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Marc Jacobs encounter with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Lebogang Tsele — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:03:47 +0000

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has made a name as the creator of vast and complex works in bold colors and polka dots, has two exhibitions of her most recent works set to open in London.
The Tate Modern will host the largest exhibition of the 82-year-old artist’s work ever displayed in Britain, over a period of nearly four months from early February. That exhibition was previously displayed in Paris and Madrid and will next move to New York.

Paris revs up for eco-friendly car sharing

Lebogang Tsele — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:00:49 +0000

One month after the French capital introduced Autolib, its new eco-friendly car-sharing scheme, AFPTV examines how well the experiment is working.

How to cheat on your mate

Lebogang Tsele — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:29:17 +0000

“Life is short. Have an affair.” That’s the controversial tag line for Ashley Madison, a dating website for married people looking to cheat on their partners. While its traditional competitors promise users a happily ever after, the increasingly popular company is a self-proclaimed “leading name in infidelity.”

India’s palaces and forts now for rent

Lebogang Tsele — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:00:37 +0000

India’s ancient forts and palaces attract millions of tourists a year, but years of neglect have turned many into derelict buildings. In a bid to save them, the Rajasthan state government is trying to lease the properties.

Luxury cars stun at India Auto Expo

Lebogang Tsele — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:03:01 +0000

Thousands of car enthusiasts gather in New Delhi to attend Asia’s biggest auto show this week, with luxury cars like Jaguar and Ferrari the stars of the event.

Tourist trade ripe in Big Apple

Lebogang Tsele — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:08:18 +0000

New York is claiming the title of the most visited US city, after setting a record in 2011 of 50 million visitors. Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the service, vibe and welcome of the Big Apple has revved up tourism — and generated 32 billion dollars in revenues in the city this year.

Cut-price cigarettes prompt health fears in Senegal

Lebogang Tsele — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:29:31 +0000

In contrast to much of the rest of the world, cigarette companies in Senegal are free to reduce prices at a moment’s notice. The US firm Philip Morris recently cut the price by forty percent. But some NGOs and anti-smoking groups have condemned the lower prices, and the Health Ministry is considering new measures.

Grasshoppers off the menu as power cuts hit Uganda

Lebogang Tsele — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:49:50 +0000

Worsening power cuts in Uganda have left citizens hopping mad, but not just because they have no electricity in their homes and offices – the blackouts are also depriving people of a favourite delicacy: fried grasshoppers.

Miss SA 2011 and swimsuit parade at pageant

Louise McAuliffe — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:32:06 +0000

Newly crowned Miss SA 2011 Melinda Bam, 22, spoke to TimesLIVE before the news of her win had sunk in. For your viewing pleasure we have also included the swimsuit parade as seen in the Miss SA 2011 pageant which was televised on DSTV Mzansi 107.

3D printers that may change work and play

Siraaj Cassiem — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:59:30 +0000

Makers of the first 3D printer say it will revolutionize the way we work and play with objects. But it’s also a worry for some legal experts who argue it could blur the line between originals and imitation.