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What happened at Russia's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve? US Embassy issues alert over mass casualty threat- After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guard
- Bihar Museum ranked in top 10, Becomes Asia's highest-ranked museum ahead of New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art; check top 10
- ‘Mothers of Courage,’ documentary on girls’ education in Bihar, wins UN SDG Action AwardMothers of Courage, a documentary, recently won the 2026 UN SDG Action Award in Rome. This film showcases the grassroots movement led by wo...30 Oct, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- A 1960s town square has been recreated near San Diego for people with dementia. This unusual idea is giving them a sense of belongingGlenner Alzheimer's Family Centers near San Diego has recreated a 1960s town square to help people with dementia feel connected and purpose...29 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- ‘A new gold standard’: Anand Mahindra reacts as Bihar Museum ranks 9th among the world’s best museumsBihar Museum in Patna has ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. Anand...29 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the SmithsonianPeter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming ga...28 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMAWilliam Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravest...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collectionsJ.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of ...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In the late 1920s, Ohio barber Elijah Pierce carved a small wooden elephant for his wife; decades later, the Columbus Museum held more than 100 of his carvingsElijah Pierce, a barber from Ohio, began crafting wooden sculptures as heartfelt gifts for his wife. What started as a personal endeavor bl...28 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Bihar MLC polls: Counting begins for eight seats amid tight securityCounting of votes for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday amid tight security. The elections cover four graduate...27 Oct, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
- Taylor Swift gave her old high school $75,000 to fix its auditorium. The school board voted to name it after herTaylor Swift contributed $75,000 to refurbish Hendersonville High School's auditorium in 2009. The school recognized her generosity by nami...27 Oct, 2026, 02.10 AM IST
- At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...25 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Maharashtra's Shabari Naturals earns global award for tribal-inspired packaging; PM lauds initiativeShabari Naturals, an initiative from Maharashtra, has received the G-Mark Global Design Award for its packaging. The packaging is inspired ...25 Oct, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Teddy tigers and preserved embryos: Museum in Corbett tries to keep them 'alive'Nestled close to Jim Corbett Park, a fascinating museum features detailed taxidermy models of tigers alongside other wildlife. These striki...25 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- France mobilises thousands of police to curb violence at protests over living costsFrance is dealing with nationwide protests due to dissatisfaction with school funding and the cost of living. Authorities mobilised a signi...24 Oct, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fearsTourists in Paris encountered unexpected closures of museums and art venues due to safety measures. Many cultural institutions shut down af...24 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training jacket was expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at an auction, but failed to sell – who is the current owner?On October 17, the American Space Museum hosted a charity auction that did not meet expectations. Despite high-profile items, including Nei...24 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...23 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- 'Peak woke insanity': Scottish museum removes Egyptian mummies from display, cites lack of 'consent' and 'respect' for the deadIn a significant move towards ethical considerations, Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has taken ancient Egyptian mummies off p...22 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
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