Yuriko Lochan with Dr. Rajeev Lochan

Shailaja Art Gallery presents The Contemporary Lore: Sojourn of Styles and Generations Unfurled, an exhibition that challenges our understanding of artistic genealogy in contemporary practice.Rather than archive art history, this exhibition, now at Shailaja Art Gallery in Gurgaon, stages a lively conversation – bringing together 23 artists at different career stages, formal vocabularies and conceptual concerns. The result is a period piece where the decades-long meditations of an experienced practitioner sit alongside the experiments of an emerging artist, illuminating each other.

Shailja Jain, Founder and Director, Shailja Art Gallery

Kiran K., with a critical essay by art historian Johnny M.L. Compiled by Mohan, The Contemporary Lore works on a simple but fundamental premise: artistic genealogy is not linear, and the most creative conversations happen when we stop organizing by age or achievement, and instead listen to resonance by time, content, and intention. Speaking about the show, Kiran K. This collection of artworks on display is not only about the skill of the artists, but it is also about the conversations it starts, Mohan said. Every artist is looking for an appropriate language through their artistic decisions in choosing their medium.” The exhibition includes works of Anil Gaikwad. Ashok Bhowmik Asit Patnaik Bharti Prajapati Bipin Kumar Charudatta Dilip Sharma Haren Thakur Harshvardhan Devtale Hemraj Jaikrishna Agarwal Manoj Kumar Aggarwal Milan Das Meenakshi Jha Banerjee Mukesh Bijole Nilisha Phad | Pandurang Thatte Prem Singh Rakhi Kumar Sanjay K. Srivastava Shekhar Kar Shaji Appukuttan Joseph

Curator Kiran K Mohan

The showcase includes paintings, sculptures and mixed media – each work selected for the specificity of its investigation. What emerges is a portrait of how contemporary artists across India are thinking afresh about material, form, depiction, abstraction and identity.Visitors encountered senior artists whose practice spans decades of experimentation, mid-career practitioners navigating institutional and personal transitions, emerging voices bringing new urgency to long-standing artistic problems at Bikaner House. The exhibition now continues in the gallery. Shailja Jain, founder and director of Shailja Art Gallery, said, “By presenting these 23 practices together – not hierarchical, not contextualized by career stage, but as equal participants in a larger artistic conversation – we are making visible the connective tissue of contemporary practice. The Indian art landscape has long been dominated by the same rotation of masters. But a metamorphosis is underway, as contemporary giants are increasingly leaving their mark. The next generation of artists is ready to find their footing, yet they are being held back due to existing geographical and socio-political constraints. Shailaja Art Gallery believes they deserve equal attention – and The Contemporary Lore is here to give it. This dialogue between experience and evolving vision is what gives the show its unique depth.”

Sajal Patra, Prayag Shukla and Varun Jain

Contemporary scholarship comes at a specific moment: when the Indian art world is increasingly fragmented by market categories (emerging, mid-career, established), geography, medium. This exhibition proposes a different organizing principle – one based on artistic rigor and conceptual generosity rather than commercial or institutional convenience.By bringing these 23 artists into conversation, Shailaja Art Gallery asks: What if we reorganized how we view contemporary art – not on the basis of individual achievement, but on the basis of shared artistic questions and material concerns? The preview evening was attended by many eminent guests including Dr. Rajeev Lochan, Uma Jain, Prayag Shukla, Sushma Bahl, Biman Das, Kalicharan Gupta, Varun Jain, Taslima Nasreen, Sajal Patra, Johnny ML.

In some parts of northern Manila, the sound of traffic never stops completely. Below the elevated expressway, where thousands of vehicles pass every day, narrow settlements remain in the shadow of concrete pillars and drainage channels. Families cook there, children sleep there, clothes hang near broken support beams, and daily life goes on within meters of constant movement.Some residents have spent years living beneath the motorway infrastructure in Manila as formal housing remains economically out of reach. What appears to be temporary from the outside has gradually become something more settled. The entire routine exists beneath the streets.

Inside a hidden motorway settlement in Manila, philippines

This settlement is located in those places where most of the people usually pass without paying attention. Concrete pillars divide small areas into makeshift homes made of plywood, corrugated metal sheets, tarpaulin and salvaged wood. Some structures are so low that adults have to bend slightly when entering. Others lean directly against maintaining walls blackened by exhaust fumes and rainwater stains.according to a Youtube video According to Drew Binski, the people living there have adapted to conditions that are generally considered unlivable. Mattresses are spread on wooden planks to protect the ground from moisture during floods. Electrical wires run through instantaneous connections between houses. Plastic containers collect water where public access is inconsistent. Motorways shape daily life. Conversations stop when heavy trucks pass overhead. Dust keeps accumulating continuously. During hot afternoons, the concrete traps beneath the street become hot and the air cools. Yet this settlement is functioning like a tightly packed neighbourhood. People know each other’s daily routine, share meals from time to time and keep an eye on nearby children.

Daily life under Manila highways revolves around food, work and survival

Food is arranged according to what the residents can afford that day. Many adults rely on irregular work, including street vending, collecting recyclable materials, construction work or small repair jobs, the Sun reports. Some people leave before sunrise and return late at night, with only enough money for basic food. Cooking generally takes place outside shelters because indoor space is limited and ventilation is poor. Small charcoal stoves and portable gas burners are placed along paths where people move carefully to avoid spilling water or walking into drainage ditches. Rice remains central because it is more widespread than most alternatives. Dried fish, instant noodles and cheap vegetables are often seen.It becomes difficult to wash clothes during rainy days. Water quickly accumulates beneath certain stretches of road, making roads dirty and carrying garbage into residential areas. YouTube footage showed residents drying clothes on ropes tied between poles or hanging from open metal railings above. Children still prepare for school in these environments. The uniforms are carefully washed and reused. Some families place mirrors on broken walls or wooden boards next to sleeping areas, creating small routines of normality in cramped conditions.

Challenges faced by families beneath the Manila Motorway

There is also continued uncertainty regarding eviction. Many residents do not legally own the land beneath the motorway. Some people have lived there for years without formal recognition, while others have arrived there after losing their previous residence elsewhere in the city. People frequently repair and rebuild structures because materials deteriorate rapidly when exposed to rain, heat, and pollution. Safety concerns extend beyond weather and sanitation. Traffic noise never completely disappears, and the streets above are active day and night. Children play in places surrounded by debris, exposed wires and uneven concrete. Yet families continue to organize their lives around these risks because options are limited.

Why are families living under the Manila Motorway despite hardships?

For many residents, location matters almost as much as shelter. Settlements below the motorway are close to markets, transport routes and areas where informal work can be found. Going further afield could mean losing out on daily income opportunities altogether. According to YouTube videos, some families came after being displaced from other informal communities sanctioned for development projects or infrastructure expansion. Others moved to Manila in search of work and found few affordable housing options within reach of the city center. The cost of renting even a small formal room in some parts of Metro Manila can exceed the steady earnings of many workers. Living under an expressway reduces monthly rent for some families, even if it comes with different hardships. From his perspective the compromise is harsh but practical. With time, people have also built social relationships there. Neighbors share electricity connections, look after children, lend cooking supplies and warn each other during floods or inspections. They make the relationship deal feel less temporary than it does to outsiders.

Small moments of happiness still survive beneath Manila’s motorways

The reports do not merely present solutions to the difficulty. There are still ordinary moments in daily life that resemble any crowded urban neighborhood. Children laugh while playing improvised games between the support pillars. Teenagers gather around mobile phones and watch videos. Small shops sell snacks and cigarettes on wooden counters along the roadside.As shown in YouTube footage, residents decorate small spaces with family photos, curtains, religious items and potted plants despite the harsh surroundings. Some people talk casually and comfortably about neighbors they have known for years. Others smile while cooking or talking about their children’s schooling. The happiness there does not look grand or dramatic. This comes through small pieces of routine, familiarity and stability within an unstable environment. Families continue to celebrate birthdays, share meals, and maintain daily habits despite the constant traffic movement. Motorways hide much of that life from passing drivers. From above, most people see only concrete streets and moving vehicles. Below, an entire community lives quietly out of sight.

New Delhi: As part of the government’s broader effort to boost job creation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly entrants at the 19th Rojgar Mela through video conferencing.Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that since the launch of the Employment Fair series by PM Modi on October 22, 2023, the number of appointments in government jobs has increased, there has been transparency in the recruitment system and the confidence of the candidates has increased. He said that the discipline of deadlines and deadlines in the recruitment process has also increased and the qualification of candidates appointed through the job fair has been better.Inspired by Modi’s initiative, many state governments have also started organizing similar job fairs. More than 5.5 to 6 lakh jobs have been created through employment fairs in states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura.Since its inception, approximately 12 lakh recruitment letters have been issued through 18 job fairs across the country. The 19th Rojgar Mela was held across 47 locations, attended by recruiters from various ministries including Railways, Home Ministry, Health, Financial Services and Higher Education.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, ‘I have returned from a trip to five countries just two days ago. It was a trip to only five countries, but during this time I spoke, had detailed discussions and met leaders of major companies from dozens of countries and everywhere I felt one thing was the same: the world is very excited about India’s youth and India’s technological progress. Today the world wants to be a part of India’s development journey. India is also partnering with various countries around the world. I also want the youth of my country to get global exposure.”He also spoke about how his recent five-nation tour – including the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy – led to a conversation about the industries that will dominate in the coming years and how they will benefit Indian youth.Modi said, “Today, sectors related to clean energy, critical minerals, green hydrogen and sustainable manufacturing are also growing rapidly. Partnerships related to these are opening doors to new opportunities in the new economy. Collaboration in green transition and sustainable technology is also increasing with countries like Sweden, Norway and Italy. Partnership with UAE and Norway will strengthen India’s shipbuilding ecosystem.”“India is becoming a reliable supply chain partner. The ASML-Tata agreement makes India one of the few countries with this strategic partnership, which will create numerous employment opportunities and open the doors to becoming a next generation technology hub.Sweden’s collaboration on technology and AI and UAE’s collaboration on supercomputing will strengthen India’s technological prowess and also create employment opportunities.Ports, shipping and maritime infrastructure agreements have been worked out with the UAE and Norway. Shipbuilding infrastructure will strengthen the need for skilled manpower, thereby creating further demand and employment opportunities.Modi said, with every partnership, India is creating opportunities for startups and young professionals to connect with the world, access advanced expertise, global markets and growth opportunities.

Grizz Chapman, best known for playing Tracy Jordan’s loyal bodyguard on ’30 Rock,’ has died. He was 52 years old.News of Chapman’s death was confirmed on Friday by his longtime friend and co-star Kevin Brown, who played Dot Com on the series alongside Chapman. Brown shared photos of the two sitcom actors on Facebook, writing, “I’m sad to tell you that Mac Chapman, aka Grizz Chapman, passed away today.” “Can he rip.”According to TMZ, Chapman’s longtime representative did not provide any further details about the cause of death. The outlet reported that the actor’s wife and two children are “devastated” by the loss.Following news of his passing, Harlem Globetrotter Donte Harrison, also known as “Hammer”, paid tribute to Chapman on Instagram and revealed that the actor had battled health issues for years and was undergoing dialysis treatments. In an Instagram tribute, she wrote, “Life gave my cousin Grizz Chapman some heavy battles, but he fought them with strength and honor to the end. Many people knew him as the sitcom star of 30 Rock, but we knew the man behind the screen. A good heart, good energy and someone who made an impact on this life.”He further added, “After years of battling illness and dialysis, he died peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2026. I’m grateful we got the time to reconnect 2 months before his passing. Rest assured, cousin. Your name and legacy will live on forever.”Chapman became a fan favorite through his role as Gries, Tracy Jordan’s influential but quiet bodyguard and close confidant on 30 Rock. His character often appeared in comedic scenes with Dot Com and Tracy Morgan.Beyond acting, Chapman created a series of YouTube comedy sketches called Grizz Chronicles, which featured him in a variety of comedic skits.The actor shared his last Instagram post on May 17, in which he was seen dancing at a convention along with a photo of actor Sean Astin.

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At least 82 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China’s Changzhi city, AFP reported on Saturday.A major rescue operation was launched after hundreds of workers were trapped underground following an explosion in northern China, according to the South China Morning Post.The explosion occurred on Friday in Qianyuan county, about 520 kilometers southwest of Beijing, with the mine reportedly issuing a carbon monoxide warning soon after. 247 workers were underground at the time of the explosion. Authorities have not yet clarified whether additional miners are trapped.Chinese President Xi Jinping Instructed rescue workers to make “every possible effort” to locate the missing workers and ensure that the fallout is “properly handled”. He also called for strict accountability, saying that those responsible for the accident should be held accountable.Xi said, “All sectors and departments should learn from the lessons of the accident, be vigilant about workplace safety, thoroughly investigate, correct all kinds of risks and hidden dangers, and prevent and curb the occurrence of major and serious accidents.”Xi additionally warned about the dangers of seasonal weather, noting that China is entering its rainy season and urged authorities to strengthen flood prevention measures.The warning comes days after heavy rains lashed Shimen county in Hunan province, killing at least seven people and affecting more than 100,000 residents. Local officials said 14 people were missing.Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang echoed Xi’s comments, and ordered officials to leave no stone unturned in the search for the missing miners. He also demanded a prompt investigation into the cause of the blast and punishment of those responsible.Li instructed the Workplace Safety Office of the State Council to remind local administrations of their duty to investigate industrial accidents and “resolutely” prevent future disasters.The death toll from the blast rapidly increased from 8 to 82 overnight. “Journalists at the site of the gas explosion at the Liuchenyu coal mine have learned that more than 82 people have lost their lives in the accident,” state broadcaster CCTV said, adding that rescue operations were still ongoing.The explosion occurred at around 7:30 pm local time on Friday in a coal mine in Shanxi province in northern China.The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation.Shanxi is China’s main coal-producing province and is larger than Greece. About 34 million people live there. Last year, miners in the province extracted about 1.3 billion tons of coal, about one-third of China’s total coal production.

New Delhi: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dubke on Saturday claimed that his Instagram account and party page were hacked, days after a satirical campaign launched by him went viral and attracted massive online engagement.Dipke said the alleged hacking was part of a wider ‘crackdown’ on his online presence as several accounts linked to him were affected.In a post on X, Dipke wrote:“Cockroach crackdown on Janata Party.Instagram page hacked.My personal Instagram got hacked.Twitter account blockedThe backup account was also deleted.”He also said that the party does not have access to any social media platform and any post should not be considered as an official statement of CJP. He wrote, “Please note that we currently do not have access to any of our platforms. Any posts made hereafter should not be considered as an official statement of the Cockroach Janata Party.” Dupke, a Boston University student and former Aam Aadmi Party associate, launched the satirical digital campaign barely a week ago. Since then, the platform has gained significant popularity online, with its Instagram account reportedly gaining over 19 million followers.The trend of ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ emerged following the controversy over comments allegedly made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during the hearing of a petition seeking senior designation for a lawyer. According to Dipke, the idea was inspired after reports claimed that the Chief Justice had used the words ‘parasite’ and ‘cockroach’ while criticizing individuals who entered the legal profession through fake degrees. The Chief Justice later clarified that he was misquoted and that the comments were specifically directed at people obtaining ‘bogus and bogus degrees’.Regardless of the explanation, the Cockroach Janata Party – using the cockroach as its symbol – quickly went viral online through memes, satire, graphics and political commentary.The platform’s content largely focuses on issues affecting youth, including unemployment, exam paper leaks and education, presented in the form of satirical manifestos and campaign-style posts. Dubke has described the movement as ‘the voice of the lazy and unemployed’.Earlier, Dipke had claimed that he received death threats on WhatsApp soon after the platform gained online attention.While sharing the screenshot of the message, he wrote, “Now I am receiving death threats.”According to Dipke, the sender allegedly threatened him over the operation of the Cockroach Janata Party account and pressured him to close it or join the BJP.

Iran on Friday mocked US President Donald Trump by sharing a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo resembling him, claiming the animal has lost its appetite after being compared to the American leader amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.In a post on X, Iran’s official account in Russia wrote: “Poor guy! The Bangladeshi buffalo is upset by comparisons to Donald Trump.”The post also shared a report from Russian state media outlet RT, which said: “A Bangladeshi buffalo resembling Trump has lost his appetite after people flocked to see him.”The viral buffalo, named ‘Donald Trump’, has become a major attraction ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations in Bangladesh’s Narayanganj district near Dhaka.The albino buffalo, weighing 700 kilograms, attracted attention online due to its blonde hair and facial features, which many social media users said resembled the US President.One visitor told local newspaper Prothom Alo, “When I saw his photos on Facebook, he looked exactly like Donald Trump. His facial structure and even hairstyle matched Trump.”Another visitor jokingly commented that the buffalo’s calm nature was a contrast to that of the US President.“Buffalo is very calm and polite by nature, which certainly doesn’t match Donald Trump,” he said.The animal’s owner Ziauddin Mridha said that after the video went viral online, crowds are coming to the farm every day to take pictures with the buffalo.He said, “My younger brother jokingly named it Donald Trump after seeing the hair on its head. It is very peaceful by nature. Albino buffaloes are generally peaceful and do not become aggressive unless provoked.”The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February, targeting Iranian military and strategic infrastructure. The conflict led to weeks of missile attacks, drone strikes and retaliation between the two sides before an uneasy ceasefire came into force in April.Since then, tensions have remained high, with both Iran and the US continuing to exchange sharp political and diplomatic attacks online and through public statements.According to Axios, Trump met with senior officials including Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe as the White House considered the possibility of launching new strikes on Iran if ongoing talks fail.The meeting coincided with an intensification of diplomatic efforts, with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir traveling to Tehran in an apparent attempt to bridge differences and avoid a resumption of war. A Qatari delegation also reached Iran as part of mediation efforts.Trump later cut short his weekend plans and announced he would return to Washington instead to attend the wedding of his son Donald Trump Jr., citing ‘government-related circumstances’ and the need to be in the White House during a critical period.According to Axios, Trump has become increasingly frustrated with the stalled talks and is now said to be leaning towards a possible ‘decisive’ military operation if there is no breakthrough in the coming days.

Punjab Kings are in deep trouble in their final IPL 2026 league match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, May 23. After starting their campaign unbeaten in their first seven matches, they have suffered a dramatic slump and are yet to recover from it.

have lost six consecutive matchesShreyas Iyer’s team now finds itself in a must-win position. After sitting comfortably at the top of the table for a time, PBKS have slipped to fifth place with 13 points and a net run rate of +0.227. They are now battling Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals for the fourth and final playoff spot.

Despite their disastrous performance in the second half of the league stage, PBKS remain in the race for a playoff spot thanks to a great start to the season. But how can they fight their way back into the top four?

How can Punjab Kings secure fourth place? IPL 2026

Scenario 1: PBKS beats LSG

If Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants, they will finish with 15 points, but their qualification will still not be guaranteed. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders can still knock them out of the playoff race.

Rajasthan can move ahead with 16 points and deny them a place in the top four.

Kolkata can also finish on 15 points. In such a situation, the team with better net run rate will move ahead.

Scenario 2: PBKS loses to LSG

If Punjab Kings lose to Lucknow Super Giants, they will finish with 13 points and will be out of the competition.

Scenario 3: No result

If Saturday’s match is canceled due to rain or any other reason, Punjab Kings will finish with 14 points. In that case, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals can still oust them.

Rajasthan and Kolkata can overtake them in terms of points.

Delhi could also finish on 14 points and in that case, the team with a better net run rate will qualify for the playoffs.

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