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Dr. Jyotindra Jain: A Pioneering Scholar and visionary of Indian Art and Culture.

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Introduction:  Dr. Jyotindra Jain is a renowned Indian scholar, who has authored several articles, books and staged exhibitions on traditional Indian folk arts and cultures as well as popular visual cultures. His interest in Indian art and culture identified him as a potential and pioneering academic scholar. Dr. Jyotindra Jain, born on June 5th, 1943, […]

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Mayawati’s Lucknow: Buddha, Baba Saheb Becomes Visible in the Cityscape

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In 2002, the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, announced his intentions to convert to Buddhism on 14th October 2006, the 50th anniversary of Ambedkar’s conversion at Nagpur. But on 9th October 2006, the charismatic Dalit leader died at his official residence in New Delhi after a long history of health complications. After

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Exploring Gond Art: An Intersection of Culture and Technology at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre

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A Creative Confluence Down Under The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) at the Consulate General of India in Sydney recently orchestrated a captivating workshop on Gond art, collaborating with MeMeraki and acclaimed master artist Venkat Shyam from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This artistic endeavor served as an innovative bridge between cultures and nations, spotlighting the intriguing

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How the Company Behind Immersive Van Gogh 360 Faces Restructuring Amid Financial Challenges?

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A Prominent Canadian Company Confronts Financial Setbacks Lighthouse Immersive, a Canadian company renowned for its captivating art exhibitions featuring the works of acclaimed artists like Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, and Claude Monet, is poised to undergo a significant downsizing following its filing for creditor protection in Delaware and Ontario. Scale-back Amidst Competition and

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National Handloom Day Special: Ecommerce Markets Help India’s Handloom Sector Resurge

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India’s handloom sector stands as a cherished symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and plays a crucial role in providing livelihoods to people in rural and semi-rural regions. With over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being women, the handloom industry also directly contributes to women’s empowerment. Rooted in nature, the handloom sector

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How the Rediscovered Constable Painting Could Secure the Future of Historic Scottish Castle?

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A Stroke of Luck Fortune smiled upon a British couple as they stumbled upon what appeared to be an overlooked masterpiece by renowned English landscape painter John Constable. Simon Houison Craufurd and his wife, Adity, were astonished to learn that a painting in the guest wing of their family’s 800-year-old castle, Craufurdland Castle, might be

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Rabindranath Tagore’s Death Anniversary; Life and Legacy of A Genius

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August 7, On This Day The name Rabindranath Tagore is etched deep in Indian history, not in small part because he is the man who wrote the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. But another memorable part of the Nobel Laureate’s contribution to literature and music is to Indian art, bringing in Contextual Modernism in the

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