Deep into the heart of Africa
Photography is a particularly strong medium when explored properly. Alas, it’s been fairly difficult to find a photography exhibition in Cairo without cliché and tired ideas. The recent exhibited works…
One on one with Jaime Mota
Born in Malaga in Spain, a life of travel and photography was more than Jesús Jaime Mota imagined. Or maybe it was exactly what he dreamed of while working part-time…
Peter Jackson's no-so-lovely 'Bones'
It seems an unfortunate truth that producing a film version of a novel automatically generates a certain aura of importance around the original source material. The aura may be nothing…
ElBaradei in Mansoura to advocate change
EL-MANSOURA: As part of his campaign for political reform, National Coalition for Change leader Mohamed ElBaradei visited the Delta city of El-Mansoura Friday.After performing Friday prayer at a mosque, ElBaradei,…
US test-fires Trident missile in drill with Saudis
CAIRO: The United States test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads during a joint military exercise Wednesday with Saudi Arabia, a Western military official said.The Trident missile…
Manuela Thai Spa surprises Cairo spa goers
I am still feeling deliciously gooey after yesterday's deep tissue massage at Manuela Thai Spa but I will do my best to remain coherent.Mauela's greatest strength lies in the talented…
Easter eggs may be good for you, study suggests
Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for the heart and lower blood pressure, provided you eat a tiny amount each day and prefer dark rather than milk or…
Back to (horticultural) roots
On the drive in the direction of Sakkara to Makar Farms, you leave the city behind to be greeted by bucolic scenes of the Egyptian countryside. Near Makar Farms, currently…
Sweet but not sugary, makeup embraces pastels
Ignore the jellybeans and chocolate eggs. You can have something sweet this Easter season that is not sugary: trend-right, candy-colored makeup.The cheerful hues give off a youthful, happy vibe while…
