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Destinations that are safe to travel to this summer


Can't wait to go on your annual summer holiday despite the coronavirus scare? Here's a list of places around the world that have the lowest infection rates, and are considered fairly safe, at least for now.

18 hours ago

Belly fat may be an indicator of dementia risk, especially for women: Study

Older women who have more belly fat than average can have a 39% increased risk of dementia within 15 years compared with older women who have a normal waist circumference.

18 hours ago

Nothing beats homemade noodles

If you are looking for a new skill to master in the kitchen, try and make noodles yourself. You don’t even need a pasta machine; you can use a rolling pin.

19 hours ago

Dubai prepares to welcome tourists from July 7

The WTTC endorsement further enhances the worldwide efforts of Dubai Tourism to encourage travellers to make Dubai their destination of choice.

03 Jul 2020

Steroid drug purchased for COVID-19 patients in poor countries: UN

UN will be purchasing dexamethasone for 4.5 million low and middle-income earners.

03 Jul 2020

No matter what: Real women on how they stay motivated and fit

Elaine Superio, Manager of Fitness 180 in Sharjah, speaks to women on how they have managed to keep their motivation and fitness levels up during the pandemic

03 Jul 2020

Fake flights for travel-starved tourists in Taiwan amid coronavirus

Taipei’s downtown Songshan airport on Thursday began offering travellers the chance to do just that, with some 60 people eager to get going, albeit to nowhere. Around 7,000 people applied to take part, the winners chosen by random.

02 Jul 2020

How to prevent make-up melting off your face this summer

Heat, humidty and makeup is terrible combination. But, all hope is not lost, there are ways to wear your make up and it won’t slide off your face, despite the weather.

02 Jul 2020

Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?

Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help.

02 Jul 2020

The new norm, mask on

Wearing a mask has become the new normal, everyone seems to have a mask on. Sighting someone not wearing a mask has become foreign and unusual.

02 Jul 2020

Save your money while keeping your cool

Follow these useful tips to save your money on bills while keeping your house cool during peak summer months.

02 Jul 2020

Mickey Mouse fans 'over the moon' as Tokyo Disney reopens

Visitors in face masks queuing on floor marks clapped as the gates of the Magic Kingdom reopened and were encouraged to clean hands, pay without cash and avoid screaming while enjoying one of Japan's largest theme parks.

01 Jul 2020

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Health & Fitness

Belly fat may be an indicator of dementia risk, especially for women: Study

Older women who have more belly fat than average can have a 39% increased risk of dementia within 15 years compared with older women who have a normal...

18 hours ago

Steroid drug purchased for COVID-19 patients in poor countries: UN

UN will be purchasing dexamethasone for 4.5 million low and middle-income earners.

03 Jul 2020

No matter what: Real women on how they stay motivated and fit

Elaine Superio, Manager of Fitness 180 in Sharjah, speaks to women on how they have managed to keep their motivation and fitness levels up during the ...

03 Jul 2020

Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?

Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help.

02 Jul 2020

Fashion & Beauty

Turkish designers create chic face masks to match wedding gowns amid the coronavirus pandemic

Turkey is allowing marriages on July 1st, after several months of banning due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but protective masks stay obligator...

18 hours ago

The new norm, mask on

Wearing a mask has become the new normal, everyone seems to have a mask on. Sighting someone not wearing a mask has become foreign and unusual.

02 Jul 2020

The tie dye trend is back this summer

Tie dye has made a major comeback this year with people searching how to design it themselves. So, brighten up your summer wardrobe with tie-dye print...

01 Jul 2020

Kim Kardashian officially becomes a billionaire by selling 20 percent stake of her beauty brand to Coty

Kim Kardashian West has inked a deal to sell 20 percent of her make-up brand KKW Beauty to American cosmetics giant Coty for $200 million, the pair an...

30 Jun 2020

Model Naomi Campbell sees Black Lives Matter altering fashion and beauty industries

Worldwide protests about the treatment of Black people will alter the global fashion and beauty industries by creating job opportunities and products ...

29 Jun 2020

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal joins the global anti-racism protest, removes words like 'whitening' from products

French cosmetic giant L'Oreal announced that it was removing words like "whitening" from its products, against the backdrop of global anti-racism prot...

29 Jun 2020

Japanese startup creates internet-connected ‘smart mask’ for coronavirus new normal

As face coverings become the norm amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese startup Donut Robotics has developed an internet-connected "smart mask" that...

28 Jun 2020

Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar helps UNICEF support children amid the coronavirus crisis

Actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been roped in by UNICEF India to lend her voice in providing urgent support to children amid the co...

28 Jun 2020

Food

Nothing beats homemade noodles

If you are looking for a new skill to master in the kitchen, try and make noodles yourself. You don’t even need a pasta machine; you can use a rolling...

19 hours ago

Try out these easy-to-make almond recipes

Dry fruit continues to be one of the healthiest snacks you can munch on when hungry. Of these, almonds are a great source of 15 key nutrients like pro...

01 Jul 2020

Summer essential: A piña colada smoothie bowl

Instead of drinking a piña colada, a smoothie bowl with toppings makes for a refreshing yet filling breakfast, snack, or dessert.

29 Jun 2020

The men who bake up 'the barakat (blessing) of the table,' in Tehran

Bakeries are easy to locate in urban centres of Iran where all one has to do is spot a queue spilling onto sidewalks or simply detect the irresistible...

29 Jun 2020

Tired of banana bread but still want to bake? Try fluffy muffins instead

Banana muffins aren’t just mini versions of bread. Because they bake much more quickly at a higher temperature, they’re fluffier than hearty, dense lo...

28 Jun 2020

Pistachios, a superfood nut for all ages

The ongoing health emergency has raised consciousness about personal health, with a special focus on one's nutritional intake. If you are making smart...

27 Jun 2020

Make DoubleTree’s signature chocolate chip cookies at home

Following the trend of restaurants sharing their best recipes, the DoubleTree Hotel also released their signature chocolate chip cookie recipe.

24 Jun 2020

Refreshing cold brew recipes for the summer heat

if you like the refreshing taste of cold brew coffee, here are a few recipes to try out at home, which will make you feel no less than a seasoned bari...

23 Jun 2020

Travel

Destinations that are safe to travel to this summer

Can't wait to go on your annual summer holiday despite the coronavirus scare? Here's a list of places around the world that have the lowest infectio...

18 hours ago

VIDEO: Vietnam opens world's 'first' gold-plated hotel to tourists amid the coronavirus lockdown

A five-star hotel in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi has opened with a twist that it hopes will attract guests with intimately expensive tastes: Gold-pla...

19 hours ago

Dubai prepares to welcome tourists from July 7

The WTTC endorsement further enhances the worldwide efforts of Dubai Tourism to encourage travellers to make Dubai their destination of choice.

03 Jul 2020

Fake flights for travel-starved tourists in Taiwan amid coronavirus

Taipei’s downtown Songshan airport on Thursday began offering travellers the chance to do just that, with some 60 people eager to get going, albeit to...

02 Jul 2020

Friday Unwind

VIDEO: Vietnam opens world's 'first' gold-plated hotel to tourists amid the coronavirus lockdown

A five-star hotel in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi has opened with a twist that it hopes will attract guests with intimately expensive tastes: Gold-pla...

19 hours ago

VIDEO: Sheikh Hamdan goes deep-sea fishing in Dubai

In a series of videos and photos on Instagram, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared clips of his passion for deep sea diving and fishing.

03 Jul 2020

Save your money while keeping your cool

Follow these useful tips to save your money on bills while keeping your house cool during peak summer months.

02 Jul 2020

VIDEO: See how a clever goat uses a buffalo to acquire food

Indian Forest Service official Sudha Ramen shared a video of an Indian goat in search of food climbing on to the back of a buffalo to eat leaves from ...

01 Jul 2020

Koalas may be extinct in Australia's New South Wales by 2050

Koalas in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) could become extinct by 2050 unless the government immediately intervenes to protect them and ...

30 Jun 2020

Double jeopardy: Dealing with OCD during a pandemic

Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder face additional challenges when dealing with the threat of COVID-19.

30 Jun 2020

VIDEO: NASA shares a video showing a 10-year time-lapse of the Sun in 61 minutes

In a stunning hour-long video, NASA's sun-pointing semi-autonomous spacecraft, the Solar Dynamics Observatory, has put together a time lapse of its 10...

29 Jun 2020

How to raise anti-racist kids

From being your own role model to having uncomfortable conversations, here is how you can raise children to embrace all races.

29 Jun 2020