No fridge needed. 3,000-year-old Indian technique of storing water can keep it cool for longer and also improve digestionDrinking water from earthen pots, known as matkas, provides natural cooling and health benefits. This traditional Indian practice cools wat...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Designers Want You to Avoid These Dated Cabinet Colors in 2026Kitchen cabinet colors are changing. Designers in 2026 are focusing on how colors make people feel. Cool grays and bright oranges are out. ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-buildingMore than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their r...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Le Salama MarrakechFor those seeking a remarkable meal in Marrakech, look no further than Le Salama. Situated conveniently close to the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Republic Day 2026: Assam's tableau showcases Asharikandi terracotta craft traditionAt the Republic Day parade, the vibrant craft village of Asharikandi in Assam stole the spotlight. This tableau showcased the remarkable cl...
26 Jan, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Terracotta figurines dating back to 700 BCE unearthed in KarnatakaOf the eight figurines found, there are those representing two bovines, one mother goddess, two peacocks, a horse, a hand of a mother godde...
15 Sep, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
Terracotta bull heads & dolphin idols unearthed in Southern ItalyExcavators have found a figurine of the Greek deity of love, Eros, riding a dolphin in Rome.
20 Apr, 2023, 09.02 PM IST
Chinese city Xi'an lifts some restrictions after lockdownThe city went into strict lockdown on December 22, following a coronavirus outbreak that officials attributed to the delta variant. Xi'an, ...
17 Jan, 2022, 12.02 PM IST
Homing in on 2020The biggest interior trends for the New Year – does your home match up...
02 Jan, 2020, 06.22 PM IST
Does terracotta suit us down to a tea?Alas, not, because like the villainous plastic, it is not biodegradable either.
18 Dec, 2019, 08.51 AM IST
This Diwali, brighten up your home with quirky lights & terrarium plantersAdd a lush green vibe to your home with an elegant terrarium planter.
25 Oct, 2019, 05.33 PM IST
Kulhad pe charcha across 400 railway stationsTerracotta products like kulhads, glasses and plates will be used for serving food and beverages.
12 Sep, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
China's terracotta warrior statues took 40 years to complete, and other interesting factsChina’s terracotta warriors headlines after an American tourist stole one statue’s thumb from a museum.
12 Mar, 2018, 11.20 AM IST
US museum to return more than 100 Indian antiquitiesThe Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio is ready to return more than 100 Indian antiquities donated by art dealer Subhash Kapoor now lodged in Puz...
02 Oct, 2015, 11.03 AM IST
West Bengal's town of Bishnupur, famous for terracotta temples to become the state's first heritage cityFamous for its medieval terracotta temples and glorious past, Bishnupur in West Bengal is now being planned as the state's first heritage c...
20 May, 2015, 11.04 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Terracotta Warriors Museum at Xi'an, ChinaModi went around the museum that houses neat rows of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of Chin...
14 May, 2015, 11.04 AM IST