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Vaishnavi Srivastava Abir Pothi is curating 11 structures across the globe, from the Arab world to the far east and to Europe, which carry a strong stamp of Islamic architecture and ethos. They stand out in their form and architectural grandeur. 1. Palace of Justice, Spain The architectural layout of the law court of Mecanoo,

Pratiksha Shome “I don’t know who paints the picture of life into our embedded memories, but whoever it is, only paints. For he is ready with a brush to reprint every incident that happens in life, of course opting for what to keep and what not to.” This is how Tagore started his Autobiography “Jiban

Tsuktiben Jamir It is common knowledge for all Indians that our beloved National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was composed by the great Rabindranath Tagore (7th May 1861- 7th August 1941). However, not many know the origin and history of our National Anthem. A five-stanza Brahmo hymn in the Bengali language, Bhārat Bhāgya Vidhātā (Bengali: ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা,

Auction houses are the hangout hub for art enthusiasts and curators. Ranging from antiques to significant paintings, auction houses are the best option to collect and articulate art. Here are 11 auction places in India that art enthusiasts should know and check out: 1. Osian’s: Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is India’s 1st Auction House

Smriti Malhotra   Think pink, think Barbie, think Barbiecore!   Barbie was a style icon in the 50s, the fashion dolls were released in 1959 by the American Toy Company Mattel which took the world by storm. 92% of American girls within the age range of 3 to 12 years had a Barbie. They were

Vaishnavi Srivastava If you have scrolled through Tumblr, TikTok or Instagram in the past couple of years, chances are the phrase “Dark Academia” is not foreign to you. However, if you’re someone who stays away from the apps and the ever-emerging trends of the present generation, don’t worry bestie, we’ve got you! (bestie: {adj}, internet