A History of Mughal Cuisine through Cookbooks
On any given weekend, my head is usually occupied with the thoughts of food. The tastebuds have been working over time for a year...
In Paintings: Diwali & A History of Firecrackers in India
This Diwali, we are exploring the many paintings that depict the celebration and ethos of Diwali while digging out the history of firecrackers.
The use...
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, have their...
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 is one...
In 20-Holi-Pictures: Celebration through the Ages
On the day of Holi, you can always spot two sorts of people. Those who love playing and can’t get enough of colour; and...
In Paintings: Rembrandt & his Mughal India Inspiration
Rembrandt is one of the greatest artists in history, with his name alone being synonymous with fine art itself! Yet, few know him as...
In Pictures: Christian Art in the Mughal Period
Jesuit missionaries were the first group of Europeans to visit the Mughal court. They initially arrived at the Portuguese colony of Goa in 1542;...
Art Tour : Shantiniketan
If you'd ask a Bengali, you'd find that Shantiniketan is not a place - it's a way of life. As the name suggests, it...
An Interwoven History: Phulkari and Punjab
Phulkari, which literally translates to ‘flower work’, is a unique style or technique of embroidery particular to Punjab. However, more than just a handicraft, the...
Yoga : A Story in Art
Born in India, raised by the world, the art of 'Yoga' has a fascinating story to tell. In over 4000 years of it's existence,...