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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicIndian philosophy

Topic: Indian philosophy

There’s no concept of despair in classical Indian philosophy and art

In 'Modernity in Indian Art', Harsha V Dehejia explores philosophy, aesthetics, and emotion in the works of ten modern artists.

Kama Sutra author wanted women to study 64 arts—gambling, sorcery, disguise

In 'Echoes Of Eternity', Pavan K Varma explores the history of Indian philosophies from the Rigveda to the present.

Maitreyi from Upanishads broke wife-mother mould in ancient India

Maitreyi chooses the knowledge that leads to immortality over her husband’s offer of money. Her philosophical ambition reveals the roots of women-led institutions in Buddhism and Jainism.

How PM Modi blends ancient wisdom & modern science in Mann Ki Baat

In 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action', Shashi Shekhar Vempati talks about how PM Modi encourages the Indian youth to learn from ancient wisdom.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.