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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra

Pt Chhannulal Mishra, classical vocalist rooted in bhakti and Purab ang gayaki, passes away at 89

October 3, 2025 02:40 IST

He had been admitted to Sir Sunder Lal Hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi after a sharp decline in his health.

Sara tries her hand at tufting

‘Feeling paw-sitively cosy on this rug’: Sara Tendulkar tries her hand at tufting — here’s everything you need to know about this hobby

September 28, 2025 16:58 IST

This carpet making technique uses a special tufting gun, which shoots loops of yarn through the mesh fabric, allowing for the creation of furry patterns and textures.

What book is Kareena reading?

‘It’s taking up all my time now’: Kareena Kapoor is currently reading this page turner

September 27, 2025 17:30 IST

Kareena also mentioned that when it comes to transformative books, she's not a fan. "I don't read those kinds of books," she added. 

Historically, Garba reflected the rich diversity of Gujarati communities

From seated Betha to martial Raas: A look at the diversity of Garba across Gujarati communities

September 30, 2025 16:04 IST

“Garba’s diversity is the result of Gujarat’s long history as a crossroads of trade, migration, and regional identities,” says an expert

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From mojari to paduka: 5 traditional men’s footwear that offer a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage

September 21, 2025 10:23 IST

From the vibrant, royal flair of Rajasthani Mojaris to the humble spirituality of Padukas, these styles are living pieces of India’s rich heritage.

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Picasso canvas reappears in public 80 years after it was painted

September 19, 2025 18:38 IST

Painted by Pablo Picasso in Germany-occupied Paris during World War II, the oil features French artist Dora Maar, his partner for several years

Shilpa Shetty gives us a home tour

‘Mereko lag raha hain main kisi museum mein aa gayi hoon’: Farah Khan takes us around Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s sea facing Mumbai home

September 14, 2025 09:30 IST

From small brinjals to green chillies, the Kundras enjoy locals and seasonal vegetables grown by themselves in their kitchen garden.

Historically, the traditional bindi was created using vermillion powder

The history of bindi and why it remains a powerful symbol of identity and tradition for Indian women

September 11, 2025 17:45 IST

By the mid-20th century, the bindi began to undergo a significant transformation.

While modern funeral strippers serve a different function, they continue the tradition of hired performers at memorial services

How the Taiwanese mafia turned funeral strippers, who pole dance at death processions, into a cultural phenomenon

September 2, 2025 18:30 IST

The practice of funeral strippers in Taiwan was first documented around 1980

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Van Gogh Museum claims it will be forced to shut if Dutch government does not fund renovationSubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 12:30 IST

According to Dutch government, the Museum is paid a fixed amount that is corrected for inflation on an annual basis

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‘We are being lied to… responding to request to hate each other’: Arundhati RoySubscriber Only

August 29, 2025 15:30 IST

Roy’s account unsettles the familiar myth of motherhood and replaces it with something knottier, more alive: a portrait of inheritance that is equal parts brilliance and bruise, an upbringing that was as creative and dazzling as it was difficult and scarring.

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‘Need to open black boxes of development’: Abhijit Banerjee, Sarnath, and Arathi Rao speak on their films on water crisisSubscriber Only

August 31, 2025 20:40 IST

While the films touched upon serious elements with humor, one among the audience was curious to ask why such a depressive theme was selected. Abhijit Banerjee, who set out to portray stark realities, said he could get even more depressing.

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Pushpamala N’s iconic Phantom Lady takes Japan by storm with the artist’s first solo show in the countrySubscriber Only

August 19, 2025 10:30 IST

Created in the late nineties, the character of the Phantom Lady was inspired by Fearless Nadia’s 'Hunterwali' look

Upasana and Ram Charan home tour

Upasana Konidela takes us inside Ram Charan and her stunning South Indian-style Hyderabadi villa

August 16, 2025 15:30 IST

Catching a break in between the house tour, Upasana spilled the tea on who among the two can tolerate spicy food, along with Ram Charan's never ending love for rasam.

Gajendra Verma

Singer Gajendra Verma reflects on 15-year journey, advocates therapy for artistesSubscriber Only

August 13, 2025 14:27 IST

The pop sensation, whose latest collaboration Ravator and Aditya Adhikari -- 'Gori' -- released recently, spills the beans on what he does apart from making music

Zayed Khan

‘Yeh ghar mein meri mehendi ceremony hui thi’: Farah Khan takes us around Zayed Khan’s 50-year-old extravagant Juhu home

August 9, 2025 19:30 IST

"Ye Versace ke dining room mein hum logo ne bohot saara khaana khaaya hai," said Farah, propping herself at the head of a long ten-seater ivory dining table, before walking into the adjoining kitchen.

Theatre Director Ratan Thiyam in New Delhi

Why was a Manipuri girl singing Tagore as a farewell to theatre giant Ratan Thiyam?Subscriber Only

August 7, 2025 18:20 IST

The moving tribute that has gone viral has Gunchenbi singing Tagore's Ore Ggihobashi... to Thiyam, who passed away last month

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The artist behind the 51-foot tall statue of Lord Ram in CanadaSubscriber Only

August 6, 2025 15:25 IST

In an interview to The Indian Express, Manesar-based sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat discussed the philosophy behind the idol

Indian weddings now prioritise the new couple above all else.

How cinematic wedding photography is redefining the modern shaadi albumSubscriber Only

August 5, 2025 18:17 IST

Cinematic wedding photography is no longer just about documenting an event, it’s about narrating a journey.

Actor-director Rasika Agashe opens up about working with husband Zeeshan Ayyub, their theatre journey, creative clashes, and life behind the scenes.

‘We fight over content and direction styles, it’s a true partnership:’ Rasika Agashe on collaborating with husband Zeeshan Ayyub, theatre, and life behind the scenesSubscriber Only

August 1, 2025 10:30 IST

"If I had to sum it up in one word, I’d say 'eye-opening,'” says actor Rasika Agashe when reflecting on her nearly two-decade-long journey in theatre.

What has led to the growth of improv across India in recent years?

‘It’s about being an absolute goofball’: How improv theatre is transforming India’s creative culture, promoting fearless expression and boosting confidence off-stageSubscriber Only

July 28, 2025 18:25 IST

Unscripted comedy is changing lives, especially in metro cities, offering Indians a new way to connect, heal, and express without fear.

Tiny as they are, Indian matchboxes have carried mythology, politics, pop culture, and even rebellion to the forefront of our minds. In their prime, they were portable postcards of the nation’s imagination. (Image credit: Maachis art/Sonal Nagwani)

‘A quirky design says more in 2 inches than some 20-feet ads’: Inside India’s matchbox art movement and its revivalSubscriber Only

July 25, 2025 20:30 IST

Good design isn’t always big, expensive, or famous. Sometimes, it fits in your palm and stays in your memory for life.

Ratan Thiyam

Ratan Thiyam: Outspoken theatre director who forced audiences to reconsider stereotypes of heroes, villainsSubscriber Only

July 23, 2025 15:29 IST

One who who reinvented the stage with every play and made even seniors practitioners think, Thiyam brought visuals, sound, costume, percussion to the heart of theatre

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Papa CJ on roasts, becoming a leadership coach, and comedy scene in India : ‘If there is anyone to be blamed for vulgarity, it is the audience’Subscriber Only

July 23, 2025 09:30 IST

"We’ve all had jokes that have fallen flat, but if my best joke falls flat, I remind the audience that I’ve been doing this for over 20 years; so if they aren’t laughing, it’s they who have failed!" said Papa CJ.

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