culture

Can wearing cheap adhesive bindi cause leukoderma in the long run? Dermatologist answers

October 09, 2025 12:35 pm

Adhesive bindis contain toxic chemicals that damage skin pigment and increase the risk of leukoderma over time.

The global art market churn may be good for Indian art. Art Basel Hong Kong Director’s first India visit is proof

September 24, 2025 12:09 pm

With the majority of Indian art falling below the $10 million (high-end) segment, which is experiencing cooling, India has emerged as an ideal destination for global collectors and art fairs.

If you loved 'On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous', try these 4 books next

August 22, 2025 12:21 pm

Explore the rich tapestry of Asian-American immigration narratives through poignant memoirs and debut novels. These stories delve into identity, belonging, and the complexities of cultural intersections, highlighting the experiences of immigrant voices.

Multi-instrumentalist Raghav Sachar masters his 44th instrument; reflects on his journey, and collaborating with Bhagyashree: ‘She sings very well’

July 22, 2025 5:25 pm

The artiste, back from a month-long tour in the United States, talks about his lifelong musical passion, social media collaborations, and the sacred bond he shares with his instruments.

Married women in Odisha observe Sabitri Puja for well-being of husbands

May 26, 2025 2:38 pm

Married women across Odisha on Monday observed Sabitri Puja for the longevity and well-being of their husbands, symbolised by the 'Sindoor' (vermilion).

‘It isn’t the good thing to do’: When Aishwarya Rai spoke about premarital sex on Oprah; how cultural values shape conversations on intimacy in India

May 01, 2025 10:43 am

During her 2005 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan confidently addressed perceptions about India

A Mughal favourite, a Kashmiri heirloom: Inside the intricate world of Kashmir’s Kani shawls

April 11, 2025 11:39 am

While modernisation introduces new audiences, the essence of Kani remains rooted in its slow, deliberate craftsmanship—a thread connecting Kashmir’s artistic past to its future.

Jasleen Kaur’s Turner Prize win: Art that probes identity, history and heritage

December 09, 2024 3:47 pm

The world now is much more interconnected than it was when Indian modernists travelled to the West, returning with a transformed perspective on India. For the current generation of diasporic artists, their artistic lens is shaped by a profound urge for inward reflection

13th edition of Bangalore Literature Festival set to begin on December 14

December 07, 2024 4:26 pm

Nobel laureates Venki Ramakrishnan and Abhijit Banerjee will be present for this year’s Bangalore Literature Festival besides singer Harpreet and actors Parvathy Thiruvothu and Ila Arun.

Hero to some, vandal to many: Who is Banksy, the elusive street artist taking over London walls?

August 17, 2024 5:06 pm

Banksy has also turned author a couple of times, including publications like Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall, Existencilism, and Wall and Piece which were a record of his projects and works.

In pictures: Thailand's floating basket festival, a celebration of water Goddess

November 13, 2022 4:30 pm

Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an annual festival celebrated with great fervour in Thailand. On this momentous day, people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to release krathongs and seek forgiveness for contaminating the water bodies, along with expressing gratitude to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha.

10 unusual food etiquette from around the world

February 04, 2020 12:35 pm

Here is a list of quirky food etiquettes from around the world that are worth knowing about.

Intricate and divine: different moods of Durga Puja idols in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park

October 01, 2014 8:53 am

As Durga Puja celebrations are in full swing, some artisans look back and narrate their experiences.

Sukhbir Badal on drug culture in Punjab

January 12, 2015 10:13 am