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The demand for a Kuki homeland, its history and rationaleSubscriber Only
August 27, 2023 08:42 IST
The demand for a separate “Kukiland” dates back to the late 1980s, when the first and largest of the Kuki-Zomi insurgent groups, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), came into being. The demand has surfaced periodically ever since.
How the Cannes Film Festival emerged out of World War 2 era rivalriesSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 20:34 IST
Cannes 2023: The Cannes festival generates interest every year not just for its top prizes but also the red carpet looks. What actually happens as part of it and who all can participate? We explain.
Row over Netflix show: Was Queen Cleopatra Black?Subscriber Only
May 11, 2023 19:04 IST
Netflix docudrama series on the Egyptian queen’s life has landed in controversy because Cleopatra is portrayed by a Black woman in the film.
Adipurush: The latest in a long tradition of films inspired by the RamayanaSubscriber Only
June 17, 2023 13:35 IST
Films based on the Ramayana have been made in India since the very birth of Indian film-making. Adaptations have ranged from straightforward mythological epics to movies set in more modern times, dealing with contemporary themes and issues.
Mother’s Day: Why it is celebrated on different dates in various parts of the worldSubscriber Only
May 10, 2023 02:52 IST
Here is a look at Mother's Day celebrations around the world, and how they came about.
‘May the Fourth Be With You’: How May 4 became Star Wars DaySubscriber Only
May 5, 2023 10:54 IST
A play on a famous line from the inaugural Star Wars movie, the origins of May 4 as Star Wars Day has an interesting cultural history, tied to, among other things, former British PM Margaret Thatcher.
Met Gala is back. But what is the Met Gala?Subscriber Only
May 2, 2023 15:05 IST
Beyond the couture and costumes, what exactly is the Met Gala? Why do the rich and famous dress up for a theme party, and what do they do at the party? Who funds the extravaganza, and where does the money it raise go?
Ed Sheeran copyright trial: Why has the British singer-songwriter been sued?Subscriber Only
May 2, 2023 08:08 IST
In the current copyright infringement case against Sheeran, the pop singer is being accused of copying his 2014 award-winning track from that of the late icon Marvin Gaye’s 1973 soul classic, “Let’s Get it On”.
The Bard lives on in our language, and how!Subscriber Only
April 30, 2023 12:40 IST
Shakespeare wrote about one-tenth of the most quotable quotations ever written or spoken in English. Here are 10 of them. The title of the play appears within brackets and is followed by the meaning and a sentence.
In chess season, putting Armageddon, gambit, mouse-slip in black and whiteSubscriber Only
April 23, 2023 12:31 IST
Here are some terms related to Chess. Not an exhaustive list, it will still help those who are inclined to decipher the game in black and white.
Gabriel García Márquez’s birth anniversary: A beginner’s guide to magic realismSubscriber Only
September 2, 2025 18:03 IST
What is magic realism, and what made it so powerful when used by Marquez? Why is it often used in literature coming from the Global South? What is some of the criticism it has inspired?
Bringing home Naga ancestral human remains from a UK museumSubscriber Only
April 16, 2023 12:56 IST
The step is in line with a larger effort by museums around the world to “decolonise” their collections. This is the first such effort to repatriate the ancestral human remains of an indigenous community in India, possibly South Asia.
Mary Quant dies: Remembering the British fashion designer who popularised the miniskirt
April 14, 2023 07:59 IST
Known for her trademark “bob” haircut, Mary Quant was a pioneer in the world of fashion, championing alternative styles, and symolising rebellion and sexual liberation through her designs.
Is body positivity out of fashion?Subscriber Only
April 14, 2023 07:19 IST
Ariana Grande called for a stop to comments on other people's bodies and appearances in a plea for body positivity. Yet with size zero models on fashion runways, is the body positivity movement all talk and no action?
Pablo Picasso’s changing oeuvre and how he was once accused of stealing Mona LisaSubscriber Only
April 8, 2023 12:30 IST
A revolutionary modernist and the father of cubism, April 8 marks Pablo Picasso's 50th death anniversary.
What is the outrage around Bud Light’s collaboration with a trans influencerSubscriber Only
April 13, 2023 07:05 IST
One of the most viral responses to Mulvaney’s post came from singer Kid Rock, who appeared to be shooting crates of Bud Light with a semi-automatic rifle, wearing a MAGA hat.
Pablo Picasso: Reassessing the artist’s toxic masculinitySubscriber Only
April 4, 2023 22:32 IST
Pablo Picasso is famous and infamous for the way he treated his wives, muses and mistresses. He saw them as either "goddesses" or "doormats." Is it time to knock the Spanish art icon off his pedestal?
With the new ‘Tetris’ movie, a look at how the iconic game took shape amid the Cold WarSubscriber Only
April 4, 2023 14:07 IST
What makes the origins of Tetris unique is that it came from the USSR in 1984, when the communist system in place meant that the spread of new ideas and objects was regulated. Here's how it spread across the world.
How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across AssamSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 11:21 IST
At a function earlier this week, newly formed Bangla Sahitya Sabha Assam used a hybrid creation— an Assamese gamosa and a Bengali gamcha, each cut in half and sewn together — to felicitate guests, sparking protests in different parts of the state.
A brief history of Nowruz: Celebration of beginnings, assertion of identity
March 19, 2024 07:34 IST
While for the Kurds, Nowruz stands as a symbol of resistance, for Persians, it is purely a cultural festival. In India, the Parsi community celebrates it with fervour.
International Booker Prize 2023 longlist: Who is Perumal Murugan, the first Tamil author to make the list?Subscriber Only
March 17, 2023 11:47 IST
The nomination for 'Pyre' comes at a time when Indian-language works are gaining more recognition through English translation. In 2022, Geetanjali Shree became the first Hindi novelist to win an International Booker Prize for 'Ret Samadhi'.
‘RRR’ Oscars win: Who were Alluri Sitharama Raju and Komaram Bheem, whose stories inspired RRRSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 17:06 IST
Both Raju, who is played by actor Ram Charan in the film, and Komaram Bheem, played by Jr NTR, were 20th century revolutionaries who led tribal people in present-day Andhra Pradesh against the British and the Nizams. Here is their story.
Kenzaburō Ōe passes away: The life and legacy of Japanese Nobel-winning authorSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 15:09 IST
A prominent dissident and writer with a cult following in post-war Japan, Ōe became the voice of change in a country trying to adapt to new political circumstances.
All you need to know about the stage of the 2023 Oscars ceremonySubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 07:31 IST
For the first time ever the set design was headed by women, with production designer Misty Buckley and art director Alana Billingsley at the helm.
What is the history behind the golden Oscars trophy and why is it only worth $1?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 08:07 IST
What are the origins behind the name 'Oscars', and is the statue really made of gold? We explain the history of the coveted statue.
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