XIAMEN (CHINA), SEP 5:   Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the BRICS Business Council and the New Development Bank (NDB) to ensure greater cooperation among BRICS countries. In his remarks during talks between the BRICS Business Council and BRICS leaders attending the ninth BRICS summit, Xi praised the achievements of the council and the NDB. “The Business Council comprising Read More

Easily manage family member access to your home, despite a multitude of differing schedules, with a smart lock. AUGUST.COM Depending on your perspective, this is either the happiest or saddest time of the year. But wherever you stand, heading back to school presents difficulties for every member of the family. Fortunately, modern technology can help ease the burden. Cozi A Read More

Scandi-pink anti-fit dresses, child-safe play tents for the kids along with customisable cushions to match, whole leaf teas packaged in eco-friendly jute bags and all sorts of artisanal goodness—Natty.in offers up a carefully curated selection of products that range from fashion and photo prints to lifestyle and kids stuff, all made by creative entrepreneurs and indie brands you might not have Read More

Keen on smart city projects MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 4:   Australian companies are exploring India’s large and diversified infrastructure sector with a focus on the Centre’s smart cities project. More than 40 infrastructure companies recently visited the country as part of Australia Business Week in India (ABWI), looking for investment opportunities and partnerships with domestic players. Although bilateral trade and mutual investments Read More

Robbie Williams has revealed that fame caused him mental health problems (Picture: Getty Images for MADELEINE) Robbie Williams says his return to the limelight has caused him to suffer a relapse in his mental health.   The 43-year-old singer made a comeback in 2016 when he signed a new contract with Sony, but returning to the stage has bought the Read More

At least 16 Americans associated with the U.S. Embassy in Havana suffered symptoms from attacks on their health in Cuba that have still not been explained. Desmond Boylan—AP (WASHINGTON) — Mysterious incidents affecting the health of American diplomats in Cuba continued as recently as August, the United States said Friday, despite earlier U.S. assessments that the attacks had long stopped. The Read More

I am writing in response to Nancy Kaffer’s recent article, “Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti to charters: Come at me, bro” on Aug. 23. As the CEO of University Prep Schools, one of Detroit’s longest-standing, nonprofit public charter school systems, I believe it’s time we end the charter school versus non-charter school rhetoric and join forces as community leaders, educators and Read More

In the throes of a debate about how much taxpayer money would go to Illinois public schools, state lawmakers have agreed to provide students more educational options. On Thursday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature created a program that allows for up to $75 million in tax credit-eligible contributions to K-12 private school scholarship organizations. Under the law, individuals and businesses can Read More

James Duigan is about to release his seventh book, Blueprint for Health ‘We Rise By Lifting Others’ – so reads the much-Instagrammed slogan emblazoned across the windows of the Bodyism gym and cafe in London’s Notting Hill. The space itself – all subway tiles, Crittall doors and luxurious reclaimed wood – is almost exclusively populated by the beautiful and the wealthy in Read More

‘It’s no surprise schools face a recruitment crisis.’ Angela Rayner, shadow education secretary. Photograph: Linda Nylind for the Observer Teachers are more than £5,000 a year worse off on average in real terms than in 2010 – according to analysis of official data showing the effect of years of pay restraint on the profession. With millions of children returning to Read More