In the summer of 2010, Rainer was volunteering at an underground LGBTQ+ film festival in Jakarta. “I was born and raised in the city and …
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If You’re Letting Your Hair Go Gray, Do This First, Experts Say — Best Life
It’s easy to wonder if it’s time to go gray. Dyeing your hair can be high-maintenance and expensive. That aside, embracing a natural gray can …
Which capital city used to be named after Christian IV of Denmark? The Saturday quiz | Life and style
The questions 1 Which first world war hero called himself “the thousand and second knight”?2 With as few as 10 left, what animal is the …
DIY pedicures, sofa picnics – and mango in the bath: 20 cheap lifestyle hacks to try this summer | Life and style
Food Pitta pockets – kept in the freezer and reheated under the grill – are perfect for a picnic on the sofa. I stuff mine …
A moment that changed me: I played professional basketball, until I broke my eye socket – and came to my senses | Life and style
I was chasing Johnny around a screen – a blocking position – on the left nail, a throwing point. Yao had set it. He was …
The Best Scent for Your Zodiac Sign — Best Life
Your signature scent says so much about you. If you choose something fresh and citrusy, you’re likely energetic and easily excited. Or, if you opt …
How we met: ‘When she said she was bisexual I thought I might have a chance’ | Life and style
In January 2002, Maria was working as a producer in San Francisco on a short film called Raised By Drag Queens. “At our wrap party, …
What links Janet Leigh and Rihanna? The Saturday quiz | Life and style
The questions 1 Who met at Dartford station on 17 October 1961?2 Goldfish belong to which family of fish?3 Which Briton was the first woman …
New cities, new statues and Stevie Nicks – take the Thursday quiz | Life and style
Doffing its proverbial cap in your general direction, it is the Thursday quiz. Some general knowledge, some topical news, some spectacularly repetitive in-jokes all await …
Julianne Hough on new life in NYC, Broadway debut in ‘POTUS’
It’s one of those perfect spring days — 70 degrees and nothing but blue skies — that New Yorkers don’t get enough of before the …
A moment that changed me: summer in New York taught me to reject shame and grab life with both hands | Life and style
When I was 19 I lived in Belfast. It was two hours from my childhood home in Dublin and I loved my life there, studying …
Tech neck: what are smartphones doing to our bodies? | Life and style
Name: Tech neck. Age: Two years old. Appearance: The next stage of human evolution. This sounds exciting! Are we all going to be cyborgs soon? …
A new start after 60: ‘I took up skating and found my peaceful place in the world’ | Life and style
On his 60th birthday, Maurice Newman caught the train from his home in Kent to London and bought himself a pair of inline skates. He …
How to Get Sun Without Aging Yourself — Best Life
Every now and then, we all like to get out in the sun. Whether we’re on a tropical vacation, reading in the park, or simply …
The Sleep Position Giving You Wrinkles — Best Life
Have you ever wondered if how you sleep at night impacts how you look the next day? Of course, if you don’t sleep well you’ll …
The Best-Dressed Zodiac Sign — Best Life
For some people, the act of getting dressed is a mere necessity. For others, it’s an opportunity to show off their individuality and creativity, and …
Patch me if you can: how to mend clothes – creatively | Life and style
Ask a visible mender to explain why they love to repair clothes using patches or colourful darning and the response will usually include storytelling. Most …
The people making a difference – the woman breaking down stigma for mothers with HIV | Life and style
When Angelina Namiba was diagnosed with HIV in 1993, the virus was commonly believed to be a death sentence. “People were being told they had …
How we met: ‘The five-hour flight raced by. As we started our descent, he kissed me’ | Life and style
In the summer of 2018, Kimberley was coming to terms with the end of a relationship. To cheer herself up, she went on holiday to …
Don’t Make This Mistake When Washing Your Face — Best Life
For many of us, washing our face is a habit as common as brushing our teeth or combing our hair. We do them every day—sometimes …