The RBI Museum, Mumbai : A History of India’s Currency
The last 10 days have only been about coming to terms with the currency demonetisation. And just like every cloud has a silver lining,...
A Visual History of the Partition of India : A Story in Art
A decade ago, a group of us girls having staged our first play ‘Toba Tek Singh’ found ourselves excited at an invite extended to...
Mango : The National Fruit of India
He visits my town once a year.
He fills my mouth with kisses and nectar.
I spend all my money on him
Who, girl, your man?
No, a...
A Gurudwara in Amritsar commemorates the Battle of Saragarhi
On the now-famous heritage trail of Amritsar, near the Golden Temple, stands the Gurudwara Saragarhi. The Gurudwara, was declared open by Sir...
Republic of Art: The Constitution as an Illustrated History of India
The Constitution of India is a fascinating piece of art. What other book can guide your present and ensure your future while constantly acknowledging...
What these paintings tell us about Jahanara and Shah Jahan
Princess Jahanara is the quintessential #bosslady. Even in a family full of strong female figures, she stands out. Her extraordinary political clout,...
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi through Art !
Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi , a global icon for peace was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse, sending an entire nation into...
This M.F Husain Painting is Inspired by India’s most Famous Tiger : Tipu Sultan!
... That little buzzing noise...
Comes from a plaything of the Emperor's choice,
From a Man-Tiger Organ, prettiest of his toys. The famous poet John Keats and...
Rani Laxmibai : The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
On this day, that is June 18, we remember the legendary Queen of Jhansi, Rani Laxmibai. Often tagged as India's Joan of Arc, the...
India, on display : The Great Exhibition of 1851
Between May 1 - October 11, 1851 more than six million people flocked to London's Hyde Park to see 'wonders from across...