The Irish Times Index

A guide to what's hot and what's not

A guide to what's hot and what's not

What's hot

Scarlett JohanssonExchanging red carpet treatment for working with children and mothers in India and Sri Lanka for Oxfam

Da Vinci revengeOpus Dei goes to Hollywood with its version of the life of the order's founder, Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer

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Dating upMen love older women, but only if they've grown old gracefully, preferably with a bit of French chic

New LookCheck out Giles Deacon's collaboration with the low-price, high fashion chain

Goji juiceThe new miracle drink. For however long it lasts . . . remember when pomegranate was the new blueberry?

What's cold

Lavish children's birthday partiesPosh mums hold group parties that raise money for charity instead

Grass lawnsWho wants to mow, unless it's a ride-on?

Premium phone linesThe latest dud asked BBC viewers to call-vote during a pre-recorded show billed as 'live'. As for newspaper scratch-cards, throw them in the bin.

GarlicGives you bad breath, but won't lower your cholesterol, latest research says.

Smock dressesThe new volume isn't for everyone