Topic: Culture
Liberalise culture sector to unlock India’s economic potential: NITI Aayog’s Amitabh Kant
Our heritage is valuable. And there’s a reason why one of the world’s most successful conservation stories is the Humayun’s Tomb project in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area.
What Burger King, Dolce & Gabbana got wrong about China — and how they can fix it
Brands will have to work with behavioural researchers to understand the fast-changing aspirations of young Chinese consumers.
Modi govt plan to make Hindi compulsory averted. But larger message should worry south
Since coming to power in 2014, the BJP and its supporters have systematically embarked on their wanton campaign to privilege uniformity over unity.
There are 2.9 million atheists in India and it’s been around in Asia for centuries
Atheism is not a modern concept and is a significant cultural force in India, as well as in other Asian countries influenced by Indian religions.
We need to treat our body the way responsible dog owners treat their dog
Exercise and activity are important parts of living the lives humans are meant to live from an evolutionary standpoint.
How where you’re born influences the person you become
Although genetics certainly matter, the way you behave isn’t hardwired. Parenting too plays a role.
Remembering Amrita Sher-Gil, one who loved sex, art and India, and never said sorry for it
One of India’s most respected pioneers of modern art, Sher-Gil’s story has the makings of a classic French film, including a tragically young death.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna – a deeply conservative film that gave Bollywood its ‘boldest’ actor
Dev Anand’s film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, starring Zeenat Aman, gave India both its Rakhi and hippie anthem.
Taiwan turns to Mahatma Gandhi to cement cultural ties with India
Besides portraying Gandhi’s life and ideology, the Taiwanese govt has also displayed information on India’s cultural and heritage sites in an exhibition.
Asian Academy of Arts to launch award in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s name
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award will be given for the promotion of art and culture.
We must not return to work for now. Covid’s not over yet, says a virologist in letter to son
If everyone goes back to work as soon as the ‘curve bends downwards’, it's guaranteed you'll get a second wave of infections in Europe.
Is forcing private labs to make Covid-19 tests free the only way to stop spread of infection?
The Supreme Court directed the central government to make Covid-19 testing by private laboratories free of charge Wednesday.
Defence
Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra awardee and icon for many, loses battle with cancer
Despite losing an arm to cancer, Col Navjot Singh Bal continued to serve in 2 Para as the commanding officer and even learnt to fire with his left hand.
Poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti all you want. Modi couldn’t care less
Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, who he can address in kind. People accuse him of infantilising his voters, but it’s a winning strategy.