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Artix 5.0: A New Era for Emerging Artists in New Delhi
The Artix 5.0 hotel art fair opens its doors in New Delhi, showcasing 21 rooms filled with innovative works from emerging artists alongside the legacy of veteran KG Subramanyan. This year's edition emphasizes the fusion of tradition and modernity in the Indian art scene.
Keralam to Transform Tourism with AI and Digital Innovation, Says Minister
Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announces a strategic shift in Keralam's tourism approach, emphasizing a holistic experience for visitors through AI and digital tools. This initiative aims to enhance the state's appeal beyond traditional destination-focused packages.
Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Secular Unity Ahead of Protest at Jantar Mantar
Mehbooba Mufti has urged secular-minded citizens to participate in a protest organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29. The protest aims to address pressing issues faced by the Muslim community in India.
Yugdeepak Soni Revives Centuries-Old Pichwai Tradition in Chennai Exhibition
Artist Yugdeepak Soni is presenting Sri Pichwai at Forum Art Gallery in Chennai, bringing a nearly 400-year-old devotional painting tradition from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, into a contemporary urban setting. Rooted in the Pushtimarg tradition and shaped by natural pigments, the exhibition highlights both the beauty of the form and the artist's concern about its future in a fast-moving world.
Emiway Bantai on 'Safal,' street slang and why he still makes hip-hop on his own terms
Mumbai rapper Emiway Bantai says his latest track 'Safal' reflects the same mix of humour, swagger and self-awareness that has defined his rise from an independent newcomer to one of Indian hip-hop's most recognisable voices. Speaking around his collaboration with Red Bull 64 Bars Season 4 and Def Jam Recordings India, he argues that Indian rap has always been diverse тАФ and that the real change is the visibility now given to regional languages and local styles.
Delhi exhibition traces four decades of Indian art through war, memory and political change
Sakshi Gallery's 40th anniversary exhibition, Of Being and Becoming, uses 46 artists and three time periods to map how Indian contemporary art has evolved since the late 1980s. Curator Manan Shah frames the show around shifting visual grammar, from direct political engagement to more fragmented, metaphorical forms shaped by economic reform, communal violence and the pressures of the present.
Artix 5.0 Bets on Hotel Rooms, Young Collectors and Emerging Artists to Redefine the Fair Experience
Artix is returning to The Claridges in New Delhi for its fifth edition with a format that has become central to its identity: hotel rooms turned into intimate exhibition spaces. With 20 selected participants, a new Artist in Focus section and a deliberate emphasis on younger collectors and emerging practitioners, the fair is positioning itself as an accessible entry point into India's contemporary art market.
Stud Poker, Edison, Whistling Glory and Sigrid Impress in Friday Morning Track Work
Stud Poker, Edison, Whistling Glory and Sigrid stood out during exercise gallops on Friday morning, with each horse producing eye-catching work across the inner and outer sand tracks. The session also featured strong showings from Money Bags, Interceptor, Charlie Brown and several others, offering an early glimpse of form ahead of upcoming race engagements.
Kavya, Beast Mode Stand Out in Friday Morning Track Work
Kavya and Beast Mode emerged as the most eye-catching performers during morning exercise at the inner sand track on Friday, with both horses producing fluent, confident gallops. The session also featured a series of steady workouts across distances from 600m to 1400m, offering a useful snapshot of current form across the stable.
Shamrock storms to Maharaja's Cup 2026 crown in feature race at Bengaluru
S. Narredu-trained Shamrock, ridden by Suraj, captured the Maharaja's Cup 2026 over 1,600 metres in the feature event at the races held on Friday, Sept. 25. The victory, for owners M. Ravi, Daulat Chhabria, K. Kaliyaperumal and Mrs. R. Chellam, capped a competitive card that produced several notable upsets and strong finishes across the afternoon.
Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal in Delhi Court, Reviving Landmark Sexual Harassment Case
Four women wrestlers have moved a Delhi court against the acquittal of former BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. The appeal, likely to be heard on Saturday, argues that the trial court relied on stereotypes and minor inconsistencies while ignoring the broader evidence in a case that triggered months of protests and shook Indian sport.
India Hold Panama to 1-1 Draw After Brave Display in Bengaluru
India produced one of their most spirited performances in recent memory, taking a surprise lead against higher-ranked Panama before conceding a spectacular equaliser in a 1-1 international friendly at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ryan Williams put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute, but substitute Omar Valencia rescued Panama with a thunderous long-range strike in the 68th minute.