Life
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Vienna fountain decried for 'ugliness', costs
While officials hailed the fountain's "extraordinary, reality-inspired" design for skilfully conveying a pivotal "sense of togetherness", critics took issue with its artistic properties, venting their anger online
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A child in Gaza, a cheerleader at the TCS New York Marathon, and Guatemala's Day of the Dead: Eye-catching photos of the week
The world never ceases to confound us. These photos - of warring forces that twist the idea of peace and turn our narrative upside down - resonates beyond its description for a leisurely flip or a deep read this week
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New study associates flexibility at work with lower risk of cardiovascular disease
A team of researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Pennsylvania State University conducted a workplace experiment with 1,528 employees to improve their work-life balance
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The lunch break may play a greater role in productivity than you think
In the US, a country which has a reputation for employees always being available, the lunch break appears to be connected with productivity, according to a report by ezCater, an American provider of corporate catering solutions
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More than just a craft, in Armenia carpet-making is a tapestry of the country's rich heritage
Megerian carpets grace the floors of renowned churches in the world and the homes of esteemed figures, including the Queen of England, and presidents of many nations
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Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' fetches $139 million at New York auction
In a jam-packed room at the venerable auction house, it only took a few minutes of telephone bidding for the 1932 painting depicting one of the Spanish artist's companions and muses, the French painter Marie-Therese Walter, to be sold
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In the Netherlands, an agency is working to keep nightlife alive
The VibeLab consultancy is trying to remedy this situation by compiling data worldwide. The aim is to convince public authorities to make sure the party isn't over for after-hours entertainment
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'Call of Duty', the stalwart video game veteran, turns 20
The franchise deployed by Activision Blizzard 20 years ago helped define the military shooter game genre, winning millions of fans and raking in more than $30 billion
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Living that luxe life: Around the world in a private jet
Six continents, nine destinations, a chartered Boeing 757. As the world of luxury travel evolves, companies are stepping up to provide private jet tours that offer guests new and exclusive ways to discover unique destinations and diverse cultures
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Young people turn to their nearest and dearest for help with managing their money: study
Around two-thirds (64 percent) of American college students say they turn to their parents or family members for financial advice, according to a recent survey by Morning Brew/ Generation Lab
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Lehengas in the boardroom: How Masaba, Manish Malhotra, others are wooing investors
After decades of courting wedding goers and fashion seekers, homegrown luxury ethnic wear brands such as Manish Malhotra and House of Masaba are now also wooing large investments. How has corporatisation of the largely unorganised market changed the industry—and is global domination the ultimate goal?