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Rio pledges cleaner waters for Olympics next year

By Karolos Grohmann KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Efforts to improve the water quality for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics are ongoing, Games organizers said on Saturday, adding the welfare of the athletes was a top priority after reports of severe pollution off the shores of the Brazilian metropolis. Privately commissioned tests of the water quality, where rowers, sailors and open water swimmers will be competing, revealed this week a

India court concludes hearing Maggi noodles case

An Indian court has concluded hearing a case filed by Nestle India challenging a local regulator’s report that Maggi instant noodles contained excess lead, a lawyer for the company said. The Bombay High Court will give a judgment at a later date, Rajesh Batra said in a statement late on Friday. Nestle has been at the center of India’s worst food scare in a decade after a regulator in the

Floris London takes inspiration from 300-year-old boutique for new scent

Floris London Jermyn Street Eau du Parfum British fragrance maker Floris London is paying homage to its longtime home at 89 Jermyn Street with a perfume inspired by the location. To celebrate the launch of its Jermyn Street Eau de Parfum, Floris collaborated with artist  Clym Evernden, who sketched an illustration of the scent live in the perfume’s namesake storefront window. This new product launch lets Floris share its 300-year

Etro goes on-board with Crystal Cruises with branded spa product placement

Etro slippers Italian fashion label Etro is partnering with Crystal Cruises to provide branded spa amenities in its guests’ staterooms and penthouses. In the comfort of their own lodgings, cruise travelers can take advantage of both Etro’s bath soaps, toiletries and its accessories, including robes and slippers. This gives an experiential entry to the brand’s spa collection for those unacquainted, and will associate Etro with the memories created while on-board.