Mysterious street artist Banksy confirms his first name in BBC interviewBanksy, the celebrated Bristol-based graffiti artist, appears to have disclosed his real name in a newly discovered 2003 BBC interview. The...
21 Nov, 2023, 08.25 PM IST
Travel Diaries: The perfect way to spend 36 hours in Los AngelesIn this guide, we go west to east and loop back to the middle. While downtown has yet to return to its 2019 energy, there are notable happe...
19 Jun, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
Of stolen art and looters' crafty craftRecent years have witnessed an increasing demand for the repatriation of looted art objects globally. Even as the British Museum in London ...
17 Dec, 2022, 10.27 PM IST
Jeff Bezos gives $200 mn to National Air and Space Museum, its biggest philanthropic gift since 1846The gift comes as the nation’s museum sector has been hit hard by the pandemic, with closures and deep financial losses.
15 Jul, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
FIFA World Cup qualifying match: A defenceless India barely draw against spirited BangladeshAdil Khan header saved hosts India blushes in a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh.
16 Oct, 2019, 08.11 AM IST
2019 holiday guide: Swing at the edge of a Stratovolcano in Ecuador; walk on water in BoliviaMake plans to explore new horizons and try new experiences
10 Jan, 2019, 08.40 AM IST
Bespoke experiences galore: A perfect, customised tour to get the best out of your visitA customised tour comes with the single most important benefit - it takes you beyond the touristy aspects.
22 Feb, 2018, 05.41 AM IST
SoftBank’s $100-Billion technology fund opens HQ in London’s MayfairSoftBank’s new location in Mayfair is home to a swathe of luxury brands, but also hedge funds and private family offices.
10 Dec, 2016, 12.06 AM IST
The Spectator! One of Shakespeare's first theatres uncovered in the UKThe excavation showed that the rectangular theatre was built for performance and entertainment.
17 Nov, 2016, 06.39 PM IST
Building a false ceiling for air-conditioning risks severe damage to Kolkata's Victoria MemorialNBCC recently built an iron rafter weighing 30 tonnes for holding the air-conditioner on the first floor.
05 Aug, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
Wagah of East: Tree holds up installation of Gandhi portrait at Indo-Bangladesh borderMore than a year after India started hosting a joint retreat ceremony here, the 'Wagah of the East' still awaits a portrait of Mahatma Gand...
05 Jun, 2015, 02.30 PM IST
Udaipur: The place where Kalki Koechlin's wedding in 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' was shotFancy some royal hospitality then head to the beautiful precincts of Udaipur, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan.
11 Dec, 2014, 07.43 AM IST
- Berlin: Subtle commemorations of history
Berlin is truly one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities, with much art, culture on display but Prakash Dubey was particularly struck by...
25 Nov, 2010, 04.58 AM IST
- Shah Rukh Khan charms Berlin
Khan, who plays a dreaded don in the Farhan Akhtar directed movie, said the idea to shoot 'Don' in Berlin came while he was visiting the ci...
23 Oct, 2010, 12.53 PM IST
- There’s more to X’ian than terracotta warriors
Visitors to China may well be forgiven for thinking that Xi’an is just the base for a trip to the fascinating Terracotta Warriors.
07 Aug, 2008, 03.31 AM IST
- Chinese Coca-Cola rated 50 times more
A Chinese painting with a Coca-Cola logo has been valued at almost 50 times its cost for a $10 million London auction in October, showing h...
27 Jul, 2007, 02.21 AM IST
- Images of faith
Think Israel and two cities immediately spring to mind: ancient Jerusalem (which is now the country’s capital) and Tel Aviv, the commercial...
07 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST