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ADHD to anxiety—Bengaluru’s mental health festival destigmatises disorders, diseases

The festival, Mannotsava, was co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, and the National Centre for Biological Sciences.

Padmaavat to The Kerala Story, how new-age Bollywood films spread Hindu nationalism

Even Jawaharlal Nehru recognised cinema's power to spread unity, film scholar Ira Bhaskar said during her recent lecture in Delhi.

When NTX danced to Diljit Dosanjh, Vicky Kaushal songs, Rang de Korea fused with Bollywood

Bursting with food, clothes, beauty products and performances, the third edition of the Rang De Korea festival in Delhi showcased South Korea’s massive cultural footprint.

Saris, kumkum, gossip—Women are central to Thota Vaikuntam’s art

The show, 'Thota Vaikuntam: Redefining the Cultural Gaze', showcased his work across four decades. His paintings are about the everyday lives of men and women in rural Telangana.

Estonian folk band brings Viking-era instrument to Delhi. Plays songs about ‘krishi’

The Estonian nu-folk band Puuluup was on the second tour of India. They gained wider audience through Eurovision, held in Sweden earlier this year.

Ancient India’s ideas travelled across cosmopolitan Asia. Manuscripts exhibition shows

The exhibition by SAMHiTA is part of the IIC’s ongoing annual festival. It reveals how Indian narratives have influenced cultures across Asia.

Lithuanian ambassador shows how one artist’s work connects the Baltic country, France, India

Exhibiting Kasiulis’ work is 'a little bit of a personal journey' for Lithuanian ambassador Diana Mickevičienė. It brings together three important cultural identities for her.

Urban Elite vs Union of India—what went behind the scenes of SC judgment on same-sex marriage

On 17 October 2023, the Supreme Court rejected the plea for queer persons' right to marry. A year later, a discussion on lawyer Rohin Bhatt’s book discloses what went wrong.

Burqas off, stories out—Delhi’s ‘Bhaagi Hui Ladkiyaan’ lay bare their world on stage

Bhaagi Hui Ladkiyaan is a bold, irreverent play staged as part of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art’s inaugural theatre festival in Sundar Nursery. ‘Imagine being a fly on the wall in Nizamuddin Basti.’

Bengaluru civic body, animal lovers, activists want you to worship the dogs, not fear them

Bengaluru’s civic body has partnered with hotels and RWAs to spread awareness about how society and dogs can coexist peacefully.

On Camera

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.