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Explained: How the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre can be a game-changer for India
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Explained: How the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre can be a game-changer for India

Right from Shah Rukh Khan to Priyanka Chopra to Nita Ambani herself, all have spoken about its craftsmanship and cultural representation that seemed to be the need of the hour

Shimul Javeri Kadri: 'All good architects have a little schizophrenia'
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Shimul Javeri Kadri: 'All good architects have a little schizophrenia'

Shimul Javeri Kadri on capturing the light, the breeze and the zeitgeist through design

Food Talk | Navratra: The goodness of satvik food
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Food Talk | Navratra: The goodness of satvik food

Chefs across Delhi tells us how satvik food is good for health.

Behno's Shivam Punjya: 'I am a vegetarian but wear a lot of leather'
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Behno's Shivam Punjya: 'I am a vegetarian but wear a lot of leather'

Behno’s Shivam Punjya on the sustainability of leather, and his new brand ambassador – Katrina Kaif

EXCLUSIVE! Tarun Tahiliani: An ode to the timeless Indian drape
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EXCLUSIVE! Tarun Tahiliani: An ode to the timeless Indian drape

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Tarun Tahiliani, the designer talks about his latest collection at the recently held Lakmé Fashion Week, fashion in the contemporary landscape, how fashion is inferior to craftsmanship, vocal for local and more.

Gaurav Gupta: ‘We are a conceptual fashion label, and people thought I was an alien’
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Gaurav Gupta: ‘We are a conceptual fashion label, and people thought I was an alien’

Gaurav Gupta is fresh off Paris Haute Couture week, and the Oscars and Grammys red carpet

RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ win at Oscars: When India shone at the Academy Awards
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RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ win at Oscars: When India shone at the Academy Awards

Now the world knows how to Naatu. RRR’s catchy number ‘Naatu Naatu’ created history at the Oscars as it became the first song from an Indian film to win the Best Original Song award. ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ won Best Documentary Short Subject. We take a look at other defining moments from India

Nandita Desai's ode to abandoned houses
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Nandita Desai's ode to abandoned houses

Artist Nandita Desai evokes nostalgia through her upcoming art show 'The Stone and the Brick' from 13-19 March at Jehangir Art Gallery.

From land in Australia to liposuction: Inside the $126,000 Oscars gifts bag
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From land in Australia to liposuction: Inside the $126,000 Oscars gifts bag

If you are an Oscar nominee, you don’t go empty-handed. The coveted ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bags are filled with luxuries focused on wellness – a three-night stay at a volcanic island in Italy, Japanese milk bread, silk pillowcases and more. The hamper is 300 times the value of the $400 statuette

The Anavila Label opened the Atelier during Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashon Week in partnership
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The Anavila Label opened the Atelier during Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakmé Fashon Week in partnership

The “DABU” collection by Anavila Misra for her label ‘Anavila’ will offer timeless options for women who long to be draped in the traditional elegance of India’s grand drape.

Lena Ladakh: 'Women should be better contributors to the economy of the household'
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Lena Ladakh: 'Women should be better contributors to the economy of the household'

How the pashmina label Lena Ladakh became an all-woman start-up.

Food Talk: The popularity of artisanal food hand crafted with love
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Food Talk: The popularity of artisanal food hand crafted with love

Artisanal foods consist of products that are made by hand using traditional methods that involve home preservation or fermentation by skilled workers known as food artisans. These foods include fruit, grains, milk for cheese, meats, fish, oils and vinegars from farmers.

Meet the start-up from Uttar Pradesh that's converting a common littered item into useful products, only on HistoryTV18
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Meet the start-up from Uttar Pradesh that's converting a common littered item into useful products, only on HistoryTV18

Learn more about this environment protecting start-up in ‘OMG! Yeh Mera India’ this Thursday at 8 PM, only on HistoryTV18.

7th edition of Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition brings together over 75 artworks from 25 artists
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7th edition of Sahayog Contemporary Art Exhibition brings together over 75 artworks from 25 artists

A part sale proceeds to go towards Rotary Club of Mumbai West End’s Child Development Drive.

Sydney WorldPride: Australia's flagship pride celebrations that brings the LGBT community together
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Sydney WorldPride: Australia's flagship pride celebrations that brings the LGBT community together

From parties, exhibitions, workshops, dining experiences and iconic destinations running inclusive programs - there's something for everyone wanting to celebrate and show their support for LGBT community.

Top Notch | Klove Studio's Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth: 'Our pieces are designed to bring you beauty, or peace'
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Top Notch | Klove Studio's Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth: 'Our pieces are designed to bring you beauty, or peace'

A New York showcase and a baby, Klove Studio’s Prateek Jain and Gautam Seth have had their most significant year yet.

In Memoriam: Lakshmi Viswanathan, Bharatanatyam exponent and keeper of timeless artistry leaves a luminous legacy
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In Memoriam: Lakshmi Viswanathan, Bharatanatyam exponent and keeper of timeless artistry leaves a luminous legacy

The noted Bharatanatyam dancer and scholar, Lakshmi Viswanathan, passed away rather unexpectedly on 19 January 2023, at age 79

Top Notch | Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'
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Top Notch | Vikram Goyal: 'I knew I wanted to do something indigenous and soaked in excellence'

Vikram Goyal on why India's design language and craft techniques are always golden

From Rahul Mishra to Gaurav Gupta, Indian fashion designers who showed their collections at Paris Haute Couture Week
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From Rahul Mishra to Gaurav Gupta, Indian fashion designers who showed their collections at Paris Haute Couture Week

It has taken India over 47 years to reach Paris Haute Couture Week, and now when it has, it has reached three time over in quick succession. The names are Gaurav Gupta, Rahul Mishra, and Vaishali Shadangule.