Life
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A joyous swirl: UNESCO tags Gujarat's Garba an intangible cultural heritage
UNESCO just approved including Gujarat's most popular folk dance form as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. A ritualistic and devotional dance performed on the occasion of Navaratri to celebrate and worship the feminine form of Divinity, Garba fosters social equality, including diverse and marginalised communities, thus strengthening social bonds. Here is a celebration of the joyous, colourful swirl in photos
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UNESCO recognises Ramadan meal tradition of iftar as intangible cultural heritage
The application for the sociocultural tradition was jointly submitted by Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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What colour will take the place of Barbie pink in the fashion sphere in 2024?
2023 is a year that has largely been seen through rose-coloured glasses, in particular in relation to the release of the film "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and its influence across a host of areas
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From tumbling heat records to growing renewable energy capacity, a look at climate change in numbers
As countries try to hammer out a response to climate change at the COP28 talks in Dubai, here are some key figures about how fossil fuels have warmed our world
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EU approves ban on destruction of unsold clothing
The new rules, first proposed by the European Commission last year, impose stricter restrictions on products to ensure they last longer and are easier to repair and recycle
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Controversial carbon credits flood COP28, yet no rules
The concept behind carbon credits has taken a major hit recently as scientific research has repeatedly shown claims of reduced emissions under the schemes are often hugely overestimated—or simply non-existent
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Algae is assisting Florida Keys corals survive heatwaves
Published in the journal Science Advances, the study reminds us that corals live and evolve thanks to the presence of single-celled algae present in their tissue
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A Rado watch is more than an instrument to read time, it's a statement: Adrian Bosshard
The CEO of Rado, a century-old watch-maker, talks about company's legacy, its market in India and more
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Andy Warhol makes Mumbai debut
Forbes India got a behind-the-scenes look at the new pop art exhibit at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, which brings together some of the world's most important artists through the themes of fame, love and power
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Hot pants and ballet flats captivated the fashion crowd's attention in 2023
After mini-skirts dominated 2022, hot pants and ballet flats proved to be the most popular items over the past 12 months, demonstrating our appetite for looks that are chic, casual and sexy all at the same time
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Apple names its best apps and games of 2023
The award-winning applications and games were selected by Apple for their technical innovation, user experience and design