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Ramleela in Trinidad: An enduring representation of ‘Indianness’Subscriber Only
July 5, 2025 08:24 IST
During a community event in Trinidad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Lord Ram “the divine link beyond oceans”
Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering chargesSubscriber Only
July 3, 2025 19:11 IST
Combs once hosted parties that were attended by the likes of Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Donald Trump, and Leonardo DiCaprio. He faced charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting with the intention of prostitution.
Frankly, my dear, Gone With the Wind is problematic. Here’s why you should still give a damnSubscriber Only
July 1, 2025 13:36 IST
Gone With the Wind is racist and sexist. Why, then, should one read it? On its 89th anniversary, we explain, in 3 points and with a few spoilers.
How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse, and what’s nextSubscriber Only
June 29, 2025 19:59 IST
The third season of “Squid Game” has arrived on Netflix, the final installment of a show whose first season set viewership records. But the so-called Korean Wave shows no signs of subsiding.
Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath: Why millions throng Puri to witness the annual eventSubscriber Only
June 26, 2025 11:26 IST
According to Hindu mythology, the Lord and his siblings – Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra – embark on a nine-day annual sojourn to their birthplace.
Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya temple: Significance of major Assam religious festival
June 23, 2025 16:39 IST
It is estimated that several lakh devotees visit the Kamakhya temple during the Ambubachi Mela, with last year’s footfall estimated at around 7 lakh. What is this festival and why does it draw devotees to Assam every year?
International Yoga Day: Why is it hard to pinpoint the origin of yoga?Subscriber Only
June 21, 2025 19:07 IST
Yoga is undoubtedly of ancient provenance. But being specific about its genesis is an impossible task
Ram darbar consecration at Ayodhya: What this means, which is the ‘only temple’ where Ram is worshipped as kingSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 13:35 IST
While the Ram Darbar can be found in many Indian homes, there is only one temple in India where Ram is worshipped as the king. Which temple is that? In which other forms is Ram worshipped? We explain.
Jyeshtha Ashtami and the Kheer Bhawani temple: A sacred spring’s significance in Kashmiri Pandit heritageSubscriber Only
June 9, 2025 05:29 IST
This year, visitors to the temple at the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela included L-G Manoj Sinha, Mehbooba Mufti, and Farooq Abdulla. What is this fair, and what is its importance for Kashmiri Pandits?
History of the Blues: Music born of sweat and sorrow that’s at the heart of Ryan Coogler’s SinnersSubscriber Only
June 8, 2025 20:24 IST
Blues music: The story of a folk art form with roots in Africa and emergence in the Mississippi Delta, which became the essence of American music.
Mango’s chemistry and history: what gives it its distinct aroma; its link to the Buddha and BaburSubscriber Only
June 2, 2025 11:56 IST
The mango has interested rulers and travellers in India over centuries, even featuring in a conspiracy theory related to the death of Pakistan's former President, General Zia Ul Haq. What's the science behind its unique flavours, allowing its use in everything ranging from pickles to desserts and dals?
Taylor Swift finally owns all her master recordings: the story, and why this is significantSubscriber Only
May 31, 2025 15:37 IST
Friday’s announcement culminated a six-year-long saga when the Scooter Braun-owned Ithaca Holdings acquired her masters in 2019. The resulting ‘feud’ between Swift and Braun would have reverberations on the industry going forward.
The art of war: How artists have chronicled India’s conflicts, from Partition to 1971 warSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 11:55 IST
Indian artists’ visual evocations of the tragedy and triumph of wars have created a corpus of artworks that now serve as indispensable documentation
‘Homebound’ at Cannes 2025: The real story behind Neeraj Ghaywan’s sophomore directorialSubscriber Only
May 23, 2025 09:51 IST
The film, backed by American filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese and Bollywood giant Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, was inspired by a 2020 essay in The New York Times by Basharat Peer, former Opinions editor at the publication.
Giacometti bust, estimated to fetch $70 million, goes unsold: How do art auctions work?Subscriber Only
May 22, 2025 17:44 IST
How do art auctions work? How are artworks valued for auction? What happens when an artwork fails to find a buyer at an auction? Here is what to know.
Explained: Banu Mushtaq’s journey from Karnataka’s rebel movement to the Booker stageSubscriber Only
May 21, 2025 18:06 IST
Banu Mushtaq Booker Prize, International Booker 2025 winner: Originally published in Kannada and previously translated into Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, ‘Heart Lamp’ brings the voice of one of southern India’s most potent protest writers to a global audience.
In conflict-scorched Manipur, Shirui Lily festival kicks off: All you need to know, about the festival and the flowerSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 12:27 IST
The Shirui Lily festival could see the first major movement of Meitei people through Kuki-Zo settlements in two years. What is the festival, and what makes this flower special?
What writers think of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’, a century laterSubscriber Only
May 18, 2025 16:32 IST
A century after the publication of Mrs Dalloway, writers, poets and academics speak of its quiet, radical power, and how it touched their lives.
Cannes 2025: How the Palm Dog awards celebrate the best canine performers on screenSubscriber Only
May 15, 2025 15:20 IST
The Palm Dog Woopets is named after the Palme d'Or, the highest recognition at the Cannes festival and recognises the best performances by a canine on film. The award was instituted in 2001.
Cannes 2025 rules ban ‘naked dressing’, long trains: How did the fashion trends originate?Subscriber Only
May 15, 2025 21:01 IST
The ban on naked dresses and voluminous outfits with long trails also marks a new addition to the film festival’s conservative dress code.
Who was Maria Callas, ‘the Bible of opera’, brought to life by Angelina Jolie in a new film?Subscriber Only
May 14, 2025 14:00 IST
Most opera directors were fascinated by Maria Callas, even though her voice had them divided. Also, back when a larger physique was believed to contribute to a richer voice, Callas decided to lose around 30 kg in the middle of her career. Here's the story of her remarkable life.
What are the Piprahwa relics, and why is India trying to stop their auction?Subscriber Only
May 6, 2025 22:02 IST
On May 5, the Ministry of Culture served notice on Sotheby’s and the family of William Claxton Peppé, the man who carried out the excavation at Piprahwa in Siddharthnagar district in UP close to the Nepal border, demanding “immediate cessation” of the auction and repatriation of the relics to India
Trump’s 100% tariff on foreign-made films: Is Hollywood ‘dying’, as he claimsSubscriber Only
May 5, 2025 16:53 IST
It is indeed true that a lot of Hollywood movies are being shot outside the US. Why is that happening, and what are the preferred locations? And what's the status of Hollywood itself?
Jab he Met: Before Shah Rukh Khan’s Met Gala debut, all you need to knowSubscriber Only
May 5, 2025 12:31 IST
Shah Rukh Khan’s Met Gala 2025 Debut: Shah Rukh Khan’s Met Gala look is being put together by ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. But what is the Met Gala, and why is it a big deal? What's the theme this year, and does that have anything to do with SRK's debut?
This Word Means: Akshay TritiyaSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 17:54 IST
What is Akshay Tritiya, and why is buying gold on this day considered auspicious? What are the other reasons that make this day important, in Hinduism and in Jainism?
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