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Explained: Why Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globe awards
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The Golden Globes seem to have lost their sheen and appeal due to a recent controversy over its lack of diversity and complete absence of black members. How has the industry reacted?
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April 27, 2021 9:52 am
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Explained: Why April 18 is celebrated as International Day for Monuments and Sites
April 20, 2021 7:51 am
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Priceless and stolen: The greatest art heists of this century
April 20, 2021 7:53 am
As the Netflix docuseries ‘This is a Robbery’ returns focus to the infamous Boston art theft of 1990, here is a list of some of the other sensational crimes of this kind.
Shigmo: Goa's harvest festival, hit by Covid-19 this year
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Explained: Why is Britney Spears at the centre of a debate around conservatorship?
March 24, 2021 9:14 am
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Explained: The legacy of Tomar king Anangpal II and his connection with Delhi
March 22, 2021 9:20 am
Anangpal II was instrumental in populating Indraprastha and giving it its present name, Delhi. The region was in ruins when he ascended the throne in the 11th century, it was he who built Lal Kot fort and Anangtal Baoli.
Explained: Ripped jeans — and everything about them
March 21, 2021 10:32 am
Ripped jeans have been around since the 70s. We look at their origin, popularity and modern adaptation.
Explained: How St. Patrick's Day became a global celebration
March 18, 2021 7:47 am
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