Next T he world's first metro system, London Underground opened in 1863. Today, there are 160 metro systems in the world. Here's a look at some of the world's most beautiful metro stations Stockholm Metro (Sweden) The Stockholm Metro is one of the most beautifully decorated stations. There are 100 stations on this route with a daily ridership of 1,122,000. It was the idea of artists Vera Nilsson and Siri Derkert to use art to beautify the metro stations. Today, besides holding art exhibitions, the works of more than 100 artists are showcased across 90 stations in the country. The Metro began operations in 1950. Click NEXT to read on Image: Stockholm Metro. Next Prev Next Paris Metro, France P aris has one of the densest metro networks in the world. The network's sixteen lines are mostly underground and run up to a distance of 214 km. There are 300 stations on the route. Paris has … [Read more...] about World’s 25 stunning metro stations
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World’s 30 best cities to live in
Next E uropean cities continue to dominate the list of world's best cities to live in, according to the Mercer 2012 Quality of Living Survey. Globally, the cities with the lowest quality of living are Khartoum, Sudan (217); N'Djamena, Chad (218); Port-au-Prince, Haiti (219); and Bangui, Central African Republic (220). Baghdad, Iraq (221) ranks last. Mercer's Quality of Living index list covers 221 cities, ranked against New York as the base city. Here's a list of the world's best cities to live in... Vienna, Austria (Rank 1) Vienna retains the top spot as the city with the world's best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2012 Quality of Living Survey. Vienna has a vibrant cultural environment, reliable public transport system comprehensive health care and moderate but rising housing costs. Mercer analyses living conditions according to 39 factors, grouped in 10 categories: Click NEXT to read more... Image: Christmas lights … [Read more...] about World’s 30 best cities to live in
Joys and amazement accompany online celebrations of Chinese New Year
Video Player Close -- To observe the most important festival in their culture, overseas Chinese are turning to online blessings, celebrations and get-togethers this year. -- The pandemic has forced a rapid shift to life online while breaking through geographical boundaries, providing people worldwide an opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture and the Spring Festival. -- As is typical for this festive occasion, concerts are essential parts of the celebrations. This year many concerts are going online for the Spring Festival. BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- With the arrival of Spring Festival on Friday, overseas Chinese are turning to online blessings, celebrations and get-togethers this year to observe the most important festival in their culture. Despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic hindering family gatherings, online alternatives to celebrating the Chinese New Year are providing a remedy for homesickness. Chinese students perform during an online Spring … [Read more...] about Joys and amazement accompany online celebrations of Chinese New Year
Singapore ranks 32 out of 40 for work-life balance, second most overworked city
SINGAPORE: Singapore was among the bottom 10 for work-life balance and ranked the second most overworked city in a study of 40 cities released on Wednesday (Aug 7). The study by tech company Kisi showed Singapore came in 32nd among the 40 cities on the list for work-life balance. Helsinki nabbed the top spot, followed by Munich, Oslo, Hamburg and Stockholm. Kuala Lumpur was ranked last, with Tokyo close behind. Singapore was second only to Tokyo in a ranking for the most overworked cities. The cities included in the 2019 Work–Life Balance Index are "known for attracting professionals and families for their work opportunities and diverse lifestyle offerings", the study said. READ: Coping one day and crying the next: Work-related burnout is real READ: Commentary: How to know if you have burnout? Four questions to ask yourself They were ranked based on factors like the average number of hours worked per week, minimum number of vacation days offered, average … [Read more...] about Singapore ranks 32 out of 40 for work-life balance, second most overworked city
A$AP Rocky victim says he was punched, kicked by rapper during altercation
A teenager told a Swedish court on Tuesday (Jul 30) that he was kicked and punched by US rapper A$AP Rocky and two of his entourage during an altercation outside a hamburger restaurant in Stockholm last month. The 30-year-old performer, producer and model, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault on the first day of a trial that prompted US President Donald Trump to intervene on the artist's behalf. Mayer was detained on Jul 3 in connection with a street brawl on Jun 30 and later charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. Outlining his case using videos from security cameras and witnesses' mobile phones, prosecutor Daniel Suneson said that following an altercation in central Stockholm, Mayers threw 19-year-old Mustafa Jafari to the ground, after which he and two of his entourage kicked and punched him. The prosecutor said a bottle was used to hit Jafari, who suffered cuts and bruises. Jafari told the court he was pushed and grabbed by … [Read more...] about A$AP Rocky victim says he was punched, kicked by rapper during altercation