Bengaluru artists divided on religious themes in art
Bengaluru's art community is split on using religious themes. Some urge careful judgment, while others defend absolute artistic freedom. Explore the debate.
Bengaluru's art community is split on using religious themes. Some urge careful judgment, while others defend absolute artistic freedom. Explore the debate.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
A terrifying deep-sea video shows a massive bluntnose sixgill shark, an ancient predator. Netizens react with horror and awe. Discover the facts behind the viral footage.
Mandana, a ritual floor art from Rajasthan, faces oblivion as mud houses disappear. Artist Vidya Devi Soni, 74, leads a fight to preserve its sacred symbols and traditions. Discover its deep meaning.
Discover how the right artwork reveals your identity and creates an emotional home. Experts share tips for first-time buyers to choose pieces that speak to the soul.
Bengaluru's Chitra Santhe art fair attracted over three lakh visitors with its 2026 theme on environmental challenges. See how art highlighted climate issues.
Russian artist Nikas Safronov's 'Dream Vision' exhibition, featuring AI-powered neuro-mirrors and 45 canvases, captivates Mumbai. The show, a New Year's gift to India, explores emotion beyond technology. Discover the fusion of art and AI.
The 14th Mumbai Gallery Weekend kicks off on Jan 8, featuring 39 art spaces. Discover new shows, international curators, and a focus on anti-caste art. Explore the city's evolving art scene.
Archaeologists warn illegal mining near Nagpur's prehistoric Bhatala site, dating back 2 million years, could erase crucial evidence of early human life in Central India. Urgent action needed to protect heritage.
Discover powerful art exhibitions in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru this January. Explore themes of history, memory, childhood dreams, and socio-political witness through diverse mediums.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
Archaeologists in Malawi uncover the world's earliest known intentional cremation, dating back 9,500 years. This discovery challenges assumptions about ancient hunter-gatherer societies and their rituals. Read more to explore the fascinating details.
Scientists unveiled remarkable new species in 2025, including a carbon-sequestering sea cow fossil, a high-altitude mouse opossum, and live-birthing toads. Explore these biodiversity breakthroughs.
A research scholar from MANUU uncovers a significant Mesolithic rock art site in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana. The discovery features ancient hunting scenes and animal depictions in red ochre. Explore this milestone for India's prehistoric heritage.
New research challenges the linear view of weapon evolution, revealing early Homo sapiens in Europe used bows and arrows much earlier than thought. Discover the fascinating complexity of prehistoric hunting.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
A Kolkata bus has been reborn as a vibrant art installation, blending urban mobility with creative expression. Discover how this unique project is transforming the city's cultural landscape.
Telangana DGP reports 509 Maoist surrenders in 2025, with a significant drop in overall crime. Cybercrime losses fell 21%, while road safety remains a concern. Read the full report.
Bengaluru's iconic Chitra Santhe art fair returns on January 4, 2026, with an environmental theme. Over 1,500 artists will showcase works at Kumara Krupa Road. Discover the details!
Scientists reveal a tiny, eel-like creature called the conodont possessed the sharpest teeth ever, beating T-Rex and Megalodon. Discover the prehistoric dental champions.
The protected prehistoric rock art site of Pansaimol in Goa is under threat from commercial kayaking activities operating without permission, officials confirm. Learn about the heritage site's status and the risks it faces.
Kochi Muziris Biennale's Island Mural Project brings vibrant public art to Kochi's walls. Artists like Aravani Project and Trespassers create works reflecting local stories. Discover the 'people's biennale' in action.
Karnataka Minister H K Patil asserts national treasures need government care. Excavation work at multiple prehistoric sites is ongoing, with a tender called for Lakkundi. Read the latest on conservation efforts.
Ancient ash mounds in Karnataka offer archaeologists vital clues about early agro-pastoral societies, their rituals, and social structures that paved the way for urbanisation. Discover the vanishing legacy.
A vibrant 2025 for Indian art saw record auctions, expansion beyond Delhi-Mumbai, and a growing Middle East focus. Discover key trends and what's next for 2026.
ASI begins a landmark scientific investigation of prehistoric rock art sites in Odisha's Rairakhol and Bamur to determine their exact age and trace ancient human migration. Read the full story.
Photographer Dr. Kausik Ghosh unveils his 15th exhibition and 13th book 'BLUES' at Birla Academy, Kolkata. The event featured a panel on colour's role in art, philosophy, and cinema. Explore the poetic journey of blue.
A 230-million-year-old forest discovered near Mancherial is being showcased in Telangana museums. Four tonnes of fossils will educate the public about the state's deep geological past.
Vineet Alurkar & Dhruv Bhate launched a memoir in Pune, tracing their 35-year friendship & the clash between artistic passion and Indian societal expectations. Read their inspiring story.
Curator Nikhil Chopra discusses the Kochi-Muziris Biennale's focus on dynamic art, dismantling hierarchies, and creating a collective, immersive experience with the city of Kochi. Discover why unfinished works are part of the vision.