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The concept of vegan leather as a cruelty-free alternative to regular animal skin leather is emerging as fast fashion is being replaced by sustainability and compassion in both India and the US. Leather however is a dominant textile in both countries, so their technique for creating vegan fabric looks very different. Wura Layiwola, Nikki Baerson, Isabelle Marak, Jocelyn Peshia, Jamie Maron from the US and Supriyo Hazra and Yogesh Tyagi from India report on the trend   more
Rendezvous with the rugged America: A tale of West Coast

While America is a lot about big cities, skyscrapers, and urban escapes, the country also anchors  spectacular natural wonders and stunning landscapes. To an outsider, the United Sta ...

The Peninsula Chicago: Jewel in the windy city's Magnificent Mile crown

On a spring morning this year when Chicago was bracing for waves of celebratory crowds in the streets for its annual big, green St. Patrick's Day, I woke up to a quiet, sublime mornin ...

Time-travel to 1930s Hollywood with portraitist George Hurrell's show in Washington, DC

From the enigmatic Greta Garbo and the blisterning pair of Clark Gable and Joan Crawford to a bare-torsoed sex symbol Johnny (Tarzan) Weissmuller, Washington, D.C.'s National Portrait ...

Montpellier: Of southern France vibe and Mediterranean light

A staircase of 15 ritual steps through a passageway lit by bulbs led us to an eerie underground water table. The steps were like going to a medieval dungeon for prisoners.

Ford's Theatre: Of President Lincoln and the Man Who Killed Him

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 (he succumbed to the bullet wound of the previous night on April 14) at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by stage actor John Wilk ...

Joker 2 gets 'R' rating for strong violence and nudity, makers release new poster

The Motion Picture Association has rated “Joker: Folie à Deux” as 'R' for 'some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity&# ...

Hotel Richer de Belleval: Where luxury meets bistronomy in southern France city Montpellier

When the Uber driver dropped us off on the main street of Monpellier driving through the iconic city gateway that is Porte du Peyrou, I thought my five-star hotel was just around with som ...

Rejuvenate with naturopathy in Kolkata's luxury Vedic Village Spa Resort

Nestled in the natural beauty of West Bengal on the outskirts of Kolkata, the  Vedic Village Spa Resort  offers a serene and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxation and rejuv ...

The Frankfurt Marriott: Germany's tallest hotel is a smart pick for leisure and work visits

When I checked in at The Frankfurt Marriott Hotel this February, the dawn was breaking. From the window of my 28th floor room, a vast canvas of Frankfurt was unfolding with the gradual on ...