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RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins at Golden Globes: All about the song and those behind itSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 07:20 IST
The Golden Globes also boost the chances of a film potentially receiving an Oscar award later on. With its Globes win, we take a look at RRR and a few important steps in its journey as a global superhit.
Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh: The genius & the flawsSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 07:26 IST
Conceived at the time of Partition, the need for Chandigarh came from a need to create a new city for Punjab that would hold the promise of creativity and potential. Its scale and site were decided at the national level.
RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ wins at Golden Globes: A brief history of the suspenders the actors are wearingSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 19:34 IST
Golden Globes: In the song from SS Rajamouli's RRR, Jr NTR and Ram Charan perform some mesmerising steps using their suspenders or braces as the prop. Here is the story of how the garment went in and out of fashion, with roles played by Mark Twain and World War I.
The Golden Globe back on air after more than 20 months: What changes has it gone through?Subscriber Only
January 11, 2023 16:58 IST
After being accused of lack of diversity and ethical lapses, the HPFA, which gives out the Golden Globes every year, has ushered in sweeping changes.
Kashmir Files is on the Oscars Reminder List (not ‘shortlist’). What is this List, and what happens now?Subscriber Only
January 11, 2023 14:45 IST
Four Indian titles have been shortlisted for the 95th Academy Awards: All That Breathes, The Elephant Whisperers, Chhello Show, and Naatu Naatu from RRR. Several others are on the Reminder List
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare: Who is JR Moehringer, its ghost writerSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 08:48 IST
JR Moehringer has also written Andre Agassi’s Open, and the autobiography of Nike founder Phil Knight. Here's the story of Moehringer, an expert in telling other people's stories.
Why ‘Perfect Strangers’, a movie made in 24 languages, continues to be popularSubscriber Only
January 9, 2023 07:12 IST
The film already exists in Chinese, Korean, Greek, Spanish, Turkish, Mexican, French, Armenian, Russian, and Hungarian, among 24 languages, making the 2016 blockbuster one of the most remade films in recent times.
Owen M Lynch: On his birth anniversary, a look at his seminal work on caste in IndiaSubscriber Only
January 7, 2023 16:47 IST
How did the American anthropologist Lynch conduct his research on the oppressed castes in India? What were some of his findings, and why are they important? We explain.
Saffron & Hinduism: How the colour of purity and renunciation has come to be associated with the politics of HindutvaSubscriber Only
January 8, 2023 10:56 IST
As the 'Besharam Rang' controversy continues and a Congress leader comments on Yogi Adityanath’s saffron robes, a look at the enduring significance of Bhagwa in the Hindu religion and culture.
Sagol Kangjei: The ancient polo of Manipur, played on the celebrated Manipur PonySubscriber Only
January 6, 2023 19:12 IST
Amit Shah inaugurated a giant equestrian statue of a player, but experts and conservationists believe concerted efforts to save the habitat of the Manipur Pony are required much more.
Who was Fay Weldon: Prolific writer, a feminist of conviction and nuanceSubscriber Only
January 6, 2023 12:38 IST
Her most celebrated novel, ‘The Life and Loves of a She-Devil’, dealt with an unattractive woman who tried to take revenge on her adulterous husband and his lover. The novel was adapted into a Hollywood film and a Tamil film, titled ‘Sathi Leelavathi’, starring Kamal Haasan.
The legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest animation filmmakers of all timeSubscriber Only
January 6, 2023 07:34 IST
On his birthday, we recall the veteran animator and director who co-founded Studio Ghibli, an animation studio that has become synonymous with gentle, aesthetically-pleasing visuals, many of which are meticulously hand-drawn by Miyazaki himself.
Why ‘Romeo and Juliet’ actors have sued Paramount over a nude scene, 55 years after movie’s releaseSubscriber Only
January 5, 2023 07:20 IST
Why have the actors, Olivia Hussey (71) and Leonard Whiting (72), alleged fraud and sexual abuse? Why have they filed the case more than five decades after the Oscar-winning film's release? We explain.
50 ASI-protected monuments disappear: How did they go ‘missing’, what happens nextSubscriber Only
January 5, 2023 07:03 IST
The Ministry of Culture recently told Parliament that 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments were missing. Have they disappeared? What issues is the ASI facing? We explain.
On her 192nd birth anniversary, a look at the life of Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacherSubscriber Only
January 3, 2023 21:45 IST
We recall the legacy of Savitribai Phule, who along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, helped pioneer the education of women and backward caste communities in India.
With Andrew Tate’s arrest, a look at the ‘manosphere’ he inhabitedSubscriber Only
January 3, 2023 07:28 IST
Manosphere is an online network of blogs, websites, forums and content creators, where men not only talk about fitness, health and dating but also propagate anti-feminist and anti-women ideologies.
Why do we make New Year resolutions, and fail to keep them?Subscriber Only
January 3, 2023 14:44 IST
While the concept may seem like a new-age fad, many sources point to the Babylonian people, who belonged to present-day Iraq, for getting on the trend quite early on. From then to the present day, why do we fail at new year's resolutions?
From pan-Indian films to OTT darlings: What was happening in Indian cinema in 2022Subscriber Only
January 2, 2023 07:23 IST
2022 saw a lot of change in Indian cinema: audiences returned to theatres, Bollywood seemed stuck with bad writing, and the Kannada film industry gave everyone else a run for their money. Might these spill over into 2023? We take a look.
Greta Thunberg-Andrew Tate row: What is ‘small dick energy’Subscriber Only
January 3, 2023 13:56 IST
What is the concept of 'small dick energy'? How did the term gain popularity, and how does it question toxic masculinity? What are some of its criticisms? We explain.
Proposal to rename Ahmednagar to Ahilyadevi Nagar: A look at Malik Ahmed and Ahilyabai HolkarSubscriber Only
December 30, 2022 15:44 IST
Queen Ahilyabai Holkar was described as "a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime" by Jawaharlal Nehru in 'A Discovery of India'.
Stan Lee’s 100th birth anniversary: The Marvel of his impact on popular cultureSubscriber Only
December 29, 2022 15:45 IST
As we celebrate Stan Lee’s birth centenary, a look at his pervasive influence on the entertainment we enjoy and consume today.
Ratnagiri’s pre-historic rock art: Why a proposed oil refinery has experts worriedSubscriber Only
December 27, 2022 19:53 IST
Clusters of geoglyphs are spread across the Konkan coastline in Maharashtra and Goa, spanning around 900 km. Here is why they are important.
Veer Bal Diwas: A look at the bravery and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, aged 7 and 9Subscriber Only
December 27, 2022 19:50 IST
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (9) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (7) were killed in 1704, in events sparked by the attack on Anandpur Sahib by the armies of the Mughals and the hill kings of present-day Himachal Pradesh
What is Boxing Day, and why is it marked on the day after Christmas?Subscriber Only
December 27, 2022 07:51 IST
We explain how ‘boxing day’ is believed to have come into being, what its importance is, and why sporting events are scheduled on this day.
How hope, redemption and a bit of magic remain ‘Christmas film’ staplesSubscriber Only
December 25, 2022 21:30 IST
A Christmas film is an umbrella term that can include the tough action thriller Die Hard, slapstick comedies like Home Alone, and the feel-good Love Actually. So what makes for quintessential Christmas watching?
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