The First Republic Day of India : includes 5 Activity Ideas!
Each year on January 26, India celebrates its Republic Day marking the end of its transition into an independent and sovereign country. In 1950,...
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...
The French Rooster of Chandigarh | Le Corbusier
As you walk through the Contemporary Arts section of the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh, there is a small indiscreet space called...
Art of the Book : Quran & Calligraphy
Tonight is the start of Ramadan, and as our Muslim friends start celebrating, here’s a glimpse into the collection of Quran manuscripts from around...
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...
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...
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,...
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...