Life
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Swiftonomics and Beyonce bump: How stars ower economies
Taylor Swift and Beyonce are raking it in with tours that are giving local economies a boost
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From India to the US, which countries breathe the most polluted air?
Around 90 percent of the world's population is affected by air pollution, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) remains one of the greatest health threats to humanity
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How Barbie is shaping up to be a source of emotional support for grown-ups
Of all the roles the doll has taken on over her 64 years of existence, Barbie is now being seen as a comforting and reassuring item, even for adults
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Why restaurateurs are betting big on India's new penchant for luxe dining experiences
Post pandemic, people are more open to experimentation and quality, and willing to pay more for unique, high-quality, crafted experiences that are upscale yet casual
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$9.5 billion worth of crucial metals in overlooked electronic waste: UN
The "invisible" e-waste amounts to nine billion kilograms every year worldwide, with the related raw materials worth $9.5 billion, around one-sixth of the estimated 2019 total of $57 billion for all e-waste, UNITAR said
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Fat Bear Week 2023: The chunky champion has been crowned
More than 1.3 million ballots were cast in this year's contest, with members of the public tuning in to watch live webcam footage of bears in the wild
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Birkenstock's journey, from German village to Barbie blockbuster
On Wednesday, the footwear brand took another step into the big leagues with an IPO in New York, reportedly valuing the company at $8.6 billion. Here are five things to know about Birkenstock
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'Paradigm shift' needed on plastics health risk: researchers
So little research is currently available that regulators should shift from an assumption that plastics are safe, to insisting on rigorous testing before products are approved for use, according to a study unveiled by the Minderoo Foundation
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Virat Kohli's homecoming: The King wins hearts in Delhi
The Indian batting legend was the cynosure of all eyes at his home ground. And he did not disappoint. His gesture of hugging Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq—with whom he had an altercation in the IPL—was loved by all
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Why the first ever MotoGP in India was a breakthrough moment for motorsports in the country
The sporting event in Noida not only had the who's who attending and participating, but it also positively impacted the local economy. The organisers wish to use it as a tool to spread awareness about road safety and promote local industries
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Hong Kong: Pharrell Williams' new destination for next Louis Vuitton show
Williams will hold a "pre-fall show" for his menswear line on November 30, following his glitzy debut at Paris Fashion Week in June