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May 21 is International Tea Day and we asked people what comes to mind when they hear “2 cup chai.” Check out the poems born from wandering thoughts and sparks of creativity. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honour of it we proudly present our second anthology ‘Carrying On, Carrying All.’ A collection of essays tracing vulnerabilities and healing, the project is as intimate as it does universal. May 18 marks International Museum Day, highlighting the importance of museums in culture exchange and enrichment. Swipe through to catch the best of our Cannes 2026 coverage so far! Looking to turn your passion for writing into something that pays? RWJ’s curated list of paid writing opportunities is the perfect place to start! Chennai independent theatre festival K.I.S.S has been putting on shows across multiple weekends spanning 60 plays of 15-minutes each. Norwegian-American artist Hanna Andréa transforms silence into sharp observance on hazy pop anthem “GET OFF YOUR PHONE, offering a bold glimpse at her forthcoming EP ‘Braveheart.’ Award-winning trans actress Negha Shahin co-founded trans and queer-led arts nonprofit organisation Queer Casting alongside Rizwan Bharathi to offer an inclusive and empowering space for queer and trans artists to not simply be seen but shine for their talents. Mother’s Day is celebrated in most parts of the world on the first Sunday of May. This year it was the 10th - but why stop at celebrating them for just a day?