Mangalsutra is a sacred symbol of marriage that has been an integral part of Indian culture since ancient times. It is a necklace made of gold and black beads, symbolising the bond between a husband ...

Knight Architects has secured a position on a $140 million multiple-award contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide general design and architect-engineering services for projects ...

In renovating his Sullivan County, N.Y., retreat — once a dilapidated boardinghouse — a stylist’s goal was to reveal rather than remake. By Jameson Montgomery and William Jess Laird Stefan Beckman ...

Based in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, designers Zhen Bian, 33, and Jaco Qian, 31, met at a concert of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. “I look like a rocker but she’s the real rocker,” ...

After reporting stronger-than-expected earnings that sent its stock price skyrocketing, General Motors has laid off over 200 employees at its Warren Technical Center. The cuts, first reported by ...

The sharp-tongued architect and professor built Manhattan’s most luxurious towers, but his new book shuttles from Billionaires’ Row to the Bronx. (Plus, what he thinks of Rem and Zaha.) By Jason ...

Cheryl Williams considers herself one of the lucky ones. For three decades, Williams rode to and from her public service job without issue. But when she was posted to Bangkok, she joined a cycling ...

Convertible roofs have long captivated car enthusiasts with their blend of engineering prowess and aesthetic appeal. Throughout automotive history, certain convertible roof designs have stood out for ...

Architect Stallan Brand has submitted revised plans for a major mixed-use district in the centre of Glasgow as part of the wider redevelopment of the St Enoch shopping centre. The practice has filed a ...

Some of Marvel's most famous characters looked quite rough when they made their first appearance. Marvel has long been celebrated not only for creative storytelling and character development, but also ...

Viewers were left heartbroken following a deeply moving episode of Channel 4's Grand Designs, which revealed the death of participant Pep, who passed away during filming after a brave battle with ...

This manual was prepared by the Urban Management Department of the Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District (SOLIDERE) in collaboration with the United ...