Tommy Hilfiger praises luxury resurgence.

After a two-year hiatus, the designer returns with a fresh interpretation of preppy style, moving away from streetwear. “Luxury is on everyone’s mind. Its definition is widely known, and the desire for it is universal. However, for most, luxury remains out of reach. Offering an affordable version positions our business well.” After a two-year break, … Read more

Plant-based recipe for a loaf cake with lemon and black sesame

A fragrant lemon cake featuring a delicate crumb, complemented by a topping of tahini yogurt cream. A solitary beam of sunlight streaming through the windows in February is sufficient to elevate my endorphins. The same effect holds true for a slice of delectable lemon cake during the chilliest months. It meets me precisely where I … Read more

Wembley: London’s Spice Trail of India.

Part of a series of women-led tours, groups explore Wembley’s Ealing Road, visiting shops, cafes, restaurants, and the magnificent Hindu temple. Bright-robed statues of 41 deities adorned with garlands observe us as we silently tread through countless intricate archways, surrounded by the scent of sandalwood and jasmine. Under the ornate central dome, a mirrored table … Read more

Booking.com’s poor customer service stranded us.

Arriving on a snowy night in an unheated flat, we unsuccessfully attempted to address the situation. I reserved a flat in Sheffield for myself and my two elderly grandmothers for a family event, paying £160. Upon arrival on a chilly snowy night, we discovered that the heating was malfunctioning. The severe cold posed a risk … Read more

Arrival, UK EV maker, faces administration, risking 170 jobs.

The New York-listed firm, once assessed at $15 billion, encountered difficulties in introducing its inaugural electric van. British electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival has gone into administration, jeopardizing 170 jobs, a stark turn just three years after its valuation surpassed $15 billion. With two manufacturing facilities in Oxfordshire, the firm has enlisted consulting firm EY as … Read more

Google’s robust revenue overshadowed by advertising decline, impacting investor trust.

The tech behemoth exceeded Q4 2023 revenue expectations but fell short on anticipated advertising earnings. Alphabet shares dipped over 5% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, despite narrowly surpassing overall Q4 2023 revenue forecasts. The tech giant fell short in its crucial advertising sector, reporting $65.52bn against the predicted $65.8bn. However, it exceeded expectations for total … Read more

Rebels deploy drones against Myanmar junta

Rebel drone squadron, comprising engineering students and hobbyists, gains battlefield skills from YouTube tutorials, proving pivotal against Myanmar’s oppressive military regime. Hovering silently above the Chin hills in western Myanmar, the drones caught the junta off guard. The operators, concealed in the dense forest a few hundred meters away, observed their screens as the drone … Read more

Modi unveils Hindu temple on mosque’s site

Narendra Modi praises contentious inauguration as the realization of a dream that many have cherished for years. Over thirty years following the destruction of a mosque by a mob of militant Hindu radicals in the town of Ayodhya, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now inaugurated the new Hindu temple erected at the site. For … Read more

Slim spacecraft lands on moon, power struggles

Jaxa notes lander’s solar panels misalignment, despite flawless descent. Japan’s aspirations to be the fifth nation to softly land a functional spacecraft on the moon faced setbacks on Friday as mission controllers revealed the probe’s inability to generate electricity after landing. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) was testing novel technologies for precise landings. … Read more

Home Office rents hangar for deportation practice.

Authorities will receive training in executing deportations, including managing individuals who resist physically. The Home Office has secured an aircraft hangar and plane fuselage to train security personnel in deportations, aligning with the UK government’s rising forced removals. Officials announced the capacity boost on Friday, confirming training expansion for handling deportations, including resistance. The Times … Read more