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Christie's New York witnessed a historic art auction, raking in over a billion dollars. The event blended Hollywood glamour with rare masterpieces from S.I. Newhouse's collection. Nicole Kidman's involvement and a stunning Brancusi sculpture, Danaïde, fetched $107.6 million. A Jackson Pollock drip painting, Number 7A, 1948, led the sales at $181.2 million, proving the art market's resilience.

Shailja Art Gallery's "The Contemporary Lore" exhibition challenges traditional artistic genealogy by presenting 23 artists across diverse career stages. Curated by Kiran K. Mohan, the show fosters a living conversation, highlighting resonance across time, material, and intention rather than linear progression or hierarchy.

In a celebration of cross-cultural artistry, Giampaolo Tomassetti, an esteemed artist from Italy, presented Prime Minister Modi with a stunning painting named "Holy Varanasi," which vividly represents the sacred ghats. Tomassetti's lifelong devotion to Indian philosophy greatly impressed Modi and sparked excitement on social media, highlighting the impressive dialogue between Italian art and Indian tradition.

Russian gold miners in 1890 unearthed the Shigir Idol, a 12,100-year-old wooden statue in the Ural Mountains. This astonishing find, preserved in a peat bog, predates the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge, challenging historical beliefs about early human artistic and spiritual capabilities. Its intricate geometric carvings may represent an ancient coded message.

The practice of drawing plants in minute, scientific detail is resurging in India, and a growing breed of enthusiasts, on the cusp of art and science, are helping document our flora, deepen observation and support conservation efforts

Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, known for their privacy, find rejuvenation in art and nature. Their home aesthetic features vibrant flowers like magenta dahlias, lush indoor plants, and earthy stone-walled interiors. Thoughtful lighting and light curtains enhance the serene, artistic ambiance, creating a perfect escape.

Trishla Jain's solo exhibition, 'In Equilibrium', at Sundaram Tagore Gallery showcases meditative art. Her Yantra and Tantra series, featuring intricate dots and lines in earthy tones and gold, offer a visual refuge. Jain's work encourages viewers to slow down, find peace, and reconnect with themselves amidst life's noise, mirroring ancient spiritual practices.

A lost dog led four French teenagers to the 17,000-year-old Lascaux Cave in 1940, revealing stunning prehistoric paintings. Dubbed the 'Sistine Chapel of Prehistory,' these vibrant depictions of animals and symbols showcase ancient artistry and ingenuity. The discovery, initially accidental, revolutionized our understanding of early human capabilities and creativity, though the original cave is now sealed to preserve its treasures.

Modern workplaces are increasingly becoming spaces where employees feel compelled to hide stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion behind professional smiles. A new report reveals why millions continue staying in toxic jobs despite deteriorating mental health, exposing a deeper workplace culture where survival, silence, and constant performance have quietly become part of everyday professional life.

Liverpool FC has unveiled plans for a permanent Anfield memorial honouring late forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva following their deaths in a 2025 car crash. The “Forever 20” sculpture incorporates fan tributes, references Jota’s iconic celebration and gaming passion, and aims to create a lasting place of remembrance for supporters mourning one of the club’s most beloved modern players.

Jennifer Aniston's homes are a testament to her refined taste, blending luxury with art. Her Beverly Hills residence boasts a breathtaking Murano glass chandelier and a million-dollar Robert Motherwell painting as focal points. Even her powder room in Bel Air features a striking, backlit onyx sink, showcasing her unique approach to design and making every space a personal statement.

Indian childhoods diverge significantly between villages and cities, each offering unique strengths and pressures. Village life fosters community and practical skills, while city life provides opportunities and exposure. Both approaches shape children differently, highlighting the need for balanced parenting that combines warmth, structure, and freedom for holistic development.

Your living room is often the heart of your home, a space where conversations happen, guests gather, and your personal style comes to life. Although furniture makes a significant difference, the presence of art makes the space unique. A good painting can transform any wall into a work of decoration, making the design complete and speaking volumes about the homeowner's character. However, you must be careful because this step may dramatically change the look of your room.

Discover how your zodiac sign influences your social media style, from Aries' impulsive live streams to Taurus' polished feeds. This guide, based on insights from Gurudev Vikrant Jain, helps creators and businesses understand their natural online vibe to enhance their digital strategy and content creation.

London Zoo is set to transform with a massive, anonymous £20 million donation. This gift will fund a state-of-the-art wildlife health centre, allowing the public to witness critical medical procedures. This initiative marks a new era in conservation, merging tradition with modern medicine to foster global responsibility and inspire future scientists by demystifying wildlife healthcare.

Rei Kawakubo, the avant-garde designer behind Comme des Garçons, consistently resists trends, yet remains remarkably attuned to the cultural moment. Her philosophy of imperfection and resistance, evident since her 1981 Paris debut with a torn jumper, now feels like a necessary language for a world grappling with instability and identity.

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.