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Her jealous husband locked her for 15 years in a windowless house. But she fought loneliness by transforming her house into a haven for artConfined to her home for 15 years, Sonabai Rajawar found solace and expression through art. Using clay and natural pigments, she sculpted f...- Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-buildingMore than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their r...
- The Buddha comes alive in relics from Piprahwa in this truly immersive exhibition in DelhiAn exhibition in Delhi celebrates the Buddha's relics. The Piprahwa bone relic, reliquaries, and jewels are on display. These artifacts wer...
- From Lumbini to Kyoto: How Buddha linked India with the worldAn exhibition at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts explores the profound influence of Buddha's teachings across Asia. It trace...
- Visual rhythms in their structures evoke parallel practices in dance and music traditionsThere is much more that a gifted sutradhari (master-planner) and shilpi (sculptor) can also achieve. Take, for example, the mid-6th century...
- Gyanvapi case: Here is what ASI has said in its report on 'Hindu temple'ASI's survey at the Gyanvapi Masjid site in Varanasi reveals a pre-existing Hindu temple predating the 17th-century mosque. Spanning 2150.5...
- "Declare it national monument...": Advocate Hari Shankar Jain on ASI report on Gyanvapi Case"The report clearly states that a temple existed at the site ( of Gyanvapi mosque). The Government of India should take further steps in th...
- Six 'Dwars' of new Parliament mark a break with the old buildingThe new Parliament Building in India showcases the country's cultural and civilizational history through its architectural design. Six anim...
- Unveiling ancient treasures: Met Museum's 'Tree & Serpent' shines a light on early Buddhist art in IndiaThe Metropolitan Museum's newest exhibition, "Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 B.C.E.-400 C.E.," features over 50 sculpture...
- So, here's how we saw our rulers, see them, and will see themMuch before the advent of photographs, selfies and now AI avatars, portraiture of the kings and emperors had their own aesthetic – and poli...
- A money manager like no other, Kubera, the lord of wealthcareIt’s Dhanteras today. It won’t be just Lakshmi who gets special treatment – master epicurean and king of good times Dhanapati shall get our...
- Gain insight into Buddhist culture at SanchiDiscover Gautam Buddha who is characteristically displayed using wheels, thrones and his footprints at Sanchi stupa.
- RBI to issue Rs 200 note tomorrow. Here is how it looksThe circulation of Rs 200 note is likely to bridge the shortage of small currency denomenation notes that have faced a shortage after intro...
- Hindu temples at Prambanan and the world's largest Buddhist shrine reveal fascinating slice of IndonesiaThe orchestra at the back of the stage — complete with local versions of the mridangam and the harmonium — began to strum traditional tunes...
- Date with history: Someshwara Temple may be just a millennium-oldET explains the story behind the names; Yelahanka rulers built the shrine, according to legend.
- Narendra Modi government working on memorials for BR Ambedkar in DelhiThe building plans of both projects were sanctioned by the Central Public Works Department and the work has been entrusted to the NBCC.
- US to return 7 antiquities stolen from IndiaAuthorities said the museum was not aware that the stone objects had been stolen when they were added to its collection between 1991 and 20...
- Buddhist sculptures, Kushan-era coins found at Pakistan siteBhamala archaeological site has ruins of the Buddhist Stupa, declared as a National and World Heritage Site, located near Khanpur dam in Ha...
- Rajasthan's best kept secret: 3 Buddhist cave complexesYou know it as the land of palaces, vibrant colours, temples and handicraft. But tucked in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district are three Buddhist...
- Divinity In stoneThe cosmic drama sculptured at Belur’s Chenna Keshava temple leaves people awe struck.
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