Life
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From Taylor Swift to Bad Bunny, top 10 highest-grossing live concert tours of 2023 so far
The first half of 2023 has seen the continuation of 'The Stadium Era' as stars such as Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, and Coldplay are playing to packed venues despite the global economic slowdown
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Hajj: The cyclone of pilgrims circling the Mecca
The ongoing hajj pilgrimage that began on June 26 is the largest in history. As coronavirus pandemic restrictions in place since 2020 have been fully relaxed, over two million white-robed pilgrims are expected to circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam's holiest site, until the end of the week. Performed over five to six days, the set of rituals is the high point of the annual pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam
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Football pitch worth of tropical forest is lost every 5 seconds
Tropical forests destroyed last year released 2.7 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere, equivalent to the fossil fuel emissions of India, the world's most populous nation, the WRI's Global Forest Watch unit reported
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4 fairytale palaces that have been transformed into hotels
Old-world charm and modern comforts blend seamlessly at these palaces, giving guests an immersive experience of a bygone era
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Fashion Week: Menswear gets a sensual slant for Spring-Summer24
A new, or more pluralistic, vision of masculinity stood out on the runways of Florence, London, Milan and Paris during the recent Fashion Weeks for the spring-summer 2024 season
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I don't underestimate the intelligence of my audience: Hansal Mehta
After the success of 'Scam 1992', and more recently Netflix's 'Scoop', director Mehta reveals his love for the long form and how 'Shahid' was a turning point of his life
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Airbnb's 10 most wish-listed properties for 2023
From Bali to Italy, properties with spectacular views and immersive experiences attracted the most attention
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Star chef Ana Ros puts Slovenia on the food map
Now the self-taught cook—who was named the world's best woman chef in 2017—has her two Michelin stars tattooed on her fingers and is helping make her small Alpine homeland one of Europe's prime gastronomic destinations
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How the tennis court became fashion's latest playground
Quiet luxury and sport is a duo that has long since proved its worth, bringing back vintage pieces that combine elegance and functionality without ever compromising on style
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Cannabis academy bets on South Africa pot revolution
Cheeba Cannabis Academy has so far trained about 600 people and is hoping to get a leg-up from the government, which has announced grand but so far sketchy plans for cannabis
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Top 5 restaurants on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list
From Peru to Denmark, here are some of the world's best restaurants to add to your culinary adventure list