The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow conclave: A textile journey at Jaipur’s 28 Kothi

The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow conclave: A textile journey at Jaipur’s 28 Kothi

Weaving at Rehwa | Photo Credit: Oskar Hallgrimsson On a misty February afternoon, when the mammoth Jaipur Literature Festival was underway in another part of the city, I found designer Tahir Sultan busy working on a textile-based sculpture. We were at the boutique hotel, 28 Kothi, the venue for The Handloom School’s Threads of Tomorrow, a conclave […]

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Discover the spiritual journey of Naga Sadhus at Bandeep Singh’s photography exhibition in New Delhi

Discover the spiritual journey of Naga Sadhus at Bandeep Singh’s photography exhibition in New Delhi

A portrait of a Naga sadhu at the exhibition titled Bhasmang: The Way of the Naga Sadhus | Photo Credit: Bandeep Singh The Naga sadhus (unclothed Hindu ascetics) first caught photographer Bandeep Singh’s attention in 2013. Six years later, he found himself photographing them in a deliberate attempt to capture the core of their spiritual […]

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Inside Sussanne Khan’s The Charcoal Project: A new luxury interior destination in Hyderabad

Inside Sussanne Khan’s The Charcoal Project: A new luxury interior destination in Hyderabad

Sussanne Khan unveils her flagship interior store The Charcoal Project in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Gauri Khan. | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur A day before the formal launch of The Charcoal Project (TCP) in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Sussanne Khan and her team are adding the final touches to the space. Spread over six floors, it […]

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Malayalam film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss

Malayalam film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss

A still from ‘Poovu‘ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Poovu, a film by cinematographer Anish Babu Abbas, takes viewers along with the characters on a road trip. It is the metaphorical journey as well, where the protagonist’s life comes full circle.  As he drives through picturesque landscapes — lush fields, bridges, forests and tree-lined vistas, […]

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Malayalam film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss

Malayalam short film ‘Poovu’ explores ideas of love and loss

A still from ‘Poovu‘ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Poovu, a short film by cinematographer Anish Babu Abbas, takes viewers along with the characters on a road trip. It is the metaphorical journey as well, where the protagonist’s life comes full circle.  As he drives through picturesque landscapes — lush fields, bridges, forests and tree-lined […]

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Shillong’s Evening Club hits all the right notes for performers and patrons

Shillong’s Evening Club hits all the right notes for performers and patrons

The Evening Club entrance | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The story of The Evening Club is a tale of family, friends and a deep love for music. Located in India’s Rock Capital, Shillong, the bar is dedicated to live music, poetry and the arts. Managed by Jeffrey Lalloo, The Evening Club was curated for musicians, […]

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Anjali Venkat’s glass art show in Chennai draws from Nature

Anjali Venkat’s glass art show in Chennai draws from Nature

A close look at artist Anjali Venkat’s work on glass | Photo Credit: special arrangement Copper florets with a glinting red centre, complement a green, layered carpet of lotus leaves. The stray reds, in a gradient shade, draw one only a few seconds later as more foliage, all made in glass, waits to catch the […]

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