At the age of thirty, a Kshatriya Prince from Bihar renounced the comforts of his palace to seek spiritual awakening. By the age of 72, he attained ‘nirvana’ and came…
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Ukiyo-e is perhaps Japan’s most loved art forms; Sakura-season being it’s most beautiful. Imagine, if the two came together! With Hiroshi Yoshida’s woodblock prints or Ukiyo-E as they call it,…
Of the Mughal era-monuments in Delhi, many were built under the patronage of the Empire’s women. But somehow, the story of their accomplishments lacks detail in tourism brochures and hardly…
In the chaos of Agra and its many bridges, one could easily miss this elegant pavilion on the riverbank. As one drives on, an exquisite white marble construction stands out…
When we speak of Mughal women in the context of Jahangir, Nur Jahan is the first one who comes to mind. However, she was only one (and the last) of…
Who doesn’t know Nur Jahan? The wife of Emperor Jehangir, the Padshah Begum was truly an influential figure at the Mughal court. As a generous patron of arts and architecture,…
According to latest news, photography and videography is now banned at the Golden Temple complex at Amritsar! Could it mean, artists painting views of the temple will be back in…
Apart from the wives and daughters of the Mughal Emperors, the matriarchs of the family played a critical role in establishing and keeping the Empire intact. Contrary to the many…
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Applications are invited for different positions at the CSMVS Mumbai’s Education Department. Deadline : 03 December, 2018. Location : Mumbai Education Facilitator (Exhibitions and Programmes) Vacancy : 1 Type: Contractual…
Applications are invited for the role of “Museum Associate” (one vacancy) at the Partition Museum, New Delhi. Location: The position is based at the Museum office in Green Park, New…