A Daughter's Journey Through Time: Weaving Myths and History in Malavika Rajkotia's Unpartitioned Time

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Decoding Sobhita Dhulipala's bridal look, shines in a traditional gold Kanjeevaram saree at her wedding, honoring her Telugu Heritage

Sobhita Dhulipala radiated elegance as she embraced her traditional roots for her wedding, donning a breathtaking gold Kanjeevaram silk saree The beautiful couple, Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya, got married on December 4, 2024, at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a venue deeply connected to the Akkineni family’s legacy. While Naga Chaitanya wore a traditional white ensemble, Sobhita looked like the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala are now married, Nagarjuna shares pictures from traditional ceremony

The Hindu

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala on Wednesday solemnized their relationship via a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony. Naga Chaitanya’s father and veteran star Nagarjuna Akkineni took to his official X account and shared mesmerizing images of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita from their dreamy wedding ceremony. 💐 This celebration holds… pic.twitter.com/oBy83Q9qNm — Nagarjuna Akkineni December 4, 2024 The wedding, held during …

Nagarjuna Naga Chaitanya Naga Sobhita Chay

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chennai | Indian heritage inspires this textile collection by designer Lakshmi Srinath

The Hindu

In the remote villages of Tamil Nadu, under the canopy of a tree, rest the sapta kannika. The seven goddesses represented by seven bricks, smeared in turmeric and adorning bright pieces of Chinnalapatti cloth, come to life in the artwork displayed at the centre of Forum Art Gallery. A creation of artist and designer Lakshmi Srinath, the artwork runs a …

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra honours Kerala's heritage with the iconic kasavu saree

India Today

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a significant style statement while taking her oath as the MP of Wayanad, donning the iconic Kasavu saree, a cherished symbol of Kerala's cultural heritage. The white and gold Kerala saree, traditionally worn by Malayali women, not only highlighted her connection to the state's traditions but also captured the attention of many with its timeless elegance. …

Kerala Gold Saree Cultural Onam White Kasavu

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What it means to be the warrior princess of the Pandya dynasty?

The Hindu

Having watched innumerable portrayals of goddess Meenakshi, both in solo Bharatanatyam margams and group productions, it was with a lot of trepidation that one sat down for yet another presentation of the warrior goddess — this time by Jyotsana Jagannathan and Brindha Manikavasagan. And so, while the presentation did narrate the familiar story of the daughter of King Malayadwaja Pandya, …

Pandya Meenakshi

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Artist's Blue Eyes Paint a Journey of Empowerment and Self-Discovery

Hindustan Times

Kolkata-based artist Suniti Khastgir's recent series of paintings explores the human experience through semi-realistic fantasy. Her canvases depict human emotions and experiences, contrasting the human figures with the semi-realistic backdrops. The artist's choice of medium, acrylic on canvas, reflects her innermost thoughts and emotions. The paintings are inspired by poems about resilience and the human spirit, and they feature animals …

Inspiration Art Social Issues Identity Kolkata

2 months ago

The Mythical Origins of Karva Chauth: A Journey Through Devotion and Sacrifice

Hindustan Times

The article explores the origins of the Karva Chauth tradition, tracing its roots back to ancient mythological tales. It highlights the significance of the festival, which is celebrated not only in India but also abroad, as a symbol of love and marital devotion. The article presents various mythological stories that contribute to the foundation of the tradition, including the legend …

Women's Empowerment Mythology Religious Rituals Love and Marriage

2 months, 1 week ago

A Canvas of Draupadi's Revenge: Kathakali Meets Modernity

New Indian Express

A student-led art display showcased the creativity of CHIREC students in bringing mythology to life in a modern setting. The exhibition featured a red, round canvas depicting Draupadi's life, with each canvas representing a critical moment in her story. Janaki Varma's 'Unravel' series stood out for its portrayal of Draupadi's revenge, featuring Bhima's ferocious form and the dramatic act of …

Entertainment Law Culture Art with a purpose Hyderabad

3 months, 1 week ago

Unique jewellery pieces from different Indian states for the upcoming wedding season

Hindustan Times

This wedding season, choose a unique look by embracing statement jewellery pieces from different states of India. Exquisite jewellery pieces from various regions of India that are perfect for the upcoming wedding season. This gold hair bun includes motifs of floral patterns and swirling vines, leading with a large design of a dragonfly. To perfectly style this jewellery for your …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'Unpartitioned Time' book review: History as Eulogy

New Indian Express

This is a eulogy taken to an illogical extreme with a beautiful effect. In Unpartitioned Time: A Daughter’s Story, Malavika Rajkotia chronicles a gritty, painful yet sublime era and the many secrets it hides in its folds. There is history as history is taught in schools and colleges: of kings and statecraft, of the larger issues, of war, of Maharaja …

Partition His Life

3 months, 2 weeks ago

From Sadya to Pookalam, Malavika Mohanan cherishes Onam festivities

Hindustan Times

It's clear that Malavika Mohanan loves everything about Onam and its festivities be it sadya or making the vibrant flower rangoli called pookalam or dressing up in festive attire. From sadya to creating pookalam, Malavika Mohanan looks forward to Onam festivities As the 10-day festival kicks off, the actor reflects on Onam celebrations at home, the actor shares, “My mum …

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4 months ago

An artist who used his brush and palette only to paint image of Lord Venkateswara till his last breath

The Hindu

A work of art transcends time, and so does the artist, who lives on forever in his creation. But Kadambi Rangamani was a class apart, for he used the brush and palette only to paint the image of Lord Venkateswara and His consort Goddess Padmavati, till his last breath. Undaunted, Rangamani started his first solo portrait of Lord Venkateswara using …

Indian Painting Paint Lord Venkateswara Chittoor Rangamani

4 months, 1 week ago

Images from Indus

Deccan Chronicle

Around five years ago, architect and artist Srinivasa Babu Angara wanted to do a show on the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath. In his research and learning about scripts and writing systems, he stumbled upon the even earlier Indus script used in the Indus Valley civilization. From images and ethereal interpretations of the mythical Saraswathi River to bringing to life the …

Artist Past Saraswathi River Pashupati Srinivasa Babu Indus Valley

4 months, 1 week ago

Janhvi Kapoor pays tribute to Sridevi with special visit to Tirupati Temple

Deccan Chronicle

Janhvi Kapoor is not only the successor of her late mother, Sridevi, but a reminder of her on every stage including off it. On Tuesday as she does yearly, Janhvi visited the Tirupati temple in celebration of Sridevi’s birth anniversary which has been an annually held tradition that holds deeply personal meaning for her. Janhvi took to Instagram and shared …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sobhita Dhulipala engaged to Naga Chaitanya! Explore the cultural significance behind the flowers adorning her hair

Hindustan Times

In a heartwarming update, fashion icon Sobhita Dhulipala and Telugu star Naga Chaitanya's engagement has been confirmed by none other than proud father and soon-to-be father-in-law, Nagarjuna Akkineni on X. The flowers worn by Sobhita in her engagement photos with Chaitanya Speaking about the symbolic meaning behind the flowers in her saree and hair, fashion maestro Manish Malhotra penned a …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Radhika Merchant’s dainty floral jewellery was ‘totally last minute’, reveals designer: ‘Got to know one night before’

Hindustan Times

Radhika Merchant has stunned in each of her pre-wedding looks - from the custom Versace gown she wore in Jamnagar to the Robert Wun creation during the European cruise. Radhika Merchant paired her custom Anamika Khanna ensemble with an elaborate dupatta made of real flowers and delicate floral jewellery. Srishti Calcuttawala, owner and creative brain behind Floral Art, told Hindustan …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

The timeless appeal of the traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire

The Hindu

“It is not just the past six months of rehearsals, but many years of rigorous training I received from my guru in my early years, which has given me the strength and stamina to present the margam today “ said Nithyakalyani Vaidyanathan at the start of her Poorna Margam for Natyarangam at Narada Gana Sabha mini hall. K. N. Dhandayuthapani …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bride Radhika Merchant wears her mom’s jewellery, ‘Durga shloka'-inscribed lehenga to her mameru

Hindustan Times

Radhika Merchant’s looks from her pre-wedding celebrations have shelled out some major fashion goals, and her attire at the recently-concluded mameru ceremony is no different. Bride Radhika Merchant in a Manish Malhotra lehenga inscribed with 'Durga-shloka' and her mom's jewellery at her camera. “Gorgeous Radhika Merchant starts her Wedding functions looking stunning in a custom made vibrant bandini lehenga : …

Wedding Her Mom Merchant Radhika Radhika Merchant Manish Malhotra Mameru

5 months, 3 weeks ago

What goes into Puri Jagannath’s floral dress?

The Hindu

Lucknow-based National Botanical Research Institute -Council of Scientific and Industrial Research institute has set out to revive endangered flower species used in the 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha. A year after NBRI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, to cater to the needs of flowers raised in the temple throughout the year, the country’s …

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6 months ago

Eminent folk artist Sakini Ramachandraiah passes away

Deccan Chronicle

Bhadadri-Kothagudem: Popular folk singer and dhol player Sakini Ramachandraiah, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2022, passed away at his residence in Baikunaram village near Manuguru on Sunday. Ramachandraiah was acclaimed for his expertise in ‘Kanchumelam-Kanchuthalam’, an art form particularly identified with the Koya tribal community in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Expressing grief at the demise of Ramachandraiah, deputy …

Folk Art Ramachandraiah

6 months ago

Malavika Mohanan Gives A Refreshing Spin To Ethnic Style In Chikankari Saree

News 18

South actress Malavika Mohanan has been ruling the hearts of fans and followers with her fashion and style regularly. Malavika has adorned a chikankari saree in all her flair and looks drop-dead gorgeous. She is the female lead paired alongside Prabhas, in an upcoming film, The Raja Saab, which is in Telugu and is due for release in 2025. The …

Film Saree Prabhas Malavika Chikankari Saree

6 months, 1 week ago

Why the Chikankari artisans’ future hangs by a thread

The Hindu

Embroidery lovers watching the coverage of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage to her long-time beau Zaheer Iqbal this week, would have been excited to see the actor’s main bridal outfit of the day: an ivory chikankari georgette sari that her mother Poonam had worn more than 40 years ago for her own marriage to actor Shatrughan Sinha. In the early …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Looks by Malavika Mohanan That We Think Are Perfect to Bookmark This Summer

News 18

The stunning Malavika Mohanan is a true fashionista, apart from lighting screen on fire, and her Instagram is a testament to her impeccable style. Summer Shine View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malavika Mohanan Malavika embodies the phrase “Rise and Shine” in this stunning photo. This adorable white ensemble is perfect for a brunch, offering both comfort …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Modi's 'mangalsutra' remark is a potent call to action for women voters

India Today

Of all the ornaments that had to get dragged into a political slugfest, the mangalsutra was easily the frontrunner, no? Steeped in tradition and superstition—a surprising majority believe that any harm to the ornament would bring harm to the husband—the mangalsutra was alluded to as a metaphor for personal wealth and gold; one that the Congress would purportedly grab if …

Women Congress Modi Mangalsutra

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Art and ethnicity of Kanjivaram silk saree: From tradition to contemporary trend in Indian fashion

Hindustan Times

In the rich heritage of our Indian culture, the Kanjivaram or Kanjeevaram saree holds a special place in the heart of every woman and the design makes them flaunt their culture in the form of fashion. Art and ethnicity of Kanjivaram silk saree: From tradition to contemporary trend in Indian fashion In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Jigar Viradiya, Founder …

Art Ethnicity Indian Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Kanjivaram

7 months, 4 weeks ago

How Indian dancers move to the sound of the ankle bells

The Hindu

The clouds create a blanket of darkness as the rain pours. They talk loudly when you walk and enjoy union.” Saint-poet Meera refers to dancing in abandon with anklets on in the famous song ‘Pagh ghungroo baandh Meera nachi re’. Dancers of today rely on brass bells to serve a metronomic function on stage, but what could have been the …

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9 months ago

Radha Anjali’s performance highlighted the impact of climate change

The Hindu

The reach of Bharatanatyam has grown over the years. This was evident in the performance by Austria-based Bharatanatyam dancer Radha Anjali, who along with the students ofher Natya Mandir school, presented a thematic dance production at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai, recently. In commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Austria, the thematic presentation ‘Vriksha-TheTree’ was organised …

Chennai Radha Anjali Performance Highlighted

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's Pre-Wedding Celebration: Sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoori Dazzle In Saree

News 18

The glamourous world of Bollywood never fails to mesmerise us, especially when it comes to the Kapoor sisters – Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. For the occasion, Khushi chose a lustrous cream saree paired with a peacock purple blouse adorned with intricate golden work. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴋʜᴜsʜɪ ᴋᴀᴘᴏᴏʀ As for accessories, Khushi adorned …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Lit Fest 2024 | ‘The Body Politic’, and a tribute to Gauri Lankesh

The Hindu

In ‘The Body Politic’, Pushpamala N., a sculptor-turned-photo, video, and light performance artist, displayed her satirical work at The Hindu Lit Fest 2024, which addresses the idea of the nation, particularly the woman’s place in the nation. Read our live updates of The Hindu Lit Fest 2024, Day 2 The photographs show Ms. Pushpamala posing in popular photo settings as …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Meet Madurai’s women jallikattu bull rearers

The Hindu

In the world of jallikattu, where bravery meets tradition, three remarkable women share their experiences as bull rearers. Dhivya Dharsini, a fearless bull owner in Alanganallur, defied conventions with her bold entry into the vaadivasal, the arena of jallikattu. Selvarani is affectionately known as the ‘jallikattu bull lady’ in Sennagarampatti village in Melur. With smaller jallikattu tournaments taking place post-Pongal, …

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11 months ago

Lord Ram Lalla's jewellery: Know significance of mukut, kaustubha mani, vijayamala

Hindustan Times

Each piece of jewellery that the idol of Lord Ram Lalla in the Ayodhya Ram Temple was adorned with carries significance. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust revealed the minute details of Ram Lalla's divine ornaments after the grand pran pratishtha event on January 22. The idol of Ram Lalla is adorned with jewellery pieces carrying significance conforming with …

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1 year ago

World Saree Day 2023: From Organza To Kanjeevaram, 5 Must-Have Sarees In Your Wardrobe

News 18

From traditional ceremonies to elaborate festivities, sarees occupy a unique and cherished spot in the wardrobe of every Indian woman. Let’s delve into the essential top 5 saree styles that every Indian woman should have in her collection. The minimalistic yet intricate embroidery on organza sarees enhances their appeal, making them perfect for the modern woman who appreciates subtlety and …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ornaments worth ₹2.5 cr. among gifts from Tirumala temple to Goddess Padmavati at Tiruchanur

The Hindu

The Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams authorities on Saturday presented the traditional ‘Saarey’ — a set of gift articles along with precious ornaments — to Goddess Padmavati at Tiruchanoor. It included a silk sari, tulasi, kasturi, perfumes, sandalwood powder and refined camphor besides five varieties of prasadams — laddu, vada, jilebi, tendolam and appam. Dharma Reddy carried the gift articles in a procession …

Tirumala

1 year, 2 months ago

Durgashtami Celebrated on Grand Note at Srisailam temple

Deccan Chronicle

Kurnool: As part of the Dasara Mahotsavam on Sunday, a series of sacred rituals were conducted at the Srisailam temple to celebrate Durgashtami. These rituals included morning pujas, special kumkuma archana, navavarana archana, japam, parayana, Surya namaskaram, chandi homam, panchakshari, bhramari, bala japanushtanam, chandi parayanam, Chaturveda recitation, and kumari puja, all dedicated to Goddess Bhramaramba Devi. In the evening, rituals …

Rudra Kumari Puja Goddess Bhramaramba Devi

1 year, 3 months ago

Mira Rajput in Rs 26k blue Raw Mango saree is an ethnic dream. See pics

India Today

Mira Rajput, known for her elegance and grace, makes sure that she always puts forth her unique style in every fashion outing. The saree, by the brand Raw Mango, which comes with a price tag of Rs 26,800, perfectly complemented her radiant personality. As per the brand description, the drape features an indigo saree in sheer organza and silk base …

Mira Mira Rajput

1 year, 4 months ago

Onam Pookalam 2023: Beautiful flower rangoli designs to celebrate the auspicious festival

India TV News

Onam is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, India. People decorate their homes with beautiful flower carpets called Pookalam and prepare a grand feast called Onasadya. Traditional dances like Thiruvathira Kali and Pulikali are performed, and the highlight of the festival is the snake boat races called Vallamkali. Have a look at this beautiful flower …

Onam Rangoli Pookalam King Mahabali Beautiful Flower

1 year, 4 months ago

Remember the Uttarakhand man who celebrated his daughter's first period? Read his story

India Today

Jitendra Bhatt, a music teacher from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar, made headlines after organizing a ‘period party’ to celebrate his 13-year-old daughter's first menstrual cycle. Now, Humans of Bombay has shared Jitendra Bhatt’s story and how he came up with the idea of celebrating his daughter’s first period. If those sticks weren’t available, they would live in a tabela with …

Period Cycle Bhatt

1 year, 4 months ago

A new exhibition of Buddhist art at The Met seeks to be a historical corrective

Live Mint

There are some unique works of art on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Part of the ongoing show, titled, ‘Tree and Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE-400 CE’, these comprise international loans as well as newly discovered sculptures. “Their ubiquitous presence in southern Indian stūpa decor prompted James Fergusson, an early student of Buddhist …

Art India Indian Museum Dharma Telangana Early

1 year, 5 months ago

1,000-year-old sculpture of poet found in Jangaon

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal: Historian R. Rathnakar Reddy on Saturday unearthed a sculpture of a poet, estimated to be around 1,000 years old, on the outskirts of Ibrahimpur in Lakshmi thanda of Raghunathpally mandal in Jangaon district. Locals believe that Palakurthy Somanath, who lived in the region from 1160 to 1240, spread the Shaivite tradition, After his death, people started to worship him …

Sculpture

1 year, 10 months ago

Artist Lakshmi Madhavan weaves layered narratives around the body in kasavu

Live Mint

At the India Art Fair, 2023, you can see an exquisite textile installation, shimmering in white and gold. Conceptual artist Lakshmi Madhavan has used the dying textile tradition of kasavu from the village of Balaramapuram in Kerala as a medium to explore connections between the body of the weaver, body of the loom and the body of the wearer. “When …

Art Body Way Artist Lakshmi Textile Kasavu

1 year, 11 months ago

Mahati Kannan’s “Krishnaya Tubhyam Namaha’ reminded one of the veteran dancer Padma Subrahmanyam

The Hindu

Padma Subrahmanyam’s ‘Krishnaya Tubhyam Namaha’, compiled, tuned and conceptualised by her in 1974, was unconventional and endearing. Some could call this theatrics, but it was done with finesse and couched in beautiful melodies and lyrics from Andal Pasurams ‘Oruthi maganai’ and ‘Pillai Thamizh’, that gave it a classical base. The sequence for the fight seemed to have stronger sollus, while …

Krishna Padma Mahati Padma Subrahmanyam

2 years ago

Hrithik Roshan's 'Mohenjo Daro' Featuring Swanky Outfits in Indus Valley Sparks Debate

News 18

A Twitter user dragged Hrithik Roshan-Pooja Hegde starrer ‘Mohenjo Daro’- turns out people haven’t actually completely forgotten about that film- and it has started a fierce debate on the platform. “Several years ago, a most talented Bollywood decided this is what girls looked like in the Indus Valley… more than 3,500 years ago,” one Amit Schandillia tweeted. Several years ago, …

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2 years ago

Remembering India's evergreen sex symbol Silk Smitha on her 62nd birth anniversary

India Today

December 2 is the birth anniversary of Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati or Silk Smitha as she was popularly known. In fact, Tamil film historian Randor Guy has even stated, “Films that laid in cans for years were sold by the simple addition of a Silk Smitha song.” December 2 marks 62nd birth anniversary of Silk Smitha. With Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan films …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Chola war poem Kalingathu Parani celebrates the dynasty’s exploits against the Kalinga kingdom

The Hindu

When the Delhi Sultanate was being established in the north of India some 800 years ago, down south, a Pallava general was leading a Chola king’s army along the eastern coast. He crossed the deltas of Krishna and Godavari, slaughtered hundreds of war elephants sent to block his progress, and finally overpowered the king of Kalinga, who had not paid …

India War Ghosts Kings Blood Goddess Krishna

2 years, 4 months ago

‘Lives torn asunder.’ The children of Indian Partition, 75 years on

CNN

CNN — A small girl is woken in the night. The bloody partition hastily divided the former colony along religious lines – sending Muslims to the newly formed nation of Pakistan, and Hindus and Sikhs to newly independent India. Here, Baljit Dhillon VikramSingh and Hussan Zia, two people who lived through this pivotal moment in South Asia’s history, share their …

India Rajasthan Pakistan Indian British Partition Sikh

2 years, 5 months ago

Review: The Greatest Tamil Stories Ever Told, Selected and edited by Sujatha Vijayaraghavan and Mini Krishnan

Hindustan Times

A few years ago, bilingual writer, musician, and dance scholar Sujatha Vijayaraghavan embarked on an ambitious journey to read hundreds of classic Tamil stories. That way we can demonstrate even better to them that our whole house is in deep grief.” Co author Sujatha Vijayaraghavan Kalki Krishnamurthy’s The Governor’s Visit, one of the oldest stories in the book, is a …

English Tamil Way Thamizh Vijayaraghavan Mini Krishnan Sujatha Vijayaraghavan

2 years, 5 months ago

Radical Radhas: Bangalore Nagaratnamma and Muddupalani celebrated female desire through Radhika Santwanam

The Hindu

The small beach close to which I live is lined with concrete dustbins that serve as a modesty screen for lovers. I think of the 18th century poet-courtesan Muddupalani’s erotic epic, Radhika Santwanam, and of Bangalore Nagaratnamma, who reintroduced it to the world. “A prostitute had composed the book and another prostitute has edited it.” This was what the Telugu …

Krishna Ila Radhika Radha Radhika Santwanam Santwanam Muddupalani

2 years, 6 months ago

The curious case of chikankari

Hindustan Times

Originating from 18th century Lucknow, the embroidery style of chikankari has earned a place in Indian women’s summer wardrobe for its comfort and beautiful intricacy. Sonam Kapoor chose a white and gold chikankari lehenga for her mehendi “Like all classic heritage embroidery, chikankari is a weave design worn by people of all ages. Sara Ali Khan is often seen wearing …

Indian Lucknow White Designer Her Mehendi Embroidery Chikankari

2 years, 6 months ago

Late Bharath Bhushan’s works on display

The Hindu

“My father wanted me to be a curator of an art gallery. This show is my small tribute to him,” says Anupriya Bharath, daughter of renowned photojournalist and artist Bharath Bhushan, who passed away due to cancer in January this year. “He probably created around 10,000 works in the last 10 years,” says Anupriya, a management professional working with Accenture. …

Art Bharath

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