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Universal access to modern energy is ‘catalyst of inclusivity’ – deputy UN chief

“To be strong partners of countries as they deliver the 2030 Agenda – across all SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals] – the United Nations too must change,” Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, said Wednesday at the High-level Panel on Transformational Energy Access in LDCs in Geneva. “But together, the United Nations development system

Final Months of Thoroughly Modern Millie U.K. Tour Canceled

The final two months of the U.K. tour of the Tony-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, which opened at the Richmond Theatre March 27 and was scheduled to run through August 5, has been canceled. The production played its final performance June 2 at the Theatre Royal Bath. “We

Big reveal: $529K for a spacious Tudor City 1BR with modern updates

This week’s Pricespotter apartment—a spacious one-bedroom in Tudor City—is asking $529,000. Among the many guesses, it was Eulipian (who wasn’t impressed with the apartment) who came the closest by guessing $526,000. The co-op is located within a full-service building at 333 East 43rd Street (which, according to Google

A delicious affair of modern Orient

Triple 8 attempts to break away from the usual trappings and notions associated with an Oriental restaurant. It serves a mélange of Orient and Japanese fare, and with chef Vivek Rana at the helm our expectations were high. After all, he has worked under

Ethiopia PM wants a more professional army, equipped for modern warfare

Hardly a day after human rights group Amnesty International called for the disbandment of a notorious paramilitary police unit in Ethiopia, the prime minister Abiy Ahmed has called for reforms in the country’s defence forces. In a discussion with senior members of the Ethiopian

THIS ONLINE ART RETAILER IS TRENDING AMONG DESIGNERS

ARTFULLY WALLS, an online art retailer, has been the powerhouse behind collaborations with big retailers and well-edited niche shops alike. Founded in 2014 by CEO Cathy Glazer, the SITE aims to make art collecting accessible, chic and fun. “Galleries often feel intimidating to the novice art collector,”

Online buying boosts ‘touch, feel’ business of home decor furnishings

  Indians are becoming more conscious about the way their homes look and this has given new wings to the home decor segment on online platforms. Perhaps in response to the growing demand, Walmart announced this February the launch of redesigned home shopping experience

Experimental and traditional on show at Istanbul miniature exhibition

An experimental miniature exhibition by artists Canan Demirel, Esra Karaduman, Hilal Arpacıoğlu and Yasemin Akyol will open on June at the Caddebostan Culture Center (CKM) in Istanbul. The exhibition, titled “Experimental-Traditional,” brings together four artists of different styles while displaying what they have in common. The artists,

Va. Judge Rules in Favor of Teen in Transgender School Bathroom Case

A federal judge has denied a motion by a Virginia school board to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a transgender teenager who spent the majority of his high school career fighting to use the bathroom which aligned with his gender identity. Last week, Judge

11 ways to use Alexa speakers in the bathroom

Alexa speakers have already proven themselves useful all around the house. They’re awesome alarm clock replacements for your bedside table and work great as cooking assistants in the kitchen. They can help around the office or with your classes. One room you may not have considered adding an Alexa speaker to is the bathroom. Privacy