Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful peopleQuote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure t...
25 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by singer-songwriter Bob Dylan on life's reality: ‘You are going to die. So am I. It could be tomorrow, anytime. The world’s going to go on without us. How seriously you take yourself you decide for yourself’Bob Dylan, a legendary songwriter, reminds us that life is short and unpredictable. His words encourage us to reflect on our ego and priori...
11 Apr, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Quote of the day by Monica Bellucci: 'I believe that time destroys everything. You can take one beautiful apple...': Lessons on transience of life from Hollywood divaMonica Bellucci's quote on life's transience, comparing a beautiful apple to human aging, resonates deeply. Her journey from modeling to in...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Meet László Krasznahorkai, 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature winner who turns apocalypse into artLászló Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian author, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his compelling and visionary oeuvre. Hi...
09 Oct, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
Genius of Pujo's Installation ArtBengal's creative economy is reimagining Durga Pujo. What's needed now is market interest and capital that spills this energy over into the...
03 Oct, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
Writing on glass with condensationDrawing on misty windows offers a unique experience. It evokes childhood memories and a sense of freedom. The act of writing names or phras...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Tilda Swinton and Apichatpong Weerasethakul Lead Chanel's Cultural RenaissanceThrough a creative project headed by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and Palme d'Or recipient Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Chanel's Cultur...
22 Jan, 2025, 08.59 PM IST
How Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, can also help us navigate failureKintsugi was fairly widespread in Japan around the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
09 Nov, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
View: Statues have become less about history, and more about politicsOne of the more disturbing trends in India is the unfortunate politicisation of art, where artists are asked to paint murals in Parliament,...
26 Jul, 2020, 11.13 AM IST
Multiplexes witness up to 20% dip in footfall due to Covid-19Several states and UTs including Delhi, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir have directed the closure of all movie halls as a precaution against Cov...
13 Mar, 2020, 10.30 PM IST
Ever heard the 'KonMari' technique? Here's how such lifestyle hacks helped people build a businessThe method is prescribed by tidying expert Marie Kondo in a book.
20 Jan, 2019, 11.20 AM IST
Sridevi, an actress who brought a distinct sobriety to the world of mainstream cinemaWhat her films conveyed was immaterial in comparison with what she conveyed on the big screen.
08 Mar, 2018, 11.47 AM IST
Is One Belt, One Road the Chinese ashwamedha? How China's mythology influences its politicsAt the heart of Chinese mythology is belief in the Mandate of Heaven. The Emperor of China has been given the divine authority to mirror he...
23 May, 2017, 11.15 AM IST
Meet the author who lived out of a suitcase before settling down in BengaluruWilson is penning a memoir set in Bengaluru, which flashes to other countries she’s lived in.
01 May, 2017, 01.23 PM IST
Employees tattoo company names on selves to show loyalty to employersThe body, in many cultures, is offered to the Gods for appeasement. Some employees are offering a similar compliment to their employers.
11 May, 2013, 12.40 PM IST
Fleeting permanenceThe rationale of ephemeral art is just as imperative as that of art meant to endure.
07 Sep, 2012, 05.16 AM IST
Truth is ImmortalOnly death reveals the paradoxical nature of life. His orange-clad body lies serenely beneath the glass coffin. But Sri Sathya Sai Baba liv...
27 Apr, 2011, 07.53 AM IST