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Miners in Burma discovered a massive 11,000-carat ruby that experts say could be more valuable than the largest ruby ever found. The 4.8-pound gemstone's exceptional quality makes it a rare treasure in a country that produces 90% of the world's rubies.
Two friends created the Museum of Material Memory, a digital archive where families preserve stories behind treasured heirlooms. From five-foot crocodile sculptures to embroidered tablecloths, 187 objects now live online with the memories they hold.
Researchers discovered a striking new plant species in Mizoram's misty mountains that looks like a cobra but blooms like a flower. The whip-tailed lily, found near Tlangpui Peak, showcases India's incredible biodiversity and the importance of local conservation efforts.
A journalist-turned-culinary historian is traveling through rural Indian villages to rescue disappearing ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Her work preserves indigenous food wisdom that sustained communities for generations.
A Bengaluru designer has spent 19 years rescuing wood from demolished buildings and transforming it into stunning furniture. Her work proves sustainability can be beautiful, affordable, and built to last.
GCB Bank donated $20,000 to help Ghana's Army Volleyball Team compete at Africa's biggest club championship in Rwanda. The team has already won three major titles this year and hopes to bring home another continental victory.
When Iftekhar Ahsan saw Kolkata's old architecture vanishing, he bought a crumbling 1926 bungalow and spent three years bringing it back to life. Today, the Calcutta Bungalow welcomes guests into a piece of living history.