Ancient Nubians who lived between the 7th and 9th centuries tattooed the cheeks and foreheads of their infants and toddlers.

Sabarimala's Mandala Pooja, a 41-day austerity ritual for Lord Ayyappa devotees, commences on November 17, 2025, concluding with grand celebrations on December 27. This significant observance draws ...

Chelsea Manalo and Apo Whang-Od. Image: Instagram/@manalochelsea Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo traveled to Kalinga and got the signature three-dot tattoo from Apo Whang-Od, which she ...

Across the Pacific, tattoos are etched into the culture. Finding meaning in your own ‘story on skin’ helps honor the tradition. A young man in Oahu, Hawai‘i, gets a tattoo the traditional way, with a ...

Vancouver tattoo artist Kyra Torres is set to showcase her skills on the reality competition show Ink Master: Hometown Heroes. “This one’s for Vancouver BC,” Torres, the owner and operator of Ink ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. DoorDash is going all in on autonomous robotic delivery. Today the delivery company ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. In case you missed it, polka dots have dominated fashion as of late, and the playful print has made its ...

If you're impressed by the machines that can now print graphics in cake icing or cappuccino foam, well … this'll really blow your mind. The Blackdot system, which has already entered use, utilizes AI ...

Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy traveled all the way to Buscalan in Kalinga to get inked by Apo Whang-Od, the oldest tattoo artist in the country. Jo Koy gave a glimpse of his unforgettable meeting ...

Vaani Kapoor starrer Mandala Murders is out on Netflix. The mystery thriller deals with a series of murders that are linked to a centuries-old secret society and a prophecy. There was a lot of ...

Mandala art is a colourful, stress-busting trend. From simple drawing for mindfulness to Mandala prints in home decor, it blends creativity with calm. Can a few minutes with colours and patterns quiet ...

Brandon (@heybrandonwakeup) said he was part of a beta testing group for Ephemeral tattoos in 2021 and got a large piece inked on his thigh. He was told it would fade in nine to 15 months. But almost ...