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Row over 22 illustrations in Constitution: A look at the art, the artists, and the messageSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 17:29 IST
These 22 hand-painted images in the Constitution include scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, pictures of Ram, Mahatma Gandhi, and Subhas Chandra Bose. Nehru was also supposed to be included, but was eventually omitted. All you need to know
Explained: How Beyonce’s Grammy win follows years of Black artists criticising the awardsSubscriber Only
February 10, 2025 08:24 IST
Despite having the most Grammy wins in history, Beyonce has long been considered “snubbed” by the awards. But the larger issue is not limited to her.
Who was the Aga Khan IV? And who are the Nizari Ismailis, the community he led?Subscriber Only
February 6, 2025 11:56 IST
The Aga Khan IV passed away in Lisbon on Tuesday. He will be remembered by many as the ‘Imam of the Atomic Age’. Indians are most familiar with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, which has restored Delhi’s Humayun’s Tomb and the surrounding area.
Why did Air India gift the surrealist painter Salvador Dali a baby elephant?Subscriber Only
February 5, 2025 17:14 IST
It all began with a chance 1967 meeting between Air India’s then public relations officer Jot Singh and Dali in a New York hotel. Singh requested the surrealist create limited-edition souvenirs. Here is what happened next
Story of Mumbai’s humble ‘ladi pav’, and why its price may soon go upSubscriber Only
February 5, 2025 05:26 IST
The ladi pav came to India with the Portuguese in the 16th century, when they established a colony in Goa. “Pão” in Portuguese means “bread”.
Grammy win for Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan: How the Gen Z stars brought zing back to popSubscriber Only
February 3, 2025 17:37 IST
Both Roan and Carpenter have managed to deliver solidly drafted songs with great hooks at a time when getting the right mix has become increasingly hard. Here are their stories.
How does the Chinese calendar work? What are some traditions associated with Chinese New Year?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2025 16:49 IST
The Chinese use a lunisolar calendar that combines lunar and solar calendars to indicate both the phase of the Moon and the position of the Sun in the sky
‘Saare Jahan se Achha’ plays at Beating Retreat: The story of Allama Iqbal who wrote the songSubscriber Only
January 31, 2025 09:39 IST
Allama Iqbal who wrote the Tarana-e-Hindi, better known as ‘Saare Jahan se Achha’, is regarded today as the ideological father of Pakistan. In recent years, the recitation of some of his poems has attracted controversy.
‘Chhava’ controversy: Why some have objected to film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji MaharajSubscriber Only
January 28, 2025 12:50 IST
Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje, a descendant of the Maratha king, questioned the cinematic liberty taken by the filmmakers in one scene of the upcoming film.
Ajith, Balakrishna, Shobana and Anant Nag: The 4 South filmstars awarded Padma Bhushan this yearSubscriber Only
January 27, 2025 13:45 IST
The Padma Bhushan is awarded for “distinguished service of high order”. The four awardees from the film world this year are regarded as icons in their field. We take a look at their careers and achievements.
Explained: The story of the Kiswah, sacred cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba in MeccaSubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 11:55 IST
For the first time, the full Kiswah will be displayed outside Mecca. It will be the central element of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 that begins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on January 25
What to know about Frida Escobedo, first woman to design a wing of the Met MuseumSubscriber Only
January 22, 2025 14:45 IST
In 2018, Escobedo became the youngest architect and only the second solo woman to design the Serpentine Gallery’s annual pavilion at the Kensington Gardens in London.
The story of Coldplay’s enduring affection for IndiaSubscriber Only
January 21, 2025 14:28 IST
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin first visited India in 2015. Since then, he and the band have developed a special relationship and bond with the country
Explained: The painting at the centre of a larger Ukraine-Russia cultural warSubscriber Only
January 20, 2025 19:52 IST
Ukrainian troops were recently photographed by an artist to create a replica of a 19th-century painting. However, both Russia and Ukraine have claimed the artist’s legacy. Here is why.
What is Xiaohongshu or RedNote, the Chinese social media platform that US TikTok ‘refugees’ are flocking to?Subscriber Only
January 17, 2025 13:38 IST
Ahead of an impending ban on TikTok in the US, young Americans are flocking to RedNote which many say is “China’s answer to Instagram”. Xiaohongshu’s US downloads surged more than 200% year-on-year this week.
What are the sexual assault allegations against author Neil Gaiman?Subscriber Only
January 16, 2025 15:15 IST
An essay published in The New York magazine on Monday builds on allegations first made in July 2024
Mahakumbh First Amrit Snan explained: What is it, why is it held on Makar SankrantiSubscriber Only
January 15, 2025 15:57 IST
Mahakumbh 2025 Amrit Snan: What is amrit snan or shahi snan, and why was the first one today? What is the significance of Makar Sankranti? What are the other auspicious dates for bathing at the Mahakumbh? We explain.
In Lohri celebrations, the story of Punjabi folk hero Dulla BhattiSubscriber Only
January 18, 2025 00:21 IST
In folklore, Rai Abdullah Khan Bhatti, better known as Dulla Bhatti, has been described as a son-of-the-soil Punjabi Robin Hood who stood up to Mughal rule.
Kumbh Mela, explained: Its mythology, history, astrology, and why millions flock to itSubscriber Only
January 21, 2025 18:21 IST
Maha Kumbh Mela Mythology, History, Astrology: What is the Kumbh Mela, and why is it held in four cities periodically? What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin of this pilgrimage festival?
Gen Beta is here: what is a generation, how do different generations vary from each other?Subscriber Only
January 14, 2025 13:34 IST
Generation Beta will be the children of younger millennials and older Gen Zers, and is so-named because the letter Beta follows Alpha in the Greek alphabet.
Why there are no prehistoric cave paintings in the LevantSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 11:40 IST
According to a new study, prehistoric humans in the region comprising modern-day Palestine and Israel did not see the ritualistic purpose of painting on cave walls, unlike their European counterparts
How the practice of removing shirts in Kerala temples beganSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 21:39 IST
Swami Satchidananda of Sivagiri Mutt and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan have said that men should not be required to take off their shirts in the sanctum sanctorum. It’s an old practice – and it is probably rooted in caste rather than ‘tradition’.
Story of the evolution of the tabla and its various gharanasSubscriber Only
January 8, 2025 16:45 IST
The popularity of the tabla can be traced to the reign of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela, but there are various origin stories about the instrument
The Brutalist wins at the Globes – here’s what brutalist architecture constitutesSubscriber Only
April 17, 2025 17:52 IST
The style emerged in post-war Europe where large-scale reconstruction was underway. Le Corbusier, who designed Chandigarh, was a brutalist architect in many ways.
Savitribai Phule’s 194th birth anniversary: A look at the life of India’s first woman teacherSubscriber Only
January 3, 2025 17:57 IST
A Dalit woman from the Mali community, Savitribai was born on January 3, 1831, in Maharashtra's Naigaon village. Married off at the age of 10, her husband Jyotirao Phule is said to have educated her at home
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