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New Delhi [India], March 12: There is something quietly powerful about a window... It neither confines nor escapes. It simply allows us to look, to pause, to breathe between inner and outer worlds. In The Painted Window, multi-award-winning contemporary artist Nandita Desai turns this everyday architectural element into the soul of her fifth solo exhibition, transforming vintage and handcrafted windows into luminous works of art. Running from 16th to 21st March 2026 at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point, Mumbai, the exhibition brings together 50 artworks - windows that look outward at the world, and inward at memory and quiet reflection.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 12: The Sri Vighnavimochaka Hanuman Temple near Vijayawada has installed India's tallest steel doors, standing at an impressive 40 feet in height. The monumental doors were engineered and manufactured by AACESS Tough Doors, a Hyderabad-based company specializing in large engineered steel door systems. Constructed using approximately 1.4 tonnes of high-strength structural steel, the massive installation features a double-shutter, two-side sliding system with remote-controlled automation, enabling smooth and safe operation despite its extraordinary scale.

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 11: Cycle Pure Agarbathi, world's largest manufacturer of agarbathies and India's most trusted heritage brand, has partnered with globally acclaimed sitar artist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma for his India tour. The special tour, Sitar for Mental Health by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, will travel across major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. This collaboration will bring together the calming power of Indian classical music added with spiritual fragrance to create a soulful experience that nurtures healing and restores balance.

New Delhi [India], March 10: In a spiritually significant interaction that brought together religious guidance and public life, His Holiness Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati Maharaj of Dwarka Sharada Peeth visited the New Delhi residence of Dr. Abhishek Verma, Chief National Coordinator for the ShivSena (NDA) Alliance and Elections. The visit reflected the continuing dialogue between spiritual leadership and social-political stakeholders on the importance of preserving India's civilizational values.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: Known for its rich cultural heritage, Pune witnessed opening of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidhyapeeth's School of Kalayoga on Friday, March 6 at Baner. The facility was inaugurated at the hands of Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, Head of Chinmaya Mission and Chancellor of Chinimaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth.

Singapore, March 4: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is teaming up with two-time Grammy-winning artist, composer, and producer Laufey to delight fans and ardent travellers in Asia Pacific. The Icelandic-Chinese singer, who recently clinched Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 68th Grammy Awards, will star in Visa's upcoming "Be the Traveler You Want to Be" campaign that celebrates the magic of travel, especially among Gen Zs.

New Delhi [India], February 28: While the world was looking at Mumbai's glitz or Delhi's high-octane rap scene for the next big thing, the "Pink City" just quietly pulled off a global heist. Deep in the heart of Rajasthan, away from the flashing lights of major labels, a 25-year-old artist has done what millions of marketing dollars often fail to do.

New Delhi [India], February 28: Hashdash Media Pvt Ltd, an India-based digital marketing technology company, has announced the launch of SmmSurge, a performance-driven Indian SMM Panel designed to support scalable social media growth for creators, brands, and agencies across India. The platform, available at smmsurge.com, aims to strengthen digital authority through structured growth systems built for today's competitive creator economy.

New Delhi [India], February 27: The newly released Holi track Tera Yaar Aayega has been receiving a warm and positive response from the audience. From colourful visuals to an energetic vibe, the song has quickly found its space among festive playlists. Released on the YouTube channel of Talk Timee TV, the track features Rishabh Jaiswal and Sana Khan and marks the first production venture of Medhavi Pictures.

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