By varad lanke, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

We are sure you have seen people wear Aloha shirts, popularly known as Hawaiian shirts. Have you ever wondered where this piece of garment came from? Read on to know about its interesting origin...

There are many of us out there who wish to chase the Northern lights. Witnessing these lights is on every traveller’s once a lifetime experience list and features in several must-visit destinations by travel guides. Here’s everything you need to know about these magical lights that leave us in awe with nature’s magical light dance.

By vivek kumar, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

Discover the story behind the oldest colour trend in the world!

Did you know that the colour yellow is the oldest colour in art history? Read on to know all about it.

If you observe, yellow is seen in the oldest painting of Egypt and Ancient Rome. Egyptians were quite fascinated by the colour and used it extensively. Thanks to its association with the colour gold, it was considered indestructible, eternal and powerful.

By vivek kumar, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of any room. However, picking the wrong shade can cause disappointment and you could end up regretting the choice. If you are planning to sell your home in the near future, it is all the more important for you to choose the right paint colour as you don’t want prospective buyers turning up their noses looking at the walls.

By vivek kumar, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

You can find colour wherever you go, but some places leave you spellbound with its extraordinary hues. One such beautiful place is the Fly Geyser in Nevada, United States. Read all about this colourful wonder here.

Fly Geyser is located on a 3800-acre parcel of land on the edge of the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, Western United States. You may think it is a natural formation but it is in fact manmade. Manmade by accident, actually. This happened in 1964 after a geothermal power company drilled a test well at the site.

By varad lanke, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

Did you know that contact lenses have a remarkable history that goes back more than 500 years? This is an interesting topic to discuss, especially for those who use them. So, without further ado, read on…

It seems that people have always wished to see clearly without having to depend on spectacles. If you are interested in knowing the history of coloured contact lenses, you need to trace the history of contact lenses in general first.

By vivek kumar, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

Bo-Kaap is a colourful neighbourhood in Cape Town. People call it the most “Instagrammable” place in Cape Town. Read on to know all about what makes it so popular.

By varad lanke, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

Have you ever wondered what the world’s oldest colour is? Read all about it here…

Did you know that the scientists have discovered the world's oldest colour? It is none other than bright pink! Apart from being the oldest colour in existence, these bright pink molecules also shed light on the evolution of life.

Although the Earth is 4.6 billion years old, it is proven that large complex creatures only appeared about 600 million years ago and this 1.1 billion-year-old pigments were made by microscopic creatures. Interesting, isn’t it?

By varad lanke, 19 August, 2024

Colour Stories

Today, polka dots are considered a fun pattern, often featured on vintage-clothing, baby clothing and toys. But are you aware that it wasn’t always considered a fun pattern? Read on to know about its interesting history...