May 2025 – Page 2 – Thought Canvas

Finding Your Inner Calm Through Colour and Creation: An Introduction to Meditation Art

Life can often feel like a whirlwind. We juggle work, responsibilities, endless notifications, and a constant stream of thoughts. It’s no wonder that finding moments of peace and quiet can seem like a luxury. While traditional meditation practices are incredibly powerful, what if there was another way to tap into that same sense of calm, using your hands and a splash of colour? Welcome to the world of meditation art.

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A Universe in the Palm of Your Hand: Exploring the Intricate World of Miniature Painting

Wednesday Edition / By Swapnil Bhatnagar

There is an undeniable magic in things made small. From intricately detailed dollhouses to ships seemingly impossibly built within bottles, miniature objects possess a unique power to captivate our imagination. They draw us closer, demanding our focused attention, promising hidden worlds revealed only through careful observation. Among the most fascinating of these small wonders is the art of miniature painting, a diverse and enduring tradition characterised by its diminutive scale and breathtaking detail. Spanning centuries and continents, this art form has graced the pages of sacred texts, adorned the lockets of European royalty, chronicled the lives of Mughal emperors, illustrated the epics of Persian poets, and continues to inspire artists today.

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Living Big by Living Small: The Rise of Tiny Homes and Minimalist Living

Home Decor & Garden, Lifestyle / By Swapnil Bhatnagar

A quiet revolution has been brewing in a world often focused on bigger, better, and more. Across the globe, more and more people are discovering the profound joys and surprising freedom that come with embracing less. This mindset change is contributing to the growth of minimalist living’s rising popularity and tiny homes. It’s a movement that challenges conventional ideas of success and happiness, suggesting that we can live a richer life with fewer things and a smaller footprint.

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IT Industry Week in Review: AI Dominates Deals, Cybersecurity Challenges Mount, and Markets Rally

IT Weekly Review / By Mudit Bhatnagar

The information technology landscape was abuzz with activity in the week ending May 16, 2025, characterised by significant investments in artificial intelligence, major cybersecurity incidents, and a buoyant tech stock market. Key developments spanned strategic acquisitions aimed at bolstering AI capabilities, breakthroughs in AI research alongside growing ethical and societal concerns, and proactive policy discussions attempting to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.

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Global Stock Markets: US-China Tariff Truce Sparks Rally, But Economic Realities Temper Enthusiasm (Week Ending May 16, 2025)

Finance The Week That Was / By Swapnil Bhatnagar

The week ending May 16, 2025, was largely characterised by a significant uplift in global investor sentiment, primarily ignited by a landmark 90-day agreement between the United States and China to pause most of their punitive tariffs. This “tariff truce” acted as a powerful catalyst, propelling many global equity indices to notable weekly gains. The US agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China committed to lowering tariffs on US goods from 125% to 10% for the 90-day period. This development eased immediate concerns about escalating trade tensions that had previously cast a shadow over the global economic outlook.

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The Enduring Bloom: Exploring the Beautiful World of Flower Art

Art / By Swapnil Bhatnagar

Flowers have captivated us for millennia. Their vibrant colours, delicate textures, and fleeting beauty make them perfect subjects for art. From a simple sketch to an elaborate installation, “flower art” is a vast and beautiful realm that speaks a universal language of nature’s wonder. Let’s take a stroll through this blooming world.

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