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Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours […]
The bequests of the Tata family to the Mumbai Museum mark a significant turn in the history of art collection in India. Renowned philanthropists of the early 20th century, Sir Ratan Tata and Sir Dorab Tata donated an extensive set of 19th-century European paintings to the museum. The act of providing the general public access
Tata Family’s Art Collection: Pure Acquisition or Strategic Philanthropy? Read More »
Introduction Ratan Tata, the most well-known industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons passed away on October 9th 2024, at the age of 86. He was being treated for a prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. His contributions to Indian art, architecture & design will have an everlasting influence in the country. Not
What Does the Demise of Ratan Tata Mean to the Creative World? Read More »
Introduction The mythology of Indian gods and their vahanas is a rich tapestry woven through with symbolism and spiritual depth. Just as divine mounts, these vehicles also signify the cosmic role that the deities play, who they are, and their abilities which reflect in their personalities. The idea of gods riding vahanas takes root in
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Introduction In the heart of India which has a rich cultural tradition, there exists an ancient craft—a living art more than ten thousand years old—the craft of idol-making—where legends pass through the whispering old banyan and peepul trees and the air is heavy with immortal bhakti- devotion. This elegant and mesmerising skill has been nourishing
Durga Puja Idol Making Journey from Kumartuli to Guwahati Read More »
Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
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Unlocking India’s Gaming Potential: Challenges and Opportunities for Developers With changing times and economies, we have experienced a vast surge in the Indian video-gaming industry, the surge however has been one-sided with many Indians playing video games and less on the Indians developing games. India is still in its nascent stages when it comes to
Learn About The Iconic Timepiece Companies Whether we are impatiently waiting for our friends, or writing an examination paper hurriedly, we always get a second or so to peek at the wall clocks, wristwatches, or smartphones. Medieval people were enthralled by horology; desperately looking for ways to measure time, building tools such as sundials, hourglasses,
Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World Read More »
A spiritual leader who was a controversial and global name Rajnish Osho is still the main topic across both philosophical and artistic circles while they either loved him or hated it, there is no middle. Though he is most commonly associated with meditation, sexuality and radical spiritual ideologies, his influence on art—the language and modality
The Influence of Rajnish Osho on the Language of Art Read More »
The famed painter M.F. Husain was known for his colourful Cubist-style works that included nude Hindu deities, metropolitan settings, horses, and even Madhuri Dixit. He started out studying calligraphy before pursuing a career in Mumbai painting movie posters and creating toys. He was born in 1915. During a 1953 trip, he was exposed to European
From Madhuri Dixit to Horses: Explore the Best Paintings of M.F. Husain in 10 pictures. Read More »