Literature
We may be hardwired to appreciate poetry: study
The human brain may be hardwired to appreciate poetry even if it struggles to comprehend its meaning, a new study suggests...
Yoga may help combat depression: study
Participating in yoga and deep breathing classes twice a week along with home practice may effectively reduce the symptoms of depression...
When war is the canvas and world leaders are refugees
Gaping at a seed almost invisible to the naked eye through a microscope in a cold and quiet lab over several nights does not sound like...
Ex-diplomat explores Afghan history, Durand Line in new book
The arbitrary line that Mortimer Durand drew in 1893 on a small piece of paper continues to bleed Afghanistan, says former diplomat Rajiv...
The importance of being Indian: Bandhgalas over English suits
The practice of wearing an English suit or a tuxedo on special occasions is increasingly becoming passe for Indian men, who are now...
The canvas drifts, Showcasing Monet, Michelangelo without their nudes
Michelangelo without his nudes! That's the dilemma Russian curator Yasha Yavorskaya faced when she put together the multimedia exposition...
Take a tour of Tirupati temple on TV
Devotees from across the globe will be able to take a tour of the iconic Tirumala Tirupati temple without standing in long queues...
Patriarchy and poor conviction, policing behind rape: Experts
Three men rape a woman, flinging her child to a pavement. Another three rape a woman for eight hours in a vehicle...
Not all dull and grey: Artists push boundaries with cement
Having hosted nearly two lakhs, Indian visitors, last year, Macao is expected to see a continued growth in tourism from the subcontinent...
Boys, let's talk about that time of the month!
The nudge-nudge wink-wink humour in the schoolboys' conversation caught Gurgaon teacher Manisha Gupta's attention...