13 Photos From One Of India's First Surf Schools
Photographed by Allison Joyce.In 2007, Ishita Malaviya tried surfing for the first time and fell in love with the sport. She founded the Shaka Surf Club in Kodi Bengre, India, with boyfriend and fellow...
View ArticleWatch Beyoncé's Moving Tribute To Alton Sterling, Philando Castile & Other...
Beyoncé is making her voice heard after the tragic killings of the Black men Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.Earlier Thursday, she posted a heartfelt statement decrying police brutality. But she...
View Article8 Of The Best Friendships On Film
It’s been a quarter of a century since Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis hit the open road to escape the violent men in their lives. Not only is this tale of sisterly solidarity a pillar of feminist film...
View ArticleWhere Were YOU When The Spice Girls' "Wannabe" Came Out?
It's kind of scary to think about, but the Spice Girls' debut single came out 20 years ago this week. Whether you think it's irredeemably cheesy or an all-time classic, it's hard to deny that "Wannabe"...
View ArticleThis Exhibition Captures The Evolution Of Soho Style
If you've spent five minutes walking through the streets of Soho you might have been struck by its cultural richness and multi-layered history. From the few remainders of the sex shops from the '70s,...
View ArticleThe Spice Girls Have Changed Their Name — & Lost 2 Members
We know all about what happens when "2 Become 1." But what about when 5 become 3?The Spice Girls are marking their 20th anniversary by embarking on a reunion tour, they announced in a YouTube clip...
View ArticleObama: America Is "Horrified" By "Vicious" Attack On Dallas Police
Update: President Obama condemned Thursday's deadly ambush targeting Dallas police officers as a "vicious, calculated and despicable attack on law enforcement," saying the entire country is "horrified"...
View ArticleDior (Finally) Announced Its New Creative Director
At last, the seat — or, rather, the hand-pleated, flower-beaded throne — left vacant by Raf Simons at Dior in October 2015 has been filled. The creative director role will be taken up by Maria Grazia...
View ArticleThese Are The Best Rosé Recipes On Pinterest
Ah, rosé — the refreshing, warm-weather beverage is always a summer staple. It's light, crisp, sweet, and effervescently pink. What's not to love?Our pals at Pinterest have rounded up 10 rosé recipes...
View ArticleDealing With The Emotional Aftermath Of Black Death
Yesterday, I relived what has become an all too familiar experience. In the wake of the senseless murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, I got out of bed, wiped the tears off my face, and...
View Article"We Are Horrified": The World Reacts To Deadly Shootings
Photo: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images. "We are horrified."President Obama echoed the sentiments of Americans across the country this morning, when he condemned the coordinated shooting that left five police...
View ArticleWhy We're Obsessed With Love Island
I stumbled upon Love Island while flicking between Al Jazeera and BBC Four late one evening; my subsequent love affair was a happy accident. Okay, not quite. After being tirelessly recommended the show...
View ArticleIn Defence Of The Old-Fashioned Letter
"I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss Barrett, and this is no off-hand complimentary letter that I shall write, whatever else, no prompt matter-of-course recognition of your genius and there...
View ArticleHow To Make Your House Feel Like Summer
Summer has just turned up, unforgivably late to the party. And yes, there may be drizzle, chilly evenings and the odd unexpected storm over the next three months, but there'll also be Aperol spritz......
View ArticleCould Your Next Therapist Be Online?
Photographed by Kate Anglestein."Hi Tracy," I type into my phone with both thumbs.A message appears on my screen in a purple box, next to a circle with a woman’s smiling face in it: "Hi Kate, I’ve been...
View ArticleHow Serena Williams Feels About Being "One Of The Greatest Female Athletes Of...
At a press conference after a Wimbledon match on Thursday, Serena Williams referred to herself as "one of the greatest athletes of all time."But she wasn't just singing her own praises — she had a good...
View ArticleThe Most (& Least) Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands Might Surprise You
Sometimes a retailer decides to get very transparent about its commitment to reducing waste and building an eco-friendly business, by, say, publishing its sustainability practices on its website (a few...
View ArticleAndrea Leadsom Faces Criticism Over Motherhood Quotes
Andrea Leadsom is facing criticism after appearing to suggest that being a mother gives her a "very real stake" in the future of the U.K. that her rival to become the next Prime Minister, Theresa May,...
View ArticleKate Moss's New T-Shirt Has A Message For The Paparazzi
A cleverly provocative new T-shirt modelled by Kate Moss is inspired by the way male members of the paparazzi have pursued her over the years.Created by fashion photographer Nick Knight, the T-shirt...
View ArticleThis Female Officer’s Emotional Response To Police Shootings Is Going Viral
Update: The Warrensville, OH, Police Department has denied rumours that Nakia Jones had been fired for her viral Facebook post.In the days after her post went viral, rumours emerged claiming that Jones...
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