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Kashmir Designer Turns Waste Paper from Colleges, Offices to Speakers,...
When Burhan ud din Khateeb graduated from the National Institute of Design-Ahmedabad, unlike his fellow graduates, he decided not to take up a job in a big corporation. Pained by the declining...
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Kyani to Nirula’s: Artist Takes India Down Memory Lane with Sketches of...
“I wanted to portray iconic spots; ones that are a part of people’s lives but often lost in the cacophony,” says Aditya Raj, a self-taught fine artist from Jaipur whose Instagram sketches of heritage...
View Article24-YO ‘Aipan Girl’ Revives Ancient Wall Art; Employs 30 Women & Trains 20,000...
If you visit Uttarakhand, you may spot small aesthetic houses with red walls and white hand paintings. What adorned almost every house at one time in the area is now quite a rare sight. This ancient...
View ArticleDoctor-Turned-Artist Starts Mandala Art Business from Home; Earns in Lakhs...
In 2008, when Chhaya Meena moved from Rajasthan to the small town of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu, she suffered from culture shock and homesickness. She had to shift places because her husband, who worked...
View ArticleA Tiny TN Village Has Kept a Traditional Art of Wooden Sculptures Alive For...
In Tamil Nadu, the Oddar community in the hamlet of Thammampatti has kept a peculiar traditional art alive for years. A group of 100-odd families here have been making wooden art pieces with...
View ArticleThe Secret of Deccan’s 600-YO Bidri Art Is a Unique Soil
When one thinks of intricately engraved silver over black metal, our mind moves to royal art — Bidri. A 600-year-old art form from the Deccan region, its secret is said to be buried in the soil of...
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22 Bestselling Books of 2022 to Curl Up With This Winter
This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of these links, The Better India will get a small commission. Are you all about adventure, or do you love drama? Is it the...
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‘Learnt From Princess Diana’s Wedding Cake Baker’: Woman’s Edible Art Goes Viral
Prachi Dhabal Deb’s studio table is a sight to witness. Laid out is a gorgeous display of art that resembles desi brides in a variety of avatars. These life-like miniature brides are decked in finery...
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A Curtain Puller at Drama Clubs Once Controlled 50% of India’s Box Office...
Jamshedji Framji Madan — the Parsi business person, film magnate and owner of Madan Theatres, who at one point controlled more than 50% of box office collections during India’s silent film era —...
View ArticleOnce Buried Alive, 49-YO Padma Shri Put Rajasthan’s Kalbelia Dance on The...
A survivor of female infanticide, this woman from Rajasthan has defied all odds to bloom in the patriarchal landscape and create history in more ways than one. “I was buried alive for seven hours...
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Folk Art Map of India: 10 Gorgeous Art Forms That Won the GI Tag
Did you know that we have art forms that date back to 2500 BCE? India has been a haven for traditional folk art forms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some depict epic tales...
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RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Oscars 2023: Meet the Choreographer & Lyricist Behind...
SS Rajamouli’s much-acclaimed RRR track ‘Naatu Naatu’ has been topping the charts and has now found its way to the 95th Academy Awards 2023 shortlist for the Music category. Here, it will be competing...
View Article“College Denied Me Graduation, Art Rescued Me”: How I Live With Bipolar Disorder
Living with a mental condition like bipolar disorder wasn’t easy for Devshri Chandrakar who has been fighting it since the age of 19. Now a creative artist, who works in a wide range of mediums like...
View ArticleHow 7 Generations of Sitarmakers Started Making Instruments for India’s Top...
Miraj is India’s ancient city of musical instruments. Located in the southern part of Maharashtra, the historic town has been the centre of classical music for over 150 years. Watch this video know...
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11 Must-Watch Indian Movies on OTT Platforms That You Might Have Missed in...
There is no question that 2022 was a fantastic year for Indian cinema. Yes, I’m emphasising the phrase ‘Indian cinema’ because audiences had the opportunity to witness cinematic juggernauts emerging...
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‘Macrame Art Helped Me Fight Post-Partum Depression’: Woman’s Home Biz Earns...
In 2016, Gurugram-based Sanpreet Kaur found herself at a crossroads when she was pregnant with her son. She faced a conundrum that most women deal with at least once in their life — the choice between...
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‘Knitting Helped Me Bust Stereotypes, Tackle Anxiety & Earn Rs 30,000/Month’
While many still associate knitting with women, Sohail Nargund, a 28-year-old engineer, has been breaking this social stereotype for the past couple of years. When the pandemic hit and the world came...
View ArticleFor Centuries, 75-YO Rajasthani Artist’s Family Has Handcrafted Jewels For...
Popular among the brides-to-be looking for a royal look, the timeless Meenakari jewellery of Rajasthan has always been in demand. For generations, Jaswant Kumar Meenakar’s family has been beautifully...
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Kadwi Hawa to Kantara: How Indian Cinema Championed the Fight Against Climate...
A few tourists are aboard a boat in the middle of the ocean, conversing about a famed yet bygone, underwater city. They discuss how this place was once where people arrived in planes, the nerve centre...
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When an Immigrant’s Son’s Tribute to Asha Bhosle Replaced Celine Dion at Top...
During my school summer holidays in 2001, I saw a music video of ‘Brimful of Asha’ (Norman Cook Remix), a song originally composed by the British indie rock band Cornershop on MTV. Besides the song...
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