Nationalism and Art in India
When Lord Curzon announced the the decision to partition Bengal in 1905, little did he know it would lead to the rise of the...
Mah Laqa Bai Chanda
Poet, Singer, Dancer, Warrior, Political Consultant, Champion for Girls’ education : Mah Laqa Bai donned many hats. Indian history has witnessed many...
Tracing Netaji’s Life through Museums
On the 122nd birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose, India celebrates the life of one of it's most heroic leaders.
Mumtaz Mahal : The Lady in the Taj | #TheseMughalWomen
A grieving emperor's ode to love Sprouting from the golden sands of Agra, there emerges a pristine white...
Remembering 7 women freedom fighters from India : through Stamps!
In the crowd of countless people, whose valour and unwavering perseverance got us freedom, were several women whose stories could not...
Now Showing : the Royal Arts of Jodhpur… in America!
Earlier this month, Mehrangarh Museum's landmark exhibition "Peacock in the Desert : Royal Arts of Jodhpur" opened at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston...
How this statue of Shivaji at the Gateway of India replaced a ‘black horse’
If you've ever been to Mumbai, you would've visited the Gateway of India. And if you've been there, you know which statue...
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,...
How Sister Nivedita’s contribution to Indian art history shaped the National Movement
The Irish-born educationist, author, social activist and thinker, Margaret Elizabeth Noble (1867-1911), a.k.a Sister Nivedita, was a significant contributor to the field...
In Paintings: Diwali & A History of Firecrackers in India
This Diwali, I'm exploring the many paintings that depict the celebration and ethos of Diwali while digging out the history of firecrackers. The use of...