A Sudanese court on Sunday acquitted 24 girls accused of wearing indecent clothes at a women’s party in Khartoum. Sudanese journalist Lubna Hussein, right, who faces 40 lashes on the charge of “indecent dressing”, flashes…
Monthly Archives For December 2017
How good is H&M’s clothing recycling program?
People walk past the window of a H&M store in Paris, France. Credit: Regis Duvignau/Reuters The clothes we wear come with their own environmental baggage. Consider that a cotton T-shirt requires roughly 700 gallons of water…
40 years of providing stylish and functional furniture for the home
The newly-renovated BLIMS Alabang Home Depot. Whether you’re moving into a new home and looking to furnish it from scratch or just in the mood for a little interior makeover, a trip to a BLIMS…
How new furniture materials are transforming home interiors
Designers with an eye on the future often take their cue from the past. With technological advances enabling materials to be used in ways not previously possible, architects and interior decorators are putting a modern…
Godrej enters premium home furniture market with a new brand ‘Script’
MUMBAI: Godrej has launched a premium home furniture brand called ‘Script’, which is said to be inspired by contemporary lifestyle. With an investment of Rs 50 crore in the new venture, the plan is to launch 3 stores…
Thames gardening duo named Gardeners of the Year
Thames Bright Smile Community Gardens in partnership with the supported lifestyle Hauraki Trust are the 2017 Gardena Gardener of the Year winners. Two gardeners who strived to create the most inclusive community garden in New…
6 gardening trends set to take over in 2018
Whether it means getting stuck in down the gym or searching for a new job, every New Year brings with it a fresh wave of enthusiasm to get stuff done. [Read more: 17 planters that will…
Gardening indoors provides plant fix during winter
Indoor gardening – ©THE GUARDIAN – Mark Cullen We’re not quite ready to admit that the Canadian gardening season is “over”. In fact, we belong to a growing number of gardeners who are getting their…
Here are the top beauty, fashion and lifestyle items of the week… including this MUST-HAVE £25 Boohoo skirt
THIS week it’s all about furry totes, heavenly heels and a make-up bag that has us seeing stars. If you’re thinking of treating yourself to a December splurge, here’s our top pick of pre-Christmas purchases……
Lifestyle diseases biggest killers: CSE
Experts say foods high in salt, sugar and fat are leading to rise in such ailments Unless environmental risk factors are acknowledged and dealt with, India will not be able to curb Non Communicable diseases…