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Changes Afoot: X (Formerly Twitter) Halts NFT Profile Pictures for Paid Subscribers

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In an unexpected development, X (formerly Twitter) has discreetly removed the option for its paid subscribers to feature NFTs as profile pictures. This modification in features comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Elon Musk, the owner of the company, detailing X’s plans for the year 2024. Background: Twitter Blue’s NFT Profile Picture […]

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Majestic 2,400 kg Bell Crafted from Etah with Eight Metals En Route to Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

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In a remarkable display of craftsmanship and devotion, a monumental bell weighing 2,400 kg is set to grace the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Crafted from ‘ashtadhatu,’ a combination of eight metals, this extraordinary creation has captured the attention of enthusiasts across the nation. The bell, valued at ₹25 lakhs, embarked on its journey to Ayodhya

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Questioning Boundaries: The Eclectic Artistic Oeuvre of Shilpa Gupta

Artist Profile /

What kind of world do we inhabit right now? In the past few years, instances of refugee crisis, border issues and forced relocations have ravaged the lives of countless people making one confront the immensely iniquitous and divided countenance of our societies. Yet, amidst all this, how might solidarities be unearthed, imagined, and built? What

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Spiritual Splendor: Exploring the Symbolism and Marvels of Hindu Temple Architecture

Architecture, Do You Know? /

Hindu temples’ unique and historic architectural style has developed over thousands of years. Hindu temple architecture and layouts varied greatly between Indian regions, reflecting various cultural, historical, and religious influences. The Hindu temple architecture is not standardised. However, many temples have some characteristics. Hindu temples usually have a square or rectangular floor plan as their

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Wood, Wheels, and Worship: The Architectural Details of Jagannath Temple and its Annual Rath Yatra”

Room For More Art /

Millions of devotees from across the world are thronged to see the famed Jagannath Temple and the Rath Yatra of the temple in the small town of Puri in Odisha each year.  The temple and the chariot of the Rath yatra are architectural marvels that reflect the beauty of Odisha’s traditional heritage and the devoted

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Art Fraud Tops List of Concerns for Collectors, Surpassing Travel Damage and Environmental Disasters

art market /

 Art collectors in North America are increasingly wary of fraud and provenance issues as the primary risks to their prized collections, outpacing worries about damage during travel and natural deterioration, according to a comprehensive wealth report released by Chubb, a leading insurance company. Investment and Collecting Trends The report, based on a survey of 800

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First Golden Gate Installed at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya as Countdown to Grand Inauguration Begins

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13 Golden Doors, Nighttime Illumination, and Elaborate Sculptures Mark Final Preparations for Historic Event In a momentous development on Tuesday, the first ‘Swarn Dwar’ (Golden Gate) was successfully installed at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, setting the stage for a grand inauguration. An enthralling  picture of the newly adorned gate, featuring two welcoming elephants,

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Bombay High Court Grants Conditional Approval for Kala Ghoda Arts Festival at Cross Maidan Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle

Kala Ghoda Art Festival, News /

Introduction In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has granted conditional permission to the Kala Ghoda Association (KGA) to conduct visual arts events and other performances at Cross Maidan in South Mumbai during the upcoming nine-day Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, scheduled to commence on January 20. The decision comes with certain riders to address

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An Odyssey of Web Design Across Time: Revealing the Art of Images in Sculpting Digital Worlds

Room For More Art /

The development of web design is an interesting journey that reflects the confluence of changing design philosophies, user expectations, and technology advancements. Information access was revolutionised in the late 20th century with the launch of the World Wide Web, led by Tim Berners-Lee. A revolutionary era began in 1991 with the launch of CERN’s first

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Picasso’s Guernica Painting: A Deeply Sensitive Anti-War Masterwork and Its Endless Influence

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While the world governments are still divided over the Israel-Hamas war, local artists have raised humanitarian concerns over the war in Gaza. But it’s not only the contemporary artists who were inspired to create art (graffiti, street art, paintings) from war and conflict. You would be surprised to know that even the Cubist master himself

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