April 24, 2025
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Arts & Culture

Contemporary Indian Sculpture: Exploring 20th and 21st Century Innovations

Contemporary Indian Sculpture in the 20th and 21st centuries represents a dynamic and diverse field, marked by a fascinating interplay between modern forms

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Arts & Culture

Colonial Architecture in India: Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco

Colonial Architecture in India refers to the architectural styles and urban planning initiatives introduced and developed during the period of British colonial rule

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Arts & Culture

Indian Textiles: From Silk Sarees to Block Prints

Indian Textiles are renowned worldwide for their incredible diversity, rich traditions, intricate craftsmanship, and vibrant colors. From luxurious silk sarees to hand-spun cotton

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Arts & Culture

Madhubani Painting: Folk Art from Bihar

Madhubani Painting, also known as Mithila Painting, is a traditional folk art form originating from the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal in

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Rajasthani Miniature Painting: Vibrant Colors and Courtly Life on Paper

Rajasthani Miniature Painting, also known as Rajput Painting, is a vibrant and distinctive school of Indian miniature painting that flourished in the royal

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Fatehpur Sikri: Akbar’s City of Victory

Fatehpur Sikri, meaning "City of Victory," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a former Mughal capital city, primarily built during the reign

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Arts & Culture

Mughal Gardens: Paradise on Earth – Charbagh

Mughal Gardens, often described as "Paradise on Earth," are a distinctive style of gardens developed by the Mughal emperors in India, influenced by

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Arts & Culture

Khajuraho Temples: Sensuality and Spirituality in Nagara Architecture

The Khajuraho Temples, located in Madhya Pradesh, India, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for their Nagara-style architecture and, most famously, for

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Arts & Culture

Caves of India: Ajanta, Ellora, and Elephanta – A Synthesis of Art and Faith

The Rock-Cut Caves of India, exemplified by UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ajanta, Ellora, and Elephanta, represent a remarkable fusion of art, architecture,

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History

The Partition of India: The Events and the Enduring Legacy of 1947

The Partition of India in 1947 was the division of British India into the independentDominions of India and Pakistan. This momentous event, coinciding

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