Yayoi Kusama saw dots everywhere: Japanese artist returned from US in 1973, lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 until her deathYayoi Kusama life story: Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, h...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Who was Yayoi Kusama? Japanese 'Polka-Dot Queen' who challenged art with nude happenings dies at 97; Her painting 'Untitled (Nets)' fetched nearly $10.5 million at auctionYayoi Kusama dead at 97: Renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, the Polka-Dot Queen, has passed away at 97. She transformed dots and patterns into a...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her signature polka dots, has died. She passed away on August 14 at a Tokyo hospital at the age of ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fadesIt has survived wars and upheavals, but the famed handwoven Kashmir carpet industry is now battling a steady decline as younger generations...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Scott Belsky: 'Innovation has a nasty headwind, rarely a...' - 'The Messy Middle' author's timeless lesson on creativity, courage and resilience - and why innovation requires persistence when the odds are against youQuote of the day by Scott Belsky: Scott Belsky highlights that innovation frequently battles significant obstacles instead of enjoying favo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
India's art market is booming, fuelled by new money and a new generation of collectorsIndian art records are breaking, with Amrita Sher-Gil's work fetching a high price. The market for Indian artists has surged significantly ...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
AI can never take over human relationships, craft: Sabyasachi MukherjeeFashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened his new flagship store in New Delhi. He believes craftsmanship will outlast artificial intelli...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world: How Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano?Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world. Bartolomeo Cristofori develope...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Book recommendations by Shah Rukh Khan: Want to think like the ‘Baadshah of Bollywood’? Here are 5 books recommended by SRK on leadership, ambition, friendship and courageBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has shared his love for diverse books with fans. His reading journey includes fantasy, science fiction, ...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivalsThis year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes t...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: “Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both get dirty, but.....” — Inspiring lessons on wisdom, self-control, emotional strength, boundaries and why knowing when to walk away can be your greatest strength by the celebrated Irish playwright, critic and Nobel Prize-winning authorToday's Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: The famous quote by George Bernard Shaw, “Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both ge...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: “The secret of my influence is that it has always...” – Inspiring lessons on individuality, confidence, influence, creativity, ambition and reputation, and why true impact does not always need to be explained by the legendary Spanish surrealist artist known for his unconventional vision and unforgettable artQuote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: Salvador Dalí’s famous quote “The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret”, sound...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does...' - Life lesson from the founder of psychoanalysis on the conflict between morality and desireQuote of the day by Sigmund Freud: As the pioneer of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud revolutionized our grasp of the complexities of the huma...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Why a transparent Neanderthal tool discovered 100 years ago still surprises scientistsRare rock crystal tools found in a French cave a century ago significantly altered views. These tools, discovered in 1924, provided early e...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
In 2007, the woman believed to be the Mona Lisa was traced to her final resting place in ItalyLisa Gherardini, the woman long believed to be the real Mona Lisa, is back in the spotlight after historic Florence records identified her ...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST