Quote of the day by Mona Lisa maker Leonardo da Vinci: 'Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity…' What the legendary polymath warned centuries ago about how inaction slowly destroys the human mindQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest thinkers, shared a powerful message about the dangers o...
25 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Word of the Day: BibliokleptomaniaWords like “bibliokleptomania” highlight the remarkable flexibility of the English language. A single complex term can weave together psych...
24 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Liezi: "To solve a problem, you need to remove the cause, not the symptom". What can Gen-Z learn from this powerful thought?Quote of the Day: Ancient Daoist philosophy, attributed to Lie Yukou, emphasizes removing the root cause of problems, not just their sympto...
23 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
The zero-cost jewelry organizer hiding in your trash can right nowA viral social media trend offers a free, DIY jewelry organizer using recycled toilet paper rolls and a cardboard box. This project, covere...
08 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Six new movies and shows to watch on Netflix this week (May 4-10): Lord of the Files to Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam to The Roast of Kevin HartThis week’s Netflix lineup has something for everyone, from survival drama and true crime to comedy and sports. You can watch the intense L...
06 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Job-seeker who was extremely happy at landing a job, applied to another company. Viral post reveals why: 'The CEO called him....'A young job seeker's interview was abruptly cancelled. Later that night, the CEO called to offer a job, mistaking the candidate's availabil...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
China's military unveils animated tale of two elves and a historic scroll for Taiwan's reunificationThe Chinese military released an animated film on National Day showcasing the reunification of two pieces of an ancient painting, symbolizi...
02 Oct, 2023, 01.03 PM IST
Painting of woman from 1860 holding iPhone baffles internet. Details hereThe online community is perplexed by a painting from 1860 that is making the rounds. The Expected One was initially made public by retired ...
05 Oct, 2022, 06.27 PM IST
R-Day: Scrolls depicting valour of unsung heroes of freedom struggle displayed along RajpathThe scrolls, each of 75 metres in length and 15 ft in height, were prepared during the 'Kala Kumbh' event jointly organised by ministries o...
26 Jan, 2022, 10.14 AM IST
700-year-old Chinese scroll from Yuan Dynasty sells at $41.8mn at Hong Kong auctionThe 6.6-feet scroll, titled 'Five Drunken Princes Returning on Horseback', is by Ren Renfa.
08 Oct, 2020, 05.19 PM IST
Rare 700-year-old painted Chinese Scroll up for sale at Sotheby's, can fetch a whopping $15.5 mnSotheby's described its presentation of a complete scroll as unique.
24 Sep, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
1,000-year-old Chinese ink painting fetches around $60 mn at auctionOne of the world's rarest Chinese paintings 'Wood and Rock' was created by greatest literati masters Su Shi.
28 Nov, 2018, 09.38 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi thanks Chinese artists for gifting artwork on China visitPM Narendra Modi today expressed his gratitude to two Chinese artists for presenting him with paintings and caricatures during his visit to...
06 Aug, 2015, 11.08 PM IST
Christie’s rediscovers lost Japanese hanging scroll-paintingChristie’s has announced the rediscovery of an important Japanese hanging scroll-painting, Jigoku dayu by the eccentric yet brilliant artis...
18 Sep, 2013, 08.01 PM IST
- New app can reveal painting's past with just a swipe
A new app for smartphones and tablets lets users see the path a painting took from sketches to completion, from any angle.
28 Apr, 2013, 04.33 PM IST
- In a first, a resource centre for Indian traditional paintings
Aimed at serving as a knowledge hub for all traditional paintings in India, a first-of-its kind resource centre is coming up at the Nationa...
26 Aug, 2010, 12.05 PM IST