The days leading up to Tet bring an especially vivid energy to Dong Khe, a village in Hoang Giang commune, Thanh Hoa, where the craft of herbal incense glows brighter than at any other time of year.

(VOVWORLD) -As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, Bao An incense-making village in Mai Phu commune (formerly Thach My commune, ...

Prisons Department launches eco-friendly Agarbatti outlet at Bhadradri temple, supporting inmates and promoting sustainable ...

No booze, no DJ, no loud music—just devotional songs, collective chanting and cups of steaming chai. Welcome to bhajan ...

After joining the Janki self-help group, Anupama began attending weekly meetings. She gained access to low-interest loans, and problems started getting resolved through a common platform. With her ...

Today, by making idols, diyas, incense sticks, wall clocks, stools, mobile stands and other products, she earns nearly ₹2.5 lakh annually. At the same time, she has provided employment to other women ...

From Tabata’s literary ghosts to Komagome’s lush pockets and the lived-in warmth of Sugamo, a walk through the Yamanote ...

I was born in the early 1960s, during the era of straw hats for school due to wartime destruction, the rationing system with coupons in the city and work points in the countryside… so there are indeed ...

Winter is usually uncomfortable for everyone, but for people with respiratory diseases, persistent cold can feel like the ...

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Steeped in Scent The past few years have seen fragrance return to ritual. Beyond sweetness and spectacle, there is a growing appetite for compositions that feel contemplative, textured and ...