Arts & Culture

In a new book, Agency, Gibson gives the US a woman president. But has she the power?

Archaeologists discovered in October a vivid fresco depicting an armour-clad gladiator standing victorious as his wounded opponent gushes blood, painted in a tavern.

Situated on the banks of the westward flowing Narmada-holiest of the five rivers, 78 km away from the cleanest city in India, Indore, Omkareshwar is a sacred town in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

The cave was a pivotal site for mid-20th century archaeology. Remains of 10 Neanderthals - seven adults and three infants - were dug up there six decades ago, offering insight into the physical characteristics, behaviour and diet of this species.

The decline in Congrier’s fortunes is mirrored in small towns and villages across rural France where empty properties and vacant storefronts tell of the slow decay of local businesses.

This year Maha Shivaratri will fall on Friday, February 21. It is a night dedicated to the worship of the Hindu God, Lord Shiva.

After quitting the gang three years ago, Kamara now hopes his journey to acclaim as a poet can offer an example to other wayward youths in Freetown, where increasing numbers are joining gangs modelled on the Bloods and Crips of Los Angeles.

A surrealist masterpiece by Spanish master Salvador Dali, titled “Couple aux tetes pleines de nuages” (1937), will go under the hammer in London on March 26.

19-year-old Robaba Mohammadi was born with a permanent physical disability that means she cannot use her limbs, and now suffers from a degenerative condition called arthrosis.

Renowned art critic Alka Pande’s new book Flower Shower: The Culture of Flowers in India is a coffee table book in full colour which has 323 photographs and myriad other interesting floral tidbits.

Jatinga, a small tribal village and Assam’s only hill station, is known for the mysterious suicide of birds during certain weeks of the year.

When Sophie Grau and Iris Klopfer take to the floor as two of the debutants at Vienna’s prestigious Opera Ball on Thursday, they will be dancing their way into history.

Artist Marcel Dzama talks about his works showcased at the 12th edition of the India Art Fair, his inspirations and the multilayered relationship between the real and the subconscious. Read on.

Actor Sonali Kulkarni talks about her role in the play, Mirror Crack’d, the current theatre scene, and more

Titled ‘Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk’, the major exhibition opens February 29 and will showcase the garment worn by the musician at home.