Society

'Iconography of Deepam': Author Indu Chinta's ode to the unexplored legacy of Kerala's traditional lamps

Chinta delves into the role of these lamps in the state's cultural system

By Nirmal Jovial November 15, 2023

Kerala Literature Festival to feature over 500 speakers

Kozhikode was recently named the 'City of Literature'

Web Desk November 09, 2023

Gaza war: Why publishers' community remains silent

Adania Shibli’s award ceremony was postponed and her talk was cancelled

By Ritu Menon October 28, 2023

Architect Bijoy Jain heads to Paris for a major exhibition at the Fondation Cartier

Jain is known for his sustainable architectural practices

Web Desk September 26, 2023

Farewell to the fanciful, figurative Fernando Botero

The capricious corpulence of his art challenged notions of beauty and truth

By Milan Sime Martinic September 19, 2023

India Love Project is among 10 finalists for 2023 Global Pluralism Award

The initiative was launched in 2020

Web Desk September 14, 2023

United Earth Amazonian Award: Taking the Nobel legacy forward

Marcus Nobel is now catalysing the environmental movement

By Milan Sime Martinic September 13, 2023

Six Years in India: A Russian artist's ode to her love for India

Anna interprets six Indian songs through her renditions in Six Years in India project

By Nirmal Jovial September 11, 2023

DC Books celebrates 50th anniversary: A testament to Kerala's literary heritage

DC reaffirms its commitment to fostering a love of reading and learning

Web Desk September 08, 2023

Opinion: We need new ethics and emotions appropriate to our new destructive powers

There are three important dimensions to inadequacy of traditional ways of thinking

By Pranay Sanklecha September 06, 2023

Seema Kohli and her tryst with the golden womb

The artwork was displayed at the recently concluded Bihar Museum Biennale

By Reya Mehrotra August 15, 2023

A quest for equality and shackles of identity: Indian artists exhibit at the American Center

The exhibition was curated by Y.S. Alone in Delhi

By Reya Mehrotra August 14, 2023

Honouring ‘India’s first feminist’ Mirabai and her legacy

‘Veer Meera – A musical on Empowering Women’ was held in Delhi

By Reya Mehrotra July 30, 2023

20-yr-old lensman, who captured albino deer, plans to set up eco-friendly resorts in national parks

Dhruv Patil spotted and clicked a rare leucistic fawn in the forests of Kabini

By Reya Mehrotra July 11, 2023

Merge indigenous knowledge systems with modern technology for a better planet

Traditional practices can help steer the way towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

By Hitesh Vaidya, Vishnupriya Gaur, Manju Rajeev Kanchan July 10, 2023

Namboothiri: An artist par excellence in the world of line art

Namboothiri, 97, passed away at 12.21am today

By Nirmal Jovial July 07, 2023

Meet Mithil Dedhia, the boy who summited the Everest at 17

'Mountains are calling, and I must go'

By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal July 06, 2023

Malcolm Forest's film unveils Brazil's storied past and unique path to independence

The country’s first constitution granted rights that inspired discussions in Europe

By Milan Sime Martinic June 30, 2023

Dad and me: A tale of laughter, love and unbreakable bond

On this Father's Day, a son recalls the joyous moments he shared with his dad

By G Venkatakuppuswamy June 18, 2023

Reimagining the Himalayas on canvas

Vinod Sharma's works celebrate the simplistic use of colour

By Reya Mehrotra June 15, 2023

'Guerrillero Heroico': The story behind Che Guevara's iconic photo

Today is Che Guevara's 95th birth anniversary

By Anansiya Sabu June 14, 2023

No climb too hard: Indian soldier's record-making trek to Mt Everest Base Camp

Muhsin now has his sights set on trekking to Mt Everest in 24 hours

By Anuja Susan Varghese June 12, 2023

Diplomats, artists come together to bring smiles to children battling critical illnesses

Children hail from different parts of the country and are being treated in Delhi

By Reya Mehrotra June 10, 2023