Life & Style

I write what I think is right, give my evidence... take it or leave it: Historian Romila Thapar

As an academic I am not into public debate: I write what I think is right, I give my evidence, I give my references, take it or leave it. I am not insisting that you follow what I am saying.

Mar 5, 2018

By IANS

Chocolate Trail @ Harbour City in Hong Kong

It's raining chocolates at Harbour City of Hong Kong

This year, Harbour City has again launched the "Chocolate Trail e-Pass" where customers can choose their favourite chocolates and desserts out of 65 varieties.

Jan 31, 2018

By Ambili S

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

Singapore loses sparkle; isn't all that exciting afterall, claims Time Out City Life Index 2018

Singapore ranks 31, in the list of Time Out's City Life Index 2018 out of other cities from all around the world.

Jan 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Diet Coke unveils 4 new flavors to tempt millennials

Coca-Cola Company has come-up with four new flavors for its no-calorie Diet Coke beverage to attract millennials in North America.

Jan 11, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Beckhams 'spend 60,000 pounds' on underwear closet

Star couple David and Victoria Beckham 'spend 60,000 pounds' on underwear closet at their Cotswolds mansion worth six million pounds.

Jan 8, 2018

By IANS

Indian Consumer Protection Bill 2018 tweaked to favor e-commerce vendors?

An important provision of the Bill is that a consumer complaint can be filed at the place where the complainant resides which is a clever move from the "caveat emptor" to "caveat venditor".

Jan 7, 2018

By IANS

Remember BBC Dad? Here he's again wishing fans 'Merry Christmas'

Early this year, Robert's interview turned into a hilarious comedy of errors after his children bombarded into the room.

Dec 25, 2017

By Ambili S

Five best Christmas events in Singapore ahead of 2018

Get ready for a sunny, tropical Christmas in the city of Singapore amidst all the gala events, markets and gastronomical wonders.

Dec 16, 2017

By Ambili S

Grand luxury yacht Caronte comes modeled as 17th century pirate ship: Check out pictures here

A luxury yacht named Caronte has been made by Italy's Lazzarini Studio, having a helipad, swimming pool, diving board, sundeck, etc, and costing millions of dollars for a stay.

Dec 15, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a Singapore Airlines (SIA) signage outside an SIA service center in Singapore February 10, 2016.

Singapore Airlines A380: Here's the new look [PHOTOS]

Singapore Airlines unveiled its first major overhaul across cabin classes of its Airbus SE A380s since 2007, with new seats in first, business, premium economy and economy class.

Dec 14, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Nutella, Pina Colada, Cherry Cola and more flavours from Oreo for New Year

Oreo is planning to launch three more flavours—Piňa Colada, Cherry Cola and Kettle Corn—into the American retail stores soon.

Dec 13, 2017

By Ambili S

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Here are Singapore's top 10 most-searched topics in 2017

Here is a quick look at some of the top searches in Singapore as revealed by Yahoo.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Fall in business travel drags tourism receipts to first decline since 2009

Singapore slips to 21st most expensive city globally for expats: survey

Singapore is the 21st most expensive city worldwide for expatriates, according to the latest cost of living survey by ECA International published on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is the most Instagrammed hotel in the world

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's largest hotel, is not only iconic and amongst the most popular hotels, but it's also the most Instagrammed hotel in the world, according to data released by Instagram last week.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri