Arts and Culture
India announces Padma Awards for 2026
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Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring contributors from diverse fields. Bollywood legend Dharmendra received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while neonatologist Dr Armida Fernandez was awarded the Padma Shri. These awards recognize excellence in social service, arts, science, and public affairs.
Hong Kong's M+ museum has signed a five-year partnership with Paris's Centre Pompidou to exhibit collections together and exchange research and talent.
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Rising temperatures are increasingly affecting folk artists in Tamil Nadu, making performances during summer temple festivals more endurance-testing. Artistes face heat stress from long hours outdoors, inadequate rest facilities, and warm nights, exacerbating health issues amid shrinking patronage. Government efforts aim to provide health support, but broader climate resilience measures are needed.
Selam Ethiopia, a leading NGO promoting arts and culture for social change, has launched a month-long digital campaign to raise awareness on Intellectual Property Rights across the nation, backed by UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity. The effort, part of the Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights in Ethiopia project, aims to empower artists and creators.
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In Brooklyn, theater artist Alexx Klein stages absurd performances to confront New York City's climate vulnerabilities. His project 'Flood Futures' simulates disaster scenarios to blend humor with urgent warnings about rising seas. Through laughter and mock evacuations, Klein aims to ease climate anxiety while educating the public.