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Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communitiesSubscriber Only
August 13, 2024 12:14 IST
From boasting a population of 20,000-50,000 in the mid-1940s, India’s Jewish population today is estimated to comprise 4,000-5,000 members.
Da Vinci’s Last Supper or a depiction of Greek god Dionysus? Why LGBTQ tableau in Paris has created a stormSubscriber Only
August 1, 2024 11:25 IST
The star-studded opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 had a tableau featuring drag queens, a transgender model, and dancers, who were lined along a table with a semi-naked singer painted in blue. Here is why it became controversial.
Why Kamala Harris is having a ‘brat summer’Subscriber Only
July 31, 2024 13:15 IST
Here is how an unofficial endorsement from English singer-songwriter Charli XCX might be what has catapulted Kamala Harris’s image as a youth leader
Criticism for India contingent’s Olympics outfit: How it was chosen, what the designer saidSubscriber Only
July 30, 2024 13:27 IST
The outfit has been bashed on social media, for being "tacky" and not doing justice to India’s traditional weaving traditions. Here is how it was chosen and what designer Tarun Tahiliani said about the design.
What are Assam’s Charaideo Moidams, India’s UNESCO’s World Heritage Site?Subscriber Only
July 27, 2024 16:22 IST
Ahom kings and queens were buried inside these moidams. Unlike Hindus who cremate their dead, the predominant funerary method of the Ahoms, originating from the Tai people, was the burial
Ceremonial Rs 100 coin issued on Karunanidhi’s birth centenary: How commemorative coins serve as publicity toolsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2024 14:42 IST
After issuing its first commemorative coin series in 1964, in honour of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after his passing, ceremonial coins have continued to be issued for various reasons — sometimes for mass circulation, while at other times as uncirculated collectors’ items.
In dark secret about Alice Munro, the moral fallibility of our literary idolsSubscriber Only
July 11, 2024 17:39 IST
Weeks after Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro's death, her daughter tells the story of abuse at the hands of Munro's husband — and the writer's silent acquiescence
The Drake-Lamar rap battle: What happened — and who was the real winner?Subscriber Only
July 9, 2024 18:32 IST
The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been called the rap battle of the century. While observers have crowned Lamar, Drake remains far more commercially successful.
The world’s oldest cave art is 51,200 years old: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
July 5, 2024 15:50 IST
Although the samples were collected in 2017, they were not dated until earlier this year. The painting is more than 5,000 years older than the previous oldest cave art — it was a painting of a wild pig, which was discovered in 2020 in Leang Tedongnge, Indonesia.
Explained: The continuing relevance of Franz Kafka, 100 years after his deathSubscriber Only
July 4, 2024 14:27 IST
Born in 1883 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kafka started out working in an insurance company, but spent his nights and weekends writing — his stories reflected what he saw glimpsed in the offices and overheard in the corridors.
What is the significance of ‘abhaya mudra’, invoked by Rahul Gandhi in ParliamentSubscriber Only
July 4, 2024 13:58 IST
Rahul Gandhi has often invoked the ‘abhaya mudra’ in his speeches, in Congress rallies, during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, and now in Parliament. What does the symbol stand for? Where does it originate?
50 years of Rubik’s cube: What explains the enduring romance with the puzzle?Subscriber Only
July 3, 2024 17:03 IST
The Rubik’s Cube turned 50 on Sunday. Here is all you need to know about its origin story, and enduring legacy
Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?Subscriber Only
June 30, 2024 20:13 IST
As the curtains fall on Pride Month this year, we reflect on its origins and evolution from a 1969 protest led by members of the LGBTQ community.
What is Dodol, the Goan sweet vying for a GI tag?Subscriber Only
June 24, 2024 11:52 IST
The pudding-like dish is made with local ingredients and has several stories of its possible origin. Over time, it has become an important part of Goa’s culinary history.
Poonam Pandey’s death hoax, Kendall Jenner’s struggle with acne: What does ‘sadfishing’ mean?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2024 12:00 IST
The term was coined in 2019 by journalist Rebecca Reid to call out celebrities for ‘performing sadness’ online in order to promote brands and products.
‘Scooter’ Braun quits music management: Revisiting his feud with Taylor SwiftSubscriber Only
June 21, 2024 20:08 IST
Scooter Braun's recent resignation follows his controversial 2019 acquisition of Taylor Swift's masters, a decision that initiated an intense public feud between the two personalities
What is Juneteenth and what is its significance?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2024 19:59 IST
Celebrated on June 19 annually, Juneteenth a symbolic date representing freedom and the end of slavery for African Americans.
How Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ became the ‘Anthem of Europe’Subscriber Only
June 16, 2024 13:16 IST
Since 1972, the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has been the official anthem of the European Community and its successor: the EU. Here’s why.
Explained: Cultural significance of Uttarakhand’s Joshimath and Kosiyakutoli, now to be renamedSubscriber Only
June 18, 2024 07:03 IST
Joshimath and Kosiyakutoli have sites of religious and cultural importance. Here is a brief history of their recent names and why the renaming matters.
What explains Franz Kafka’s cultural relevance a century after his death?Subscriber Only
June 3, 2024 12:05 IST
Franz Kafka is one of the best-known German-language authors in the world. He passed away on June 3, 1924, at the age of 40. Kafka's stories mostly revolve around human experiences, poetically describing the feeling of being lost, alone and helpless in this world.
Anish Kapoor and his art: What makes him the most successful Indian artist aliveSubscriber Only
May 31, 2024 19:14 IST
Anish Kapoor has topped the Hurun India Art List of most successful Indian artists alive for the sixth consecutive year. Here is an introduction to him and his work
India’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ wins Grand Prix: What is the Cannes Film Festival, and how did it begin?Subscriber Only
May 27, 2024 15:31 IST
With artists from India winning major awards at the Cannes Film Festival, considered globally as one of the most prestigious events related to cinema, here is how it all began with an unlikely origin in the World War 2 era.
Watermelon at Cannes: How the fruit became a Palestinian symbolSubscriber Only
May 24, 2024 17:13 IST
Indian actor Kani Kusruti, of ‘All We Imagine As Light’ fame, appeared on the Cannes red carpet with a watermelon clutch. Here is what this symbolises.
Ramcharitmanas included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register: Its significanceSubscriber Only
May 16, 2024 19:09 IST
Officials behind the nomination process have told the Indian Express that the three texts were picked due to their enduring worldwide appeal.
Explained: Controversy and drama at Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTSSubscriber Only
May 26, 2024 07:57 IST
The South Korean company has emerged as a major entertainment giant in the last few years, as Korean cultural exports have made their mark globally. Why does the company's public spat with a top executive of a subsidiary matter for the industry at large?
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