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1 week, 4 days ago

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Craftsmen deploy their skill and experience accumulated over the centuries to help shape jade's continuing appeal, Fang Aiqing reports. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys the grandeur of the spot that has captivated ancient Chinese emperors and literati of the past and today. The mountain located in East China's Shandong province was not only …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet the jewellery brand with show-stopping natural and lab-grown diamonds - shop earrings, bracelets and more (here's how to score 10% off)

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Early-bird shoppers looking to get a head-start on their Christmas shopping or planning a festive proposal should have Angara on their radar. If you're looking for help picking out jewellery for a loved one that is both meaningful and a show-stopper, then Angara has an impressive selection of natural and lab grown diamond pieces to …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Polestar 4 review: A high-tech EV to rival Tesla

The Independent

Polestar hopes that one day, when you mention electric cars, you’ll talk about Polestar rather than Tesla. Independent rating: 8/10 Pros: Nice blend of ride and handling, style, quality Nice blend of ride and handling, style, quality Cons: No rear window, pricey option packs No rear window, pricey option packs Price range: £59,990 to £66,990 £59,990 to £66,990 Battery size: …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Best Michael Kors watches for men and women in 2024: Top 10 sophisticated and luxurious choices

Hindustan Times

Michael Kors is a renowned global brand celebrated for its stylish and sophisticated watches. Specifications of Michael Kors Analog Women's Watch MK2986 Gold-tone stainless steel case Quartz movement Analog display Date display Water resistant up to 50 meters Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Fashion-forward design May require occasional cleaning Versatile for day or night The Michael Kors Runway Stainless …

Women Men Case Steel Classic Water Resistance Watches

4 months, 1 week ago

View: L-1, mediocrity, processes and poor skills behind Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took the blame for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse in Sindhudurg district on August 26 and asked for forgiveness from the Maratha people for the great Maratha king was his revered deity. While a joint probe headed by a Naval Commodore is now trying to ascertain the reasons for an accident …

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5 months ago

Overseas Chinese students learn about agricultural culture at summer camp

China Daily

The plump, round cocoons turn into exquisite silk threads as the spinning machine rotates and, after dehydration, beautiful flowers, leaves, roots and stems are ingeniously used to create unique embossed works. Such traditional Chinese workmanship surprised many young overseas Chinese students who were attending a summer camp in Guangzhou, Guangdong's provincial capital, on Friday. "I hope every overseas Chinese student …

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5 months ago

Overseas Chinese students learn about agricultural culture at summer camp

China Daily

The plump, round cocoons turn into exquisite silk threads as the spinning machine rotates and, after dehydration, beautiful flowers, leaves, roots and stems are ingeniously used to create unique embossed works. Such traditional Chinese workmanship surprised many young overseas Chinese students who were attending a summer camp in Guangzhou, Guangdong's provincial capital, on Friday. "I hope every overseas Chinese student …

Culture Summer Students Experience Camp Guangdong Agricultural

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily

Yingge dance performances brighten up Spring Festival in February. CHINA DAILY Decorations and reliefs on the capitals, pediments, eaves and window frames are a testament to imagination and delicate workmanship, and range from traditional auspicious motifs, angels and badges, to anything people might see in life such as swallows, bitter gourds or even trains. Inside, the buildings usually have a …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily

Yingge dance performances brighten up Spring Festival in February. CHINA DAILY Decorations and reliefs on the capitals, pediments, eaves and window frames are a testament to imagination and delicate workmanship, and range from traditional auspicious motifs, angels and badges, to anything people might see in life such as swallows, bitter gourds or even trains. Inside, the buildings usually have a …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's $27m mansion with ‘Batcave’ is a leaky ‘lemon,’ lawsuit says

Hindustan Times

Sam Altman's $27 million luxury mansion in the Russian Hill neighbourhood of San Francisco is riddled with numerous defects, including a leaky infinity pool and spillage issues. After the San Francisco Chronicle reported the suit, the San Francisco Standard connected it to Altman, claiming the entrepreneur was manipulated into purchasing a “lemon” with “pervasive shoddy workmanship and corner-cutting.” Inside Sam …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Best baby luggage bags for travelling with your little one: Top 7 adorable and compact picks

Live Mint

Discover the top baby luggage bags for stress-free travel with your little one. Specifications of Baby Bucket Baby Diaper Nappy Changing Baby Diaper Bag: Color: Green Giraffe Material: Durable fabric Compartments: Multiple interior pockets Closure: Zipper closure Straps: Adjustable shoulder strap Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Stylish design with cute Green Giraffe print May be larger and bulkier than …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Why bridges keep falling across India

New Indian Express

“London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down, London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady.” The popular English nursery rhyme treats a bridge falling as a matter of little consequence and something almost amusing. Bridges being vital and busy transport links, their failure can result in a grievous loss of lives and money, and are blots on the …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Third-party agencies to check quality of civil works in Hyderabad

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: In light of criticism regarding the alleged defective quality of cement concrete pavements, bituminous road works, underground drainage, stormwater drains, footpaths and other civil works in the city, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has proposed third-party quality control checks for civil works costing above Rs 5 lakh. The GHMC has undertaken a large number of civil works involving substantial …

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7 months ago

Best sports and fitness equipment: Turn your home into a haven of good health with amazing deals - up to 67% off

Live Mint

Do you wish to transform your home into a haven of good health? Specifications of Kore PVC 10-40 Kg Home Gym Set: Weight range: 10-40 Kg Rod lengths: Includes one 3 ft curl rod and a pair of dumbbell rods Material: Durable PVC weights Accessories: Comes with essential gym accessories for a complete workout setup Reasons to buy Reasons to …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

MahaRERA mandates self-declaration of real estate project quality by developers

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: In a bid to ensure homebuyers get better quality homes, the Maharashtra Real Estate Agency, has floated a draft regulation where developers will now have to provide self-certification declaration for real estate project quality assurance and provide detailed information on the project’s technical aspect. Maharashtra Real Estate Agency has floated a draft regulation where developers will now have to …

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8 months ago

Embroidering a fashionable career

China Daily

Her work is on display at an ongoing exhibition, Poetic Charm of Splendid Attire, at the National Art Museum of China. Born into several generations of embroiderers, fashion designer Lan Yu remembers that her first piece of Su embroidery was a bib made for her by her mother Lan Tanghua, for use as a child at kindergarten. As she studied …

Chinese Her Mother Su Embroidery Lan Yu

8 months ago

Embroidering a fashionable career

China Daily

Her work is on display at an ongoing exhibition, Poetic Charm of Splendid Attire, at the National Art Museum of China. Born into several generations of embroiderers, fashion designer Lan Yu remembers that her first piece of Su embroidery was a bib made for her by her mother Lan Tanghua, for use as a child at kindergarten. As she studied …

Chinese Her Mother Su Embroidery Lan Yu

11 months, 2 weeks ago

"Stop this madness": Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX door plug blowout follows a trail of negligence

Salon

Air travel is fabulously safe, as thousands of flights take off and land without incident every day. The FAA said that this “may cause fuselage and/or window damage, potentially resulting in decompression and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing and/or impact damage to the wing, flight control surfaces, and/or empennage, which could result in loss of control of …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Promotion showcases Shandong heritage

China Daily

Agricultural products are promoted via livestreaming at a three-day event titled "Friendly Shandong and Remarkable Shandong", which opened on Nov 10 in Beijing. The lock, whose concave and convex parts dovetail perfectly, is among hundreds of products that have been selected from the agriculture, manufacturing as well as cultural and tourism sectors of Shandong province in East China. They are …

Chinese Shandong

1 year, 2 months ago

Here is the trend forecast from the India Jewellery Show in Mumbai

The Hindu

At the India Jewellery Show, an exclusive gold and diamond jewellery exhibition recently held in Mumbai, nearly 33 brands showcased fine and precious ornaments to nearly 3,500 people over a period of two days. A raw deal Bhavin Jakhia, founder of Om Jewellers, says, “This festive season, customers are particularly inclined towards uncut diamond jewellery. They like wearing contemporary uncut …

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1 year, 3 months ago

MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell stuns at Dolce&Gabbana in collection highlighting lingerie

Associated Press

MILAN — The Milan fashion world has become a designer carousel. Some scenes from Milan Fashion Week womenswear preview shows for Spring-Summer 2024 on Saturday: DOLCE & GABBANA TAKE LINGERIE OUT OF BEDROOM The fashion crowd at the Dolce&Gabbana show almost revolted as Billie Eilish’s “Barbie” anthem “What Was I Made For” looped yet again, 45 minutes after show time. …

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1 year, 3 months ago

MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell stuns at Dolce&Gabbana in collection highlighting lingerie

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. DOLCE & GABBANA TAKE LINGERIE …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Stompa s flex airflow pocket mattress: An affordable hybrid for kids

The Independent

Stompa s mattress design and features Firstly, we were pleased to see that the bed-in-a-box mattress industry doesn’t just apply to adults, with our Stompa S flex airflow pocket mattress arriving in a slim red box. You’re not going to see it in its natural state very often so Stompa’s no-thrills approach to the look of the mattress is spot …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bihar bridge collapse: Company faces show cause notice, exec engineer suspended

Live Mint

The Bihar government has taken a serious stance on the recent bridge collapse, issuing a show cause notice to the construction company involved, according to a senior official. "The Haryana-based company, which was awarded the contract, has been served with a show cause notice by the Managing Director of Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam and asked to reply within 15 …

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CARVING out a symbol of VIRTUE

Meet the jewellery brand with show-stopping natural and lab-grown diamonds - shop earrings, bracelets and more (here's how to score 10% off)

Polestar 4 review: A high-tech EV to rival Tesla

Best Michael Kors watches for men and women in 2024: Top 10 sophisticated and luxurious choices

View: L-1, mediocrity, processes and poor skills behind Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse

Overseas Chinese students learn about agricultural culture at summer camp

Overseas Chinese students learn about agricultural culture at summer camp

Keepers of the century past

Keepers of the century past

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's $27m mansion with ‘Batcave’ is a leaky ‘lemon,’ lawsuit says

Best baby luggage bags for travelling with your little one: Top 7 adorable and compact picks

Why bridges keep falling across India

Third-party agencies to check quality of civil works in Hyderabad

Best sports and fitness equipment: Turn your home into a haven of good health with amazing deals - up to 67% off

MahaRERA mandates self-declaration of real estate project quality by developers

Embroidering a fashionable career

Embroidering a fashionable career

"Stop this madness": Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX door plug blowout follows a trail of negligence

Promotion showcases Shandong heritage

Here is the trend forecast from the India Jewellery Show in Mumbai

MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell stuns at Dolce&Gabbana in collection highlighting lingerie

MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Naomi Campbell stuns at Dolce&Gabbana in collection highlighting lingerie

Stompa s flex airflow pocket mattress: An affordable hybrid for kids

Bihar bridge collapse: Company faces show cause notice, exec engineer suspended