In southeastern India, a vibrant fabric has thrived for almost 900 years, long before it was given its moniker in the 1600s—befittingly after the romantic seaside city of its birth. With its origins in present-day Chennai, Madras checks has transcended borders and encountered a glorious global trajectory that continues to adapt. As far back as the 12th century, Madras Checks...

　　The fast-food dessert has, admittedly, a limited appeal. Generally, Im not going to McDs on my birthday or ordering Burger King pies in bulk for the boss retirement party. Although, if you did, more power to you, friend. 　　But where the fast-food dessert shines is a pretty special moment. Its a thing passed from a parent to the back seat...

　　Spooky season is here, and seeking out haunted destinations to explore is top of the list for many paranormally-inclined travelers. Towns like Salem, Savannah, New Orleans and Eureka Springs embrace their haunted histories, pulling out all the stops for Halloween. If youre looking to take things a spine-chilling step further when visiting a terrifying town for the holiday, Hotels.com has...

　　Sad news for Dennys fans as the company announced it will be closing a slew of locations of the beloved diner chain. By the end of next year, youll have to find somewhere else to get your all-day breakfast fix. The 71-year old chain may even consider changing its 24/7 operating hours. 　　Why is Dennys closing? On an earnings call,...

　　On India's 74th Republic Day, two unassuming heroes from opposite corners of the country found themselves thrust into the national spotlight. Kapil Dev Prasad, a 70-year-old handloom weaver from Bihar, and Neihunuo Sorhie, a master weaver from Nagaland, were conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognising their contribution to preserving their respective textile traditions. However, the achievements of these weavers...

　　Think South Korean food, and bibimbap will be one of the top dishes that come to mind. Made of rice, vegetables, meat, egg and chilli paste, which are stirred together before eating, the name of the dish comes from the term bibim, which means mixing, and bap, which means cooked rice. Jeonju, a city in the west of the country,...

　　There was a trend in the 90s which had Lucknow zardozi ruling the roost as far as couture and homespun ceremonial wear were concerned. Once considered the realm of only royalty, Lucknow zardozi is making a comeback into the main stream now that the spotlight is firmly focused on Make in India and Made in India. Almost as famous as...

　　Forbes Travel Guide (FTG)the ultimate judge of all things luxuryhas just released the winners of its inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards. The 2024 awards celebrate the crme de la crme of global air travel, from top-tier airlines to elite airports and private jet services. While the awards cover global travelyou might want to start planning a vacation around the chance...

　　Since ships float on copious amounts of water, it would seem just a little bit of soap would make everything clean. But thats not the case, as the Independent reports. Some of the most grubby cruise ships out there are sailing around the U.S. Lets look at the S.S. Grimy's report card and see which ones are passing the test....

　　The annual list of The World's 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, has been revealed. Now in its 16th year, the awards recognize the bartenders, bar owners and brands at the forefront of the international cocktail scene. These bars mix up superior, unforgettable cocktails that are worth traveling the world for. While no U.S. bars made the top 10, five...