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Almost a decade ago, a group of transwomen painted a mural in Bengaluru’s bustling K.R Market, beginning their journey of talking about inclusivity and equality through art. Today, their artworks are displayed in their first solo exhibition in Mumbai, celebrating identity and resistance.The ongoing exhibition, On the Cusp of the Eighth Day, at Mumbai’s Gallery XXL showcases the life and works of about 13 transwomen from the Aravani Art Project, a trans and cis women-led art collective. It also celebrates the nine-year anniversary of the project’s work towards challenging social stigma, discrimination, and systematic inequality faced by the transgender community…

Abhinandhan Lodha and Abhishek Lodha.  | Photo Credit: The Hindu The ongoing legal spat between the Lodha brothers over using “Lodha” brand has once again brought the question to the limelight — can a family surname be monopolised as a trademark and if so, who has the rightful claim? The Lodha vs. Lodha Intellectual Property Right (IPR) dispute case has been referred to a court-appointed mediation process. The warring brothers may not budge easily given that owning a brand name can mean owning the market itself.While this may seem like a classic family dispute, Indian courts have ruled on similar…

Vicky Kaushal in ‘Chhaava’. After collecting ₹ 310.50 crore at the box office globally in its first week, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaavahas surpassed the actor’s previous highest grosser, Uri: The Surgical Strike. Here are five records set by the historical drama.‘Chhaava’ goes past ‘Uri’According to tracking website Sacnilk, the film has amassed a worldwide total of ₹ 343 crore, eight days since its release. Uri: The Surgical Strike, which released in 2019, had collected ₹ 342 crore.Vicky Kaushal’s most successful filmChhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, has now become Vicky Kaushal’s most successful film yet. The historical drama also stars Rashmika Mandanna…

Ranjit Tinaikar, CEO of Ness Digital Engineering | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement While artificial intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword across industries, companies worldwide have yet to harness the full potential, says Ranjit Tinaikar, CEO of Ness Digital Engineering. Speaking to The Hindu during his visit to Mumbai, the New York-based tech leader stressed that leaders must first grasp the concept of AI to effectively guide their organisations through the transformative journey it entails. “This journey is about re-skilling people,” Mr. Tinaikar said. He predicted that the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector would face significant disruption due to AI, with…

Hyderabad, Telangana 30/11/2019: Bollywood director and choreographer Farah Khan at a panel discussion with storytellers to discuss about shot films and cinematic excellence in India in Hyderabad on November 30, 2019. Photo: Nagara Gopal / The Hindu | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL A criminal complaint has been lodged against filmmaker Farah Khan for allegedly terming Holi as a festival of “chhapris” (uncultured), a Mumbai Police official said on Saturday.Police have not registered a First Information Report on the complaint submitted by social media influencer Vikas Jayram Phatak (45) alias Hindustani Bhau on Friday.The complainant demanded legal action against Khan, alleging…

Suzuki Motor’s logo on a wheel of its Wagon R Stingray. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Japanese small car maker Suzuki Motor said it will target 4.2 million vehicles in global sales in five years’ time, an increase of nearly a third, with most of its expansion concentrated in its main market of India.It expects 60% of those sales to be in India, adding that the country would also receive 60% of the 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) it plans to invest by the 2030 financial year.The company aims to boost manufacturing capacity in India to meet expected local demand…

Jyotsna Vaidee chose a rare Tevaram to depict Shiva’s form | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Beginning with a pushpanjali, Jyotsna Vaidee moved on to Subbaraya Sastri’s ‘Janani Ninnuvina’ for her performance at Krishna Gana Sabha. This composition extolling the goddess as a creator, was interpreted by the dancer by bringing into it her experiences as a mother. A rare Thevaram was used to depict Shiva’s form and his attributes, before Jyotsna moved to the varnam in Sankarabharanam, a composition by Papanasam Sivan in praise of Kapaleeswarar. The dancer shifted effortlessly from depicting admiration for Shiva in the line ‘Kapaleeswara darisanam’, to…

Former cricket team captain M.S. Dhoni during the launch of his app ‘Dhoni’ powered by Single.id, in Mumbai on February 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Single.ID, a reward systems platform will reward Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s loyal fans on the ‘DHONI’ app for their purchases with partner retailers, said Enigmatic Smile, a U.K.-based reward technology company.In addition to the rewards on their purchases, fans will also get inside peaks into Dhoni’s life. “Registered users can enjoy exclusive access to never-before-seen videos, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from Dhoni’s life” said Enigmatic Smile in its statement. Also…

The production’s music was a blend of the East and the West | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Recreating an ancient Sanskrit play for a contemporary audience is no mean task. During a brief post-performance chat, Muralidharan shared, “It involved a lot of research and took almost a year to choreograph the music and dance. As for roping in the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, since I am familiar with their work, I was keen to come up with a production where I could involve them. This is the first time they are collaborating with an Indian classical dancer. I felt Abhijñānaśākuntalam beautifully lent itself…

Stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump’s hard-line trade policies have rekindled fears of stagflation, a worrying mix of sluggish growth and relentless inflation that haunted the U.S. in the 1970s, even as markets remain upbeat on his pro-growth agenda.The potential return of stagflation, which would pressure a range of assets, has been flagged periodically over the past 50 years but not materialized as a real threat to investor portfolios. While economists and portfolio managers are not ready to say that this time is different, the dreaded scenario has crept back as a key risk for investors in recent weeks, as…