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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai—who participated in several benches that delivered landmark rulings, including the decision upholding the Centre’s move to abrogate Article 370 and remove Jammu & Kashmir’s special status—was sworn in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India

President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Shri K. R. Narayanan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Raj Bhavan, Chennai

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, known for his role in key judgments such as the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was sworn in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu paying homage at the Portrait of Former President of India, Late Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary in Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 05, 2022

Economy & Politics

More than just a shoe attack

Shoe hurled at India’s top judge reeks of caste discrimination

Economy seat, first-class mindset

Unlock comfort: tips for long flights

How to make flying long distances more bearable when you cannot or will not pay for first or business class

A nation at the edge: the United States faces its own constitutional reckoning

Economy & Politics

Dictatorship or decentralization in the U.S.

Examining the potential for a new constitutional convention amidst concerns of federal overreach and the erosion of democratic principles

Through maps, stories and memories, a stationary traveler captures the essence of journeys yet to be taken

Travels from a stationary soul

Exploring the world’s beauty through imagination, stories and the eyes of others

On the Street

The singer Irene Natale

A New Voice for the Jazz

Interview with Irene Natale

Harding Meyer. “Untitled” (2012-22) , Oil on canvas, 2012,170 x 220 cm

Through a person's eyes you can look into his inner self

Wooden barrel oak with bottle and glass of wine

The role of oak in winemaking

Understanding the impact of barrels on flavour

Many languages, and consequently communities, are strongly affected by the pressure of dominant languages and discriminatory and racist linguistic ideologies

Endangered minority languages

A reflection on the importance of revitalizing them

A new heart

Artificial Intelligence science fiction tales

Bug bounties are not security

Science & Technology

Some (bad) thoughts about bug bounties

A personal (maybe not valid) opinion

Architecture & Design

Modern office lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, green chairs around round tables, and ribbed planters holding lush indoor plants. Bright and airy with a contemporary feel

The rise of brain-responsive architecture

A speculative but grounded vision of an architectural future where buildings don’t just shelter us

Rosso Fiorentino, Leda and the Swan, copied from Michelangelo, 1532-1540 (London, The National Gallery)

Sabine Frommel on artistic migrations in Europe

How travel, patrons, and politics shaped Renaissance creativity

Art

Cave where the remains of Homo floresiensis were discovered in 2003, Lian Bua, Flores, Indonesia

The evolution of leadership in early societies

Cognitive and creative skills shaping the formation of structured communities

VitaliV, 1957 Cirque du Soleil, 2017, backface acrylic on dibond, 7, 100 x 100cm, courtesy MA Gallery

Schematism and beyond: the art of VitaliV

From Soviet engineering to London’s underground, the Ukrainian-born artist unveils his circuit-inspired aesthetic

Culture

The Vittoriale degli italiani is a hillside estate in the town of Gardone Riviera overlooking Lake Garda in province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It is where the Italian poet and novelist Gabriele D'Annunzio lived from 1922 until his death in 1938

The Third Place with Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia

Exploring spirituality, art, and the reimagining of Gabriele d’Annunzio as a guide for contemporary life

A white man covering a Black person’s face with his hands

The hidden face of modern racism

How it's evolved into subtle shadows

Economy & Politics

Woman wearing a white hijab, her face veiled with white textile

TikTok’s dark mirror

How digital prostitution is distorting Egypt’s moral compass

A close-up of a chainsaw cutting through a tree trunk in the forest

Axes, egos, and ecosystems: rethinking manhood

What masculinity has to do with the forest crisis

Entertainment

Francesco De Gregori by Stefano Del Bravo

'Frames from the future': art in motion on the Tiber

A floating exhibition where photography and memory flow together on Rome’s river

A building covered with colorful movie posters

Cinema, music, and the unbroken spirit of Punjab

The journey of Punjabi cinema and music in bridging India and Pakistan

Fashion

In A Jewelry Store by Ettore Forti

The history of jewelry

From ancient symbols to modern statements

Big coat energy: redefining elegance through volume, texture, and fearless individuality

Winter 2025–26 fashion trends

Oversized freedom, everyday glam, and no-pressure style

Feature

A woman stares out as it rains, reflecting the constant pain that lingers within at the memories of her whom she lost

The colour of her absence was blue

A story about grief and post-traumatic stress disorder

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, ink and watercolor, by José Jiménez Aranda

The language under the language

What words remember when we cannot

Food & Wine

Six fruit cereal portions stored in glass mason jars, set on a white surface for easy meal prep

Smart eating starts with prep

A sustainable approach to nutrition, balance, and everyday wellness

Crispy Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, drizzled with a sweet and savory glaze, garnished with fresh green onions — the perfect fusion of comfort and crunch

Yes, it’s real: the cheesesteak egg roll

Philadelphia’s freakiest fusion food highlights the city’s history of immigration and cultural mixing

Science & Technology

A sleek, futuristic silver robot embodying advanced technology and artificial intelligence

The phantom within the machine

Artificial intelligence, human creativity, and the uncanny future we’re already living

Inside the invisible revolution: the nanoscale tools redefining how we fight cancer

Nanotechnology's breakthrough: diagnosing and curing cancer

Exploring the advancements in nanomedicine for targeted therapies, enhanced diagnostics, and immune activation in cancer treatment

Sport

Unlocking the benefits of specialized care for everyday fitness and injury prevention

Sports medicine for everyone

How non-athletes can use sports medicine principles to prevent injuries, enhance daily performance, and improve overall well-being

An Indian boy practices his cricket skills with passion and precision

Cricket the second religious practice of India

The bat-and-ball sport of cricket, which originated in England, where the sun never sets, is now becoming well-known in India

Travel

The lush green hills of Munnar, Kerala, with a serene river winding through the landscape

Kerala: God’s own country of culture and nature

A journey through the lush landscapes, timeless traditions, and vibrant spirit of India’s most enchanting state

Maastricht is a historic city in the southern Netherlands, known for its medieval architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and role as the birthplace of the European Union

What integration really means in Maastricht

The city that welcomes, but doesn’t yet embrace

Wellness

A teenage girl scrolling through social media—highlighting the mental health impact of screen time

Screen time and adult wellness: navigating the digital age

The risks of too much screen time and how to manage it

An elderly grandmother and grandfather lovingly hold their grandchild on their lap

Are we aging better than our parents?

Reflections on health, environment, and awareness

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David Milne, Black house and tree (detail), 3 March 1922. Courtesy of Mira Godard Gallery

David Milne's exhibition

1 Nov — 13 Dec 2025 at the Mira Godard Gallery in Toronto, Canada

America Martin, Women with love birds (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

America Martin's exhibition

1 — 30 Nov 2025 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Laura Petrovich-Cheney, Enough said (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Kenise Barnes Fine Art

Assemble (Cut, burn, stitch) with care

1 Nov — 21 Dec 2025 at Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Kent, United States

Kandy G Lopez, City boys, 2025. Courtesy of ACA Galleries

Textile truths: faces of resilience

1 Nov 2025 — 10 Jan 2026 at the ACA Galleries in New York, United States

Victoria Gitman, Untitled (detail), 2024. Courtesy of François Ghebaly Gallery

1 — 29 Nov 2025 at the François Ghebaly Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Ishiwata Koitsu, Avondin Asakusa, 1932. Courtesy of PAN Amsterdam

Art, antiques and design at PAN Amsterdam 2025

2 — 9 Nov 2025 at PAN Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sarah Muirhead, Hypnagogia, 2023. Courtesy of Friedrichs Pontone

Alone, together: the religion of solitude

2 Nov — 21 Dec 2025 at Friedrichs Pontone in New York, United States

Jimin Bae, City in a drop (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery

The poet of the urban fabric

4 — 9 Nov 2025 at Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States

Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95. Courtesy of the National Gallery

Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971–95

4 Nov 2025 — 22 Mar 2026 at the National Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria

Kristen Miller, Sunrise, 2024. Courtesy of PDX Contemporary Art

5 — 29 Nov 2025 at the PDX Contemporary Art in Portland, United States

Dennis Tyfus, Sudden lord (Danny 13), 2023. Courtesy of David Nolan Gallery

Tarantula's babies in their flying saucers!

5 Nov — 20 Dec 2025 at the David Nolan Gallery in New York, United States

Lucy Williams, The collector’s house #1, 2025. Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery

6 Nov 2025 — 8 Jan 2026 at the Berggruen Gallery in San Francisco, United States

Diane Arbus, Lucas Samaras, N.Y.C (detail), 1966. Courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery

Sanctum sanctorum

6 Nov — 20 Dec 2025 at the David Zwirner Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Richard Heanrs, Across the blue, a threshold beckons, 2024-2025. Courtesy of Artbooth Gallery

6 Nov — 6 Dec 2025 at Artbooth Gallery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hervé Di Rosa, L'automne des idoles (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Galerie Templon

6 Nov 2025 — 10 Jan 2026 at the Templon Gallery in Brussels, Belgium

Betsy Kaufman, Sun-Day (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Bookstein Projects

Betsy Kaufman's exhibition

6 Nov — 19 Dec 2025 at Bookstein Projects in New York, United States

Park Hyunki, Pass through the city, exhibition view. Courtesy of Gallery Hyundai

Pass through the city

6 Nov — 27 Dec 2025 at Gallery Hyundai in Seoul, South Korea

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