In Its Newest Avatar, Amar Chitra Katha Is No Longer Conforming to Stereotypes
The tales contained in the numerous volumes of Amar Chitra Katha have been a constant companion to India’s children for half a century. The storytelling company has undergone many changes over the last...
View ArticleVideo: Rajinikanth Is Not a Thalaiva Only in India, but in Japan Too!
Superstar Rajinikanth, who is fondly known as Thalaiva, is arguably the most well-known actor in India. Calling him popular is definitely an understatement. Rajinikanth’s movies are famous for breaking...
View ArticleVideo: When Performers Surprised Passengers in a Moving Bus!
Every year, artists gather in Chennai for the Urur Olcott Kuppam Vizha, a festival which celebrates art forms. The performers are constantly reinventing ways in which they can connect with the...
View ArticleFrom Labourer to Artist, Teju Behan’s Story Is as Inspiring as Her Art
When seventeen year old Teju Behan moved from Rajasthan to Ahmedabad with her husband, Ganesh Jogi, she never imagined the drastic turn her life was about to take. A daily wage labourer, she spent her...
View ArticleHelp Malnourished Kids Have a Brighter 2018 With This Unique Calendar for a...
If there is anything that truly epitomises the celebration of life, it is dance. And in a country as diverse and culturally rich as India, dance has always been an integral part of the culture that one...
View ArticleAdd These 5 Unique Items From Kashmir to Your Must-Try Lists
Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent, has always been adored because of its beauty, rich culture, spices, and a lot more. It has been described as ‘heaven on Earth’,...
View Article11 Must-Watch Movies That Definitely Broke the Mould in 2017
2017 has been a great year for Bollywood fans. We saw some breathtaking performances in movies like ‘Mom’, ‘Newton’ and ‘Trapped’. It was also a year where the audience appreciated documentaries like...
View ArticleFed up of Popcorn Prices in Cinemas? Courts May Come to Your Rescue
For every wide-eyed movie-goer who is glued to a seat, munching on popcorn, there are those who do not like the food being served in movie halls. While some cannot eat it due to medical reasons, there...
View ArticleVideo: This Anti-Garbage Hip Hop Video by These Patna Teens Is a Must-Watch
It is a common sight in India to see piles of garbage strewn across the roads. We have all seen overflowing garbage bins, the trash lying around it and crows and stray dogs picking on the filth. Some...
View ArticleThis Insta-Project Celebrates the Timeless Beauty of Kolkata’s Heritage...
Manish Golder, Sayan Dutta, and Siddharth Hajra have embarked upon a mission to photo document all the heritage buildings in Kolkata before they disappear from the city’s skyline. “Siddharth and I grew...
View ArticleFrom Biriyani to Appam, This Artist’s Miniature Dishes Will Make You Hungry!
In 2014, a Youtube channel by the name ‘Miniature Space’ paved the way for a fanatical trend of miniature food to emerge in Japan. It entranced people with a series of videos capturing the makings of a...
View ArticleVideo: These Youngsters Are Getting Rural Art the Recognition It Deserves!
India is home to thousands of skilled artisans who create masterpieces ranging from block prints to Madhubani paintings. They are a valuable part of India’s cultural heritage. You may also like: TBI...
View ArticleWant the Mesmerising Designs of Rural Artisans? Try Rustic Realities
“Capturing the essence of what India has to offer, and utilise the country’s unique production capability, to create something special, is what we want to do”, says Archana Yadav. The Director of the...
View ArticleScrap Metal to Stunning Sculptures: This Artist’s Work Is All Kinds of Amazing
“I was getting bored because there was nothing else to do, so I began to take up small projects to hone my skills,” says Saad, the brains behind IRONic, a project that creates sculptures (amongst other...
View ArticleIndian Kids Beat Art Entries From 193 Countries to Feature in NASA Calendar
Beating over 3000 entries from 193 countries across the globe, two schoolchildren from Tamil Nadu have found a space for their artworks in NASA’s 2018 Commercial Crew Program Calendar Art Contest....
View ArticleWhen Michael Jackson’s Music and Moonwalk Rocked Mumbai in 1996
“Music has been my outlet, my gift to all of the lovers in this world. Through it, my music, I know I will live forever.” – Michael Jackson. It has been more than eight years since the untimely death...
View ArticleIn Pics: These Photos by Ordinary People Prove Why India Is Truly Incredible!
Away from the bright lights of our dazzling cities and far removed from the fine-dining restaurants, India paints an entirely different picture. Here, there are high mountains, deep gorges, and lush,...
View ArticleNetaji’s Home & Ancient Stupas: Bengal’s New Tourism District is A Must See!
Kodalia district, in South 24-Parganas, will be a one-of-a-kind tourist district, if the West Bengal Government’s plans to combine two sets of historical sites are successful. While the sites linked to...
View ArticlePortrait of a Legend: The Man Whose Art Adorns India’s Constitution
It took the Constituent Assembly more than two years to finalise a draft of our Constitution that would define the Republic status of India. After making over 2000 amendments, the ‘bag of borrowings’...
View ArticleAdorable Padma-Winning Couple Has Been Dancing Together for over 50 Years
He was born into a poor Malayali Poduval family hailing from Payyanur and was one among eight siblings. She was from a well-to-do Malayali family who had settled in Malaysia. They came from opposite...
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