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With $0 disbursed, how Nepal disaster reveals problems in the UN’s Loss and Damage Fund
September 15, 2026 06:30 IST
Nepal’s request for funding has arrived even as the fund grapples with existing applicants and disbursing the first round of allocations.
Thirukkural: What is the revered Tamil text Modi gifted Putin?
September 11, 2026 21:25 IST
Through centuries, the masterwork of ancient Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar has transcended caste and creed, and communicated enduring ethical, social and political knowledge to humanity.
Why Gloria Steinem’s legacy matters for the feminist movement and its many waves
September 4, 2026 14:16 IST
Gloria Steinem also visited India in the 1950s and collaborated with Indian feminists to discuss common concerns. Few managed to bring the kind of accessibility she did to issues such as reproductive rights.
The Mirzapur test: Can a hit streaming series become a hit movie?Subscriber Only
September 2, 2026 17:41 IST
Mirzapur: The Movie brings the hit Prime Video franchise to cinemas. Can its huge streaming audience translate into box-office success, and could more OTT hits follow?
Why do science fiction’s Hugo Awards remain so heavily American and English-language?Subscriber Only
September 1, 2026 08:57 IST
Two recent studies suggest that while Worldcon has long styled itself as an international gathering, the Hugo Awards remain heavily concentrated among English-language and American authors
‘Tony’ biopic out now: How Anthony Bourdain changed the way we saw food and travelSubscriber Only
August 21, 2026 06:55 IST
What Bourdain left behind was a template that proved remarkably easy to imitate: travel somewhere, eat with people, ask questions, tell a larger story about the place. Reproducing what made his version work was harder
Behind the origins of India’s Spider-Man: Satyajit Ray, Stan Lee and a Rs 10 comicSubscriber Only
August 12, 2026 13:41 IST
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 doublingSubscriber Only
August 11, 2026 12:24 IST
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 ShivaSubscriber Only
August 3, 2026 19:16 IST
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 epicSubscriber Only
August 3, 2026 08:34 IST
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 epicSubscriber Only
July 28, 2026 16:10 IST
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 filmSubscriber Only
July 12, 2026 06:42 IST
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.
From panel to pitch: How manga helped the rise of football in JapanSubscriber Only
July 1, 2026 13:00 IST
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.
The story of the ‘Chandigarh chair’: From government office to junkyard to global iconSubscriber Only
June 27, 2026 18:31 IST
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.
Expert Explains | Why social media age limits are needed: ‘Shouldn’t expect kids to have self-control online…’Subscriber Only
June 17, 2026 15:09 IST
Ravi Iyer, a social psychologist who has worked at Meta, explains why your kids need rules for social media use
Why the Christie’s South Asian Auction in London is significant for Indian art beyond the sales figuresSubscriber Only
June 16, 2026 18:55 IST
The auction, which fetched a total of £18.9 million in a white-glove sale and saw new records for artists such as Ganesh Pyne and Abanindranath Tagore, saw heavy bidding from buyers across the world
People are being offered cash, IVF support and housing to have more kids. Why is it not working?Subscriber Only
June 10, 2026 07:39 IST
Global Fertility Crisis Explained: From India to Sweden to Japan, despite varied economic and social conditions, fewer people want kids. Reasons range from polarisation to shift in values to income to smartphones.
From Sonny Rollins to Kendrick Lamar: A brief history of the jazz-rap movementSubscriber Only
June 3, 2026 09:29 IST
Jazz-rap emerged in the 1990s by blending jazz improvisation with hip-hop's rhythmic storytelling. From pioneers like A Tribe Called Quest and Guru's Jazzmatazz to modern artists such as Kendrick Lamar, the genre has shaped hip-hop through sampling, social consciousness, and innovative production techniques.
International Booker Prize at 10: How it became the face of literature in translationSubscriber Only
May 23, 2026 14:02 IST
A decade since its reinvention, the award has worked to give translators, independent publishers a seat at the global table
Mother’s Day: All about the woman who created, and then hated, this daySubscriber Only
May 11, 2026 15:42 IST
Mother's Day 2026 Date, History, Significance Explained: Anna Jarvis was an American activist who founded Mother’s Day to honour her and “all mothers” in 1908. But, she grew bitterly disappointed with the way it eventually came to be celebrated.
Indian Art walks the red carpet: How celebrities showcased their heritage at the Met Gala 2026Subscriber Only
May 6, 2026 09:09 IST
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.
Met Gala: How a simple New York fundraiser became ‘fashion’s biggest night’Subscriber Only
May 5, 2026 11:57 IST
The 2026 edition took place today at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. How did it begin, and why does the event matter? Here’s what to know.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ predicted fast fashion: How Paris runway looks reach Indian malls in 3 weeksSubscriber Only
May 3, 2026 15:21 IST
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 sensibilitiesSubscriber Only
April 30, 2026 09:58 IST
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.
What Michael Jackson’s new biopic leaves out about his complicated legacySubscriber Only
April 25, 2026 09:20 IST
‘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.
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