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An Indian version of Spider-Man was created in 2004, with approval from Marvel Comics. While retaining the signature red and blue, his costume included a dhoti. (Special arrangement)

Behind the origins of India’s Spider-Man: Satyajit Ray, Stan Lee and a Rs 10 comic

August 12, 2026 1:41 pm

The blockbuster success of Spider-Man films, like the newly released ‘Brand New Day’, in India is a testament to the character’s widespread popularity. But the origins of an Indian wall-crawler go further back.

How a 4’6” woman stood in for Odysseus: The curious craft of stunt doubling

August 11, 2026 12:24 pm

Stuntwoman Devyn Dalton, who played Matt Damon’s double in a fight sequence of The Odyssey, spoke to The Indian Express about how stunt doubles work in cinema and what makes one 'right for the job'.

Why do millions join Kanwar Yatra? Story behind march for Lord Shiva

August 03, 2026 7:16 pm

Along with religious beliefs, caste, economy, and state patronage have all shaped the Kanwar Yatra. We explain

Yale to Cambridge, how Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' has revived academic, cultural interest in Homer's epic

August 03, 2026 8:34 am

All that debate about Christopher Nolan's interpretation of the 3,000-year-old epic has reignited interest in Homer. Universities are holding events, scholars are comparing the film with the poem, and book sales are surging.

Watched Nolan’s The Odyssey? Here’s how Odysseus’s adventures play out in the original Greek epic

July 28, 2026 4:10 pm

If, after the movie, you are left with questions about what exactly was going on in the many episodes Nolan races over, here is a brief guide.

Never read The Odyssey? Here’s what you need to know before watching the new film

August 02, 2026 11:38 pm

The Odyssey is one of the most influential works of Western literature. Whether you’re coming to Homer for the first time or simply wondering how Christopher Nolan’s film fits into the ancient epic, here’s where to begin.

Behind 'Satluj' takedown, India's parallel regimes to regulate theatrical and OTT releases

July 11, 2026 8:29 am

With the Cinematograph Act covering only theatrical releases, streaming platforms typically operated with minimal oversight. But as their influence and reach grow, the government has made attempts to regulate them.

Japan's Kaishu Sano (24) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup match against Brazil. (AP)

From panel to pitch: How manga helped the rise of football in Japan

July 01, 2026 1:00 pm

Japan is out of the World Cup after a hard-fought loss to Brazil. The country is today regarded as one of Asia’s best football teams, but its real introduction to football came through the pages of a cartoon in 1981.

Expert Explains | How displacement shaped rebellion and remembrance in the Santal community

July 01, 2026 2:28 pm

June 30 marks the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, known as the Hul. This episode of resistance is part of a larger history of two centuries of displacement that has scattered the Santals and redefined how they address questions of belonging.

The story of the ‘Chandigarh chair’: From government office to junkyard to global icon

June 27, 2026 5:47 pm

The ‘Chandigarh chair’ is an iconic piece of furniture designed in the 1950s by Pierre Jeanneret, the cousin of Chandigarh’s designer Le Corbusier. Underappreciated for decades, they ended up in scrapyards before Europe ‘discovered’ them in the early 2000s.