Patterns of nakshi The traditional artistry of embroidery is essentially a heritage nurtured by womenfolk. The same is true for the culinary delights of the region. Throughout time, the innate artistry of pastoral women reflected on the intricate thread work on looms and also pithas (cakes). The two distinct forms often present a common thread [...]

Does being a consumer these days really have to be so complicated? Even fake tanning’s becoming an issue, although not so much of an ethics one, as an Essex one. Actually, that joke doesn’t really work any more now that the Essex aesthetic has gone national. But that’s the point. Fake tans started, as fashions [...]

Teenage girls who dress in their culture’s traditional clothing may fare better mentally and emotionally than their peers who try to assimilate, a study suggests. The study, which followed Bangladeshi and white students in 28 London schools, found that Bangladeshi girls who dressed in traditional garb scored better on a measure of mental well-being than [...]

Careful application of concealer can help to disguise imperfections and even out skin tone – especially useful for under eye areas. As with foundation, the best results are achieved by choosing the correct colour of concealer, and effective application of the product. When selecting the right shade for your skin, it is best to use [...]