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Kannauj, India’s perfume capital, threatened by scent of modernity
In the remote town of Kannauj, the perfume capital of India, traditional workers are struggling to keep their craft alive in the face of fierce competition from modern fragrance makers. This fight, between small businesses such as the Pragati Aroma Oil distillery and global groups such as Armani and Chanel, mirrors thousands of other battles across India between ancient practices and the forces of modernity.
A perfect synchronization of colors and themes from Saudi and Egyptian artists
Jeddah Atelier for Fine Arts launched this season’s art activities at the “The Place” gallery Wednesday.
New NASA photo satellite to join 40-year mission
A fleet of picture-snapping NASA satellites that for 40 years has documented forest fires, tsunamis.
Endeavour swans California skies in whirlwind tour
The people became the paparazzi Friday, aiming their lenses not at the latest starlet.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
Actors Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon brought Hollywood star power to the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, launching it with a screening of new US thriller “Arbitrage”.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
Mexico will bestow the Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest decoration awarded to foreigners, on U2 singer Bono in recognition of his humanitarian work and close ties with the country.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
A man was mauled by a 400-pound tiger after leaping from a moving monorail train and plummeting over a protective fence at the Bronx Zoo, authorities said.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
Clint Eastwood has taken a lot of barbs over his empty chair routine at the Republican National Convention, but Denzel Washington still holds the film legend in high regard.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
Former child star Amanda Bynes was charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving on a suspended license on Friday, after the actress was stopped and cited by police last week in Burbank city, police officials said.
Sunday, 23 - September 2012
A Reticulated Python has slithered into a place where few snakes have gone: Guinness World Records. She’s named Medusa and the 25-foot-long, two-inch, 350-pounder has been confirmed as the longest snake ever in captivity in the Guinness World Records 2013 edition.
