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Venice Biennale, ‘the Olympics of the art world’, set to open on April 20: Everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
March 5, 2024 11:18 IST
Works by Indian artists such as Jamini Roy, SH Raza and Amrita Sher-Gil will also feature in the Venice Biennale's central exhibition. How did the arts event begin and what is its cultural significance?
Government drops names of Indira Gandhi, Nargis Dutt from National Film Awards: What has changed?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2024 10:32 IST
A committee set up by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had made recommendations ‘to rationalise the honours’, based on which the Ministry has brought in new regulations.
Why the Right wing in America dislikes Taylor SwiftSubscriber Only
February 16, 2024 18:43 IST
The Super Bowl reignited conspiracy theories around the popular popstar and her footballer boyfriend Travis Kelce. Many think she might endorse Joe Biden in his likely race with Donald Trump for the White House. Can that make a difference?
On Valentine’s Day, the language of love: Seven dating terms you should know, three reasons why such words are coinedSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 12:54 IST
Rizz, situationship, breadcrumbing, phubbing, why do so many dating terms keep popping up? And do you know some of these popular ones?
How ‘Chinese’ is gobi manchurian, and why did a Goan fair ban it?Subscriber Only
February 11, 2024 12:20 IST
Why did Goan authorities specifically target gobi manchurian? What is gobi manchurian, and how did it come about? Is it ‘Chinese’?
How SZA, the reigning queen of R&B who won 3 Grammy awards, came into the spotlightSubscriber Only
February 6, 2024 11:02 IST
SZA led the Grammys this year with nine nominations, for her sophomore album, 'SOS'. We explain how she first rose in the music industry and established a distinct sound for herself.
‘Thalapathy’ Vijay launches political party: A history of film stars’ entry into Tamil Nadu politicsSubscriber Only
February 5, 2024 16:30 IST
Vijay is not the first, and probably won’t be the last Tamil superstar to embark on a political career. Five Chief Ministers from the state have had links to the film industry. We take a look at the decades-long tradition.
Why PETA wants to ban two age-old Assamese traditionsSubscriber Only
February 4, 2024 12:40 IST
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals have mounted a legal challenge against the practises of buffalo and bulbul fighting in the Gauhati High Court. What are these traditions? Why were they discontinued? Now that they are back, why does PETA want to ban them?
Why Meghalaya’s new state anthem has led to a controversy over the state’s Jaintia tribeSubscriber Only
January 31, 2024 09:59 IST
The anthem included sections in three languages – English, Garo and Khasi. Why has the absence of Jaintia or Pnar language led to a row? How has the government responded?
From Ram to Akbar to Gandhi: Artwork on the Constitution, who painted themSubscriber Only
January 26, 2024 09:29 IST
Two copies of the Constitution, one in English and one in Hindi, are handwritten and bear the paintings. Why were these figures chosen and what did they symbolise for a newly independent nation? On Republic Day, we take a look at the history.
How Ramayana became popular outside India, from east Asia to the CaribbeanSubscriber Only
January 25, 2024 20:41 IST
The story of Ram is popular from Laos, Cambodia and Thailand in Asia to Guyana in South America to Mauritius in Africa. How did the epic reach these countries, and what does it say about migration from India?
What is the Nagara style, in which Ayodhya’s Ram temple is being builtSubscriber Only
January 21, 2024 11:40 IST
One of ‘the two great classical languages of Indian temple architecture’, the Nagara style emerged in north India around the fifth century CE.
Why the Tamil Nadu CM and Governor’s posts on Thiruvalluvar Day sparked a row, againSubscriber Only
January 16, 2024 17:57 IST
CM Stalin's post showed the poet in white robes, while Governor RN Ravi shared a depiction of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes. This is not the first time the issue has divided political figures in Tamil Nadu. Here’s why.
Ahead of Ram Temple consecration, Odisha to unveil its own ambitious project at Jagannath TempleSubscriber Only
January 16, 2024 11:11 IST
What is the Shree Mandira Parikrama project? What has the government planned for its inauguration? What else does the Odisha government have planned for transforming Puri into a world-class heritage city?
Pran pratishtha at Ayodhya Ram temple today: What is this ceremony, how it is performedSubscriber Only
January 10, 2024 06:02 IST
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha today: What is pran pratishtha, and how is it carried out? How can the worshipper impart prana, or life, to the worshipped? We explain
How Lakshadweep’s unique cultural landscape developedSubscriber Only
January 9, 2024 10:32 IST
The majority of Lakshadweep’s inhabitants are Muslims. But the Islam they practise is unlike that followed anywhere else in the country.
From red ant chutney to black rice, the 7 Odisha products that have bagged GI tagsSubscriber Only
January 7, 2024 20:02 IST
A marker of authentic products, the GI tags also help protect the interests of the local growers and artisans by preventing duplicity of the products. Consumers, through the tags, can know which goods are certified. Here is a quick look at the products and what makes them distinctive.
Meet Arun Yogiraj, one of the three sculptors who made Ram Lalla’s idol for Ayodhya templeSubscriber Only
January 11, 2024 09:32 IST
Some BJP leaders have claimed that the statue made by Arun Yogiraj will be placed inside the Ayodhya Ram temple. Here's who Yogiraj is, and how he prepared Ram Lalla's idol.
Ayodhya airport named after Valmiki: 5 interesting facts about the poet-sageSubscriber Only
December 31, 2023 12:31 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki Airport in Ayodhya on Saturday. Here is all you need to know about the legendary Indian saint, credited to having authored the Ramayana.
Veer Bal Diwas: Recalling the ‘supreme sacrifice’ of Guru Gobind Singh’s sonsSubscriber Only
December 26, 2023 17:04 IST
In January 2022, the Centre announced that December 26 would be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons. Here is what led to their deaths in the early 18th century, following attacks from the Mughals and hill kings.
How a cake without plums became ‘plum cake’ and India’s ultimate Christmas treatSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 18:07 IST
Here is a quick look at the history of plum cake in India, and its variants.
Expert Explains | Beyond Santas and holly: how Christmas is celebrated in homes across IndiaSubscriber Only
December 24, 2023 19:43 IST
From rangolis to regional songs to local treats, different regions in India have their own distinct way of celebrating and spreading Christmas cheer.
The many origins of Santa Claus, from Christian saints to Nordic evil spiritsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 18:45 IST
How did the grandfatherly figure of Santa Claus come to be linked with Christmas and with the tradition of gifting? Here, we take a look at the legends, the economics, and the politics around him.
How did the tradition of the Christmas tree emerge?Subscriber Only
December 25, 2023 18:43 IST
The tradition of having a Christmas tree isn’t Biblical. It’s a modern invention that originated in Germany. Here is its story.
How the crossword puzzle was born, 110 years agoSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 10:27 IST
Much like video games helped people get through the pandemic, crosswords gained prominence during tough times during the first half of the previous century.
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