Multimedia
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The vibrant and sophisticated style of Bombay Art Deco
Some of Mumbai’s architectural treasures in The Art Deco style have just been inscribed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Navin Ramani grew up in one facing the Oval Maidan, but it wasn't until much later, when he was leading walking tours of The Art Deco heritage in Miami Beach, US, that he drew parallels with the rich heritage he had left behind. His fascination with the sophistication and craftsmanship of the Art Deco Style in Mumbai and its ‘light, playful feeling’ led to the making of his book: Bombay Art Deco Architecture: A Visual Journey 1930-53, published by Roli Books
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A brave new world
A program that debates humans, 3D printed aircraft and autonomous flying vehicles can only mean that the future is here (Curated By- Anjan Das; Coordinated By- Mexy Xavier)
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Podcast: AI @ Work
From education to automobiles to health care a clutch of nascent Indian ventures is using artificial Intelligence and machine learning to change the way we live and work
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Trees, inspite of us
Spontaneous protests have halted, temporarily, the indiscriminate felling of mature trees to clear ground for new government quarters in New Delhi, but not before an unprecedented 16,500 trees have been laid down. Let’s face it, trees or environment aren't a priority in rapidly urbanising cities like ours, where regard for human life is low. We need reminding that trees - and its vibrant ecosystem of microbes, insects, birds and animals - are vital to our lives. Here’s a silent tribute to these living breathing beings that cant speak our language when harmed
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3D print is remoulding our lives
The world's first commercial housing project based on 3D-concrete printing is underway in Netherlands. Companies around the world have already proven that not only can a large-scale projects be 3D-printed, it can be done cheaply, efficiently and easily. The technology is moving beyond plastic prototypes to everyday industrial use. Here are a few ways the 3D printing is transforming the way we live
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Yoga's global appeal: The many interpretations of an age-old practice
How far reaching and widespread-and amusing even-the mighty yoga’s spread is evident in these recent images from around the world. Hold a posture while browsing these
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Head off to a Russian holiday
Indian football fans are marking their presence at the World Cup. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed that 17,962 tickets have been allocated to Indians. Now you may want to give the soccer matches a miss, but this is the best time to travel to Russia. With 570,000 foreign fans and 700,000 Russians expected to attend the matches, the cities are enlivened with anticipation and the restaurants with their specials, so happy city-hopping!
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Studded stars: World's most valuable soccer players
These star footballers - the most valuable players in the world today - have built their value by their actions on the field that spoke louder than words. Here’s a glimpse into their thoughts, in their own words
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Degrading our planet, one nanoparticle at a time
This year, India and the United Nations (UN) are jointly hosting the global World Environment Day celebrations, with ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ as the central theme. There is no reason to celebrate, really. Recently there was alarming news of how we are ingesting plastic nanoparticles in the food that makes it to our tables. It’s time to fix the problem but where do we even begin?
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A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice® awards for Landmarks. Winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. TripAdvisor also conducts highly-rated tours to these award winning landmarks. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Travellers’ Choice landmarks of Asia.
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Cultural diversity: Embracing the difference
21st May is the World Day for Cultural Diversity. The United Nations established this day to enhance our understanding and acceptance of different cultures. Besides the cultural differences that exist between people, there are also variations in the way societies organise themselves, and in their shared conception of morality. Bridging the gap between cultures for peace and development will be vital for the long-term survival of humanity. Unesco in its Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity asserted - cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind, as biodiversity is for nature