The lawmakers say the government relies too much on sin tax – adding duties on the likes of alcohol, cigarettes and other luxury items – because it easily justified and accepted by the general public since these items are kind of luxuries people can do …

… not receive government supplies so they clean out the stores, leaving little for residents. Transportation is at a standstill with the threat of snipers, and buses are stopped. People no longer have even moderate access to necessities, never mind …

Are you happy having your partner control your expenses and your income? Or would you like it to be separate? Who will pay for necessities and who will splurge on luxury items? Can you buy small things independently, or will everything be negotiated?

As Bangaloreans consume more luxury items, the composition of the city's garbage is changing—from food scraps and organic waste 20 years ago to mountains of plastic today. During the afternoon leg of the Trash Trail, we set out to explore this new …

Despite sanctions against North Korea, which ban exports of certain luxury items, the trade show illustrates that high-value goods such as flat screen TVs, laptops and white goods are still available to buy in North Korea. According to the North Korea …

"It's not right for taxpayer dollars to go toward luxury items like what we sell. They're meant for food, drinks, things to help you survive. Bringing them into a jewelry store is not the right move," said Brandon Solomon of Providence Diamond. Solomon …

I've always regarded Starbucks as a "luxury" item I certainly don't need, but want. I save it for special occasions and rely on my trusty old French Press for everyday coffee. And this price hike will do very little to keep me from ordering my oh-so …

A study issued by Bain & Co in December last year expected growth in the mainland's luxury goods market to slow to 2 per cent from 7 per cent in 2012, with similarly slow growth forecast for this year. "The cooling of the mainland's previously …

'GMT' has on display luxury watches and accessories while 'Junction' is a brand fashion store. 'Pulse' has line-up of electronic goods, other devices and luxury items. 'Marmalade Market' targets food lovers, where they can taste and discover fine food …