Culture and Media

November 26, 2025 saw the opening of Anihan* (meaning Harvest), the latest collection of Rice Paintings by Hermisanto. The singular artist who uses ‘Palay’ or unhusked rice as his medium of expression, it is a style that has become his…

By Rozina Rozy (Dhaka Bureau)     The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has taken a unique initiative this time for women’s empowerment. The organization has launched a driving training program for its female members to enhance their skills and ensure…

This November, The M presents Hail Holy Eyes, a major retrospective tracing the evolution of Jigger Cruz—one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Philippine art.   Featuring over a hundred artworks from 2007 to the present, the exhibition offers…

Come 29 and 30 November 2025, the film buffs, cine critics and movie producer-directors of eastern India will have an unique opportunity to encounter film-works, dedicated to foster nationalism and paying homage to Bharat’s thousands years old civilization, culture and…

Society tells us to “count our blessings,” but could gratitude be doing more harm than good? Martina Moneke reveals how forced thankfulness can distort perception, silence emotions, and perpetuate injustice. We live in a world that constantly tells us to…

For what may be the first time in world history, a government collapsed in just 30–32 hours because of a youth-led movement. In a country like Nepal, still in the early phase of digital development, it is natural to ask…

Kabylia, the cultural and historical heart of Algeria, possesses a distinct identity shaped by its language, traditions, and pivotal role in the nation’s history. Hegel emphasized that the spirit of a people flourishes when its culture and institutions can develop…

Guwahati:  The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2025 on 16 November, as two Assamese writers were felicitated in the valedictory ceremony at  Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in the prehistoric city of Guwahati with the gracious presence of  PLF…

After years of intense and meticulous preparation, a group of authors, experts, and researchers from Moscow State University (MGU) has set an ambitious goal to launch a new book entitled “Public Diplomacy and Peacekeeping Journalism in the Emerging Multipolar World”…

Guwahati: Everyone who loves Bharat (widely known as India) and takes pride in identifying as Bharatiya is a Hindu, irrespective of his/her personal modes of worship, said Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Addressing a gathering of…