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Explained: The enduring legacy of James BondSubscriber Only
October 6, 2024 18:34 IST
Dr. No, the first Bond film, starring Sean Connery as the slick British spy, premiered worldwide 62 years ago. But the story of Agent 007 goes back even further
100 years of Surrealism: Everything you need to know about the art and literature movementSubscriber Only
October 6, 2024 18:34 IST
Surrealism is often considered to have been born out of the Dada movement, an anti-establishment art movement, which was developed around 1915. However, there are some fundamental differences between the two
Which are India’s 5 new ‘classical languages’, what does the tag mean?Subscriber Only
October 6, 2024 18:34 IST
Following demands from various states, the UPA-1 government decided to create a category of Indian languages known as “classical languages”, and lay down various criteria for this status.
What does getting ‘classical language’ status mean for Marathi?Subscriber Only
October 4, 2024 19:04 IST
Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali were announced as classical languages on October 3. How will they benefit from their new status? What is the story of the demand for Marathi to be recognised?
Prakrit & Pali: All you need to know about the newly designated Classical LanguagesSubscriber Only
October 6, 2024 11:32 IST
Much simpler than Sanskrit, these were the vernacular of the common folk, and the language of heterodox religions like Buddhism and Jainism
Explained: The royalty battle among members of the popular band Indian OceanSubscriber Only
October 3, 2024 11:17 IST
A public war of words between the former members of popular folk-fusion band, Indian Ocean, escalated into a legal battle. Why is one of the country's most well-known bands engaged in a dispute over royalty payments?
Explained: With Dadasaheb Phalke, a look at the Mithun Chakraborty phenomenon in the USSR and ChinaSubscriber Only
October 1, 2024 18:56 IST
Mithun Chakraborty’s films found resonance globally, with some die-hard fans calling themselves ‘Mithunists’ in the erstwhile Soviet Union (now Russia). What was behind his popularity?
Dadasaheb Phalke for Mithun Chakraborty: How Jimmy spurred Bollywood’s disco feverSubscriber Only
October 1, 2024 11:51 IST
Mithun Chakraborty is this year's recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The actor helped pave the way for Bollywood’s own disco culture. We explain
Remembering Gursharan Singh, who took theatre to the rural masses of PunjabSubscriber Only
September 27, 2024 11:41 IST
The writer, director, actor, and political activist, fondly remembered as Gursharan Bhaji by his admirers, passed away on September 27, 2011. Agitating farmers invoked him, and his plays with a conscience inspired Punjabi youths over four decades. Here's why he is such an important figure in the world of theatre.
With ‘Laapataa Ladies’ as India’s official Oscars entry, here’s how the selection worksSubscriber Only
September 25, 2024 10:42 IST
The Film Federation of India selects India’s official entry to the Oscars. What is the body and how does it make the choice? Why has it come under criticism of late?
Tupperware bankruptcy: How American women aided the brand’s early sales with home partiesSubscriber Only
September 23, 2024 11:45 IST
As Tupperware files for bankruptcy, here's a look back at how the iconic US plastic kitchenware company and its "Tupperware party" business model became a cultural phenomenon.
Chandrababu Naidu alleges animal fat in Lord’s laddu — here’s what goes into preparing Tirupati’s famous prasadamSubscriber Only
September 20, 2024 04:58 IST
The signature Tiru laddu, which now has a GI tag, has been offered to Lord Venkateswara and distributed to devotees since 1715. Pure, aromatic, high-quality ghee is one of 10 ingredients that go into the laddu.
Who is Sean “Diddy” Combs and why is his arrest significant?Subscriber Only
September 18, 2024 15:33 IST
The rapper, better known as Diddy, was arrested on Monday evening in New York following a grand jury indictment. If convicted, he faces decades in prison on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution
Worshipping the Karam tree: Myth and farm practice in the tribal harvest festival of KarmaSubscriber Only
September 18, 2024 12:50 IST
At the heart of the Karma festival is the Karam tree — traditionally seen as a symbol of Karam Devta or Karamsani, the god of strength, youth, and vitality, and the object from which the festival takes its name.
Everything you need to know about the Emmy AwardsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2024 12:44 IST
The Emmy Awards are the most renowned accolades given to television and emerging media performances
The story of the Great Stupa of Sanchi from Ashokan times to nowSubscriber Only
September 13, 2024 19:35 IST
The ornate red sandstone gateway, which was unveiled in December 2022, is a 1:1 reproduction of the original structure standing at almost 10 metres high and 6 metres wide, and weighing roughly 150 tonnes.
Who was Sakthan Thampuran, whose fallen statue in Thrissur Suresh Gopi wants to reconstructSubscriber Only
September 10, 2024 15:12 IST
The king encouraged merchants of all religions and British officials to relocate to the city. He also overhauled and firmed up the kingdom’s finances, personally overseeing revenue management.
What is behind the Mona Lisa’s enduring popularity?Subscriber Only
September 10, 2024 10:07 IST
More than a century ago, the Mona Lisa was stolen from its famed Paris museum, Louvre, and recovered shortly after. Many critics speculate that it was this robbery, more than its artistic merit, that propelled it to worldwide fame.
Hayao Miyazaki wins Magsaysay Award: Why his animated films resonate with audiences across agesSubscriber Only
September 3, 2024 12:15 IST
Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s films are synonymous with gentle and aesthetically pleasing visuals, many of which are meticulously hand-drawn by Miyazaki. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also posted about his "masterpieces" recently.
Oasis reunites: Story of the British band, why they split, and their enduring popularitySubscriber Only
August 29, 2024 13:12 IST
Oasis – one of Britain’s biggest bands which defined the Britpop genre of music in the 1990s – will tour the UK and Ireland in the summer of 2025.
Remembering Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451: why his pioneering critique of censorship remains relevant todaySubscriber Only
August 25, 2024 11:23 IST
In the birth anniversary week of Ray Bradbury, a look at what his Farenheit 451 was all about, and why it remains relevant, 71 years after its publication.
Explained: Story of Chicken a la Kiev, the dish that rose to global popularitySubscriber Only
August 23, 2024 18:58 IST
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Kyiv (formerly Kiev), here is a look at the culinary favourite that might be many Indians’ first introduction to Ukraine
Hillary Clinton says Kamala Harris could break the ‘glass ceiling’ with her nomination. What does it mean?Subscriber Only
August 23, 2024 12:37 IST
‘Glass ceiling’ is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barriers in front of women in reaching senior career positions. What is its origin and what made it popular?
From kesri to basanti: history and politics around the colour of the holy Nishan SahibSubscriber Only
August 18, 2024 15:39 IST
Gurdwaras run by the SGPC are changing the colour of the Sikh flag from a shade of saffron to the bright yellow hue of spring, the colour of sacrifice with deep cultural resonance in Punjab. But these colours have a political significance as well.
A look back at one of Independent India’s first Govt-led art exhibitions, which left MF Husain ‘exhilarated’Subscriber Only
August 16, 2024 12:36 IST
From the Indus Valley ‘Dancing Girl’ to Pahari paintings, the 1948 exhibition showcased major textiles, paintings and sculptures of India.
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