India : through the lens of Henri Cartier-Bresson
French photographer Henri Cartier Bresson is one of the most important & influential photographers of the 20th century. In 1947, he travelled...
Celebrate Janmashtami with these art games!
Janmashtami, a festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. And that isn't...
A Tale of Friendship from the Anvar-e-Suhayli
There's no dearth of Hallmark-Greeting cards that remind us of the value of friendship. A popular Friendship-Day poster says "a good friend...
Conference of the Birds: a Sufi poem for our times
“The ocean can be yours; why should you stop Beguiled by dreams of evanescent dew?The secrets of the sun are yours, but...
Our Favourite Art GIFs!
If a picture speaks a 1000 words, can you imagine what a GIF might be worth? According to Alex Chung, the CEO...
In Pictures : 14 portraits of Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore, India's most prominent cultural icon and it's first Nobel Laureate was a poet, novelist, playwright, educator - and an institution...
The Mughal Charbagh : Paradise Gardens on Earth
The root word for Paradise, pairidaēza (in Persian) means "walled garden" - and just like the word, the (Mughal) Charbagh gardens too,...
In Pictures: 5 Holi-artworks by India’s best painters
Holi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of India. A celebration of spring and colours, it is also associated with...
In Pictures: “a lot has happened over Coffee” – says history!
Back in the day, Coffee wasn't just a drink. It stood for something more as it travelled the world, gaining love from...
Ragmala Paintings: Visualizing Music & Mood
Most of us have different types of playlists - either on spotify or other platforms , each serving a different purpose. There...