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RANCHI: In a significant development, Jharkhand’s Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a major ...

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For centuries, pilgrims, priests, and pharaohs brought gifts to Karnak, the vast temple complex that stood at the religious heart of ancient Egypt. Sacred vessels and statues had accumulated within ...

The best men's jewelry brands prove there’s never been so many options for fellas looking to flex some gems. As someone who’s started to consistently rock a bracelet and hoop earring myself for the ...

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“Lab-grown diamonds are the great equalizer,” says Jean Dousset, the great-grandson of Louis Cartier who pivoted his namesake label to exclusively lab-grown stones in 2023. “People don’t have to ...

Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into her sustainable fashion brand, E_mania, inspired by an African proverb: “Everything comes from nature, so even the most beautiful flower withers ...

Amid a warming climate and disappearing traditional knowledge, Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic are grappling to adapt. When sea ice ages, the salt sinks into the ocean, leaving fresh, ...

From meticulously restored vernacular architecture to immersive homestays, Malaysia’s rural areas invite slow travellers to connect with locals while exploring the region’s storied past. With their ...

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