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Forbes India Rewind 2023: Best OTT shows we watched this year
From 'Jubilee' to 'Dahaad' to 'The Last of Us', here are some of the favourite OTT shows of the Forbes India team in 2023
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Bourgeois, ladylike, '90s: Fashion trends that defined 2023
As the year draws to a close, fashion search engine Tagwalk has unveiled the trends, brands, emerging designers and fashion shows that made their mark on 2023
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These are some of the most urgent issues for the planet in 2024, according to scientists
Every year since 2009, an international team of researchers known as the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) has come together to determine what will have the greatest impact on the planet over the coming year, whether in terms of global warming, greenhouse gas emissions or biodiversity preservation
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Gustave Eiffel: French tower builder who sparked skyscraper frenzy
Here are five things to know about the engineer and inventor, who died 100 years ago on December 27, 1923, at the age of 91
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Japan's hand-forged knives shine light on samurai metallurgy
Chefs in the country spend years honing their knife skills and patiently learning to master blades that are often more challenging to use and require greater expertise
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Forbes India Rewind 2023: Best books we read this year
From 'Friends, lovers and the big terrible thing' by Matthew Perry to 'The Woman In Me' by Britney Spears, here are some of the favourite reads of the Forbes India team in 2023
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In pictures: Christmas Tree's heartwarming avatars this winter around the globe
Intrinsic to the celebration of Christmas, many myths surround the origin of Christmas trees. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands to symbolise eternal life was a custom of the ancient Hebrews, Egyptians and Chinese. The modern tradition of erecting a decorated Christmas Tree in winter rose from Central Europe and the Baltic states, notably Estonia, Germany and Latvia, in the Middle Ages where Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. The trees have been related to the 'tree of paradise' in medieval mystery plays that were performed to celebrate the feast day
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Top bridal and fashion jewellery trends dominating this season
From unconventional silhouettes to a palette refresh, here are the bridal and fashion jewellery trends dominating this season
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Chocolate Wars: Italian artisans take on Swiss giant
40 artisan chocolatiers are seeking Protected Geographical Indication for Turin's gianduiotto
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Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units
The PS5 was launched in November 2020, with the world in the grip of the Covid pandemic, and its sales initially suffered because of widespread supply chain problems and a global chip shortage
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Spain braces for annual 'Fat One' Christmas lottery
Large queues formed outside of kiosks ahead of the nationally televised draw for the Christmas lottery, which features children from the San Ildefonso school singing out the winning numbers and matching prizes