Culture

Sari-cular fashion: Tradition meets modernity as new brands tap market for upcycling ethnic wear

The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.

Provincial official assassinated in northern Afghanistan

Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list

The monastery was founded in the eighth century.

Finding Joy

Amid the distractions of modern life, an ancient folktale still commands the room

Even when societies modernise, people continue searching for narratives that help them make sense of themselves and one another, says the writer.

Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens with no jewellery on display after heist

Visitors stand near the window at the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery that two burglars smashed during a daring heist nine months ago.

Venice Biennale to challenge EU funding cut over Russian pavilion row

FILE PHOTO: Artists perform \"The Tree Rooted in the Sky\" at the Russian Pavilion during the preview of the Venice Art Biennale in Venice, Italy, May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri/File Photo

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges supporters to stand up against PM Magyar's 'tyranny'

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds a pressed conference in Budapest, Hungary, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Ukraine’s Zelensky meets commanders as street protests mount

People protesting against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister, in Kyiv, on July 18.

World Cup review: American makeover leaves football facing a battle for its soul

Former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo (right) with Madonna (centre) during the World Cup final halftime show.

Flower rules himself out of contention as England test head coach

Cricket - Ashes - Fifth Test - Australia Practice - The Oval, London, Britain - July 25, 2023 Australia coach Andy Flower during practice Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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