Campus Culture: Cigarettes are resurfacing as a party accessory and social prop for some students, raising questions about whether the look is a passing trend or a more lasting shift. Fashion’s Global Reach: Chinese labels such as Shanghai’s Icicle are taking design and lifestyle ideas overseas, with the brand expanding its presence at Paris Fashion Week. Cultural Identity: Australian writer Neha Jain’s new children’s book celebrates Indian-Australian life, showing young readers how two cultures can share a home. Fitness Boom: India’s marathon scene is growing, with major races drawing record fields and creating new business for travel, hotels, food and sponsors. Shared Living: Japanese operator OAKHOUSE’s community-focused share-house model has earned international recognition, spotlighting coliving as a way to build connections as well as provide housing. Heritage and Art: Hamilton has installed three Indigenous treaty markers to help residents learn about First Peoples’ cultures, histories and shared treaty responsibilities.