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What House panel report on ASI says about ‘rationalising’ protected monuments, and rules governing themSubscriber Only
October 2, 2023 07:43 IST
What was this Parliamentary Standing Committee? What has it said about dividing the ASI's functions, and about how to decide what monuments should be protected?
As a Sher-Gil sells for Rs 62 cr, an expert weighs in: what determines the value of an artwork?Subscriber Only
September 22, 2023 18:59 IST
Dinesh Vazirani, founder of India's biggest art auction house explains what makes any painting an attractive investment, and why Amrita Sher-Gil is special. Also, should you put money in act?
Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significanceSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 19:43 IST
The 'Statue of Oneness' depicts Adi Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child, the age he was when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar. It is part of a larger temple tourism project in the poll-bound state.
Expert Weighs in | ‘Tagore’s vision for Santiniketan difficult to restore, but UNESCO tag can help restore its historic structures’Subscriber Only
September 21, 2023 10:02 IST
Supriyo Thakur, the great-grandnephew of Rabindranath Tagore and former principal of the school in Santiniketan established by Tagore, answers 5 questions about the UNESCO tag for the town.
Curtains for old Parliament building: The Madhya Pradesh temple believed to have inspired itSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 15:02 IST
The circular, colonnaded Parliament building has for long been a symbol of India's democracy. However, a similar round and pillared structure pre-dates the Parliament by several centuries. This is the Chausath Yogini temple in Mitaoli.
What is the Central govt and Navy’s new project to reconstruct an ancient ‘stitched ship’?Subscriber Only
September 18, 2023 10:25 IST
Once the ship is ready, the voyage with a seam of 13 Indian Navy crew from Odisha’s Cuttack will be sent to Bali in Indonesia, in November 2025. Officials say that the voyage will be a part of the initiative to revive and honour India’s old maritime trade routes.
Dhankhar hoists flag at ‘Gaja dwar’ of new Parliament: The six entrances of the complex, and their guardian animalsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 10:27 IST
The gaja, or elephant, is placed at the north gate, the asva, or horse, at the south, Garuda, or eagle, at the east. Here are the guardian animals at all six gates, and their significance
The Lord of Dance: History and symbolism of Shiva’s Nataraja formSubscriber Only
September 8, 2023 11:07 IST
The magnificent Nataraja sculpture that has been installed at Bharat Mandapam, venue of the G20 Leaders' Summit, portrays Lord Shiva in a form that was first seen in the fifth century AD, but which was made iconic under the Great Cholas
The science and history behind curly hair, and their changing perceptions in India and beyondSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 13:32 IST
Hair is integral to an individual’s appearance and is closely associated with one’s identity. What makes hair straight or curly, and what has its perception been like historically? Does it still affect our modern-day views on curls? We explain.
Finding ‘Nessie’: The enduring legend of the Loch Ness monsterSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 09:31 IST
Monster hunters have gathered in northern Scotland this weekend for what is being described as the biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years.
How teenagers from the Bronx invented hip-hop 50 years agoSubscriber Only
August 14, 2023 09:41 IST
On August 11, 1973, Clive and Cindy Campbell threw a party in their apartment building in the Bronx, New York. DJ Kool Herc's beats that evening marked the birth of hip-hop.
Finding X: Why the letter is used for all things unknownSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 09:47 IST
With Twitter being renamed as 'X', we take a look at a unique letter in the alphabet that has few words beginning with it but great versatility in terms of usage.
Hiroshima Day: How the mushroom cloud boomed and bloomed across pop cultureSubscriber Only
August 7, 2023 10:37 IST
On the one hand, the looming form fed easily into a military and jingoistic pride. On the other, it provoked sheer terror with its vision of godlike destruction funneled straight up to the heavens. 'Oppenheimer' presents the latest entry in the iconography of the mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb.
Bild Lilli: The ‘adult’ doll on which Barbie was modelledSubscriber Only
July 28, 2023 10:17 IST
As Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie continues to set global box offices on fire, a look at the German doll which was its inspiration.
BBC podcast claims to reveal Banksy’s voice: the mysterious British artist, his notable worksSubscriber Only
July 24, 2023 09:56 IST
Often making a political comment, Banksy's works are anti-establishment and anti-war. Here is what is known about the artist and his paintings.
‘He’s just Ken’: Why Barbie’s boyfriend was created and how he evolved over timeSubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 16:05 IST
Just as Barbie, Ken has transformed over the decades with as the conversations surrounding the dolls change. The narratives circulated by Mattel around Barbie and Ken’s relationship, also reflect, to an extent, the changing American pop-culture.
Bans, feminist backlash and more: The many controversies of Barbie through the yearsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 11:43 IST
Though over 300,000 Barbies were reportedly sold in its very first year of production, the doll has found itself in the midst of controversies since its very birth. Several mothers found the doll too sexual when it launched, as early as 1963.
Kanwar yatra concludes for the year: The religious significance of the pilgrimage, steps taken for safe conductSubscriber Only
July 18, 2023 20:43 IST
What is the Kanwar Yatra, and what arrangements were made for its orderly conclusion this year? We explain.
With the ‘Barbie’ movie, how the brand is attempting a makeover for the modern ageSubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 11:53 IST
The upcoming film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is part of a larger rebranding attempt from a brand that had struggled to connect with modern consumers.
‘Super Mario’ turns 40: Why the iconic video game remains the industry’s biggest triumphSubscriber Only
July 16, 2023 12:23 IST
July 14 marked the 40th anniversary of the release of "Mario Bros.", the video game that drove a multibillion-dollar industry and cemented the appeal of one of the most iconic pop culture characters in history.
Musk calls Zuck a ‘cuck’: The story of the far-right’s favorite insultSubscriber Only
July 12, 2023 09:42 IST
The word 'cuck' is short for 'cuckold', a slur, used to mock a man whose wife has cheated on him. Cuckold has been part of the English lexicon since at least the 13th Century, appearing in the works of numerous writers and poets.
Elton John retires: The story of the ‘Rocket Man’Subscriber Only
July 9, 2023 12:30 IST
On of the greatest and most flamboyant artistes alive, Sir Elton John will perform in his last concert later today. We recall the legendary musical genius’s life and music.
A look at the German legacy of war lexiconSubscriber Only
July 10, 2023 12:39 IST
A large number of war words in English, starting with the build-up of World War I, have German etymology. We look at some of them.
Heard the ‘Makeba’ song viral on Instagram reels? Here’s the story of the woman it is aboutSubscriber Only
August 17, 2023 17:51 IST
The 2015 song from French singer-songwriter Jain, Makeba, recently emerged as a popular background for reels on Instagram and TikTok. Here's the story of Miriam Makeba, who inspired the song.
Hachiko: The world’s most loyal dog turns 100 this yearSubscriber Only
July 4, 2023 18:52 IST
Born in Odate in Akita Prefecture, Japan, in November 1923, Hachiko was reportedly sold to Hidesaburo Ueno, an agricultural scientist at the University of Tokyo, for a then princely sum of 30 yen.
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