Life
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Kiran Nadar picks up Rs8 crore painting of 18th-century cricket match for KNMA
The philanthropist talks about how her passion for the sport and art resulted in this purchase, and how the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is scheduled to get priceless cricket memorabilia very soon
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True blue tradition: How Japan's coveted jeans are made
Unlike their mass-produced cousins, the tough garments crafted at the small Momotaro Jeans factory in southwest Japan are designed to be worn for decades and come with a lifetime repair warranty
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Bride, groom, and spies: India's growing market of wedding detectives
Since younger generations are increasingly choosing love matches over arranged marriages, Indian families are hiring sleuths with high-tech spy tools to investigate the prospective partner
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Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app
Released on October 30, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is a virtual version of the collectible card game that has captivated schoolyards since the late 1990s
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Is France's Mont-Saint-Michel set to become a new gastronomic hotspot?
Chef Jean Imbert announced via social networks that he plans to open a restaurant on January 16 at the top of Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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YouTube joins forces with Hollywood to track down celebrity deepfakes
YouTube has announced a partnership with the leading entertainment and sports agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), to track down deepfakes
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Stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments sells for $5 million
The high figure was notched despite questions around the tablet's authenticity: no one has claimed it is the original, of Biblical fame
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Of corn and tacos: A Mayan food trail in the Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican state of Quintana Roo, also known as the Mexican Caribbean, offers a diverse range of Mayan cuisine that can be relished in the homes of locals, at a cave restaurant or an eatery specialising in corn
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Heritage meets innovation in Arpita Mehta's latest bridal collection
Nazara celebrates the craft and elegance rooted in India's heritage while offering brides something fresh and adaptable
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The Banarasi Edit by Amit Aggarwal puts the spotlight on repurposing
With the luxury collection, the fashion designer wants to spark a broader conversation about mindful consumption and the role of innovation in luxury fashion
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Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
The Chinese casino hub once again tops the world in gaming revenue in 2024 as visitors return after the Covid-19 pandemic, but residents point to a huge disparity in which parts of the economy are bouncing back
