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Miniature paintings flourished under the Mughal Empire (from the 16th to the 18th century). But the style is almost impossible to find now. Art schools don’t teach it. Even experts run only short-term workshops. So, it’s unusual for a contemporary artist to seek out the style and fuse it with manuscript painting, fusing handwritten text with decorative miniature-style illustration. Gopa Trivedi’s Monsters of Our Making-II series is simultaneously elegant and disturbing. (LATITUDE 28) Gopa Trivedi is that artist. Her work spans subjects as diverse as anthropomorphic monsters and animal husbandry. The style seems influenced by the Company School, in which…

A rare medical case, first described in The Lancet in 2007, highlights the brain’s remarkable adaptability and neuroplasticity. Despite losing 90 percent of his brain, the then 44-year-old French man was reportedly able to lead a relatively normal life, challenging traditional theories about consciousness and brain function. Also read | This CT scan belongs to ‘a 73 year old woman in whom doctors discovered a 30 year old calcified fetus’ aka stone baby Brain scans from a 2007 study published in The Lancet revealed a French man’s extraordinary condition, where his brain was severely compressed due to hydrocephalus, with only…

The second half of the year in India brims with lights, colours and the usual festive excitement. As webring out our traditional best, from shimmering sarees to tailored sherwanis, our furry friends are no longer being left behind. Across India, pet brands are now designing intricate sherwanis, tiny lehengas, and cute blouses, ensuring that cats and dogs can celebrate the season in equally stylish fashion.Furry friends join festive season in sherwanis, sarees and lehengasThechowmeow, a Rajasthan-basedbrand delivering pan India, dresses furry babies in blouses, lehengas, and sherwanis. “For me, including pets in festivals by making them wear traditional outfits is…

After being intially overlooked for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against India, starting Sunday in Perth, Marnus Labuschagne has forced his way back into the Australia squad on the back of three consecutive hundreds in the domestic circuit.Cricket Australia on Friday announced that Labuschagne will return to the squad after it was confirmed that the World champions lost all-rounder Cam Green to injury. Diagnosed with a “low grade” injury, Green is being held out of the three-match series as a precaution. The 26-year-old expects to play as scheduled in Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield match on October 28. Story continues below…

Islamabad, Pakistan – The provincial government of Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, is seeking federal approval to ban the far-right religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) amid a violent crackdown on the group’s protesters this week.In a meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the province’s chief minister and niece of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, officials approved what they described as “historic” and “extraordinary” decisions.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe chief minister did not name the TLP, but a statement from her office said the ban would be sought against an “extremist” party, and added that those involved in inciting violence,…

Monitoring blood sugar levels regularly is one of the most important aspects of living with type 1 diabetes. Since the body doesn’t produce insulin on its own, understanding what your blood glucose readings mean and when they signal a problem can make all the difference between feeling balanced and facing a sudden spike or crash. However, interpreting blood sugar numbers isn’t always straightforward. What counts as “high” or “low” can vary based on factors like age, activity level, and whether you’ve eaten recently. And while continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and glucometers have made tracking easier, many people still struggle to…

Over a year and a half after the Lok Sabha polls, Bihar is set for another election next month, as the NDA and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan face off in two phases to decide who will govern the state for the next five years (the results will be announced on November 14).The NDA was the clear winner in 2024, winning 30 of the state’s 40 Lok Sabha seats, while the alliance bagged nine and one went to Pappu Yadav, an Independent allied to it. An Assembly segment-level analysis makes the NDA’s dominance more evident. It led in 174 segments, well ahead…

No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet. But while I’m well-stocked with cozy shoe selections for my seasonal travels, I did some digging and spotted an abundance of both timeless and trendy Ugg styles on sale across Zappos, Rue La La, and more. If you’ve been looking for a sign to treat yourself to a comfy new addition to your fall packing list, below I’ve…

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai handed over the BIS certification to NMDC Steel at a function in Raipur. | Photo Credit: Arrangement NMDC Steel (NSL) has received an Indian Standards (IS) license for hot rolled steel strip, sheet and plates for welded steel pipe for pipeline transportation systems. Presented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the IS 18384:2023 certification is a benchmark for excellence in steel products designed for pipeline transportation systems in the petroleum and natural gas industry. It highlights the company’s focus on technological advancement, superior product quality and sustainable manufacturing practices, NMDC Steel said in…

A still from Kantara. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Suraj Sudhan, a radio jockey based in Kochi, is on the top of the world. The voice of Rishab Shetty in the Malayalam version of the Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Suraaj is basking in the attention coming his way. “When I gave the voice test, I had no idea it was for a lead actor and for a film such as Kantara,” says Suraaj. Better known as RJ Suraaj, he has been a radio jockey for over 11 years, and a dubbing artiste since 2019, lending his voice to…