Wealth whisperings: Quiet luxury finds voice among India’s new eliteIndian creators are redefining global luxury by blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Designers, couturiers, and che...
22 Mar, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
From endangered plants come whiffs of inspirationFrom recreating lost vintage perfumes to evoking extinct flowers, innovators are using cutting-edge biotech and creative license. This olfa...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India’s rare bear-like hunting dog breed from Manipur joins Assam Rifles: Meet the loyal and fearless HaofaThe Haofa, a unique dog breed from Manipur's Tangkhul region, is gaining national recognition for its exceptional hunting skills and loyalt...
17 Jul, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Why 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies smell sweet and spicyScientists have determined that Egyptian mummies, some up to 5,000 years old, emit aromas described as woody, spicy, and sweet. The pleasan...
15 Feb, 2025, 01.27 PM IST
Kamala Harris’ plane smells, Trump spokesperson claimsThe controversy began with Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance trying to confront Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz,...
09 Aug, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Naomi Campbell stuns in Burberry showcase at London Fashion WeekNaomi Campbell graced the runway for Burberry's showcase at London Fashion Week, where the iconic British brand unveiled its latest collect...
20 Feb, 2024, 03.41 PM IST
Smelling old booksThe almond and vanilla fragrance of aged pages evokes a sense of nostalgia, transporting readers to different eras, cultures and minds that...
02 Jan, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
Bill cancelled? Well, the bard shakes onThank the bard that we in our South Asia country don't have to take inane measures like literally - and, as is trendy these days, symbolica...
28 Oct, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
India, Taiwan exchange knowledge on preservation, promotion of mountain railwaysThe two sides recently took part in a virtual seminar -- India-Taiwan Online Forum -- on Railway Cultural Heritage Conservation and discuss...
19 Oct, 2020, 05.24 PM IST
Dev Patel's trying to understand his heritage better after being criticised for 'stealing' roles from IndiansThe actor had 'reconnected' with his Indian roots when he starred in 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
26 Mar, 2019, 06.14 PM IST
UN to launch project on creating India's intangible heritage inventoryThe UN will soon launch a project on creating an "inventory" of art forms, craftsmanship and other intangible cultural heritage of the coun...
28 Oct, 2018, 01.50 PM IST
'Intangible heritage': Exploring the cultural significance of smellsSmell is not just a sensory perception, it is also a social and cultural phenomenon. Yet, the poor nose has had a rough ride in the western...
23 Apr, 2017, 12.13 AM IST
Love how old books smell? Probably because the fragrance of coffee and chocolate is mesmerisingMaterials like books often release small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air.
11 Apr, 2017, 12.59 PM IST
Enter the zone of tranquility: Why you must plan a visit to the French colony of Pondicherry, soon!Cobbled pathways, bicycle rides and majestic villas dot the streets of Puducherry. Come along...
23 Feb, 2017, 12.10 PM IST
World Bank, local officials discuss scope for Agra improvementOne of the suggestions was related to the running of a shuttle train between Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri for the benefit of tourists.
19 Jun, 2014, 04.50 PM IST
Private consultants not CPWD to fix Parliament HousePrivate engineering consultants will be selected soon to fix the tottering Parliament House, which has to adapt to technology it wasn't bui...
16 Aug, 2012, 09.15 AM IST
- Palaces of Samthar over fields of peppermint
The first thought of anyone going to Samthar during the monsoon would be to wish that there was something to record smell with.
19 Sep, 2008, 12.31 AM IST