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Melting Ice Caps and Burning Forests: Climate Crisis As Artistic Expression

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Niveditha Ajay The Climate Crisis is an undeniable reality, but are we willing to face the fact? With reports that talk of melting ice and burning forests, the real anxiety of reconciling with drastic environmental changes looms large. Also, there is the portion of the population that simply refuses to admit the phenomena exists or […]

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Lost Treasures: Tragic Fate of Valuable Artworks and Lives in RMS Titanic

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Smriti Malhotra The sinking of the Iconic RMS Titanic on 14th April 1912 some 111 years from now still captivates the masses. With over 1,300 passengers, it was the biggest ship on the sea at the time. The untimely passing of about 1,500 passengers and the loss of massive cargo that boarded the ship haunted

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The Woman who Knew 16 Different Stiches: The story of Hansiba Museum and Craft Resource Centre

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Smriti Malhotra  In the heart of Gujarat, where the vibrant hues of the state lies, a story of a unique museum conceptualised and run by the women embroiderers of the region called Hansiba Museum and Craft Resource Centre. Within its brick and mortar walls lies the sound of empowered women stitching new cultural tapestries onto

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Kaleidoscopic World of Khes: Rich Textile Tradition of Punjab

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Smriti Malhotra  Within the vibrant and patterned tapestry of Punjab’s cultural heritage, lies a multifaceted textile tradition called Khes weaving. For years, women of the state have been weaving beautiful khes creations to be taken away with them to their future homes once they are married. The khes can be used as a quilt, as

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Decoding Indonesia’s Capital Shift: The Transition from Jakarta to Nusantara

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Smriti Mahotra Nusantara, Indonesia’s groundbreaking new capital, epitomises President Jokowi’s ambitious vision for a future characterised by sustainability, inclusivity, and economic vitality. Positioned strategically and designed to be environmentally conscious, Nusantara is poised to become a global exemplar of intelligent and eco-friendly urban development. With its focus on creating a livable environment, robust infrastructure, and

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Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Sand Art to Celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha| Watch

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Aditya Sisodia The Jagannath Rath Yatra, a famous and auspicious chariot festival, is currently being celebrated in Odisha, India, with great enthusiasm and splendor. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a mesmerising sand art at Puri beach, depicting the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The festival holds immense

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Paris to New York: How did the Art Capital Shifted?

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Smriti Malhotra  For several decades, New York has maintained its status as the capital of the art world. According to Robert Manley, the deputy chairman of Phillips, New York continues to bring high-quality artworks to the market, a tradition that has contributed to its sustained success. Recent research supports this notion, revealing that while the

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