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July 01, 2026
‘1 More Than 8’ review: On humanity in nine shades
In ‘1 More Than 8’, the author chooses to drag out the nine emotions into the vicissitudes of ordinary life, rather than keeping them hidden behind tough concepts and verbose language
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May 14, 2026
At home, on set, in creation: Satyajit Ray in colour through Nemai Ghosh’s lens
Nemai Ghosh's picture chronicle on Satyajit Ray is part of a month-long exhibition at DAG, which opened in New Delhi on May 8
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May 09, 2026
Algerian-French artist Kader Attia to curate Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2028
Kader Attia, who has been associated with Kochi-Muziris Biennale since its second edition in 2014, will be its first non-Indian curator
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April 22, 2026
Story first, spectacle second: Why India is turning to baithaks & mehfils
In conversation with THE WEEK, 'IBTIDA - Ek Mehfil', co-founders CEO Anubhav Jain and curator Tanvi Singh Bhatia discuss why intimate mehfils are striking a chord today
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March 30, 2026
Of ruins & decay: A new show asks why ‘picturesque’ paintings of British India still appeal
This DAG show brings together British and Indian landscape paintings to examine their artistic interconnectedness and shared visual vocabulary
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March 18, 2026
House of Baithak collective’s art sparks contemplation and connects souls
A solo exhibition series is set to showcase the artistic expressions of five Kerala-based artists at the Telangana State Art Gallery
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March 14, 2026
Banksy’s real name revealed? Famous street artist had ‘killed his past’ after previous exposure
The identity of the elusive street artist Banksy may have finally been revealed by an investigation by Reuters. Banksy is known for his politically charged and satirical stencil artworks that appear on streets, walls and bridges around the world
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February 01, 2026
Textiles, sandalwood, Buddhist circuits: Union Budget 2026 on Indian culture, heritage
Among the key announcements are a new integrated programme for the textile sector, support for the sandalwood sector, and the development of Buddhist circuits in the northeast
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October 30, 2025
UP CM Yogi Adityanath makes renewed push for Agra's Shivaji Museum construction: When will it be completed?
The museum project has stirred much political and historical debate since 2020, when CM Yogi Adityanath decided to rename the originally planned ‘Mughal Museum’ to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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September 04, 2025
Delhi Contemporary Art Week: The 'now' through artists’ lens
Along with migration, several other contemporary themes—from love to war, and politics to leisure—are being showcased at the Delhi Contemporary Art Week by the six women-led galleries
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August 30, 2025
Onam 2025: 5 ways technology adds to Kerala's premier harvest festival
Over the years, technology has added a new sparkle to the evergreen Onam sights of floral arrangements, pulse-pounding boat races, and luscious sadhyas
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August 29, 2025
Daruma dolls: What is the story behind the eye-less paper doll gifted to PM Modi by Japan?
The chief priest of the Shorinzan Buddhist temple in Japan gifted PM Narendra Modi with a traditional Daruma doll. The Daruma dolls, a symbol from Zen Buddhism, embody perseverance and good fortune, and are a popular Japanese lucky charm
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August 06, 2025
Uttarkashi flash floods: What happened to the centuries-old Kalp Kedar temple?
Legend has it that the Kalp Kedar, an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built by the Pandavas in exile, but its existence was known only in 1945, after excavation efforts revealed a ‘shikhara’ structure.
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August 01, 2025
From book to film to OTT: Why Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice' never goes out of style
Clearly, the intelligent, perceptive, and stubborn Elizabeth Bennet and the brooding, socially awkward, and emotionally stunted Mr Darcy can never go out of style, evident from the brazen popularity of the 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
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July 07, 2025
Tradition in tune: Mumbai's stirring Guru Purnima tribute blends devotion and discipline
With powerful performances and a deep reverence for the guru-shishya bond, the annual Guru Purnima celebration at the Shanmukhananda Hall blended discipline, devotion, and classical artistry
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June 19, 2025
In Bangladesh’s belated Independence Day celebration in Delhi, one particular dish is ready to be the showstopper
A team of five chefs were flown in from Dhaka to Delhi on Tuesday morning to prepare this culinary marvel
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June 16, 2025
Bite of summer: Mango celebrated with music, food, and storytelling at Delhi event
The conversation threw light on how the mango isn't just a fruit in India, but carries historical, cultural (and even political) nuances
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May 31, 2025
The Buddhist citadel of J&K: Ambaran's ancient legacy captivates Delhi
Extended thrice at the National Museum, Vijay Kranti's photo exhibition unveils the spiritual and archaeological marvels of Ambaran, a forgotten monsatic site in Jammu
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May 23, 2025
Lincoln artefacts fetch millions in auction, but at what cost?
The auction featured 144 objects, 136 of which were sold to repay an $8 million debt from 2007—a cultural loss, historians say
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May 14, 2025
'We are the Ocean': Immersive exhibition in Delhi explores marine life and pollution
Promising a deep dive into art, awareness and action, Alliance Française's exhibition at New Delhi comes ahead of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference
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May 13, 2025
May the art be with you: Fantastic exhibitions to visit this May
From a Mumbai-based project on female printmakers to a solo calligraphy exhibition at New Delhi, there's something for everyone
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May 01, 2025
WAVES 2025 | Amitabh Bachchan-backed Tara Gaming unveils ‘The Age of Bhaarat’ AAA game: Watch announcement trailer
India gets a new game based on the subcontinent’s rich culture, in a world built by author Amish Tripathi and gaming veteran Nouredine Abboud
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April 17, 2025
Sixteen and soaring: Gur Rehmat Majithia's solo Kuchipudi debut celebrates a decade of devotion
Trained under Kuchipudi legends, the young dancer dazzled audiences with her debut, promising to reach greater heights
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March 10, 2025
Tibetan kids in exile paint a homeland they’ve never seen
The exhibition titled ‘Dreaming Tibet’ is all about letting the kids open up about their dreams and imagination of Tibet
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March 08, 2025
Olympe Ramakrishna’s silk portraits: A digital tribute to sensual tradition of saris
Olympe Ramakrishna’s 12 portraits are on display at the Alliance Française de Delhi, Lodhi Estate. Her work, titled “Women of Urban India" aims to tell the stories of the adaptation of urban women in an ever-evolving world
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