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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.
Zeitgeist, diesel, glitch – How you are using German words without even knowingSubscriber Only
July 2, 2023 12:24 IST
German lends to the English language more words than you may realise. We take you through some, today.
Michael Rosen wins this year’s PEN Pinter Prize: A glimpse into the work of the children’s writerSubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 10:30 IST
Rosen is known for making poetry accessible to children through his work and performances. His themes are often social, political and ethical.
Europe’s most expensive artwork sold for $108 million: Who was Gustav Klimt, the artist behind it?Subscriber Only
June 30, 2023 10:28 IST
Considered one of the greatest decorative painters of the 20th century, Klimt is perhaps best known for his oil-on-canvas painting 'The Kiss', with two lovers in an embrace. The piece that was sold recently is titled 'Lady with a Fan'.
Rath Yatra in Puri: Significance of the deities’ journey ‘to their birthplace’Subscriber Only
June 26, 2023 10:32 IST
Every year, millions throng Puri to witness Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra. What are the various rituals of the nine-day festival, and why does it attract so many devotees? We explain.
Biden gifts Modi first edition collection of Robert Frost’s work: The poet and his connection with IndiaSubscriber Only
June 25, 2023 08:00 IST
The gifting of a first edition collection of Frost’s work to PM Modi may be emblematic of the poet’s stature in American literary life, but much before that Frost had found an admirer in India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
PM Modi gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads and why was Yeats interested in them?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2023 10:41 IST
Translated from Sanskrit by Shri Purohit Swami, a scholar of Hindu scripture, and Irish poet WB Yeats, the book is considered to be one of the best translations of the original late-Vedic texts that are central to modern Hinduism.
Amid Adipurush row, Nepal towns ban Hindi movies: Janakpur and the legend of JanakiSubscriber Only
June 20, 2023 17:13 IST
Why has Adipurush led to a controversy in Nepal, and what is the Ramayana connection between India and its neighbour?
Gita Press to receive Gandhi Peace Prize: A brief history of the publishing houseSubscriber Only
June 19, 2023 18:55 IST
Based out of Gorakhpur, the 100-year-old Gita Press is the world’s biggest publisher of Hindu religious texts, having sold 93 crore copies of over 1850 books in 15 languages.
The new Pride flag: Why the change, what the colours signifySubscriber Only
June 19, 2023 12:46 IST
While many organisations in India still use the older rainbow pride flag in their events, the new variation is increasingly being accepted as a more inclusive representation of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Adipurush: A look at mythological narratives in Indian cinemaSubscriber Only
June 17, 2023 21:05 IST
Mythological films have spanned genres, and have even had subversive elements in them over the decades. Even though Adipurush is being marketed as a ‘pan-Indian’ film, most of the interest is being generated within the Hindi and Telugu industries. We take a look at the ways in which mythological narratives have evolved in these industries.
Who is Bill Cosby, currently being sued for sexual assault by multiple womenSubscriber Only
June 17, 2023 15:11 IST
This is the latest in a series of sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby, previously one of the most beloved celebrities in the US. Till date, over 60 women have levelled accusations against Cosby, stretching all the way back to the 1960s.
Cormac McCarthy passes away: The darkness and the sparkle behind his enduring appealSubscriber Only
June 14, 2023 19:44 IST
Cormac McCarthy has been compared to authors like William Faulkner and Herman Melville, and considered one of the greatest American writers. Here is what made his writing special
Did Barbie cause a paucity of pink, and controversies she caused in the pastSubscriber Only
June 9, 2023 09:41 IST
Since her birth, Barbie has had over 200 careers and counting, and is trying to take more inclusive and progressive forms. Here is a short history of the much-loved, and much-criticised, doll.
New plans for PM Modi’s school in his hometown Vadnagar: What is the early history of the city?Subscriber Only
June 9, 2023 10:12 IST
Several archaeological excavations began here from 2005-06, when PM Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The excavation work taken over by the ASI from 2014 onwards has found over 20,000 artefacts.
History of the Akhand Bharat idea, and in the imagination of the RSSSubscriber Only
June 4, 2023 12:51 IST
Asked what he meant by his tweet, Joshi told The Indian Express on Thursday: “The concept of Akhand Bharat comes from ancient Indian culture. The new Parliament building depicts various facets of Indian culture, representing every region and all its facets.”
Imtiaz Ali’s new film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’: Who was the controversial Punjabi folk musician?Subscriber Only
June 2, 2023 10:54 IST
From 1979 to 1988, Chamkila ruled the music landscape in Punjab with songs that were a commentary on village life, drug abuse, guns, extra marital affairs, dowry, alcoholism and matters of Punjabi masculinity among others.
Hitler’s pencil to be auctioned: Who gifted it to him, its significanceSubscriber Only
June 2, 2023 10:53 IST
The pencil was gifted to Adolf Hitler by his long-term partner Eva Braun, who met him for the first time in Munich in 1929. According to reports, both of them married each other just days before they died by suicide in April 1945.
Uproar over Oxford talk by Kathleen Stock: Gender-critical feminism and its criticismsSubscriber Only
June 1, 2023 10:50 IST
At the talk, Kathleen Stock reiterated her views that while she wanted trans people to be protected from discrimination, she did not think it was 'fair on females' to share certain spaces with trans women
Van Gogh’s onions now garlic: How artworks are titled and renamedSubscriber Only
May 26, 2023 10:29 IST
The title of the Van Gogh work was changed after a Dutch chef, Ernst de Witte, pointed out they depicted garlic bulbs and not onions.
Anti-war to anti-dress codes: The many protests at Cannes over the yearsSubscriber Only
May 27, 2023 17:03 IST
A woman dressed in the colours of the Ukraine flag poured fake blood on herself at the Cannes red carpet. Cannes has been the site of many expressions of dissent. Here are some of the most well-known.
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