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The 19th century in West Bengal was marked by a sudden surge of the Bhadralok as we have now read in the previous articles in the Bhadralok series. The Bengali elite or the “babu” of Bengal changed the cultural landscape of the region in many different ways. Their dressing was a mixture of Indian and […]
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Introduction Two talented Dutch artists have teamed up with a local craftsman in Kolkata to bring this year’s Durga Puja theme to life, aiming to showcase West Bengal’s major festival on a global scale. Their collaboration is part of a broader effort to celebrate the cultural fusion between the Netherlands and India. The Dutch Artists’
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Introduction In a significant cultural milestone, the Hoysala Empire temples in Karnataka, India, have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, marking India’s 42nd entry into this prestigious list. This recognition comes shortly after Shantiniketan in West Bengal received its UNESCO world heritage status, highlighting India’s rich cultural heritage. This article delves into the details of
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Historic Recognition Santiniketan, the cultural and educational institution founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore over a century ago, has achieved a significant milestone by being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition, granted during the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an example of the enduring legacy of
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Tradition Meets Innovation at Craft Council of India’s Textile Show Textile enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Craft Council of India’s highly-anticipated Textile Show opens its doors on August 4. With the theme of ‘Revive, Revisit, Reimagine – and Innovate,’ this exhibition celebrates the boundless creativity of weaver-designer-artisans who breathe new life into
Renowned Indian sculptor, Chintamoni Kar was born on this day, 19 April, 1915. Born and brought up in Kharagpur, West Bengal, he was trained at the Indian Society of Oriental Art run by Abanindranath Tagore and learnt the art of sculpting from Giridhari Mahapatra and Victor Giovanelli. Later he moved to Paris in 1938 to
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May 20, On This Day A chief minister\’s artistry A decade ago, on May 20, 2011, Mamata Banerjee was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal — the first woman to hold this post. Interestingly, the politician is also touted as an artist. In fact, she even gifted an artwork to President Ram