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Walk through Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru today, and you might notice something unsettling: park benches divided by awkward armrests, concrete slopes under highway overpasses, fenced sidewalks, spiked pavements, and strategically placed boulders beneath bridges. Look closer at street dividers, and you’ll find metal studs where people once sat to rest. These aren’t design accidents or […]

Introduction Few media in the field of artistic expression are as adaptable and steeped in history as ceramics. Ceramic artists have consistently pushed the bounds of inventiveness, turning clay into stunning pieces of art, from ancient civilisations to contemporary ateliers. In this piece, we explore the interesting area of ceramic artists, highlighting their distinct styles

This year, Japanese entrepreneur and designer Maki Yamamoto launched The Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project, a cross-cultural initiative that merges Japanese kimono traditions with Palestinian craftsmanship. The project features obi—the wide sashes traditionally tied around kimonos—embellished with tatreez, the symbolic cross-stitch embroidery practiced by Palestinian women for generations. Yamamoto, whose professional background lies in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, has

Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing

Bulldozer Design In Action One of the most emblematic machines in heavy construction, the bulldozer has evolved considerably since its creation. A simple earth-moving machine in its inception, the modern bulldozer comes with technological advancements on board. This evolution has been driven by technological innovation, changing industry demands, and a growing emphasis on environmental considerations.

We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,