Salma Hayek breaks down 13 looks from 1996 to today
In this video for Vogue, Mexican actress Salma Hayek dishes on some of her most iconic fashion looks.
From crop tops to temporary tattoos, the star is Hollywood’s unsung ...
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Fast-paced Manila: the Philippines’ sprawling, resilient and diverse capital
In this video, we travel to Manila, capital of the Philippines and located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay.
“Manila” is commonly used to refer to the whole metropolitan ...
A night at the ballet: Nuñez and Muntagirov perform ‘Don Quixote’ Act III pas de deux
In this video, Principal Artists of The Royal Ballet Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov perform the stunning Act III pas de deux from ‘Don Quixote’.
Love and friendship triumph ...
Why Mount Everest’s height keeps changing
In this video, we learn why the world’s tallest mountain just got a little taller.
In December of 2020, China and Nepal made a joint announcement about a new measurement ...
How to soothe wrist pain while boosting joint mobility
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
TGIF: Tarta de Santiago makes for delectable weekend bake
Good Lifers, you know we like to give you a fun weekend recipe every Friday, to celebrate a hard-earned window of leisure and pleasure.
Today, it’s fragrant, nutty, Tarta ...
Paphos vacation for nature and culture
Paphos in the west of Cyprus is where the hills meet the Mediterranean. The European Capital of Culture for 2017 has been attracting tourists for many years. Paphos is rich in ...
Eight smart ways you can reuse cardboard at home
Cardboard in today’s world just seems to accumulate in our homes, whether we’re purchasing an electrical item from a shop in person, or we’re ordering something from ...
‘Borat’ star Maria Bakalova describes challenge of swapping drama for satire
In this video, Maria Bakalova, the breakout star of ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’, gives us an insider’s view of how difficult it was to shed her prior experiences of dramatic ...
How a rehabbed little raccoon keeps her human family ties
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Wired to learn: what we should know about the teen brain
Hey mums and dads of teens… this video is for you.
It’s no secret that the teen brain is unique, and research from Daphna Shohamy, a neuroscientist at Columbia ...
Why Cyprus needs a comprehensive energy policy
By Dr. Charles Ellinas
We urgently need a major rethink and change in direction.
I have called repeatedly, and have been advocating through my articles in this newspaper, for the ...
Another level: Manhattan’s soaring Hudson Yards properties
When you think of New York’s highest-end penthouses, one neighbourhood that has definitely earned a premier spot on the property market is… The Hudson Yards.
“In a place where ...
What I learned from taking cold showers for a month
By Katie Wright
I’m no stranger to cold water. Whenever I holiday on the Isle of Wight or visit a friend who lives near the coast, no matter what ...
‘Absent Friends’: the unorthodox portraiture of Howard Hodgkin
In this video, we take a trip back in time to experience London’s National Portrait Gallery’s extraordinary 2017 show, ‘Absent Friends’, exhibiting abstract portraits from 1949-2016, of British artist ...
What Singapore can teach us about adapting to heat waves
It’s no secret that asphalt, concrete and shingled roofs absorb more heat from the sun than trees, leading to the urban ‘heat island’ effect, and it accounts for higher ...
How to make Mayo, Aioli and Hollandaise sauce in minutes
In this video, we learn how to make three of the most popular condiments in minutes: mayonnaise, aioli and Hollandaise sauce. The technique demonstrated uses a stick blender, with the ...
An introduction to the ancient healing system of Ayurveda
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Household hacks: how to hang a mirror perfectly, every time
We’ve all been there… setting out to hang up a mirror – or other framed piece of art or professional certificate – only to end up, despite our best efforts, with ...
Why Cara Delevigne felt ‘shame’ and ‘self hatred’
In a new interview, Cara Delevingne reveals she wasn’t always as open about her sexuality as she is today.
The English model and actress, who identifies as pansexual, shares ...
Meet the breeds: the 10 most common black and white dogs
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Five keys to teach kids Emotional Intelligence
Mums and dads, this one is for you – but of course, it concerns the wellbeing of your young folks.
The topic? The importance of honing your kids’ EQ, or Emotional ...
Reality to abstraction: Maryam Hoseini paints the spaces we dismiss
In this video, we explore how a painter translates the real into the abstract.
From her Brooklyn-based studio, artist Maryam Hoseini explores the spaces in between painting and drawing, figuration ...
Old Age cometh not alone
By Richard Dickenson
They say everyone can remember where they were the moment they heard of the Kennedy assassination. Certainly I can. Similarly I remember my whereabouts when I heard ...