Abhay Sehgal: How a Delhi artist turned a Kanjivaram saree into a contemporary artwork for San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum

A traditional Kanjivaram saree is rarely seen as a contemporary art canvas. But according to publicly available exhibition material and artist accounts, Delhi-based contemporary artist Abhay Sehgal was invited to create a site-specific work for the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Museums are seen as places where history is carefully preserved. Yet the most…

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Philanthropy: From temples to technology – India’s wealthy are finally giving to science – India’s wealthy are finally giving to science

Last year, Indian-American physicist Jainendra Jain, a co-recipient of the prestigious 2025 Wolf Prize and a figure well-known for his revolutionary research in quantum physics, was taken aback when he received a call from an Indian real estate tycoon. Abhishek Lodha of the Lodha Group, whose projects include the ultra-luxury, golden-hued Trump Tower overlooking the…

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U.S. launches new attacks on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, U.S. military says

The U.S. military launched new attacks on Iran Tuesday in retaliation for Iranian attacks against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a post on X. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series…

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Evil Eye Protection: From kala tika to nazar battu: 7 traditions believed to protect against the evil eye

Whether it’s applying a kala tika to a newborn, tying a lemon and green chillies to a new vehicle, or quietly celebrating a personal achievement, many people follow traditions they believe help protect them from nazar. Across India and in many other cultures, these practices have been passed down through generations and continue to be…

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