Indian Art

Most Indians don't know much about country's history, cultural diversity, reveals new survey

The India Quotient research, a study conducted to mark Mahindra Holidays' 25th anniversary, also revealed people's low awareness of Indian art, culture and heritage

India-Australia summit: CECA important for economic revival and security for both sides, says PM Modi

During the virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, Ukraine did come up. However, the two leaders said that the focus on Indo-Pacific remains

Ashtanayika of Indian classical dance: On the khandita, a woman who stands up to her unfaithful lover

This series is an exploration of the ashtanayika of classical dance — the eight types of heroines which depict a woman's many thoughts and emotional states. In the last essay, part 8, a look at the khandita.

Ashtanayika of classical dance: On the abhisarika, a woman who embarks on adventures to meet her beloved

This series is an exploration of the ashtanayika of classical dance — the eight types of heroines which depict a woman's many thoughts and emotional states. In part 7, a look at the abhisarika.

Inside an NFT art auction: Prinseps' founder on adopting new tech, the future of crypto art in India

Mumbai-based auction house Prinseps will be holding two NFT auctions: of 1950s artist Gobardhan Ash’s artworks, and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya’s fashion sketches.

Ashtanayika of classical dance: On the vipralabdha, a woman who sets out to meet her lover, and is left forlorn by his absence

This series is an exploration of the ashtanayika of classical dance —  the eight types of heroines which depict a woman's many thoughts and emotional states. In part 1, a look at the vipralabdha.

Ashtanayika of classical dance: On the virahotkanthita, a woman reminiscing over her separated lover

This series is an exploration of the ashtanayika of classical dance — the eight types of heroines which depict a woman's many thoughts and emotional states. In part 2, a look at the virahotkanthita.

Designer Sandhya Raman on her journey of costuming for dance performances, design innovations for a digital stage

According to Raman, costuming is a study of heritage, space and time, of events unfolding nationally, globally and politically, all of which emulsify into a design that can hold an audience in its thrall.

From Bihar Museum's biennale to 'Lokame Tharavadu' at Kochi, how Indian art world navigated first half of 2021

In the Indian art world, the first six months of 2021 have been about sustaining physical programming and executing new online initiatives.

New illustrated book to introduce young readers to life and times of artist Raja Ravi Varma

The book is written by author-poet Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, and will be published by Red Panda, an imprint of Westland Books.