Knowing a trick or two
Artist couples don't generally work well together. Yes, the love affair between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera left the world a lot of great art, but their working relationship left a lot to be desired.
Breast cancer kills older women more often: study
Breast cancer is often considered more deadly among younger women, but older women — particularly those over 75 — are actually more likely to die of the disease, according to an international study.
Solid 'finger food' may help babies avoid obesity: study
Infants outgrowing a liquid diet who give themselves finger food rather than being spoon-fed puree are likelier to eat healthily and avoid getting fat during weaning, reports a study.
CITY BREAK: Up close township tour
FOR me the notion of a "township tour" has always conjured up images of tourists experiencing a location briefly and superficially. From the windows of an air-conditioned bus driven by a guide who regurgitates information from textbooks and brochures, they pause only to "shoot" a scene with their state-of-the-art cameras which they will later show their families back home. It seemed too contrived for me.Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: study
If you’re planning on getting a tattoo, make sure it’s from a professional and not a friend because ink work by amateurs may carry a risk of Hepatitis C, according to a new report.
tudortech Olympus postcard: Tuscany
Peter Christie was told a World War 2 story on a recent visit to Tuscany
England honours 200 years of Dickens
Prince Charles led global celebrations on Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, a titan of English literature whose vivid stories confronted the injustices of Victorian life.Fashion
The makeover magician
How did you get into interior design?
Designer puts luxury tag on 'made-in-India' label
‘Made in India’ clothing is often seen as the product of sweatshop labour, but fashion designer Saloni Lodha, whose fans include film stars Naomi Watts and Emma Watson, wants to give it a luxury tag.
Rachel Roy venturing into designer footwear
US creator Rachel Roy will launch her first designer footwear line this August, inspired by her mentor Manolo Blahnik although at a more affordable price point.
Halle Berry launching footwear line
Halle Berry is following in the footsteps of supermodel Cindy Crawford by designing a footwear collection for German chain Deichmann.
Louis Vuitton to unveil jewellery studio, perfume
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton will open a boutique and jewellery studio on Paris' Place Vendome this spring and is preparing its first perfume, the label's head Yves Carcelle told AFP Friday.
Jeeps: taming the flood
When Cyclone Dando cut its path of destruction through the northern reaches of South Africa last week, it was nature at its angriest.
Old school still cool - and fast!
The 11th International Historic Raceday is going down at Zwartkops Raceway this weekend. Break out the earplugs because it's going to get loud
Tuned GTI is a BIG hitter
Here is car that has earned its stamp of approval as a good second-hand buy in another section of this motoring supplement.
Prepare for worst in rainy conditions
One of my dislikes as a motorcyclist is being caught in the rain. It's uncomfortable and irritating.
Versatile hatch has SX appeal
Social networking has provided the world with many pros and cons. On the one hand it has connected long lost people, and on the other systematically and unashamedly broken writing norms.
