Arts & Markets: Qatar Lounge wrapped up at Art Basel Basel, spotlighting Qatar’s arts ecosystem and teeing up Art Basel Qatar 2027 with Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as artistic director. Music Industry: Fever and Dice will sponsor the Women In Music Awards’ Music Champion category, while Proper Music Distribution signed Crunchyroll for UK/Ireland home entertainment distribution. Culture Policy & Identity: Sharjah’s UNESCO Culture Award ceremony honored laureates with UNESCO and UAE officials in attendance; NCERT also clarified a Grade 6 Kannada textbook “Krishna” is named for a Karnataka river, not a religious symbol. Workplace & Education Culture: Leadership expert Arthur Carmazzi urged “bottom-up” culture change for today’s workforce, and a faculty piece questioned “work-ready” classroom tactics that may penalize students. Community & Public Life: Hyderabad civil society groups challenged the Metro takeover plan, arguing buses/MMTS should be prioritized; in Warren, a hydrant art project and Bristol’s Arts Night show how murals and street events build local identity. Controversy & Rights: Muslim vendors were harassed and evicted during Assam’s Kamakhya Mela; a US report alleges platforms monetized “Hindutva pop” hate music. Live Culture: “Annie” opens at Millbrook Playhouse; RibFest returns in Warren; Adelaide launches a live-music venue circuit with plaques and QR codes.