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Mohiniyattam exponent’s slur raises questions of caste gate-keeping in the arts

Published on Mar 24, 2024 02:46 IST

A Mohiniyattam group dance performance

Meet sisters B Ranjani and B Gayatri, in the eye of the storm

Carnatic musicians Ranjani-Gayatri decided to withdraw from the Music Academy's Conference 2024.

Published on Mar 23, 2024 18:32 IST

From Pipa to Daku: Exploring the rise of craft rum in India's spirits landscape

With five new launches in the last six months, India’s rum scene appears to have finally got going.

Published on Mar 23, 2024 12:57 IST

An ode to childhood romances that last: With Love by Simran Mangharam

Friendship and loyalty are key. Above, David Copperfield and Agnes, childhood friends who eventually marry, in the 2000 film adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 12:31 IST

Knives out: Meet the man crafting Japanese blades in Kochi

(From left) A Japanese meat cleaver. The versatile Santoku, designed to chop finely with a rocking motion. The Gyuto or Beef-Knife. Deba, a thick, heavy-duty knife for cutting and skinning fish. The Kiritsuke, designed for intricate slicing and knife-tip work.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 12:25 IST

Paws and play: An animated short about seniors, with a twist

Old Age Home follows different characters as they talk about their lives. The twist emerges at the end: the residents aren’t people, they are dogs at a shelter. (Image courtesy Bakarmax)

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 12:11 IST

Agents of shield: Meet the folk performers who once served as spies

An art work from the Gangavane family collection. Some of the paintings date back 350 years.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 12:06 IST

Never say never: Rudraneil Sengupta on changing fortunes of FC Bayer Leverkusen

Alonso embraces midfield pivot Exequiel Palacios after a Bundesliga win against 1 FC Köln in Germany this month. (Getty Images)

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 11:59 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 23

Catch It Live on March 23

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Published on Mar 23, 2024 08:38 IST

Causing quite the racquet: It’s finally game on for squash at the Olympics

A squash court sits before the Great Pyramids of Giza, during the PSA women's world championship in 2019. (Getty Images)

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 18:07 IST

Quick serve: Where did the game of squash come from?

Sunayna Kuruvilla wins a semi-final during the 2019 National Squash Championship in Pune. India has a long history with the sport. One of the first squash courts built outside Europe came up at the Bombay Gymkhana in the 1880s. (HT Archives)

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 13:41 IST

The rise of merchants of menace: What will the internet of the future look like?

Is Hagrid Played By a Robot?: An AI-generated story on the AI-controlled website The Enlightened Mindset. The article contains made-up quotes attributed to real people.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:37 IST

The bot con boom: How AI, ads are altering the identity, purpose of the internet

At top right, the first ad on the internet, an AT&T banner from 1994. Elsewhere, the pop-ups and spam that came soon after. Today’s infiltration is much more subtle, customised, based on data often gathered without the user’s overt knowledge.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:40 IST

‘I have a lot of respect for Ray, but am tired of stereotypes of Indian poverty’

(Photo by Mihir Malla for HT)

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 13:02 IST

Gaia telescope reveals insights into Milky Way's history

Astronomers believe Shakti and Shiva are so old they likely formed before the oldest parts of our galaxy's spiral arms and disc.

Published on Mar 22, 2024 09:08 IST

Shaheed Diwas 2024: Date, history, significance

In March, Shaheed Diwas is observed on March 23.

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 03:46 IST

Holi 2024: Interior design trends to infuse festive spirit into your home

From playful hues to cultural motifs, discover how to add Holi vibes to every corner of your space.

Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:37 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 22

Catch It Live on March 22

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Published on Mar 22, 2024 24:30 IST

Ramadan revival: Libyan volunteers preserve culinary heritage with Bazin meals

Libyan volunteers cook 300 free meals daily for Ramadan fasting.

Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:34 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 21

Catch It Live on March 21

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Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:06 IST

Why Germany has fallen behind on happiness

In Germany, young people are less happy than the elderly

Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:03 IST

Holi 2024 home decor: 7 essential tips and etiquette for memorable celebrations

From vibrant colours to cultural nuances, discover how to create an unforgettable atmosphere for your Holi party

Published on Mar 21, 2024 07:52 IST

Tips for seamlessly integrating statement artworks into home interiors

Transform your living space into a gallery of personal expression with statement artworks.

Published on Mar 21, 2024 04:29 IST

World Poetry Day: Date, history, significance, theme, wishes, quotes and more

World Poetry Day 2024 date, history, significance, theme, wishes, quotes, Facebook and WhatsApp status, and why is it celebrated.

Published on Mar 21, 2024 02:32 IST

Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year

Finland has remained the happiest country in the world for the seventh year a row.

Published on Mar 20, 2024 11:15 IST

New exhibition at Picasso Museum showcases 141 works through thematic lens

A visitor walks near an oil and charcoal painting entitled 'The Three Graces' (Paris, 1923) during the official unveiling of 'Pablo Picasso: structures of invention, the unity of a life's work' exhibition in Malaga's Picasso museum.

Published on Mar 20, 2024 08:42 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 20

Catch It Live on March 20

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Published on Mar 20, 2024 24:37 IST

Vernal Equinox 2024: Date and significance

For this year, Vernal equinox will start at 8:36 AM on March 20.

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 10:49 IST

Holy relics of Buddha to return to India after 26-day exposition in Thailand

Devotees pay their respects and witness a vibrant procession with the sacred relics of Buddha and his two disciples which were later enshrined at Wat Maha Wanaram during a solemn ceremony, in Ubon Ratchathani on Sunday. Celebrating heritage: Buddha's relics journey home to India after 26-day exposition in Thailand

Published on Mar 19, 2024 10:17 IST

Banksy's new mural showing tree leaves appears in London

Banksy used green paint and sprayed across the side of a building to imitate the leaves of a heavily pruned tree. The artwork was first visible on Sunday - St Patrick's Day.

Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:47 IST

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