Art

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old folk icon, celebrated for taking Chhattisgarh's traditional Mahabharata-based art form to global audiences, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Pulkit Samrat created history at the trailer launch of “Glory” by stepping into the ring against professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, becoming the first Indian actor to box a pro fighter in a promotional event

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic romance Love and War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, is now sets on silver screen for a January 21, 2027 theatrical release, postponed from March 2026, the makers announced officially on social media

Louvre Abu Dhabi has invited proposals for the 6th ‘Art Here’ exhibition, curated by Kamini Sawhney. The 2026 edition will include Indian and GCC artists, exploring shared cultural histories under the theme “Confluences”

India will send a 57-member delegation to the first Youth Delphic Games of SCO member states in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, showcasing national talent in music, dance, fine arts, and crafts, marking a milestone in global cultural diplomacy

Envoys from France, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and the UK reaffirmed commitment to deeper ties with India during Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, highlighting cooperation in tourism, education, green technologies, agri-business and cultural exchange as the event’s international profile and economic engagement continue to grow

A long-hidden Rubens Crucifixion painting, mis-attributed for centuries and valued at only US$10,000, was authenticated by experts and sold in Versailles for US$2.3 million after scientific analysis confirmed pigments and provenance tracing back to William Bouguereau’s collection

Frida Kahlo’s 1940 self-portrait *El sueño (La cama)* sold for US$54.7 million in New York, setting a new auction record for any female artist and surpassing Georgia O’Keeffe’s previous record, while prompting cultural debate over its sale and future visibility

The exhibition features a rich variety of traditional textiles and handcrafted items from across India

With an expected attendance of over 15,000, the event solidifies Hyderabad's position as the creative capital of South India

Amulya Kriti Boddapati performed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram in Hyderabad, impressing audiences with expressive storytelling and rhythmic grace. Guided by guru Praveena Vadapalli, her recital showcased devotional and classical pieces, supported by an accomplished musical ensemble

Indian classical dance is not just an aesthetic expression — it is a blend of rhythm, geometry and precision, woven into every graceful movement

The saas-bahu dynamic has been a source of amusement, annoyance and, of course, inspiration, especially in the Indian subcontinent

The rock art site was discovered on a 40-foot-high rock wall near the Odela Mallanna temple hill in Ullampalli village

Though India’s cultural and spiritual heritage is replete with powerful male dancers whose legacies are foundational to classical dance, today when a young boy shows interest in this art form, he is often met with discouragement or derision

Natya should not be dismissed as a mere extra-curricular activity. As Bharata envisioned, it embodies every form of human knowledge and expression

Apart from the exhibition, the art festival also featured live painting sessions, providing an opportunity to general public to interact with the artists

Torn from worship and reduced to spectacle, temple dance lost its sanctity to colonialism, reform, and exploitation. Beginning from Hyderabad’s Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Swapnasundari continues her relentless journey to revive the art and restore it to sacred ritual

The festival invited audiences to immerse themselves in the world of dance, movement, and storytelling, guiding them into a state of immersion, elevating their souls to the pinnacle of aesthetic bliss

Curated by Annapurna M and supported by Telangana Tourism, ‘Living Temple’ is a celebration of the ancient Indian temples, heritage and culture, and the contemporary and traditional artists who continue to keep it alive in their art

Thursday evening saw a Harikatha concert by Sakambhari Kamesh, a flute concert by Nagaraju Talluri and Lalit Talluri, followed by a Kuchipudi performance, titled ‘Manomanthana’, by Srividya Angara

Last summer, he had revealed that he was diagnosed with emphysema from 'smoking for so long'

The sculptures date back to 8th and 12th centuries CE, representing Badami Chalukya, Rastrakuta, Kalyani Chalukya and Kakatiya art styles

The 100-year-old studio will now operate under the name 'Anil Agarwal Riverside Studio Trust'