On Thursday’s Brunch, just after 10:30am Cruz is joined by jewellery designer, gem expert and storyteller Tayma Page Allies to explore the enduring allure of pearls — from Hong Kong’s fascinating pearl heritage and the beauty of rare Keshi pearls to why these remarkable gems have captivated people across cultures for centuries. This week on Check-In at 11, Alishiba Matloob speaks with Neesha Jhaveri, a Kathak performer, and Pasha Umer, a Uyghur dance performer, about RASA: A Cross-Cultural Journey of Music, Dance, and the Human Spirit—and what the project means to them as artists.