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1 day ago | thehindu.com | Rahul Kumar

Late last year, Amitava Das held a solo show in New Delhi, In Another Time That Is Now, featuring a wide range of works spanning his career — from early pieces dating back to the 1960s to more recent works created in 2015. The show was held in collaboration with Shrine Empire Gallery and Art Exposure Gallery. This March, Subcontinent, an art gallery in Mumbai’s Fort district, opened its doors with a show of the late Haku Shah’s work, highlighting seven decades of his artistic journey.

2 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday. Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list.

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal

When Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed the deal against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli fell to the ground. Overcome with emotion, he buried his face in the turf, before his delighted teammates rushed in to mob him. Having spent his entire IPL career with RCB, to lay his hands on the elusive trophy meant the world to Kohli. The poster boy of the franchise, Kohli dedicated the win to the ardent RCB fans. “This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years.

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Suresh Menon

Joe Root who had just made his highest one day international score as England won the series against the West Indies said of new skipper Harry Brook. “He led the team really well.” A fine endorsement from a senior player. Then he added, “He might not always be the most intelligent away from cricket, but he understands the game exceptionally well.” Now what?

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Kim Heriot-Darragh |Gaurav Saini

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sent shockwaves through the global security landscape. With the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) being put on a burden-sharing timeline and Mr. Trump’s cold transactional approach to security commitments worldwide, the Indo-Pacific too faces a pivotal moment. Yet, this represents a strategic opportunity for middle powers such as India and Australia to deepen their defence relationship.