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What Makes These Flats the Birkins of the Feet?
Chanel flats in flashy colors and funky materials have become the shoe du jour of many creative, successful women. Source link
Uranium-Eating Bacteria: Scientists discover uranium-eating bacteria that could help clean up radioactive mine water
An amazing scientific breakthrough discovered that some natural bacteria living in the waters of a flooded uranium mine may be a new approach to dealing with radioactive pollution. As per a study, scientists found out that the microbes are capable of altering the form of the dissolved uranium in such a way that makes the…
Culottes Are So Back
Culottes are back. Our Styles reporter Yola Mzizi explains their history and what they mean today. Source link
Used Aluminium Foil Gardening: Don’t throw away used aluminium foil: 7 Smart ways it can benefit indoor and garden plants
Although most people tend to throw used aluminium foil in the trash can right after cooking, there are several ways in which gardeners can find practical uses for clean, reusable foil pieces in their gardening projects. Although aluminium foil will never be able to serve as a fertiliser to make plants grow faster, there are…
Lessons in Rich Guy Style from Sun Valley
What went down at the equivalent of Fashion Week for tech bros. Plus, Jay-Z’s still got it. Source link
From gold mines to desert ruins; 5 real ghost towns across America that look frozen in time
Bodie is often known as America’s most famous ghost town. It used to be a thriving gold-mining settlement in California’s Sierra Nevada and in the late 1870s, the town was home to over 10,000 residents. It’s hard to believe but once it was a happy town brimming with hotels, churches and schools. But as soon…
‘Welcome to West Village’? The ‘the’ Is Not Optional, Say Some New Yorkers.
Some newcomers in the city say they are meeting in Bronx, or living in East Village. Source link
PM Modi to flag off Sant Ravidas Express to boost travel between Varanasi and Amritsar; date, route, timings and major stops revealed
Good news for train lovers! India’s premium overnight rail network is all set to expand further as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually flag off Sant Ravidas Express on July 17, 2026. The train will connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Chheharta (Amritsar) in Punjab. It will offer faster and more comfortable overnight…
I Hate My Arms. Where Are All the Clothes With Sleeves?
A reader wonders what’s behind the rise of sleeveless clothing and how to manage the trend. Source link
She returned to college after years and graduated with her son at IIT Madras: The heartwarming story has a lesson for every parent |
Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia (Photo credit: Indian Express) At IIT Madras’s recent convocation, one of the biggest cheers wasn’t for a gold medallist. It was for a mother and son who walked onto the stage together to receive their degrees. 45-year-old Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia graduated from…