Back in the 1970s, I lived for a time in a neighborhood nestled in a Shanghai longtang - the old residential alleyway. Every morning, between 4 and 6 am, a peculiar scene would unfold: Residents ...

Janhvi Kapoor in bright yellow Anamika Khanna’s contemporary co-ord set is perfect for every modern-day bridesmaid who is looking for a snatching haldi outfit. (Image Credits: Instagram) Janhvi Kapoor ...

It is late afternoon, and Chowk, one of the oldest markets of Lucknow, is bathed in the golden hues of dusk. Amid hurried footsteps drumming on cobblestones, the cries of vendors and the thick aroma ...

In this edition of Know Your Handloom, we explore Kutch embroidery and learn about its diversity. Kurtas, shawls and bags with Kutch embroidery being sold at Dastkar's Nature Bazaar What is Kutch ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Sitting cross-legged on the cement floor, Zafar bends over an adda, a wooden frame stretched taut with fabric. With a hooked needle, he guides ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Amid Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, the starvation and displacement of millions of Palestinians, and the deliberate targeting of Palestinian heritage, ‘Thread Memory: Embroidery from ...

Groz-Beckert’s special GrozDBxK5 LGR needle has been developed specifically to provide enhanced thread protection in 3D embroidering. 3D embroidery uses foam material to create a raised ...

Dennis Lin discussed the state of Pads pitching, the trade deadline and what’s inside the mind of A.J. Preller during a wide-ranging live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers last Friday. Here are some ...

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Does your love of the periodic table extend to tying 200,000 tiny knots? That was the project that Jane Stewart of Surrey, England, undertook last summer. To honor the International Year of the ...