Culture

Five hand stitched embroidery styles from India

Five hand stitched embroidery styles from India

August 2, 2017

We look at five Indian hand stitched embroidery styles that showcase the diversity of handicrafts from the country.

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Soaking in the Souqs of Sharjah
Traditional dolls from Karnataka

Traditional dolls from Karnataka

July 26, 2017

Centuries old traditions continue to live in the south Indian state of Karnataka where temple adoring figurines are made part of festive processions and celebrations and allowed to spread their magic.

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Comment adopter le « Vastu shastra » chez vous

Comment adopter le « Vastu shastra » chez vous

July 20, 2017

Voici quelques conseils pour mettre votre maison en adéquation avec le « Vastu shastra » et en augmenter l’énergie positive. Le « Vastu shastra », qu’on peut qualifier de science de l’habitat, trouverait sa source dans les textes sacrés du sous-continent indien. ...

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Merveilles de l’architecture Vesara
L’Inde séduit Paris de ses lumières

L’Inde séduit Paris de ses lumières

July 19, 2017

Le GOPIO, (Organisation internationale des personnes d’origine indienne), rassemble chaque année des milliers d’Indiens et de Français pour célébrer ensemble les différentes fêtes indiennes. L’association prépare actuellement la deuxième édition du « Diwali », ou...

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The life and times of Frida Kahlo

The life and times of Frida Kahlo

July 16, 2017

Rebel, painter, lover, communist, sexual liberator, Frida Kahlo was all that and much more. Born Frida Kahlo de Rivera in Coyoacán, Mexico, Frida has brought about an artistic revolution that outlives her lifetime. The now internet-icon was unaware of the cult status that would...

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The poetry of Bulleh Shah

The poetry of Bulleh Shah

July 14, 2017

One of the greatest Sufi poets who wrote in Punjabi, Bulleh Shah's work has inspirations drawn from violence and also the idealism he derived from his mentor and his work.

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Un portrait rarissime du Mahatma Gandhi

Un portrait rarissime du Mahatma Gandhi

July 13, 2017

Un portrait au crayon du Mahatma Gandhi ainsi que quelques unes de ses lettres manuscrites ont été vendus chez Sotheby’s à Londres. Une œuvre datant de 1931 par John Henry Amshewitz a été vendue aux enchères chez Sotheby’s, à Londres, le 11 juillet dernier. Rare portr...

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On sale: A rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

On sale: A rare portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

July 10, 2017

A rare pencil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and some handwritten letters by him are going on sale in an auction at Sotheby in London. Below are there details.

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