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The muddled origins of 'rescue'

In the literal sense, the word rescue means to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation.

17 November 2024, 04:06 IST

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

The muddled origins of 'rescue'

17 November 2024, 04:06 IST

A beauty called Crimson Rose

In nature, most poisonous creatures don vibrant hues in a defence mechanism known as aposematism. The striking garb serves a weighty purpose — a portent to potential predators, of the dreadful fate that awaits them should they harbour thoughts of making a meal of them.

17 November 2024, 03:35 IST

A beauty called Crimson Rose

A beauty called Crimson Rose

A beauty called Crimson Rose

17 November 2024, 03:35 IST

Celebration of chaos

The prolific artist, who also painted self-portraits throughout his life, found meaning and symbolism in the forms and shapes of his chaotic surroundings.

17 November 2024, 03:32 IST

Celebration of chaos

Celebration of chaos

Celebration of chaos

17 November 2024, 03:32 IST

Ramayana's footprints in China: Scholars highlight traces in Buddhist texts

A host of Chinese scholars associated with longstanding research on religious influences made candid presentations in Beijing tracing the historical routes through which Ramayana reached China and its influence on Chinese art and literature.

03 November 2024, 12:36 IST

Ramayana's footprints in China: Scholars highlight traces in Buddhist texts

Ramayana's footprints in China: Scholars highlight traces in Buddhist texts

Ramayana's footprints in China: Scholars highlight traces in Buddhist texts

03 November 2024, 12:36 IST

The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana

Unlike the proliferation of merpeople as fantastical creatures in folklore and mythological traditions of other cultures, Suvannamaccha — Suvarnamatsya in Sanskrit — the Golden Mermaid is perhaps a rare example in our storytelling oeuvre.

20 October 2024, 02:43 IST

The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana

The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana

The mermaid in Southeast Asia’s Ramayana

20 October 2024, 02:43 IST

A testament to an indelible legacy

Tipu’s forces ambushed the British — who were led by William Baillie — thanks to the tips that arrived through the former’s spy network.

06 October 2024, 03:38 IST

A testament to an indelible legacy

A testament to an indelible legacy

A testament to an indelible legacy

06 October 2024, 03:38 IST

Nurturing a family of showstoppers!

Gardening is a journey that begins with curiosity and grows with experience. You don’t need botanical knowledge to create an interesting garden.

24 August 2024, 21:38 IST

Nurturing a family of showstoppers!

Nurturing a family of showstoppers!

Nurturing a family of showstoppers!

24 August 2024, 21:38 IST

The fast and the curious

Common bronzebacks are endemic to South Asia and widely distributed throughout India (Whitaker 1978).

24 August 2024, 21:34 IST

The fast and the curious

The fast and the curious

The fast and the curious

24 August 2024, 21:34 IST

On Jhatka and Halal

Vegetarianism in India emerged with monasticism -- with the early monks. It was a sign of a simpler life, shunning rich spicy food, avoiding intoxicants and other indulgences of pleasure. But over time, vegetarianism became about purity and holiness.

24 August 2024, 20:21 IST

On Jhatka and Halal

On Jhatka and Halal

On Jhatka and Halal

24 August 2024, 20:21 IST

Traversing through a spiritual realm

Although contemporary rath yatras are predominantly associated with Hindu festivals, their historical roots extend beyond a single community.

17 August 2024, 19:26 IST

Traversing through a spiritual realm

Traversing through a spiritual realm

Traversing through a spiritual realm

17 August 2024, 19:26 IST