The Influencer-Led Brand Leading Indian Beauty's Global Takeover
Diipa Büller‑Khosla, an Instagram pioneer turned beauty entrepreneur, launched Indē Wild in 2021 to fill a void for Ayurvedic hair and skin care. The brand blends traditional Indian botanicals with modern biotech, a strategy she dubs “Ayurvedistry,” and relies heavily on its three‑million‑strong community for product development. A $5 million seed extension from Unilever Ventures funded rapid expansion, culminating in Indē Wild’s debut across 178 Sephora U.S. stores, making it the first homegrown Indian brand on the chain. The move signals a broader shift toward I‑beauty in global markets.
Virginia Woolf Envisioned Female Intellectuals with the Time and Space to Write. Hers Was an Enduring Vision — but Also...
Virginia Woolf’s *A Room of One’s Own* argues that women need both financial security and a private space to write, framing money as a concrete catalyst for creative freedom. She illustrates this through the fictional Mary Beton, whose modest inheritance...
Paléo Festival Nyon’s 2026 Line-Up Is Led by Lorde and The Cure
The Paléo Festival Nyon announced its 49th edition, running from July 21‑26, 2026, with Lorde, The Cure and Gorillaz headlining the main stages. The six‑day event will host more than 200 concerts across eight venues, spanning pop, rock, hip‑hop and...
How to Grow at Work when Your Manager Won’t Give You Feedback
Senior professionals often experience a sharp decline in feedback as they climb the corporate ladder, a pattern highlighted by Amy Edmondson’s research on authority bias and reduced transparency. Without regular input, leaders can lose the reassurance that once guided their...
Harry Styles Negotiates With Stardom on Fourth Album
Harry Styles releases his fourth album, *Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally*, merging disco‑funk grooves with introspective ballads. Recorded in a paparazzi‑free Italian villa and Berlin clubs, the record reflects his recent marathon‑running lifestyle and a desire to humanize fame....
Project 2 | Dialogue: The 2Craigs
Project 2’s "The 2Craigs" series continues a year‑long visual call‑and‑response between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier, where each new image reacts instinctively to the previous one. The collaboration strips creative dialogue to its simplest form—no briefs, just immediate reaction. Recent releases include...
Shortlist for 2026 PublisHer Excellence Awards Announced
PublisHer unveiled the 2026 Excellence Awards shortlist, highlighting women’s leadership across three categories—Lifetime Achievement, Innovation, and Emerging Leader. The call attracted over 100 nominations from 34 countries, with 53 entries (half the total) in the Innovation category. Nominees span continents,...
The Unique Creations of L.Leroy
L.Leroy, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1785, celebrates 240 years with a collection of ultra‑rare, handcrafted timepieces. The 2025 Osmior Bal du Temps, limited to fifteen pieces, showcases an open‑worked dial, single hour hand and minute repeater in precious metals. One‑of‑a‑kind...
Goodwood Revival Revs up with First Campaign by Ark
Goodwood Revival has partnered with Ark Agency for its inaugural campaign, “There’s Nothing Like Goodwood Revival,” rolling out across social, print, out‑of‑home and radio. The campaign draws on the event’s own archive and features hand‑stamped, one‑off ads that celebrate the...
Our Favorite Management Tips on Leading with AI
Harvard Business Review outlines how leaders can harness AI without overloading staff. It stresses redesigning work for human‑AI collaboration, setting clear expectations, and measuring outcomes rather than tool usage. The article also highlights managing employee anxiety, preventing low‑quality "workslop," and...
A Celebration of Signature Bags From Loro Piana
Luxury house Loro Piana has unveiled a curated collection of its signature bags, emphasizing the brand’s historic mastery of raw fibre rather than traditional leather. The line showcases designs such as the extra‑pocket shopper, bale‑loom tote, and ghiera‑styled pieces, each...
Launch of Map to Report Asian Hornet Sightings
Jersey has launched an online map that allows residents to report Asian hornet sightings and nest locations. The platform includes a form, photo upload, and a live view of existing reports, helping the Biosecurity team verify and act quickly. Last...
Jesper Lindell Goes for a Big Adventure on ‘Jackson Highway’
Swedish singer‑songwriter Jesper Lindell released *3614 Jackson Highway*, a covers album recorded at the historic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Memphis’ Royal Studio. The project, captured over four days in spring 2024, features eight renditions of classic soul and Americana...
Upstart Publisher Full Set Partners with ‘Global Newsroom’ Fuller to Publish Original Essays
Full Set, an independent nonfiction publisher, has partnered with the award‑winning global newsroom Fuller to repurpose three of Fuller’s original essays as ebook, audiobook and print‑on‑demand titles, launching in spring 2026. The pilot, announced at the London Book Fair, will...
WGSN and Coloro Name ‘Radiant Earth’ Colour of the Year 2028
WGSN and its colour‑system partner Coloro have announced Radiant Earth (Coloro code 017‑42‑31) as the Colour of the Year for 2028. The shade is a warm, earthy red described as a sophisticated neutral that can appear in matte, glossy or iridescent...
Johnel Builds Resonance From Chaos
Nigerian artist Johnel launched the self‑funded Nnamani Music Group at 17, positioning himself in Lagos’s digital‑first underground rather than the mainstream Afrobeats machine. His 2023 EPs *Painting Pictures* and *Happy Story, Sad Reality* showcase raw, experimental production that foregrounds vulnerability...
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Alex Guarnaschelli Shares Her Simple Secret to Fluffy Pancakes
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli reveals a simple trick to make pancakes ultra‑fluffy: separate egg yolks and whites, whip the whites, then fold them into the batter. She also advises letting the batter rest 10‑15 minutes to fully hydrate the ingredients. The...
We’re Welcoming Spring in These Uniqlo U Pieces
Uniqlo partnered with designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah‑Linh Tran to launch a gender‑neutral capsule collection priced between $20 and $130. The line includes breezy pants, versatile blousons, a washable vest, and a UV‑protective parka, all praised for loose, comfortable fits...
Morning Workouts Tied to Lower Cardiometabolic Risk in Fitbit Study of 14,000
Researchers analyzing Fitbit heart‑rate data from 14,489 participants in the All of Us study found that people who regularly exercised between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. had significantly lower odds of cardiometabolic diseases. Morning exercisers were 31% less likely to have coronary...
Wine Vs. Beer or Spirits: What a Major Study Suggests About Low Drinking
A UK Biobank analysis of 340,924 adults tracked over 13 years found that high alcohol intake raises all‑cause, cancer, and heart disease mortality. At low to moderate levels, wine consumption was linked to lower cardiovascular death risk, while spirits, beer...
Rivals of the Landscape
The Tate Britain exhibition “Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals” commemorates the 250th birthdays of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, displaying over 150 paintings, sketches and objects that dramatize their historic rivalry. Curator Amy Concannon stages the 1831 Royal Academy hanging...
Crowds and Lovers
The forthcoming NYRB edition of John Berger’s novel G. opens with an essay that revisits a 1915 scene in Trieste, where the protagonist G. and Slovenian immigrant Nuša discuss a forged passport amid wartime intrigue. A butterfly landing nearby suspends...
Turkey of the Week: Marks & Spencer’s Fashion Ad Fails to Live up to “Love That”
Marks & Spencer released a new fashion campaign titled “Love that,” produced by the Mother agency, but it quickly drew criticism for missing the mark on relevance and inclusivity. The ad features a fair‑skinned blonde woman pointing angrily at a...
The One Beer You Should Avoid Adding To Beef Chili, According To A Grilling Pro
Grilling expert Scott Thomas warns against using New American light lagers, such as Budweiser, in beef chili because their mild flavor cannot stand up to the dish’s robust profile. He recommends dark, malt‑forward beers—stouts, chocolate stouts, and smoky porters—as they...
Interminable Ignorance
The essay argues that human ignorance has historically powered imagination, giving rise to myths, religions, and early social structures, as noted by Vico and Nietzsche. Modern science, driven by a relentless will to knowledge, has delivered unprecedented benefits but also...
Monse’s Platform and Jelly Boat Shoes With Sperry Make Debut at Nordstrom
Monse has entered footwear with its first collaboration with Sperry, debuting eight new shoe styles at Nordstrom. The collection reimagines Sperry’s classic boat‑shoe silhouette with platform soles, graffiti‑inspired graphics, and premium materials. Two key models—Jelly Boat and Lug Boat—are offered...
Phew and Danielle De Picciotto Create Shape-Shifting Sound
Berlin artist Danielle de Picciotto teams with Japanese experimental vocalist Phew on the album Paper Masks, a five‑year collaboration that yields stark, weather‑beaten soundscapes. The duo exchanges fragmented vocal recordings, which Phew manipulates into stretched, layered textures that hover between whispers and...
‘At 46, I Finally Found a Workout Routine I Want to Stick With. Now, I Feel Stronger and More Confident...
A 46‑year‑old member of F45 describes a five‑day weekly routine that blends resistance training, hybrid cardio‑resistance classes, and varied cross‑training activities. Over 1.5 years she added three pounds of muscle, lifted 33 lb dumbbells, and deadlifted over 100 lb, ranking second in a...
Deciphering Dame Muriel
Frances Wilson’s latest biography, "Deciphering Dame Muriel: Electric Spark," offers a fresh examination of Muriel Spark’s formative years, education, and personal relationships. Wilson traces Spark’s Scottish‑Jewish heritage, her celebrated school days at Gillespie’s, and her marriage to math teacher Sydney...
The Marbles & the Muses
In September 2006 a marble foot from the Parthenon frieze was reattached in Athens, marking the first return of a Parthenon piece since the early 1800s. The gesture sparked renewed calls for the full repatriation of the Elgin Marbles, now...
Sotheby’s and Gagosian Veteran Publishes a History of the Art Market, From the Renaissance to Today
Valentina Castellani, former Sotheby’s deputy director and Gagosian senior director, is releasing *Trading Beauty*, the first book to chronicle the art market from the Renaissance to the present. Published by Gagosian’s shop for $40 on May 1 and later distributed by...
Mother Daughter Sister Wife
Ottilie Mulzet’s new anthology, *Under a Pannonian Sky*, gathers poems by ten Hungarian women born between 1922 and 1972, foregrounding a “Pannonian” identity that stretches beyond modern Hungary. The collection, translated by Mulzet and six collaborators, challenges the perception that...
Gossamer Nearly Halves Workforce in Savings Push After Late-Stage Hypertension Fail
Gossamer Bio announced a near‑half workforce reduction after its Phase 3 seralutinib trial failed to meet statistical significance in pulmonary arterial hypertension. The company will lay off 77 employees, about 48 % of staff, aiming to preserve cash while its future path...
Gouge Away Continue Their Ferocious Run on “Figurine”
Gouge Away's new single "Figurine" arrives as a follow‑up to the acclaimed 2024 album Deep Sage, coinciding with the ten‑year anniversary of their debut. Critics praise its polished production, melding aggressive hardcore with melodic hooks. The track showcases Christina Michelle’s...
Indianapolis Punks D.R.L.N. Reach New Heights
Indianapolis‑based D.R.L.N. have turned their high‑energy live reputation into a trio of new singles that showcase a volatile mix of metal‑core, post‑hardcore and classic hardcore. "Gran Torino" erupts in a 1:17 metal‑tinged blast reminiscent of The Dillinger Escape Plan, while...
Floating Wetlands Boost Water Quality, Slash Greenhouse Emissions
Researchers in Victoria, Australia installed a two‑tennis‑court‑sized floating wetland platform at the Westernport Water treatment lagoon. Over two years the plant‑covered platform lowered nitrogen concentrations by 12% and reduced total greenhouse‑gas emissions by 22%, with methane dropping after just four...
Jerry Pinto’s Tribute to R. Parthasarathy and How This Poet’s Influential Voice Receded From Literary Memory
R. Parthasarathy, a pioneering Indian poet and scholar, died on March 7, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is best remembered for his book‑length poem “Rough Passage” (1977) and for editing the landmark anthology Ten Twentieth Century Indian Poets, which helped define the early...
Domino Leaha’s Photos Document a Decade of Intimacy
Renowned photographer Domino Leaha releases "Unfulfilled," a photobook chronicling a decade of intimate moments with friends, lovers, and muses across London, Los Angeles, Milan, and New York. The project emphasizes feeling over formal composition, featuring candid portraits that capture the...
A Pacific Boom Meets Its Limits: Fiji Bets Big on Luxury Resorts Amid Surging Touris
Fiji is witnessing a surge in luxury resort development as global brands such as Radisson, Marriott and Kerzner launch high‑end projects across Denarau, Yasawa and other islands. Tourist arrivals have rebounded to near one million annually, pushing room rates to...
How Investing in Healthy Schools Pays Off
The 2025 State of Our Schools report reveals a $90 billion shortfall in K‑12 facility funding, leaving many U.S. schools—averaging 40 years old—without adequate HVAC or air filtration. Poor indoor air quality contributes to asthma in 4.5 million children, driving 13.8 million missed...
Who Are the Pierogi Boys?
The Pierogi Boys—Andrzej Kinczyk and Krzysztof Poluchowicz—opened a 40‑seat restaurant and grocery on Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood, expanding their popular market‑hall stall into a full‑service venue. The new space produces thousands of pierogi weekly and offers a menu that mixes...
Too Stubborn to Surrender
Anthony Guerra reflects on the power of stubborn resilience, drawing on World War I’s Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Britain, and Napoleon’s 1812 Russian campaign. He argues that an opponent’s visible strength often hides deep fatigue, and refusing...
“On Liberty” Now Officially Has Two Authors
John Stuart Mill’s 1859 treatise *On Liberty* has long been a cornerstone of liberal political theory, influencing debates from free speech to individual autonomy. The March 31 2026 Hackett Classics release marks the first time the work is presented with Harriet Taylor...
Gerd Faltings of Germany Wins 2026 Abel Prize in Mathematics
German mathematician Gerd Faltings has been awarded the 2026 Abel Prize for his landmark proof of the Mordell conjecture, now known as Faltings’ theorem. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced the honor, which carries a cash award of...
Estonian Designer Works With Brands to Boost Circularity
Estonian designer Reet Aus, a Ph.D. candidate in sustainable design, created Upmade—an industrial up‑cycling method and certification that converts pre‑consumer textile waste into new garments. After a pilot at Bangladesh’s Beximco factory, the process cut water use from 1,571 L to...
Science Makes a Case for Why You Should Let Go of That Grudge Already
A Harvard‑led study published in NPJ Mental Health examined 208,000 adults from 23 nations and measured their dispositional forgiveness. One year later, participants reported on 56 well‑being indicators spanning psychological, social and physical health. The analysis found that a higher...
Listen to Audio Stories From the Spring Issue
Outside magazine’s Spring 2026 issue now offers a text‑to‑speech audio version of its feature stories. The new audio library, available to Outside+ members, includes nine pieces ranging from a 21‑minute interview with Charlize Theron about climbing for a Netflix film to...
Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Nanny Nanny” By K Chiucarello
Electric Literature unveiled the cover of K Chiucarello’s debut novel Nanny Nanny, slated for publication by Ecco on November 17, 2026. The story follows a veteran nanny confronting trauma and baby fever, exploring gendered violence, queer motherhood, and the politics of domestic labor. The cover,...
Which Is Better: The Weight Loss Pill or Injection?
Novo Nordisk has launched an oral version of its semaglutide weight‑loss drug Wegovy, expanding GLP‑1 therapy beyond weekly injections. Clinical data show the pill, dosed at 25 mg daily, achieves blood‑level exposure comparable to the 2.4 mg weekly injection, resulting in 13.6 %...
It’s the Music You Hear All Day, Without Ever Noticing
Sync music, formerly known as library or production music, is designed to be paired with video content and now underpins most online video soundtracks. Its rise is driven by the explosion of short‑form platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where pre‑cleared...