Art and Culture
Indian artists at Venice Biennale 2019
May 16, 2019
India is back at the Venice Biennale with its second-ever pavilion after a hiatus of eight years and also has three artists participating in the main exhibition.
Read MoreIndia’s pop-up exhibition wins international award
May 4, 2019
The ‘Bonjour India Experience’ was the flagship initiative of the Bonjour India 2017-18, a festival to celebrate the friendship between India and France through more than 300 events spread over four months across 33 Indian cities.
Read MorePainting with a camera
December 3, 2018
Looking at the images that Shanthi Kasi produces, one would hardly believe that they are not hand paintings and are digital photographs instead!
Read MoreBodhisena, the first Indian who voyaged to Japan
June 20, 2018
Bodhisena, the oldest Indian monk, who was a resident of Japan continues to influence the culture in Japan till today
Read MoreWiping out our languages
May 10, 2018
Though India’s wide English speaking population is one of the advantages the country has, is the government’s official language killing its other 22 officially recognised and hundreds of other regional languages? Here is what people think.
Read MoreCherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya
October 23, 2017
The Indian edition of the International Cherry Blossom festival will be held in the state of Meghalaya for the second time in a row.
Read MoreLa Plage, Juan-les-Pins by Picasso in India
October 18, 2017
Critically acclaimed painting by Picasso, La Plage, Juan-les-Pins has been bought by the key person at the Lodha group, and is up at display at his new luxury home in Mumbai.
Read MoreTerracotta Tales
June 13, 2017
Terracotta has been a central ornamental and constructional material throughout India ever since the inception of the earliest civilisations. The multifaceted use of terracotta has declared it as a traditional art form reflective of the Indian culture and heritage.
Read MoreThe art of Kalamezhuthu from Kerala
May 16, 2017
A temple art, the vivid drawings of the Kalamezhuthu are a representation of the beliefs of the people from the south Indian state of Kerala, where it is crafted and celebrated.
Read MoreArt and Culture in times of web proliferation
March 16, 2017
Artists and ardent culture connoisseurs have often criticised the growing trend of digital dependence hurting the art and culture space; however, the future might look back at the 21st century as a period of renaissance in art and culture.
Read MoreSujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection
March 14, 2017
A sincere worshipper of Lord Ganapati (Ganesha), Indian artist Sujata Bajaj has been creating geometrical and sharp structures of the deity over the years and recently came up with another book of creations, titled ‘Ganapati’.
Read MoreGoa’s fascinating Shigmo Festival
March 2, 2017
The western Indian state of Goa, a major tourist destination, is geared up to host the annual Shigmo Festival - a celebration of traditions and history through the eyes cultures and colours.
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