
November 09, 2019 10:31 IST
In 1961, the borders between East and West Germany were closed, and the division cost common people their homes, families, jobs and changed their lives irrevocably, creating two separate nations built on different socio-political and economic ideologies, separated by blocks of concrete that were collectively 140 km long.
Sat, Nov 09, 2019
November 05, 2019 13:45 IST
Jungkook’s entertainment agency, Big Hit Entertainment, said they had reached a settlement with the injured taxi driver and admitted that the singer was responsible for the incident.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
October 20, 2019 05:37 IST
What could have prompted one of South Korea’s most visible pop stars, with an international fan following, to take her own life?
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
October 19, 2019 08:52 IST
According to the French Embassy in India, of the 75 women selected for the programme from around the world, Rajkakati is one of the youngest women of Indian origin to be selected for the opportunity.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
October 15, 2019 17:53 IST
Sulli was one of the few Korean pop stars who had found the courage to break out from the confines of traditional roles for female artistes in Korean pop music and actively spoke on issues that she felt strongly about.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 15, 2019 11:12 IST
Film and Television Institute of India graduate Rahul Rabha and freelance photographer Supriya Sundaresan showcased their films The Perfect Wife and Lipstick, respectively, at the 24th Busan International Film Festival 2019.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 14, 2019 21:09 IST
While accepting his award on the Busan stage, Pradip Kurbah thanked his producer Shankar Lal Goenka, a Guwahati-based producer who has produced two National Award-winning films and his first Khasi film with ‘Market’.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 12, 2019 11:35 IST
BIFF director Jay Jeon says, "It takes so much money and time to contact Indian producers. I think the Indian government should set up an institution to promote Indian films to the world as a whole."
Sat, Oct 12, 2019
October 10, 2019 20:12 IST
According to Kardashian’s tweet, she was considering moving production of SKIMS, her shapewear brand to Armenia and her visit was aimed at increasing trade and creating jobs.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
October 04, 2019 13:32 IST
The art of clay idol-making in Kolkata is more than 250 years old and it has traditionally centred around Kumartuli, a neighbourhood named after the artisans who live there.
Fri, Oct 04, 2019
October 02, 2019 18:30 IST
In the last week of September, renovations at Hyderi Manzil were feverishly ongoing for the museum to be ready in time for Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary commemorations on October 2.
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
October 02, 2019 14:21 IST
During his first visit as a young lawyer in 1896, Gandhi tried mobilising support for the Indians oppressed in South Africa, but received little attention. His last visit was when India gained Independence.
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
October 02, 2019 11:45 IST
According to Kishore Jhunjhunwala's own estimates, he has more than 10,000 items that can be classified into more than 100 categories of collectibles and memorabilia.
Wed, Oct 02, 2019
September 29, 2019 12:40 IST
In the constant chaos of Park Street, 60-year-old Trinca’s is one of the last remaining establishments that are a throwback to when the neighbourhood was the epicentre of entertainment in the city.
Sun, Sep 29, 2019
September 27, 2019 21:20 IST
The Gandhi Peace Garden is a combined initiative of the Consulate-General of India in New York, the State University of New York-Old Westbury (SUNY-Old Westbury) and the Shanti Fund, a New York-based NGO.
Sat, Sep 28, 2019
September 13, 2019 19:01 IST
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important celebration across East Asian and Southeast Asian countries, particularly those that have Chinese communities.
Sat, Sep 14, 2019
September 13, 2019 03:00 IST
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh refused to board buses that would have taken them to Mynamar. This resulted in Myanmar missing the August 2019 target for repatriation.
Fri, Sep 13, 2019
September 07, 2019 19:20 IST
Playing for Juventus would give Han a bigger platform and a larger paycheck, despite details of the payment not being made public.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
September 05, 2019 18:27 IST
The rollback of the rule — originally enacted during the presidency of George Bush and finalised by Barack Obama — was welcomed by the US energy industry but criticised by environment groups.
Fri, Sep 06, 2019
September 02, 2019 19:21 IST
The UK Royal Mint believed that featuring author Enid Blyton on the coin would result in a backlash due to the author’s “racist, sexist and homophobic views”.
Tue, Sep 03, 2019
August 29, 2019 17:26 IST
Over the past few weeks, celebrities have been posting pro-China images, messages and music on their personal social media accounts that has in turn been promoted by Chinese government-backed media outlets.
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
August 24, 2019 00:36 IST
Indentured servitude from India started in 1834 and lasted up till 1922, despite having been officially banned in 1917 by British India’s Imperial Legislative Council after pressure from freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi.
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
August 23, 2019 04:07 IST
Man-made fires in the world’s largest rainforest have sent smoke to populated cities and the Atlantic coast. Why does it bring focus on President Bolsonaro’s policies? What impact can it have on the environment?
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
August 21, 2019 12:13 IST
On August 17, reports emerged accusing West Papuan students in Surabaya of allegedly throwing the Indonesian national flag into the sewer. As soon as reports of this alleged incident began circulating, Indonesian authorities raided the university, threw tear gas into dormitories and took 43 people into custody.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
August 19, 2019 17:28 IST
Bauhaus was founded on principles of how design could be used to serve people and transform society. The aftermath of WWI left Germany in ruins and emerging nationalist groups called for nation-building by returning to traditional roots and values, impacting post-war Germany in various ways.
Tue, Aug 20, 2019





