This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. Today, in a world overrun with technology, with artists still dealing with the isolation and preoccupations of the pandemic, we’re seeing a robust revival of handicrafts for the home. Below, some new objects from established leaders of the pack. Step
A year ago, France embarked on an ambitious goal: To craft the world’s widest ranging ban on the use of harmful “forever chemicals” in everyday products. On Friday, that effort culminated in a national ban on PFAS that environmental and health experts hailed as a big step forward, with one notable exception. After campaigning by
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 10:28 IST Cigarettes and other tobacco products currently fall under the 28 percent GST slab ITC, VST Industries, Godfrey Phillips Shares Decline Up To 4% Tobacco stocks experienced a sharp decline on February 20 following reports that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council may raise the GST on cigarettes and
Last Updated:February 22, 2025, 10:43 IST Start with a radiant foundation for a flawless base, followed by a vibrant eyeshadow palette to express your personality Whether you’re heading out or celebrating with friends, these five must-have products will elevate your Women’s Day look, making you feel unstoppable and ready to shine. Women’s Day is the
A California school district contacted parents via email on Thursday to let them know that all public schools containing grades 3 through 12 will have menstrual products in girls’ bathrooms, all-gender bathrooms and at least one boys’ bathroom. California law previously required the same thing of all public schools that teach grades 6 through 12,
Robert F Kennedy Jr wants to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in America by tackling seven major issues, including radio waves. The controversial new Health and Human Services secretary said ‘nothing is going to be off limits’ during his first speech in the role Thursday. His desire to improve America’s food by stripping harmful additives and chemicals
In February of last year, as videos of tweens racing to Sephora for beautifully packaged creams and serums that contained anti-aging chemicals flooded TikTok, a legislator in California tried to end that trend by introducing a bill that would stop stores from selling those products to them. It failed. Now, even though the chatter around
Last Updated:February 18, 2025, 14:48 IST Reliance Consumer Products makes its debut into the UAE with the iconic Campa. They have partnered with the Agthia Group. The Campa portfolio will initially include Campa Cola, Campa Lemon, Campa Orange and Cola Zero. Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, officially launched
JDawnInk/Digital Vision Vectors/Getty Images For customers using a telehealth website to get cheaper versions of popular obesity drugs, the low prices turned out to be too good to be true. Customers of Zappy Health tell NPR they were drawn to the online provider by its low prices, its lack of subscription fees and its handy
If you think of air pollution, it’s likely a vision of smog over a busy city will spring to mind. But what many people don’t realise is just how bad indoor air pollution can also be. A new study has revealed that the air inside your home may be even more polluted than outside –