Art & Culture • Handloom Sarees of India 2026: The Delhi Exhibition Reviving Forgotten Weaves By Aarushi Verma | Published October 16, 2026 At a Glance The Event: The Delhi Crafts Council’s 22nd Sarees of India exhibition runs until October 17 at Aga Khan Hall, New Delhi. The Mission: Innovating Tradition —spotlighting 22 stalls that are actively reviving forgotten textiles like the Bawan Buti and Puneri weaves. The Honors: Bihar weaver Vijay Kumar Tanti receives the prestigious Sutrakar Samman for sustaining the 52-motif Bawan Buti tradition. A saree can tell the complete historical story of a region through its colours, motifs, and complex weaving techniques. But what happens when fewer hands are left to create them, and centuries-old traditions begin to fade into obscurity? This exact existential question lies at the heart of Sarees of India 2026 , the highly anticip...

The Bread-Circus Duality: Are You Being Distracted? How Indian Politics Hijacks Your Attention From ancient Rome to Indian television debates, religious controversies, cricket fever, and algorithmic outrage—understanding the politics of distraction in the world's largest democracy. The modern Indian citizen often navigates a digital colosseum, caught between the struggle for economic survival and manufactured political spectacle. Imagine an ordinary evening in an Indian household. A father returns home after a long day at work. His salary has barely increased, but his expenses have. His daughter is preparing for competitive examinations. She has studied for years, yet she is uncertain about employment. His wife is worried about the rising cost of groceries. The family is also waiting for a decision about a delayed hospital appointment. The television is on. ...

Fashion & Beauty Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 : Péro’s Barbie Collaboration, R|Elan × HUEMN and the Debate Beyond the Runway By Aarushi Verma | Published October 2026 At a Glance The Crossover: Péro stuns the crowd with a viral Barbie collaboration . The Streetwear Shift: R|Elan teams up with HUEMN for a masterclass in futuristic athleisure. The Backlash: Is it ethical to host a glamorous fashion week amidst national protests over women's safety ? As Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI rolls out in New Delhi from October 13th to 18th, the spotlight refuses to stay solely on the garments. While the focus remains firmly on the designers, collaborations, and ideas that define this year’s edition, the event has become a massive cultural lightning rod. From time-honoured textiles to forward-thinking streetwear, established labels, young design talents, and international design weeks are...