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Topic: Museums

Did National Museum need a shake-up? Nehru’s vision to Modi’s Yuge Yugeen

Modi govt’s new Yuge Yugeen has set off lamentations about the loss of the old National Museum. But the institution did not always do justice to its role as the custodian of India’s patrimony.

Patna is now a city of museums. Making its history great again

Patna is seeing a museum boom, from private ventures like Planet Patna to state projects such as Bapu Tower and Science City.

Not everybody can learn from MF Husain. Art should be accessible: MAP founder Abhishek Poddar

The Heritage Dialogue series by the Aga Khan Trust brought together Abhishek Poddar and Wasim Ashour, two museum founders who showcase art in vastly different ways.

Ahmedabad’s Calico Museum took away my phone. And then something magical happened

Without my phone, I wasn't thinking about capturing some beautiful textiles for my ‘inspiration gallery’. I was fully present, taking in the colours and patterns on display.

Trump’s war on museums. Critics say Smithsonian clean-up is ‘McCarthyism’

Trump ordered the Smithsonian to strip ‘divisive’ content from its museums within 120 days in a 12 August letter. Critics call it an attempt to erase racism from US history.

Ban British Museum officials from Indian events. We’re legitimising loot: Author Shyam Bhatia

‘When we speak of museums, we are speaking of power, of narratives curated not just through display but through silence,’ said Shyam Bhatia in his talk at IIC, New Delhi.

Mind-bending Paradox Museum is in Mumbai. It even has a Bal Gangadhar Tilak illusion

The first Indian branch of the global Paradox Museum brand offers 55 reality-defying installations across 15 rooms. It’s a made-for-Instagram experience.

Ministry of Culture plans three-day conclave on museums in New Delhi

The three-day conclave will start on August 1 and will be held at Bharat Mandapam, said the Ministry of Culture.

The chaiwala-to-PM story is the stuff of museums. But the new Modi gallery fails to tap it

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’s new Modi gallery is an assemblage of vertical LED kiosks. It has the look of a fancy airport terminal, not a museum.

Much-awaited Modi Gallery at PM Museum is a glowing tribute. All triumphs, no trials

The gizmo-laden Modi Gallery at Delhi’s PM Museum opened last week and has already become a popular selfie spot for students, families, and fans.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.