Word of the day - Fuddy DuddyFuddy-duddy is a fun English word for someone old-fashioned or cautious. It describes people who avoid new trends but are pleasant to be wi...
30 Jan, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
A 200-year quest for a lost portraitOne of Scotland’s greatest artists had sketched the country’s most revered poet, only for the artwork to go missing for centuries
29 Jan, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for July 9, 2025: Solve today’s brain teaser with this complete guideAs puzzle culture continues to thrive, the NYT Mini Crossword remains a vital touchpoint in the daily lives of word lovers, offering just e...
09 Jul, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
Monkeys, metaphors and made-up minds: A history of literary hoaxes from Shakespeare to AIFrom Shakespearean authorship debates to AI-generated philosophical hoaxes, literature has a long history of playful deception. The article...
17 May, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Vijay Deverakonda returns the favour after Telangana joke by Coldplay's Chris MartinColdplay recently ended their India tour with a final concert in Ahmedabad. Chris Martin humorously claimed to be from Telangana. Amused, a...
29 Jan, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Is Angelina Jolie dating Corbynista rapper Akala? Rumours fly after both seen together in the film premiereAngelina Jolie and British rapper and political activist Akala were spotted together at several events, including her film premiere, sparki...
05 Oct, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
How the Scottish brought a song and new year celebrations to IndiaNew Year celebrations are both arbitrary and secular, with no religious, astronomical, or seasonal basis. The date of Christ's circumcision...
29 Dec, 2023, 11.02 PM IST
Burns Night 2023: What is it, who was Robert Burns, and where was his birthplace?Since 1801, Robert Burns Night has been observed yearly to honour his life as a prominent Scottish bard.
25 Jan, 2023, 07.30 PM IST
Why is 'Auld Lang Syne' sung on new year eve and what does it mean?People across the US sing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Day. The song was written centuries ago and contains words that we would never use...
29 Dec, 2022, 10.45 PM IST
Marrakech Film Festival to honour 'Gully Boy' star Ranveer Singh, actress Tilda Swinton & director James GrayThe event is scheduled to be held from November 11 to 19 in the Moroccan city.
28 Oct, 2022, 06.27 PM IST
Ranveer Singh, Tilda Swinton & James Gray to be felicitated at Marrakech Film FestivalThe festival is scheduled to be held from November 11 to 19 in the Moroccan city.
28 Oct, 2022, 05.46 PM IST
Centre's move of dropping 'Abide with me' hymn sad; sensitive people hurt by decision: ChidambaramFor this year's ceremony, the hymn has been replaced by the popular patriotic song "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon", which was written by Kavi Prad...
23 Jan, 2022, 03.20 PM IST
People PowerThe Scottish referendum is being held up as a ‘glowing testament’ to the democratic process on a driech(wet, gloomy, grey) day! The monsoon...
29 Sep, 2014, 06.06 AM IST
What made Scotland agree to a merger with England 300 years ago? Prospects of growing rich in IndiaThe East India Company was then rapidly expanding its control in India and perhaps this persuaded Scottish leaders they needed their own co...
14 Sep, 2014, 12.49 PM IST
- Indra Nath Choudhuri takes up as Chair of Tagore Studies in Scottish varsity
Tagore was the first non-white Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1913 and wrote thousands of poems, songs, novels and short stories befo...
14 Mar, 2013, 08.54 PM IST
- Haggis out, chicken tikka masala in
It has been revealed that haggis, that most Scottish of viands, is actually English.
08 Aug, 2009, 03.09 AM IST
- History on hilltops
Edinburgh stretches out below the castle as a fascinating mix of heritage and modernity.
30 Nov, 2006, 12.58 AM IST