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Why Bengaluruโ€™s Museum of Art & Photography is leaning into tech and the tactile

Why Bengaluruโ€™s Museum of Art & Photography is leaning into tech and the tactile

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a new-age museum in our smartphone era must create perfect selfie spots. Over the past decade, founders, architects, exhibition designers, curators and artists have had to also imagine their works and spaces to double up as Instagram backdrops. At Bengaluruโ€™s Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), however, this isnโ€™t at their โ€œcore of building a museum-going cultureโ€, says Abhishek Poddar, the founder of this museum. โ€œAt MAP, these interactive elements, whether analogue or digital, are always intentional choices, not add-ons.โ€ Abhishek Poddar, founder of MAP | Photo Credit: Prarthana Shetty Accommodating this buzzing…
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Young Congress leaders fearful, Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM told NDA

Young Congress leaders fearful, Rahul Gandhi insecure: PM told NDA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of significant remarks about the political climate and the just-ended parliamentary session during a recent tea meeting with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders. According to sources, PM Modi commented on the state of the opposition, particularly the Congress party. He reportedly stated that several young and talented leaders within the opposition are not given the opportunity to speak or express themselves. He attributed this to 'family insecurity,' suggesting that the presence of these young, capable leaders might be making Rahul Gandhi feel "insecure and nervous." ย  No opposition leaders attended the meeting, which…
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Shreyas Iyer’s father not happy with son’s snub from Asia Cup squad, ‘I don’t know what else he has to do’

Shreyas Iyer’s father not happy with son’s snub from Asia Cup squad, ‘I don’t know what else he has to do’

Shreyas Iyer is one of the major names missing from India's Asia Cup squad. Notably, he is not a part of the standby players as well, and his father Santosh has expressed disappointment over the cricketer's snub from the team. New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's Asia Cup squad has left many surprised, especially after the kind of Indian Premier League (IPL) season he had earlier this year while leading the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Iyer's father, Santosh, has also opened up on the same, expressing disappointment over his son's omission from the team, terming it said and unfair. He…
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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases: Will he come out of jail now? Know here

Pakistan's top court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in cases tied to the May 9, 2023, violence that erupted after his arrest in Islamabad. The ruling by a three-judge bench offers major relief to the PTI chief, who continues to face multiple legal battles. Islamabad: In a major relief for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted him bail in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023 violence. The unrest broke out after Khan's arrest in Islamabad, when his supporters allegedly resorted to rioting and vandalism that led to…
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BSE Share Price: Stock tanks 7% as post this statement by Sebi chairman – Check details

BSE Share Price: Stock tanks 7% as post this statement by Sebi chairman – Check details

BSE Share Price Today, Angel One Share Price: Shares of capital-market-linked firms are under pressure after Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey talked about the need to improve the tenure and maturity of equity derivatives products. Mumbai: Shares of BSE tanked over 7 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 2,335.20 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The dip in share price comes amid sharp selloff after Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey talked about the need to improve the tenure and maturity of equity derivatives products. Shares of capital-market-linked firms are also under pressure. As a result, the stock of…
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South Africa rest spinner Prenelen Subrayen from last two ODIs vs Australia amid suspect bowling action row

South Africa rest spinner Prenelen Subrayen from last two ODIs vs Australia amid suspect bowling action row

Prenelen Subrayen made his ODI debut in the first game against Australia. But his action has been reported for suspect action. South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed that Subrayen will miss the last two ODIs despite being available, as they are making sure that he is fine. Mackay: South Africa have decided to rest spinner Prenelen Subrayen from the last two ODIs of the three-match series against Australia. The umpires reported him for suspect action after the first ODI, which was also his debut in the format. Subrayen fared decently, finishing with figures of 1/46 in 10 overs.…
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Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov: ‘Our shared goal is to maximise complementarity of India-Russia ties’

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov: ‘Our shared goal is to maximise complementarity of India-Russia ties’

S Jaishankar met Russian FM Lavrov and said, "We now prepare for the Annual Summit at the end of the year, and they have always provided us with guidance to further our special and privileged strategic partnership." Moscow: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and said the shared goal is to maximise the complementarity of India-Russia ties amid shifting economic and trade landscape.ย Jaishankar said, "Our defence and military technical cooperation also remains robust. Russia supports India's 'Make in India' goals, including joint production and technology transfer." ย S Jaishankar said, "We…
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GST Reforms: Group of Ministers accepts 2-slab structure proposal, check details

GST Reforms: Group of Ministers accepts 2-slab structure proposal, check details

At present, Goods and Services Tax (GST) has four slabs of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. While food items are either taxed at 0 or 5 per cent, luxury and sin goods are taxed at 28 per cent. New Delhi: The Group of Ministers (GoM) of state ministers on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre's proposal to move to a two-slab structure of 5 and 18 per cent. Confirming the decision, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of rate rationalisation GoM Samrat Choudhary said the six-member state ministerial panel has also accepted the…
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Ajinkya Rahane gives his take on Shreyas Iyer’s snub from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad

Ajinkya Rahane gives his take on Shreyas Iyer’s snub from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently came forward and gave his take on Shreyas Iyer and his exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, despite stellar performances in the shortest format. New Delhi: With the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announcing Indiaโ€™s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, one of the most notable exclusions from the squad was ace batter Shreyas Iyer. After some stellar performances in the shortest format, where Iyer propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024 and led Punjab Kings to the final in 2025, Iyer was…
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Gold, Silver Rates Today (August 21): Gold, silver fall on MCX on muted demand | Check city-wise rates

Gold, Silver Rates Today (August 21): Gold, silver fall on MCX on muted demand | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price fell by 0.22 per cent to trade at around USD 3,380.9 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 2:30 pm was USD 3,340.8 per ounce, up by 0.25 per cent. Mumbai: The gold price on MCX fell on Tuesday, August 21, 2025, amid muted spot demand. The gold October 3 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 145 at Rs 99,159 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 99,304. It fell further to hit a low of…
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