January 15, 2026

Prado Museum Hits Record 3.5 Million Visitors, Says No More Needed

Madrid's Prado Museum welcomed a record 3.5 million visitors in 2025 but plans to limit more visitors to protect visitor experience. Director Miguel Falomir aims to prioritize quality over quantity with a new Plan Host project.

January 15, 2026

S. Varada Scores Big at Kerala State School Arts Festival Folk Dance Event

S. Varada of Govt. Model HSS, Ambalapuzha, won an 'A' grade for her folk dance debut at the Kerala State School Arts Festival. The event featured vibrant performances like Mangalamkali and Light Music, with Kannur leading the Gold Cup race.

January 15, 2026

High School Drama Contest Shows Powerful Plays on Refugees and Social Prejudice

Young actors wow audiences at the 64th State School Art Festival with plays on refugees’ pain and social myths. The festival’s theme? Love speaks louder than words.

January 15, 2026

Hidden Secrets of Paulus Potter's The Bull: Testicles Halved in 17th-Century Painting

Restorers at Mauritshuis found Paulus Potter originally painted The Bull with bigger testicles. Changes reflect 17th-century taboos. The masterpiece’s history spans royal controversy and Napoleonic looting.

January 15, 2026

Thrissur's Chenda Melam Contest Beats On Despite Low Crowd

Thrissur’s Chenda Melam competition showed vibrant percussion art but saw a low audience at Holy Family CGHSS. Students from Wayanad and Kozhikode brought lively Panchari and Adantha melam beats, filling the air with energy and rhythm.