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Karan Johar arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala on May 4 in New York. (AP/PTI)

Indian Art walks the red carpet: How celebrities showcased their heritage at the Met Gala 2026

May 06, 2026 9:09 am

The 2026 Met Gala featured Indian celebrities blending couture with traditional art, from Isha Ambani’s gold saree to Karan Johar’s Ravi Varma-inspired look.

'The Devil Wears Prada' predicted fast fashion: How Paris runway looks reach Indian malls in 3 weeks

May 03, 2026 3:21 pm

An independent ecosystem shapes the way global runway trends are decoded, adapted and delivered to Indian shoppers at record speed.

How Raja Ravi Varma, whose ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ fetched a record Rs 167 cr, blended Indian themes with European sensibilities

April 30, 2026 9:58 am

On the artist’s 178th birth anniversary, here’s a look at why his legacy endures, his textured journey and the ecosystem that both celebrated and criticised his talent.

For centuries, Western Jews have searched for the descendants of these “lost tribes” around the world, including in the Indian subcontinent.

B’nei Menashe: How a 'lost tribe' in Northeast India forged ties with Israel

April 27, 2026 4:16 pm

The B’nei Menashe of Manipur and Mizoram believe they are the descendants of one of the 'lost tribes' of Israel. Around 250 members of the community landed in Tel Aviv on Thursday under an Israeli government programme.

Jaafar Jackson (right), the nephew of Michael Jackson (left), plays him in the movie 'Michael'.

What Michael Jackson’s new biopic leaves out about his complicated legacy

April 25, 2026 9:20 am

‘Michael’ focuses on the beginnings of Jackson’s career and his relationship with his father. It does not detail the multiple allegations of child sex abuse that were levelled at him over the years.

How the Iran war pitted the most American Pope against the most 'Christian' President

April 22, 2026 7:20 am

The confrontation unfolding this week highlights a classic conundrum: the showdown between the quest for absolute political power and the Vatican’s moral authority, in which the Trump administration seeks legitimacy. We explain

From cult films to folk music, how BTS nod to Korean culture in their album ‘Arirang’

April 16, 2026 7:34 am

The new BTS album comes amid recent debates on what constitutes K-pop. With the title referring to a Korean folk song, the group has chosen to include several overt references to Korean history and culture.

Easter: Chocolate was unknown to Europe until the 17th century, when it was brought from Central and South America.

On Easter Sunday, recalling the history of its popular symbols — from chocolate eggs to rabbits

April 06, 2026 8:57 am

The Easter date is fixed based on the full Moon. It is generally observed in either March or April, leading to its association with the onset of Spring — a season symbolising growth and rebirth in nature.

'Yashoda and Krishna' (left, sold at the recent auction, and 'Goddess Lakshmi'.

Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for record Rs 167 crore: How India's most expensive artist made art for the masses

April 02, 2026 4:13 pm

Believed to have made more than 7,000 paintings, Varma combined European realism with Indian sensibilities. His inspiration came from varied sources — from Indian literature to dance drama.

As Apple turns 50, remembering how Ronald Wayne became the ‘forgotten founder’

April 02, 2026 1:15 pm

What was Wayne’s contribution to Apple and why did he fade away from public memory? As Apple turns 50 years old, we look at how Wayne became the company’s 'forgotten founder'