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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: Culture

Going to the museum is good for health — a Canadian association just proved it

Contact with artwork can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and the cortisol secreted in saliva. Such changes reflect a reduction in stress.

Ashok Vajpeyi’s Nehru lecture was all about Modi. And the state of ‘free’ institutions

According to Vajpeyi, ultimate freedom is not found in any constitution of the world. So how can it be found in the Constitution of India?

Workplace loneliness can hurt businesses. It’s even worse for senior executives and chiefs

As leaders, they are held responsible for making significant decisions. Having nobody to share the risks with is an implicit social deficiency that increases workplace loneliness.

Granotone’s 40-Year Journey: Leading the Way in Art Supplies

Granotone's 40-year legacy demonstrates not just its value to artists but also its significance in bringing international attention to India's cultural splendor.

Belgium’s AfricaMuseum has a dark colonial past—but the country is confronting this history

The AfricaMuseum’s forerunner was initiated in 1897 by the Belgian king Leopold II, a colonial ‘human zoo’ within the Brussels World’s Fair.

The Heritage By Haveli: A Royal Venue For Grandest Occasions, Perfect for Weddings and Events

The architecture of Haveli reflects the grandeur and luxury of the bygone era. Every corner showcases intricate craftsmanship and exquisite detailing, moving guests to a regal world.

This ancient Mayan ‘ball-game’ has lessons for modern-day educators

Recently, a stone scoreboard was found by archaeologists in Mexico’s Chichén Itzá. Mayans appeared to have used it to play a ritualistic game with a heavy ball.

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Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.