Life
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Evolving from FOMO to ROMO — the relief of missing out
After FOMO, or the fear of missing out, here comes ROMO—the relief of missing out, as people seek to avoid the news
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How the Himalayas became an ever-more dangerous adventure destination
Although no extensive research has been done looking at climate change and mountaineering risks in the Himalayas, climbers have reported crevasses widening, running water on previously snowy slopes, and increasing formation of glacial lakes
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A news article, a hashtag and a viral tweet: the birth of #MeToo
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein revelations, the #MeToo hashtag spread around the world like wildfire: #quellavoltache (this time) in Italy, #EnaZeda in Tunisia and #AnaKaman in Egypt (me too)
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Emancipation, racism, societal expectations: When hair becomes symbol of women's struggles
From the 'natural hair movement' to cutting off or even shaving long locks to fight against various forms of injustice, hair has long been considered a symbol of protest
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5 things you should know about Porsche, luxury carmaker with storied history
German luxury carmaker Porsche debuted a blockbuster IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange this week. Here are five facts about the automobile giant
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Dior turns heels and corsets into 'ironic power dressing'
An outspoken feminist, Dior's womenswear designer Maria Grazia Chiuri said the corsets, crinolines and other historical items, inspired by 16th-century French queen Catherine de Medici, remained modern and functional despite their appearance
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Kawasaki and Toyota team up to develop hydrogen engines for motorcycles
Kawasaki and Toyota have announced that they are working together to develop hydrogen engines for the Japanese manufacturer's future motorcycle models
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What is green gentrification?
In several cities around the world, neighbourhoods that have benefited from environmental greening are becoming an object of desire among real estate professionals, who raise the price of housing, thus attracting a new, wealthier segment of the population
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Sardinia is offering digital nomads €15,000 to move to the island, but it comes with asterisk
The picturesque Italian island is reaching out to remote workers in a bid to rejuvenate its population and bring new life to its sleepy villages by paying people up to €15,000 to move there. However, the conditions are numerous and somewhat restrictive
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After BTS, Blackpink are becoming a pillar of South Korean soft power
The four members of the girl band Blackpink are a smash hit across the music world. The latest proof of their superstardom is that they have just reached the top of several music charts with their latest album, 'Born Pink'
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UK women are looking to gambling to make ends meet
One in ten British women have tried their luck in the hope of boosting household income, according to a new report