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Grand Theft Auto VI: Why there is such a hype around the upcoming GTA gameSubscriber Only
December 10, 2023 08:30 IST
The trailer for "Grand Theft Auto VI" has already broken records, even though the game only comes out in 2025. What is so fascinating about the series?
Meet Archie and Gang: History of the all-American comic book, now a Netflix filmSubscriber Only
December 8, 2023 11:31 IST
Arguably the most successful non-superhero comic book ever, Archie debuted in 1941. In an era of superhero comics like Captain America dominating the scene, how did Archies come about?
Why a 19th century painting of a ‘reluctant bride’ is trending on social mediaSubscriber Only
November 30, 2023 10:16 IST
While Auguste Toulmouche is not as celebrated as several of his contemporaries outside of France, his 1866 artwork has found sudden resonance with women worldwide. Here's why.
Paul Lynch wins the 2023 Booker: Ireland’s long tryst with the prizeSubscriber Only
November 30, 2023 10:18 IST
Since the inception of the Booker Prize in 1969, the Irish have indeed been the light in its literary sky. Here's how Paul Lynch, this year's winner, adds to the tradition.
What are the Elgin Marbles, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?Subscriber Only
December 2, 2023 13:16 IST
Over the years, Greece has repeatedly asked for the sculptures’ permanent return to Athens, but Britain and the British Museum have refused to do so. The latest controversy involves the British and Greek prime ministers, and King Charles.
What is ‘moye moye’, the new trending sound on Instagram reels?Subscriber Only
November 30, 2023 16:01 IST
Even if people halfway across the globe don’t really know what the original song behind the meme means, they have repurposed it in comedy to great effect. Here are the sound's origins.
What is Thanksgiving, and why some Native Americans see it as a day of remembranceSubscriber Only
November 27, 2023 10:02 IST
The iconic American holiday dates back to the early 17th century, when the Pilgrims arrived in what is now the United States — and only survived thanks to the Wampanoag Native Americans.
Kambala comes to Bengaluru: How buffalo race’s popularity outran bansSubscriber Only
November 28, 2023 06:48 IST
Kambala has in the past been banned by the Supreme Court, but the Karnataka government, keeping its popularity in mind, amended legislation to allow the races to go on.
What is ‘panauti’, the word used by Rahul Gandhi for PM Modi?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2023 18:09 IST
Rahul has got a notice from the Election Commission. But did you know that the origin of the term lies in astrology? And that Panauti or Panoti is the name of the goddess of troubles?
Vir Das wins: What are the Emmy Awards and their different types?Subscriber Only
November 23, 2023 11:16 IST
The International Emmy Awards are different from the Primetime Emmy Awards, which are commonly referred to as “the Emmys”.
Chhath Puja: What is it, what makes it the most important festival of BiharSubscriber Only
November 20, 2023 17:09 IST
What is Chhath puja and why is it celebrated? Which deity is Chhathi maiya? What is it about Chhath that makes it so close to the Bihari heart?
Explained: Art historian B N Goswamy’s work on Indian miniature painting traditionSubscriber Only
November 18, 2023 12:20 IST
In his work, Goswamy unearthed family lineages of renowned artists who played an essential role in the development and continuation of miniature painting. Here is a look at India’s miniature painting tradition and the significance of his contribution.
Explained: Portrayal of Pakistan in BollywoodSubscriber Only
November 17, 2023 20:03 IST
Until the 1990s, Pakistan was hardly ever specifically mentioned in Hindi films. This has since changed — and depictions have ranged from conditional sympathy to unalloyed hostility. Politics and Pak-sponsored terrorism have played a role in determining Bollywood's narratives.
What is Documenta, the art show from which curator Ranjit Hoskote has resigned?Subscriber Only
November 17, 2023 11:13 IST
Possibly the world's most prestigious art exhibition takes place every five years in the scenic German town of Kassel. Hoskote walked out after he was accused of anti-Semitism. But the exhibition's own history is deeply problematic.
Why a Rahman song from Pippa has offended many in BengalSubscriber Only
November 14, 2023 22:50 IST
The Oscar-winning composer has adapted Karar Oi Louho Kopat, a rousing patriotic anthem by the revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, that many believe makes it sound folksy and romantic
The iconography of Goddess Lakshmi, from the Vedas to the modern masters of Indian paintingSubscriber Only
November 13, 2023 10:08 IST
On Diwali, as countless households worship the Goddess of prosperity, a short history of how her classic depiction — seated or standing on a lotus, flanked by elephants — evolved: from the coins of the Gupta kings to the oleographs of Raja Ravi Varma.
The spirits descend on earth: Ahead of Diwali, celebrating Bhoot Chaturdashi in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 13, 2023 11:41 IST
Chhoti Diwali associated with beliefs around the descent of spirits on earth, and the slaying of the demon Narakasura, who embodied darkness. Here is a look at some of the rituals.
UNESCO declares Gwalior the ‘city of music’: a look at its illustrious musical traditionSubscriber Only
November 4, 2023 14:14 IST
Indian music history would be incomplete without the mention of Gwalior and the gharana that stemmed from there. The city’s past is dotted with patronage of music. Here is a look at it.
UNESCO names Kozhikode ‘city of literature’: What this tag meansSubscriber Only
November 2, 2023 17:42 IST
What is UNESCO's Creative Cities Network? Which other Indian cities are part of it? What does inclusion in the network mean for a city? We explain
What is Cubism — and how Braque and Picasso created itSubscriber Only
October 26, 2023 11:05 IST
It is well known that Pablo Picasso pioneered Cubism. What exactly is Cubism? What did Picasso do that was considered so revolutionary? We explain.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat mentions ‘woke’ in speech: What does the word mean?Subscriber Only
October 24, 2023 22:36 IST
The word can now be said to have gone global – conservative politicians in Europe and Australia have mocked ideas of inclusivity as ‘woke’, using it to also refer to causes like gender equality and environmental conservation. Here is its meaning and history.
How Ramleela reached Trinidad and became a representation of ‘Indianness’Subscriber Only
October 24, 2023 14:15 IST
Who brought Ramleela to Trinidad? How has the practice evolved in the island country? Is it different to what we see in India?
Suspected Banksy artwork appears in London: The artist’s long connection with PalestineSubscriber Only
October 19, 2023 10:26 IST
Since the early 2000s, pieces by Banksy have been spotted in Palestine. Here's what some of his famous paintings depict about the region.
100 years of Disney: How a Kansas cartoonist created one of the biggest media empires of the worldSubscriber Only
October 16, 2023 18:15 IST
We look at the inception of Disney, how its now iconic characters were born, and PM Nehru's visit to Disneyland in 1961.
Nobel Prize in Literature: In Norwegian laureate Jon Fosse’s ‘slow prose’, shades of Ibsen and DerridaSubscriber Only
October 6, 2023 10:35 IST
While Fosse is today “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world, he has also become increasingly recognised for his prose”, the committee said.
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