Although our names form an integral part of our identity, we do not get to choose them. Young Indian parents are waking up to the weight of this decision. They are putting a lot of effort into research so that they can choose a pleasant, meaningful, and unique name for ... Read More »

Thirteen Indians have tested positive for Zika virus in Singapore as the city-state grapples with rising number of the mosquito-borne disease. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Indian Embassy in Singapore has reported that 13 Indians have been affected by Zika virus. “As per our Embassy in Singapore, 13 ... Read More »

Singapore confirmed its first case of Zika in a pregnant woman as the number of people affected by the mosquito-borne virus rose to 115, according to authorities on Thursday. Singapore’s Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday night that the pregnant woman was living in the same housing block ... Read More »

Learning another country’s business customs can take years of trial and error. Starting in September, 24-year-old Sierra Prochna will study the mores of corporate culture in Asia and Europe for the next year as a part of a new master’s program. Ms. Prochna will embark on a journey with 60 ... Read More »

Blacks lag far behind whites and other minorities in business ownership, though there are signs the gap has started to narrow since the recession, new government data show. Black-owned firms accounted for just 2.1% of the nation’s companies with at least one employee in 2014, according to the first instalment ... Read More »

Penny Kim, a marketing professional with a short one-month career at a Silicon Valley startup, shared a detailed account of one of the ugliest startup stories we’ve ever heard. Her tale started with a job offer in July of $135,000 a year plus equity, a $10,000 signing bonus for relocation ... Read More »

When the Asian love towards sophisticated minimalism entwines with contemporary ingenuity and elegant functionality, the result is unique and quite intriguing. Is it possible to have a charming home that is so small – only 37 square meters, but still possesses all the features for comfortable urban lifestyle? The architects ... Read More »

Architect Silvia Allori has overhauled a 1970s flat in Florence to create her home and workspace, featuring furniture that folds down from the walls and a shiny gold curtain that hides the mess. Allori integrated furniture and storage into walls and platforms to maximize space in the 42-square-metre apartment, which is ... Read More »

A loft is usually a light, airy and spacious living solution, generally located in a disused industrial or commercial space. Its trademark features are high ceilings, large windows and virtually no dividing walls. Even if a loft is usually huge, it is a single open space and includes all the ... Read More »

In what appears to be a freak of nature, 323 reindeer, including 70 calves, were killed after they were struck by the same bolt of lightning in a Norwegian national park. While the numbers are staggering, it isn’t common for lightning to kill animals or individuals. India, too, has seen ... Read More »

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan’s love affair with India continues. After working with Mallika Sherawat in The Myth; Sonu Sood, Amyra Dastur and Disha Patani in Kung Fu Yoga, he is now seeking a desi heroine for the sequel of Skiptrace, which sees him playing a Hong Kong-based detective working ... Read More »

The US-based UM Motorcycles-Lohia (UML), which takes its design inspiration from the World War II era motorcycles, has widened its dealership network in India, by opening its fifth store in Mumbai. The company will be competing with Royal Field in the Indian market, its officials said.   A joint venture ... Read More »