Home Secretary Sajid Javid says a British woman who fled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State could be stopped from returning if he decides she poses a threat to the UK. One option, Mr Javid told the Times, was to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship. But under international law, it’s not possible to … Read more
Modern life runs on plastic. When you become aware of the large quantities of plastic washing into the ocean, choking marine animals, you suddenly start seeing the material everywhere: It envelopes the food in our kitchen, it is shaped into animals and building blocks in our children’s nurseries, it’s in our shower curtains. But there’s … Read more
Industrial Lighting Market is growing rapidly over 8% of CAGR and is expected to reach at $13 Billion by the end of forecast period to 2018-2023. Global Industrial Lighting Market, Light Source Type (LED, Fluorescent, High Intensity Discharge, Incandescent), By Products (Industrial Wall Lights, Vintage Industrial Lighting, Industrial Look Lighting, Industrial Hanging Light, Task Lighting, … Read more
The first time I read Carol Ann Duffy’s collection Rapture, I finished it, took a breath, and read it again. I had rarely encountered anything so raw and it contains some of my favourite poetry. It tells the story of an affair – a modern one, for the digitised masses. “I tend to the mobile now … Read more
ICICI Lombard survey shows cyber risk comes at fifth spot A majority of India Inc believes that traditional risks such as those to property and assets are most crucial to their businesses with cyber risk is seen as the fifth biggest challenge. A new report by ICICI Lombard General Insurance on “Managing New Age Risks” … Read more
State of the Union: Trump announces second North Korea summit US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s KIm Jong-un are to hold a second summit in three weeks’ time. That was the big announcement as Mr Trump gave his annual State of the Union address. The meeting’s due to take place in Vietnam. Mr Trump told Congress … Read more
The ancient technique that distinguishes inlay furniture from other pieces gives a classic design that will always be cherished and desired. Bone inlay creates an impactful and rich design instantly adding a bit of luxury to your home. Either set in bold or neutral colors, the piece will be an instant conversation starter. While the traditional … Read more
The Neenan family enjoy sledging down the hills of the Brecon BeaconsPhoto: Ben Birchall/PA The big freeze which has gripped much of the country will be replaced by rain and wind as Britain returns to a “more traditional winter”. Snow, ice and plunging temperatures caused treacherous conditions from Thursday into the weekend across much of … Read more
People from many parts of Kurdistan gather in the Hawraman region of western Iran for the traditional winter ceremony of Pir Shalyar. Locals believe Pir Shalywar was a sage who in ancient times cured the ailing daughter of a long whom he subsequently married, too. Legend has it that the wedding of Pir Shalyar and … Read more
Total college enrollments in America’s institutions of higher education are lower today than in 2012, in large part because a growing number of Americans think traditional universities are too expensive. They see a high risk of either not completing a degree or having difficulty in getting a high-paying job after graduation, even in this favorable … Read more