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‘Rekha Wore Our Sari’: Family Takes 17th-Century Gujarati Weaving Technique...
For 70 years now, a unique love story has been spinning between the ‘Ashavali brocade’ weaving technique and the Patel family — one of Gujarat’s oldest who still engage in this form of fabric art....
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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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ISRO’s 1st Launch, Sardar Patel’s Speech: History in Pics of Moments That...
Significant events throughout Indian history have shaped our nation and continue to impact our present day. While some of these events chronicle achievements, others highlight some melancholic times....
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2 Friends & a ‘Community Cookbook’ Revive Centuries-Old Family Recipes From...
In Zarine Mohideen’s home, any family gathering is almost incomplete without unearthing a secret recipe and cooking it with much fervour in an attempt to get the consistencies and flavours just right....
View ArticleMaharashtra Has India’s 1st Vintage Two-Wheeler Museum Featuring Over 500...
From the ‘Matchless’ bike used in World War II to the Girnar scooter and the ‘Bobby’ bike; Vintage Miles, India’s first vintage two-wheeler museum, showcases over 500 vintage bikes, scooters and...
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74th Republic Day: 10 Pics From History of Those Who Built India’s Glittering...
As the 74th Republic Day draws near, it beckons us to take a moment and reflect on the long glorious journey that the country has witnessed — the struggles endured in the endeavour to become a...
View ArticleHow a Handful of Bihar Artisans Are Keeping an Ancient Indian Printing...
Chhapa is a traditional art form in which a carved wooden block is dipped in natural dyes to imprint the design on cloth or paper. The word chhapa comes from chhap which means to imprint. The...
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In Pics: 10 Ancient Artefacts From a Family’s Treasure Trove of Heirlooms
As Raja Ramakrishna Chinna Swamy Naidu, a 22-year-old from Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, tilts the intricately designed wooden chest holding his artefact collection, a strange volley of items topples down...
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Dancing on Fire, Rolling on Banana Leaves: Travel to Witness 10 Unusual...
‘Baara masare tera parbaa’ — a popular quote from Odisha, which means 13 festivals in 12 months. This could not be more true in the Indian context — a land brimming with festivals throughout the year....
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Lime, Clay & A Curious Third Ingredient: What Preserved the Ellora Caves for...
From mud homes in the deserts of Rajasthan to houses made only with old beer bottles — sustainable homes are the talk of the town these days, and so the materials that can be in their construction are...
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Legends In Pics: 10 Indians Who Silently Sparked Revolutions in Art, Science,...
Sports, science, art, and more — India has left her mark on many fields over the course of her history. And to spark these revolutions, it often took just one person to lead the way. From the first...
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Why My Mother’s Death Inspired Me To Help Families Document Forgotten...
Ask Delhi-based Shruti Taneja about her fondest childhood memories, and pat comes the reply. “Aam panna (a drink prepared with unripe mangoes) in the summer, and my mother’s homemade curries. Her...
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What After Bara Imambara? 10 Historic Structures You Must Visit in Lucknow
Lucknow, the historic capital of the Awadhs, and a land famed for its Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, has seen the confluence of different cultures and religions for centuries. The footprints of this...
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From Dharavi to the World: How My Travel Vlogs Found Success With 1.7 Mn...
From off-roading on the White Desert of Kutch, riding amid mist in Panchghani Hills, experiencing the thrill of a snow ride in Arunachal, relishing local Assamese food, and meeting soldiers on the...
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In Pics: Inside The Only Town in India Responsible for Preserving a 300-YO...
Located along the banks of the Banas River against the backdrop of the Aravalli Hills, Nathdwara is a piece of history whose charm has only grown with time; a muse for every art lover. In Nathdwara,...
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8 Breathtaking Flower Festivals Across India to Visit & Experience This Summer
Cutting across states and seasons, these flower festivals are a gateway into the beauty of the country, and how sometimes an hour or more spent in the company of nature is all you need to refresh...
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Art Historian Puts Siddi Community’s Traditional Craft of Quilt Making on The...
In a small hamlet in Karnataka’s Baichwad village, a group of women sit around a breathtaking quilt, working hard to design and sew patterns that are both vibrant and intricate. The art they etch is...
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Want to Savour Chennai’s Marghazi Fest? Grab This 68-Year-Old’s Free Guidebooks!
Marghazi is an auspicious Tamil month that begins in December. The city of Chennai organises cultural festivals in several venues during this month, and enthusiasts from all over the country and...
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Add 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’,...
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This 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...
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