art and migration

Meant to celebrate the city’s fastest-growing migrant community, the proposed cultural precinct has instead divided public opinion and unleashed a racist attack on Indians across online platforms

In the sweltering summer heat of Delhi, museums become a refuge filled with cultural treasures. They offer visitors a chance to delve into the rich tapestry of history and creativity. Instead of overwhelming oneself with the entirety of exhibits, experts suggest zeroing in on select artefacts to cultivate a richer understanding.

A hiker in Norway's Austratt area found a 1,500-year-old gold sword fitting. This artifact dates to Norway's Migration Period. It belonged to a 6th-century chieftain. The discovery offers insights into ancient craftsmanship and societal rituals. The piece shows signs of wear, suggesting frequent use by the chieftain. Archaeologists believe it was a votive offering.

Triloka's fifth edition showcases emerging artists Moumita Basak, Nayanjyoti Barman, and Nirmal Mondal. Their works, using diverse materials like textiles, terracotta, and wires, explore domesticity, ecological concerns, and architectural heritage. The exhibition delves into how personal and collective memories shape identity, with themes of belonging and lived experience resonating deeply.

Your paper will keep you up to speed about the potpourri of exhibitions, cultural events, music and food festivals, theatrical and comic performances, film screenings and discussions, workshops, and more taking place in the city. We will pick the best mix of events for you

Sikar was sold as an affordable mini Kota. Now it is facing serious questions about leaks

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.

Archaeologists have uncovered 260 ancient circular burial sites in Sudan's Atbai Desert, dating back to 4000-3000 BCE. These "enclosure burials" contain human and animal remains, suggesting a nomadic culture with emerging social hierarchy and high regard for cattle. The discovery offers a new perspective on Saharan prehistory and its connection to early Egyptian kingdoms.

A version of the British Parliament has been around since 1265 in one form or another, and has survived murderous kings, civil and world wars, lord protectors, skirmishes that inspired the Game of Thrones Red Wedding, and one lettuce that briefly became a constitutional actor. It has seen its fair share of entertaining characters.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

Curated by Italian Cultural Institute director Andrea Anastasio, the exhibition will travel, following its Venice presentation, to the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia in Rome, the MAO – Museo d’Arte Orientale in Turin, and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in New Delhi.

In the vibrant tapestry of Mithila, the festive spirit of Madhu Shrawani once echoed the joys of community and nature. However, as modernization sweeps through the region and migration pulls families apart, these treasured rituals are quietly disappearing. Today, young individuals find themselves increasingly distanced from these ancestral customs.