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FILE – The United States Depository for gold reserves stands in Fort Knox, Kentucky, in 1974. (AP Photo, File) The story so far: For over a week now, the catchphrase ‘Fort Knox’ has been stealing the spotlight online, to be more specific, in the U.S. Several conspiracy theories started floating around it and even U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is also the head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, spoke about it in public. On February 20, 2025, President Trump, at the Republican Governors association meeting, said, “We’re going to inspect Fort Knox.”So what…
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa pictured attending the Golden Globes | Photo Credit: Getty Images Two-time Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday, along with their dog. Hackman was 95, and Arakawa was 63. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed their deaths early Thursday to the Santa Fe New Mexican, stating there were no immediate signs of foul play. The exact cause and time of death have not been disclosed.Hackman, a two-time Academy Award winner, was celebrated for the versatility of his…
The Evening Club entrance | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story of The Evening Club is a tale of family, friends and a deep love for music. Located in India’s Rock Capital, Shillong, the bar is dedicated to live music, poetry and the arts. Managed by Jeffrey Lalloo, The Evening Club was curated for musicians, by a musician.“EC” as it is popularly known, originated as a more accessible version of The Shillong Club, and was started by Jeffrey’s great-grandfather. In the 1980s, his father put his spin on the place. EC in the 80s was bifurcated into a restaurant and…
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. | Photo Credit: ANI Following the resounding success of Amar Singh Chamkila, Netflix and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali have reunited for O Saathi Re. Produced by Window Seat Films and Reliance Entertainment, the series will star Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal.The series is billed as an “intricate love story that explores contemporary human emotions.” Imtiaz Ali will take the role of creator, writer and showrunner. He will also be the executive producer of the series along with Mohit Choudhary.Arif Ali, who previously directed the Netflix series She, will take on the role of the director.…
Art by Kudalayya Hiremath from Pune on display at Ephemeral Permanence | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kala for Vidya is an annual fundraiser that supports the education of underprivileged children. Presented by the Rotary Club of Bangalore, this year marks the 18th edition of this initiative and has been curated by Amita Shenoy, founder of the Shenoy Art Foundation in Bengaluru. This exhibition will feature the works of as many as 41 artists from all over India, and over 100 works of art including paintings, sculptures, graphics and more, will be on display. According to curator Amita Shenoy, the idea…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal during ‘Key Distribution for Self-redevelopment Project’ at Kandivali, in Mumbai on February 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday (February 27, 2025) urged Indian industry leaders to shed their protectionist mindset and focus on becoming globally competitive, instead of depending on government support through subsidies, high import duties, and other protective measures.Speaking at an event organised by the IMC Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, Mr. Goyal posed a critical question to the industry:“Till when can we look up to the government [for support]? Or, till when can we…
A close look at artist Anjali Venkat’s work on glass | Photo Credit: special arrangement Copper florets with a glinting red centre, complement a green, layered carpet of lotus leaves. The stray reds, in a gradient shade, draw one only a few seconds later as more foliage, all made in glass, waits to catch the eye. It is indeed a garden of secrets. A beautiful one at that. If ‘more is more’ had a tangible manifestation, it would be this circular piece of glass art, made by artist Anjali Venkat. It is in this pseudo idiom that the glass artist thrives.…
Bhanu Athaiya; Satyajit Ray, AR Rahman, MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose, with their Academy Award trophies | Photo Credit: Oscars/YouTube, REUTERS/Mike Blake, JORDAN STRAUSS/AP The 97th Academy Awards, cinema’s glitziest night, are set to take place on Monday (March 3) at the Dolby Theatre in LA, Hollywood. It’s not a particularly robust year for India: Laapataa Ladies, the country’s official submission for Best International Feature, did not make the cut, neither did several independent entries. Instead, some hope rests with Anuja, a poignant 22-minute short film backed by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The film has been nominated in the…
Sculptor Robin David | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran sculptor Robin David marks 50 years of his sculptural journey with ‘Sculpting Voids’, an exhibition curated by Aman Preet Kaur of Sirjanhara The Art Studio in Hyderabad. The showcase features 30 meticulously crafted stone sculptures, created over six years. Ranging from one to four feet high in height and sculpted from black and white marble, these works exude symmetry and rhythm. Embracing abstraction, Robin invites viewers to interpret the pieces through their own perspectives, making each interaction a personal experience.Void, an integral part Marble stone sculpture by Robin David | Photo…
Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins in a still from ‘Supernatural’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video The highly anticipated final season of The Boys is bringing together a long-awaited Supernatural reunion. Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins have officially joined the cast as guest stars, reuniting with their former co-star Jensen Ackles, who plays Soldier Boy in the hit Prime Video series. While details about their characters remain under wraps, the news has thrilled fans of both The Boys and Supernatural, where the trio became household names.Series creator Eric Kripke, who also helmed Supernatural, has long hinted at his desire…