Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

In an age where screens constantly mediate human experience, Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology has opened a timely and thought-provoking photography exhibition titled Being Hyper Human, in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York. The two-week exhibition was inaugurated on 7 February 2026 at the Venkatappa Gallery on Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, and will remain open to the public until 20 February. The exhibition brings together photographic works by students, alumni and faculty members from both institutions. It examines the evolving relationship between people and images in a world dominated by digital platforms and social…

By: Ananth Venkatesh Pilgrimage in India rarely promises ease. Crowds, clamour, and discomfort are often embraced as part of the spiritual bargain. Yet even the most fervent devotee expects a measure of dignity when approaching the divine. My recent visit to the Shree Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan tested that threshold in unsettling ways. Vrindavan is more than a town in Uttar Pradesh; it is a living embodiment of Krishna’s lore, etched in bhajans, rituals, and collective memory. At its heart stands the Shree Banke Bihari Temple, home to the graceful idol of Lord Krishna in tribhanga pose, an image…

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, will host the Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 (MES 2026) from February 12 to 14, bringing together students, startups, investors, industry leaders, creators, and policymakers from across the country. Organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell of MIT, the summit is one of India’s largest student-led platforms dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation. A constituent institute of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence, MIT aims to use MES 2026 as a catalyst for collaboration, idea exchange, and startup growth. Over three days, the summit will focus on nurturing innovation-driven thinking through a mix…

Across centuries, this date has witnessed defining moments of war, culture, politics and tragedy. From medieval battlefields to modern public health crises, each event reflects how history is shaped by power, ideas and human action. Battle of Montesarchio – 1074 Prince Pandulf IV of Benevento was killed during the Battle of Montesarchio while resisting the advancing Norman forces in southern Italy. His death marked a decisive blow to Lombard authority and strengthened Norman control in the region, altering the balance of power in medieval Italy. Sack of Vladimir – 1238 Mongolian forces led by General Batu Khan captured and burned…

When the noise of the material world softens and the call of renunciation grows stronger, moments are created that leave a lasting imprint on the soul. Such a moment unfolded in Mumbai with the commencement of the Sanyam Rang Utsav, organised as part of the historic 64 Diksha Mahotsav. For the first time, the city witnessed a spiritual celebration where restraint, devotion, discipline, and inner awakening came together in a deeply moving expression of faith. The sacred proceedings began early on February 4, when more than 700 Jain monks and nuns made their ceremonial entry into a specially developed Spiritual…

History does not unfold randomly. It moves through decisive moments that quietly reshape societies and redefine power, belief and culture. On this day in history, events spread across centuries reveal how individual decisions and historic turns left lasting marks on the modern world. Henry of Navarre Renounces Protestantism – 1576 At Tours, Henry of Navarre abandoned Protestantism in a strategic move aimed at easing France’s bitter religious conflicts. The decision later helped him consolidate power as King Henry IV and bring relative stability to a fractured nation. Execution of the 26 Martyrs of Japan – 1597 In Nagasaki, 26 Japanese…

31 घंटे। यह सिर्फ समय की एक इकाई नहीं है। यह 31 घंटे भूख के हैं, प्यास के हैं, थकान के हैं, और उस बेबसी के हैं जिसे शब्दों में बांधना मुश्किल है। मुंबई–पुणे एक्सप्रेसवे पर फंसे हज़ारों लोग किसी यात्रा पर नहीं थे। वे बस घर लौट रहे थे, काम पर जा रहे थे, किसी से मिलने निकले थे। लेकिन एक सड़क जाम ने उनकी ज़िंदगी को ठहरा दिया। कारों के भीतर बच्चे रोते रहे। बुज़ुर्ग बेचैन रहे। कई लोग बिना पानी के, बिना शौचालय के, बिना किसी जानकारी के इंतज़ार करते रहे। रात हुई, फिर सुबह हुई, फिर…

सोशल मीडिया पर हाल ही में वायरल हुई एक तस्वीर ने लाखों लोगों को अचानक अपने बचपन की गलियों में पहुंचा दिया। जमीन के अंदर दबा हुआ ₹2 का पुराना कुरकुरे पैकेट देखते ही लोगों की आंखों के सामने स्कूल के दिन, दोस्तों की शरारतें और छोटी-छोटी खुशियों की बड़ी दुनिया ताजा हो गई। यह पैकेट सिर्फ एक कचरे का टुकड़ा नहीं रहा, बल्कि एक ऐसा आईना बन गया, जिसमें बीते वक्त की सादगी साफ झलकने लगी। तस्वीर सामने आते ही लोग अपनी यादें साझा करने लगे। किसी ने लिखा कि कैसे टिफिन के पैसे बचाकर स्कूल के बाहर वाली…

From royal ransoms and religious persecution to modern corporate leadership changes and Olympic triumphs, this day in history brings together events that influenced politics, culture, science and global power structures. Here is a chronological look at major developments that unfolded across different eras. King Richard I Ransom Paid – 1194 One of the largest medieval ransom payments was completed when 100,000 pounds of silver were handed over to Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI to secure the release of Richard I of England. The massive sum placed heavy financial pressure on England but restored the Crusader king to his throne. Protestant…

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, is set to host a major international health dialogue through the MAHE Global Health Summit 2026. The summit will be organised alongside the World Health Summit (WHS) Academic Alliance and the Lancet Commission on Academic Responsibility, bringing together leading voices from academia and public health to strengthen evidence-driven policy and global cooperation. The global programme will begin at MAHE’s Dubai campus from 5 to 7 February 2026 before moving to the Manipal campus in India on 9 February 2026. This dual-location format reflects MAHE’s growing international…