The comparison between Kolkata and London has mostly been rooted in the past, that is, the British era. During the British era, the city, which was then referred to as Calcutta, was one of the most important urban centres in Asia. The urban structure of the city, which included grand roads and impressive buildings, had…
Every time your phone vibrates, your brain performs a “context switch.” It might feel like a split second, but neurologically, it’s expensive. Studies suggest it can take up to 20 minutes to regain deep focus after a single interruption. This constant jumping burns through your brain’s glucose reserves, leaving you feeling wilted by noon. The…
At the Beijing International Film Festival, actress Zhang Jingyi subverted red carpet norms by carrying a plain plastic trash bag instead of a designer clutch. This unexpected accessory, drawing comparisons to high-fashion irony pieces, sparked widespread online discussion and garnered praise from the fashion community for its bold and refreshing statement. Red carpets are usually…
Amid ongoing regional developments affecting aviation across the Middle East, airlines in the United Arab Emirates are currently operating a limited number of flights. Authorities and airlines have always maintained that passengers need to travel only if they have confirmed bookings and to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. Airlines say the…
Imagine a world without quick calls across continents, no video calls with your loved ones, no urgent work calls, no whispering sweet nothings from a distance. On 10 March 1876, in a cluttered Boston lab, Alexander Graham Bell shattered that silence with nine simple words to his assistant Thomas Watson: “Mr Watson, come here, I…
On the flip side, the report confirms that the more “digital” your job is, the more exposed you are. The data shows that computer programmers face a staggering 75% exposure rate, followed closely by data entry keyers (67%) and financial analysts. Interestingly, the report flipped the old “automation replaces blue-collar” narrative on its head. Today’s…
Anyone who has travelled by air has heard it at least once. The calm cabin suddenly fills with a short “ding” sound that seems to come from nowhere. Sometimes it happens just after take-off, sometimes in the middle of the journey, and sometimes just before landing.For many passengers, the sound feels mysterious. Some travellers assume…
Tucked away in India’s far northeast, Tawang feels almost untouched by the rush of mainstream tourism. Surrounded by the eastern Himalayas, the town is famous for the majestic Tawang Monastery—one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. Summer here is pleasantly cool, with clear skies revealing snow-dusted peaks and pristine alpine lakes like Madhuri…
Almost every important room inside the palace is decorated with frescoes, sculptures, marble panels or tapestries created by famous Renaissance artists. Some rooms feature mythological fresco cycles, elaborate ceilings, and intricate wall paintings reflecting classical Roman and Christian themes. These decorations show how art, religion, and political authority were closely connected in the history of…
If you’re looking for ten kilos of embroidery or a viral designer lehenga, you won’t find it here. Instead, Kritika chose something far more interesting: a classic red Chanderi saree. It wasn’t just a style choice; it was a personal one. Gifted by her mother and woven specifically for her, the saree came from Cinnabar…
