AI & Your Zodiac

Career-Proof Yourself: AI, climate change & geopolitical tensions are trends that could shape your career by 2030 so be ready.

AI & Astrology: Find out how you're going to use AI based on your zodiac sign. Aquarius is most likely to embrace AI astrology apps and Scorpios are going to be cautious. 

Red Dye No.3 Banned: After decades of concern around its carcinogenic potential, the FDA has banned erythrosine (red dye no.3)  from use in foods.  

Bodybuilders in Kerala: Photographer Keerthana Kunnath is documenting female bodybuilders who are pushing boundaries in a male-dominated sport. 

Aaliyah Gets A Barbie Doll: The late singer’s legacy was honoured with a tribute limited-edition Barbie doll, which sold out in minutes. 

38th Street Cultural District in Minneapolis: Celebrations re the legacy of the historically African American neighborhood centred on BIPOC art & culture from Haitian dance, Congolese music, Iranian film series and wellness. Events start today and run over the next four weekends. Book tickets here.

Freezing Swims: Taking cold plunges to new heights, ice swimming is a daily winter tradition in the Chinese city Harbin for health and happiness.

The Act of Tawakkul: If you’re anxious about your career and life decisions, Leen Al Saadi writes on practicing Tawakkul, the Islamic concept of trusting God’s plan and letting your life play out. 

Shilajit, The Stamina Booster: Once regarded as ‘Nature’s Viagra', Shilajit is going viral for its rich antioxidants, minerals, and fulvic acid content, which can alleviate fatigue and boost stamina.

Topicals Clearly Breakout Mask: Prevent breakouts with Topicals’ Clearly, a clinical strength clarifying mask that unclogs pores.

25 Psykn Dermafoliant Pads: Aesthetician Psamuel Josephs has released signature exfoliant pads for hyperpigmentation, acne, and glow. Btw, you can only get them via your aesthetician. 

Rare Beauty Liquid Contour: If you loved Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blushes, hang on because you’re about to get Soft Pinch Liquid Contours in seven shades.

Eucerin Radiant Tone Collection: Eucerin’s new skincare collection is formulated with Thiamidol to reduce the look of dark spots. The collection includes a cleansing gel, a daily lotion with SPF, and an eye cream. 

Fenty Beauty You Mist Setting Spray: The new makeup-extending setting spray is going viral for its absurdly long wear, even to a sweaty pilates class.

Nabota for Frown Lines: Nabota is the first Asian botox to be approved by the US FDA, Europe’s EMA, and Health Canada. It's available at the Chelsea Clinic in Singapore.

Are Beauty Maintenance Standards Unrealistic for Black Women? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with lash appointments, waxes, and nail sessions, Hena Bryan writes on the unrealistic nature of monthly beauty maintenance for Black women.

Sporting Lagos’ New Jersey Kit: Lagos’ professional football club, Sporting Lagos, has released its 2024/25 kits. Our picks are the blue roundneck home jersey and the Goalies away set in black. 

Wearable Afro-futuristic Jewellery Brand: Founder of Khiry, Jameel Mohammed Wins Tiffany & Co., CFDA Awards and received $50,000 & a one-year fellowship.

Gully Labs’ Baaz Indrani Sneakers: Gully Labs is an Indian handmade sneaker brand. We are especially in love with their 001 Baaz Indrani Edition, which features real leather and a ghunghru chain in mocha. 

Destanee Aiava Loves Vintage Fashion: The tennis star is a fan of archival looks, drawing inspiration and outfits from tennis icons. Her secret? Hours on eBay, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace.

Honeycomb Dalgonas: Ever since Squid Game 2, we’ve been making dalgonas, but bigger. Mega dalgonas are our new favourite way to make the candy, and Chef Hanbit’s recipe is easy to follow.

Vegan Wines in India: While wine is made from plants, some manufacturers use egg whites or milk casein to refine the drink. Here are some vegan wines that are refined using only plant material.

Vastu for Success: Perfect for astro geeks, easy tips from the traditional Hindu system of architecture & design on how to align your home for success.

Paloma Elsesser’s Brooklyn Home: The supermodel takes us on a tour of her timeless Italian-inspired oasis with blinds & a red stone bathroom.

Alaya F’s Neutral Mumbai Home: The actor shares the inspiration behind her neutral-themed and content-focused cozy home in Mumbai.

Sherry Ang’s Mish-mash Singaporean Home: The entrepreneur talks about building a home that serves her children, career, and her mix of colourful chaos and luxurious simplicity.

Jude Idada’s Boom Boom: In this heartwarming tale, a young and intelligent Osaik lives a happy life until his mother dies of sickle cell disease. Now he must find a way to save his little sister Eghe from the same fate. 

Shivesh Bhatia’s Chocolate: Explore a collection of over 100 easy chocolate-y recipes in baker and food blogger Shivesh Bhatia’s latest book ‘Chocolate’.

Making Time to Read: Life can get busy, but Nurse Fatin, a #BookTok creator, is squeezing in reading time between commuting and meal times. 

Skincare Advice: From applying sunscreen and covering up to using an air purifier and humidifier, here’s how you can reduce the smoke’s damage to your skin. 

High Filtration Masks: Smoke pollution is at an all-time high so protect yourself with one of the best masks on the market. 

Altadena is Not for Sale: Historic Black community has been ravaged in fires and celebs are warning developers not to buy up the real estate in the wake of destruction.

UCLA Study: Shows that fires have a disproportionate impact on Latinos especially those who work in outdoor occupations like construction, delivery, transportation and agriculture. 

Mexico Sends Firefighters: Mexican firefighters have been sent to LA to help.

Lessons from South Asia: Seasoned fire investigator and founder of Forensic Origin and Cause Investigations, Vithyaa Thavapalan, compares approaches in different regions and the cost on immigrant communities.