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Allure of hand-printed fabrics: Bridging tradition and modernity in textile

Renowned for its artisanal touch, hand-printed fabrics carry a special allure and with delicate floral patterns adorning them, they cast a spellbinding charm on the beholder. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Shuchita Sancheti Garg, Founder of vVyom By Shuchita, shared insights - 
lifestyle
Published on May 19, 2024 06:38 pm IST

World Heritage Day 2024: 5 lesser-known heritage destinations across India

World Heritage Day, celebrated on April 18th, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the value of historical and cultural landmarks around the world. India is a land steeped in rich history and culturaltreasures including 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This World Heritage Day, Booking.com has curated a list of five lesser-known heritage destinations across India, offering travellers a chance to delve deeper into India’s vibrant past, exploring architectural marvels, ancient art forms and time-honoured traditions. Each site offers a unique story waiting to be explored. 
lifestyle
Published on Apr 17, 2024 05:40 pm IST

Photos: How archivists are helping preserve family legacies

Calcutta Houses was initially an Instagram page run by Manish Golder, Sidhartha Hajra and Sayan Dutta. They scoured the city and archived heritage homes, some dating to the early 1800s, others as recent as the Art Deco trend of the 1960s, many that would not be around much longer. Last year they got their first request to document in details a family home that they had featured on their page. Golder has now been commissioned to archive a 200-year-old ancestral home called Barrister Babur Bari (Barrister’s Home; seen here).
ht weekend
Published on Sept 29, 2022 09:33 pm IST

World Heritage Day: 6 lesser-known hidden gems in India you need to explore

World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on April 18. Also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites, this day aims to spread awareness about the cultural heritage around the globe and to preserve and protect it. You must have heard of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad, and the Qutub Minar in Delhi but there are many other fascinating heritage sites that not many know about. Here are a few hidden gems in India you need to visit.
news
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 02:58 pm IST

Photos: Ancient Goa through the eyes of photographer Pantaleão Fernandes

This stone icon with a decorative panel depicting the goddess Gajalakshmi sits in a sacred grove in Kudshe village, Sattari. It finds mention in photographer Pantaleão Fernandes’s latest book, Outdoor Museums of Goa, which focuses on forgotten historical artefacts that dot the state. 
ht weekend
Published on Mar 04, 2022 03:16 pm IST
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