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Introduction Pupul Jayakar (1915-1997) was an extraordinary Indian cultural activist, art historian, writer, and advocate for the preservation and promotion of India’s rich cultural legacy. She was instrumental in revitalising […]
Setting the Global Table of Indian Art and Culture: The Enterprise of Pupul Jayakar Read More »
Introduction The name “Martand Singh” stands as a light of rebirth in the world of Indian textiles. Martand Singh, often known as the “Textile Revivalist,” dedicated his life to preserving
Martand Singh: Reviving the Fabric of Tradition in Textiles Read More »
Ms Laila Tyabji is a designer, writer, and the founder and Chairperson of Dastkar, a Society for Craftspeople. She has been working in the craft and innovation sector since 1978.
Ms Laila Tyabji: Reviving and Reinventing Indian Handicrafts Through Dastkar initiative Read More »
Om Prakash Jain, born in 1929, is an Indian art curator, collector, patron, and philanthropist. He founded the Sanskriti Pratishthan (Sankriti Foundation) in 1979, widely regarded as one of the
In 2002, the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, announced his intentions to convert to Buddhism on 14th October 2006, the 50th anniversary of Ambedkar’s conversion at Nagpur.
Mayawati’s Lucknow: Buddha, Baba Saheb Becomes Visible in the Cityscape Read More »
It was in 1894 when famous Indian painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma, also regarded as the father of modern art in India, established his lithographic press in Girgaum, Bombay.
A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India Read More »
‘It was a lone voice in the middle of the ocean, but it was heard at great depth and distance, Gabriel García Márquez wrote in his celebrated novel, Love in
Love, Romance, and Portrayal of Women in Indian Miniature Paintings Read More »
The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of various religions of the Indian subcontinent. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris,
Why is No Dalit Artist on India’s Most Expensive Artists list? Read More »
The realm of Indian Art and Literature is profusely amalgamated, interwoven and innately connected. The translation of poetries into paintings was a profound form of art associating words with their
Climate change and Global warming are not recent challenges faced by the whole planet and humanity. Human history remains a history of overcoming challenges and managing obscurity. Humankind is living
Art and Climate Change in India: Who Are the Climate Migrants, Who Affected Most? Read More »