UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
21 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
21 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Anand Mahindra embarrassed for not knowing about this Indian marvel. Now, he is packing his travel bagSam Dalrymple, an author, recently praised Rampur’s Raza Library in India, calling it the prettiest library in the country. Anand Mahindra'...
06 Feb, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Is that ‘reclining nude’ art or smut?In April 2023, Mumbai Customs seized seven erotic works by FN Souza and Akbar Padamsee, citing obscenity. The Bombay High Court intervened,...
26 Oct, 2024, 11.05 PM IST
Assam's Majuli Manuscript Painting & Mask Making gain Geographical IndicationsMajuli Manuscript Painting and Majuli Mask Making, representing Assam's heritage, were registered as Geographical Indications. The crafts d...
04 Mar, 2024, 07.56 PM IST
When Hemendranath Mazumdar's 1974 painting fetched Rs 15.63 crore at an auctionJehangir Sabavala’s painting too witnessed competitive bidding.
06 Jan, 2017, 10.38 AM IST
Victoria Memorial to unlock historical paintings, artefactsMeasuring 274 inches by 196, the painting shows the state entry of King Edward VII, then prince of Wales, into Jaipur in 1876.
16 Feb, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
Tyeb Mehta canvas sold for Rs 15 crore at Christie's auctionThe Mehta canvas, dating back to 1999, for which the Christie's was expecting a maximum price of Rs 12 crore, got picked up through an onli...
12 Dec, 2014, 11.38 AM IST
Christie’s Open House 2014 to present over 100 exceptional artworksOpen House 2014, the sixth annual summer exhibition of masterpieces that Christie’s has staged, will present over 100 exceptional artworks ...
29 Apr, 2014, 11.36 PM IST
Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale to be held on 9th April 2014On 9th April 2014, Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale will bring to the market an exquisite selection of paintings, manuscripts, text...
28 Mar, 2014, 07.52 PM IST
- Christie’s announces centerpiece of Renaissance sale during old masters week in New York
Perhaps the finest illuminated manuscript in private hands, it is expected to inspire fierce competition, with an estimate of $12,000,000-$...
02 Nov, 2013, 04.25 PM IST
Sotheby’s London to offer images in British cultural historySotheby’s London will offer recognizable images in British cultural history – James Andrews’ portrait of Jane Austen - probably best-loved ...
01 Nov, 2013, 06.53 PM IST
Sotheby's to stage exhibition in Doha in SptemberSotheby's is staging an exhibition from 12th-14th September 2013 at Katara Cultural Village, Doha.
05 Sep, 2013, 06.52 PM IST
- Sotheby's to sell 'Flight of the Witches' to be auctioned at on June 5
On 5th June, Sotheby's will sell the original receipt from the Spanish artist Francisco Goya for "Flight of the Witches".
25 May, 2013, 03.39 PM IST
Surrender can be strong tooThe immaculately painted panel shows Mary surrounded the apostles. Local Goan artists created it for Portuguese patrons in the 16th century...
14 Oct, 2010, 05.42 AM IST
- Sotheby’s Indian & Southeast Art sale on March 18 in New York
The sale consists of 120 lots, including fine examples of Modern and Contemporary paintings and photography, Indian Miniatures, and ancient...
16 Mar, 2009, 08.11 PM IST
- J&K bank to digitise rare manuscripts in Jammu and Kashmir
As part of its project aimed at preserving cultural heritage and artefacts of the state, the J&K Bank plans to digitise rare manuscripts, w...
25 Mar, 2008, 10.52 AM IST