Life
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Signs of the human era, from nuclear fallout to microplastics
On Tuesday, the Anthropocene Working Group is expected to announce its choice for the epoch's "golden spike" location, selecting the site that most clearly represents how humans have changed the world
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Productivity Theatre: It happens when visibility and responsiveness take priority at work
This idea of always looking busy is called "productivity theatre." Although it is widespread in the professional world, it is generally an unrecognised situation in most companies
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4 enchanting castles for a fairytale wedding
From medieval-style buildings to opulent estates, these venues promise a regal ambiance for your big day
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Violins in the Sun: Stradivari's home workshop reopens in Italy
Budding luthiers and young musicians can now get a step closer to master Antonio Stradivari by honing their skills in his original house and workshop
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From soup stock to super crop: Japan shows off its seaweed savvy
Japan has a history of eating seaweed. But there is a shift in perspective that is now also leaning towards farming the plant from an environmental and ecological point of view
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Bhumi Pednekar joins ranks of Rihanna, Lady Gaga for MAC Cosmetics' VIVA Glam charity initiative
The actor is the global makeup brand's first Indian ambassador, and sale proceeds of the limited-edition lipstick launched with her name and signature will be donated to support women and girls' rights, HIV/AIDS relief efforts and the LGBTQIA+ community
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From Christian Dior to Karl Lagerfeld, five fashion exhibitions to catch this summer in the US and Europe
From Christian Dior to Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent and the late Mary Quant, who passed away in April, here's a world tour of museums celebrating designers who left a lasting mark on the fashion world
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Stress levels are higher in India since Covid-19 pandemic: report
According to a new report, India has been struck with an increase in headaches directly linked to stress levels, which have themselves been rising since the start of the pandemic
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Could the show be over for fine dining?
In the UK, the world of gastronomy is reeling. In the British press, the renowned chef Michel Roux Jr has called for an end to the term "fine dining"
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Fashion and film merge as Paris shows its opulent side for couture week
From an absurdly opulent film shoot at the Opera Garnier to a Chanel catwalk along the Seine, fashion week offered a very different view of Paris on Tuesday from the riots of recent days
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Top 5 golfing destinations in the world for luxurious tee-off
From California to Northern Ireland, these places are home to some of the world-renowned golf courses, according to Top 100 Golf Courses