Culture

'Why': The one question haunting families in the US over mass shootings

There are a few reasons why mass shootings are so common in the US: A general increase in all types of gun violence; the proliferation of firearms amid lax gun laws; the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and a political climate unable or unwilling to change

Borsch without a 't': Kyiv chef uses food to reclaim culture

Thanks to a lobbying effort that Chef Ievgen Klopotenko helped lead, UNESCO issued a fast-track decision last July declaring Ukrainian borsch an asset of 'intangible cultural heritage' in need of preservation

Pongal 2023: Special wishes to share with friends and family on this harvest festival

Since Pongal is drawing closer, we have listed some special wishes and messages that can be shared with family and friends on this auspicious festival

Makar Sankranti 2023: Significance of sesame seeds during this harvest festival

According to Hindu mythology, Surya is the origin of all energy and life, and til is thought to be a source of solar energy

Pongal 2023: Five traditional recipes that can be prepared with little effort

Sakkarai Pongal is one of the main attractions during Pongal and is prepared on the second day

Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during this auspicious festival

Though there is no shortage of picturesque places in Tamil Nadu, we have listed the best-known locations to get the actual flavour of Pongal

La La Land: Why do certain types of music make our brains sing

Our prediction of musical events remains inexorably bound to our musical upbringing. It is why every brain reacts differently to a piece

Banksy in Ukraine: How his defiant, new works offer hope amid death and destruction

Banksy confirmed that he was responsible for six other artworks in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine, one of which appeared to take aim at Russian president Vladimir Putin, depicting him being thrown by a child in a judo match

Explained: When women put their hair on the line in the fight for equal rights

Women in art tend to be forceful but more subtle when using their hair to vindicate political or identity issues or their most basic rights, such as being able to show it without fear of being killed for it

I-Day 2022: Ricky Kej and 12 refugees sing melodious rendition of national anthem

The Grammy award-winning musician joined 12 refugee singers from four nationalities to sing the Indian national anthem ahead of 75th Independence Day