prawn stew

It may have a slightly comical nose, but the fish is rich in taste and holds up well in the cooking process

Oct 19, 2012

How Hispanics could swing it

Latinos are the fastest-growing electorate in the US and could decide the presidency

Oct 19, 2012

Andy Serkis

In ‘The Lord of the Rings’, he turned ‘performance capture’ into an art form. Now Andy Serkis is taking on Hollywood

Oct 19, 2012

Make some dough

Like cheese or pasta, there is at least one type of dumpling or gnocchi for most regions of Italy

Oct 12, 2012

Morning glory

Peter Marlow has photographed England’s 42 cathedrals. Here is a sensational selection

Oct 12, 2012

Climbing with Liv Sansoz

High in the French Alps, the champion climber tells Jeremy Taylor why it’s good to be scared

From MULTIMEDIA Oct 12, 2012

Waldorf salad

Most Britons had as little idea what a Waldorf salad consisted of as Basil Fawlty himself

Oct 5, 2012

The rise of the OWAs

Little known for decades, artists such as Carmen Herrera and Birgit Jurgenssen are finally being recognised at this year’s fair

Sep 28, 2012

Welcome to the party!

‘Ordinary’ communists offer rare insights into life in one of the world’s most secretive political parties

From FOOD & DRINK Oct 5, 2012

Slideshow: Stuffed peppers

From Naples to Sicily - in two tasty red pepper recipes

Sep 28, 2012

Firing on all cylinders

The remarkable revolution at Jaguar Land Rover