It’s a barren plot on the outskirts of Istanbul, its stony ground baking under the merciless summer sun. A single sign gives a macabre clue as to the intended use of the arid patch. “Traitors’ graveyard,” say the white capital letters on the black sign, planted on two stakes into ... Read More »
The Aurangabad High Court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government two weeks after it raised the lower limit for certain e-tenders in the state from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The state had in 2014 issued a resolution mandating that all government works worth more than ... Read More »
A major traffic jam on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway left commutersstranded for more than six hours on Thursday evening, and prompted the police to warn people against coming to the area on Friday. Many commuters complained about waterlogging at the Hero Honda Chowk, which they said was a regular feature during ... Read More »
Anesthesia eases the pain of millions of children who must have surgery every year, but parents who are worried about the safety of these medications should talk to their anesthesiologist about their fears, experts advise. “Particularly in infants and toddlers, surgery is only recommended when necessary for the child’s health, ... Read More »
Using a set of lifestyle and health factors, researchers in a recent study by the American Geriatrics Society found a method of calculating risk for pneumonia that may help increase vaccination and prevent the potentially life-threatening infection. Older adults with pneumonia are hospitalized about 40 percent of the time, facing ... Read More »
Whether you’re dropping hints about what flowers you want to receive this Valentine’s Day or planning to send some to loved ones (or yourself—why not?), these are the best floral delivery services to try. Roseshire Where: Available for nationwide delivery at roseshire.com Why: Packaged in your choice of white, black, ... Read More »
High Point Market, the furniture industry’s most anticipated event of the year, will take place later this month (April 18th-23rd). But, before it opens, the High Point Style Spotters give us a sneak peak at the top trends we’ll see this season. 1. Made in America. “With the resurgence in ... Read More »
Congressman Hank Johnson should apologize for calling Jews ‘termites’ On Monday a Democratic U.S. congressman said that Jewish settlers in Israel were “like termites.” Now, you might be tempted to not take Rep. Hank Johnson from Georgia seriously if I explain that this is the same congressman who expressed a ... Read More »
Bathroom design is often thought of in black and white terms — but it certainly doesn’t need to be. A bathroom is a small portion of the house that gives you creative freedom to experiment with vibrant hues and unexpected shades. An incredible color to consider for this design ... Read More »
Pregnant women should no longer be told not to eat raw or lightly cooked eggs, a safety committee has recommended. The risk of salmonella from UK eggs produced to Lion code or equivalent standards should be considered “very low”, the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food said. It ... Read More »
You get to a certain point in life where it’s no longer okay to be using a beer crate as a chair and a decade-old Eminem poster as decoration. You’re a (reluctant) adult, and you finally have an apartment, so it’s time to make the place look a bit less dingy. Let’s ... Read More »
Feeling hemmed in by your décor choices? Forget playing safe and break out of the design mould with these 10 bold décor ideas: Explore bold colours Paint your living room a colour that most people don’t. Charcoal, scarlet, burnt orange or even black is an option. Choose a colour that ... Read More »
