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🗺️ Auroville, a unique township in south-east India, spans the Villupuram district across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, with a vision by Sri Aurobindo and a master plan by Roger Anger, it houses around 3,500 residents. The Matrimandir, completed in 2008, is a significant landmark. Auroville's architecture includes the 1998 Visitor Centre and 1996 Water Tower. The Solar Kitchen, serving 1,000 meals daily, demonstrates solar technology, and debates continue over the Crown's development.

📈 In August 2026, Britain's hospitality sector marked its fourth consecutive month of growth, with like-for-like sales at leading managed groups rising by 0.8% compared to August 2025, according to the NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. This performance ranks as the third-best monthly result of 2026, though it reflects a decline from July's 1.4% growth.

👑 New York Fashion Week S/S 2027 featured strong showings from Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, and Coach. Coach celebrated its 85th anniversary at Pier 36, while Tory Burch's collection, shown at the Isamu Noguchi Sunken Garden, emphasized "more is more." Michael Kors' show took place at MoMA, focusing on modernist influences. Controversy arose at COS’s runway with PETA protests, leading to CFDA's Steven Kolb being put on leave. Conner Ives debuted in New York, marking a homecoming with his showcase at The Grill.