Section: Lifestyle
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‘How can you bring a child into the world when you feel like you haven’t started living yet?’
Family life is a cornerstone of Muslim communities, but some women have decided that motherhood is not for them
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Meals that mark the passage of time
Food can evoke powerful memories of the year past and signpost our way through the next
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From the high street to high fashion, brand boycotts are here to stay
A growing number of consumers are severing their relationships with labels for ethical reasons
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Alternative Christmas presents for friends and family
From jewellery to chocolates and cookware, there’s something for all tastes this festive season
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Protect yourself from evil — for as little as £3.50
Celebrities and wellness brands are embracing the distinctive blue and black nazar jewellery, believed by some to ward off envy and negativity
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Irish sport has a racism problem
Ireland’s growing ranks of talented, diverse athletes are tackling intolerance with education and inclusion
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Inside the Muslim community group bridging the digital divide
In the UK, more than 10 million people — many of them from ethnic minorities — lack basic digital skills. Now, help is at hand
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The festive joy of seasonal eating
From Ramadan dates to Christmas pudding, food can encapsulate specific times of year and remind us of the circular rhythms of life
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‘Relationships are like flowers — if you don’t tend to them, they will die’
An unexpected romance has taken one couple from Iraqi Kurdistan to a new life in Dublin
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‘You just have to go where the love is’
For Black Muslims in the UK, halal dating presents unique challenges. Now specially tailored online platforms and in-person events are springing up to help single people find the one
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When it comes to love, it’s worth going the distance
Long distance relationships have a bad reputation – but with the right person, it can be more special
