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Thursday, September 24, 2026

A wholesome and traditional Brahmin meal, beautifully arranged on a brass thali. This spread features soft rotis, fragrant white rice, a vibrant spinach curry, a potato and pea curry, and cooling raita, all reflecting the pure and balanced flavors of South Indian vegetarian cuisine

Sel roti is a traditional rice bread from Nepal that is prepared with a fermented rice batter and fried into a ring

A Nepali family sharing a traditional Brahmin meal together on the floor, honoring simplicity, purity, and connection

A wholesome and traditional Brahmin meal is presented on a brass thali, featuring soft rotis, fragrant white rice, a vibrant spinach curry, a potato and pea curry, and cooling raita. The combination highlights the pure and balanced flavors of South Indian vegetarian cuisine

Sel roti is a popular Nepali rice bread known for its crispy texture and its distinctive round shape

Food & Beverage

The Brahman cuisine of Nepal

How purity, tradition, and spirituality shape a distinct culinary heritage

Journalists confront riot police during a protest in Pakistan, capturing the tension between the press and state authorities

Economy & Politics

Journalism under pressure in Pakistan

Why a divided press serves authoritarian power

A mother gently holding her baby’s hand while breastfeeding, representing the intimate bond between maternal care and infant nourishment

Science & Technology

Human milk is more than a source of nutrition

A closer examination of FDA testing, environmental exposure, and the remarkable biological functions of human milk

Connected gadgets that make even our house more automated, secure, and efficient

Science & Technology

The Internet of Things is reshaping six major industries

Connecting the physical to the digital world, they allow systems to collect data, make decisions, and act automatically

On the Street

Gardens around the Badshahi Masjid, Lahore, Pakistan Photo Credit: @Blueveinsmotionpictures

Architecture & Design

Mughal gardens: a glimpse of secular Muslim rule

The evolution and development of secular architecture in Mughal gardens

A man is feeding birds in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, amidst the city's lively atmosphere

A conversation on heritage, art, and identity in George Town

Utopia or practicable reality

A meditation enthusiast doing yoga on a cliff and enjoying the spiritual freedom and physical strength it brings

Yoga-the gateway to mental, physical, and spiritual health

How yoga connects people with themselves, others, and the universe

Miyanaga Aiko, "radiance -basket-", 2018, naphthalene, ceramic, mixed media, 25 x 36 x 30 cm, © Miyanaga Aiko, courtesy of the artist and Mizuma Art Gallery

Miyanaga Aiko and Albert Yonathan Setyawan

Radiance at Mizuma Gallery, Singapore

Black Panther

Much more than just a superhero movie

Helping people feel strong, supported, and capable: it all starts here

Want to become a fitness instructor or personal trainer?

Navigating the world of fitness certification

Architecture & Design

Normann Copenhagen design furniture displayed in an exhibition

Tom Dixon and the art of creative salvage

Punk attitude, recycled materials, and improvisation shaping British design in the 1980s

The iconic façade of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, reflecting the role of bold architectural identity in intuitive navigation

Cognitive cartography and intuitive navigation

How playgrounds reveal the secrets of intuitive architectural design

Art

An artist creating graffiti on a wall

What we really mean by “street art”

How a simple label quietly shapes legitimacy, value, and the way we see art in public space

The Sunday Courier, Issue No. 36, September 3–10, 1911. The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, quickly became a global media sensation, transforming the painting into a world-famous icon. Newspapers around the world, including The New York Times, covered what was widely described as the “art heist of the century,” publishing dramatic headlines and detailed reports on the investigation, the search for suspects, and the painting’s eventual recovery in 1913

The Mona Lisa: a timeless encounter

From Renaissance mastery to modern wonder, exploring the mystery behind the world’s most famous painting

Culture

The East Indian Railway (EIR) Class AP steam locomotive, introduced around 1907, was a broad-gauge tender locomotive designed for passenger trains in British Indi

Zambia and Pakistan: shared colonial shadows

How two nations, separated by continents, carry the legacy of British imperialism

Her remains required three separate recovery operations to collect, raising severe concerns about the mishandling and preservation of the remote crime scene

What happened to Melissa Casias?

Disappeared in June 2025, Los Alamos employee Melissa Casias was found dead from a gunshot wound in May 2026

Economy & Politics

Low-angle view of a towering residential building in Hong Kong, reflecting the stark contrast between urban density, inequality, and poverty

The housing crisis beyond supply and demand

Financial markets, institutional investors, and the structural forces reshaping access to housing worldwide

Makeshift homes in the shadow of modern high-rises, symbolizing the gap between economic success and social equality

Change the world or change lives?

Thirty-five years after the fall of the Wall, there is still no progressive alternative for a new world order

Entertainment

Woman relaxing on the couch while choosing a movie to stream and binge-watch at home

The rise of the 24-hour story

The growing dominance of compressed timelines, narrative urgency, and emotional immediacy in modern storytelling

Pauline Oliveros performs live at the Sonic Acts Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on February 24, 2012

Pauline Oliveros and the philosophy of listening

Sound, consciousness, and the possibilities of expanded attention

Fashion

A person wearing a bold checkered coat while exploring a flea market, representing the influence of timeless fashion in a rapidly changing industry

Fashion, speed, and the sustainability challenge

How fast fashion changed the industry and continues to shape the future of clothing

A skilled garment worker carries out specialised production tasks at a clothing factory in Bangladesh, photo by International Labour Organization

Farzana Sultana on Bangladesh’s garment industry

A conversation on sourcing, sustainability, and global fashion production

Feature

An Inquisition officer feigns sympathy while interrogating Aldonza’s mother about illegal bathing before trapping her with his words

A night where the incorrect answer could have fatal consequences

A woman in a bright dress walks across a field in the glow of sunset

Nothing and everything at once

A poetic reflection on life’s contradictions, growth, and inner stillness

Food & Beverage

A farmer's market vendor displaying a crate of fresh strawberries, ready for customers to enjoy

The grocery shopping dilemma

How local stores and chain supermarkets meet different consumer needs

An African American woman selects products while shopping in a convenience store, carrying an orange shopping basket

The quiet takeover of private label

How supermarket brands are reshaping the global food and beverage industry

Science & Technology

A person standing at the heart of a vast maze, symbolizing humanity’s struggle to maintain direction during times of uncertainty

Could AI’s “judgment day” come without a machine rebellion?

With machines becoming more capable of reasoning and acting independently, humanity still cannot fully explain or predict how they behave

A man cools down with water as temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius

Not every body handles heat the same

Menstrual cycles, daily medications, and the hidden risks of hotter summers

Sport

A girl figure skating gracefully on the ice

The science of ice skating performance

How biomechanics, physics, and psychology shape the elite skater

A silhouette of a man standing before a climbing wall, preparing to climb

A beginner’s guide to bouldering

Simple technique shifts and mindful gym etiquette can turn challenge into confidence

Travel

The facade of the Six Senses Rome hotel, which includes Palazzo Mellini, part of the Monastery of the Servite Order, and Palazzo Decarolis

Rome, inside and out: timeless magic

Immersing in the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration

Montego Bay, Jamaica's tourism capital, is a vibrant escape known for its white-sand beaches, championship golf courses, and lively nightlife

The Jamaica I actually saw

Challenging fear-based travel narratives through lived experience, cultural memory, and honest storytelling

Wellness

A portrait of a young woman sitting at a table, paper stickers stuck to her glasses, her expression tired and worn

Digital stress and the female stress response

The biological links between technology use, cortisol, reproductive hormones, and chronic stress in women

A husband supports his wife during her breast cancer treatment

The silent struggle of sexual health in cancer care

Why sexual wellbeing among cancer survivors remains overlooked and requires greater healthcare attention

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Rafael Megall, Solitude, serenity (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Mek Contemporary

24 Sep — 6 Nov 2026 at Mek Contemporary in Glendale, United States

Marialba Russo, Il parto (detail), 1978. Courtesy of MACRO

Sguardo rovescio

24 Sep 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the MACRO in Rome, Italy

Robin Rimbaud, 52 spaces. Courtesy of MACRO

24 Sep — 8 Nov 2026 at the MACRO in Rome, Italy

Auguste Elysée Chabaud, Paysage de provence (detail), vers 1930. Courtesy of Musée Marmottan Monet

Histories of landscape: from Monet to Hockney (1890–2026)

24 Sep 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the Musée Marmottan-Claude Monet in Paris, France

Dimitris Neveskiotis, It wasn't meant to last, and yet it found a way to remain (detail), 2026. Courtesy of the artist and Kalfayan Galleries

We were never really here

24 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the Kalfayan Gallery in Athens, Greece

Florencia Martinez, Definisca bambino (detail). Courtesy of the artist and Gilda Contemporary Art

The diaries of the black swan

24 Sep — 24 Nov 2026 at the Gilda Contemporary Art in Milan, Italy

Edouard Chapallaz, Portfolio céramiques. Courtesy of Mudac

Edouard Chapallaz' exhibition

25 Sep 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the Mudac in Lausanne, Switzerland

Emma Talbot, Everything is energy. Ancient spirits (detail), 2025. Courtesy of 21Art

Ancestral energies. Transformations of mind and matter

25 Sep 2026 — 30 Jan 2027 at 21Art in Padua, Italy

Joël Mestre, Asta, paño y driza. Courtesy of Yusto/Giner

Asta, paño y driza

25 Sep — 15 Nov 2026 at Yusto/Giner in Marbella, Spain

Holding space: grounded. Courtesy of Beverly Arts Center

Holding space: grounded

26 Sep — 24 Oct 2026 at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago, United States

Eline Vansteenkiste, Pink mist (detail), 2025 - 2026. Courtesy of Tim Van Laere Gallery

Under the shade of the Coolabah tree

26 Sep — 7 Nov 2026 at the Tim Van Laere Gallery in Rome, Italy

Chiharu Shiota, Eye to eye (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Museum Haus Konstruktiv

The body within abstraction

26 Sep 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Museum Haus Konstruktiv in Zurich, Switzerland

Yasuda Yukihiko, Camp at Kisegawa (detail), 1940/41. Courtesy of the National Museum of Modern Art

MOMAT collection

29 Sep 2026 — 11 Jan 2027 at The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, Japan

Gregory Rick, Dancing to the polls (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Johansson Projects

30 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the Johansson Projects in Oakland, United States

Sun, moon and five peaks. Courtesy of British Museum

1 Oct 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom

Lucas Blalock, Film-object (Mouth) (detail), 2025, from
Tête-à-tête-à-tête-à-tête-à-tête. Courtesy of the artist and George Eastman Museum

2 Oct 2026 — 11 Apr 2027 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, United States

Thierry Boutonnier, Comment expliquer les objectifs de la production laitière aux vaches (detail), 2005. Courtesy of Dom Museum

Animals and humans

2 Oct 2026 — 22 Aug 2027 at the Dom Museum Wien in Vienna, Austria

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