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Who is BELGUR MANDAVI? The Story Of Ghotul, Tribal Art and Anonymity

Image of Belgur and his artworks

The idea of art for tribe and tribal people is not quite aligned with the world view of it. Art isn’t exquisite for the the tribe it is integrated in their life the way food is. Art is playful, experiential, raw and real. That’s what one feels when they look at the art created by […]

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Bidri Artisans Sue Lenskart Over GI Misuse

Bidri Artisans Use Lenskart Over GI Misuse

Delhi High Court will soon hear a landmark case filed by five Bidri artisans from Bidar against eyewear retailer Lenskart for allegedly infringing the Geographical Indication (GI) tag “Bidriware”. Creative Dignity’s Craft IP Cell is supporting the suit, spotlighting it as a critical stand against corporate exploitation of traditional crafts. Petitioners and court filing The

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Sufi Heritage Festival Returns to Sunder Nursery, Celebrating Sufism

Sufi Heritage Festival

The serene Mughal-era gardens of Sunder Nursery will once again echo with the sounds of devotion, poetry, and mysticism as the Sufi Heritage Festival returns for its second edition on February 28 and March 1, 2026 (2–10 PM). Conceptualised by Yasmin Kidwai and Himanshu Anand under Culture Plus, and powered by Aadyam Handwoven (an Aditya Birla initiative), the festival seeks to recast Sufism not

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Songs of the Stone Returns with Rakesh Chaurasia at Qutub Minar

Delhi’s iconic Qutub Minar will once again become the stage for an extraordinary confluence of sound, light, and legacy as Songs of the Stone returns for its second chapter on 8 March 2026. Conceptualised by Simar Malhotra under her cultural platform Inkpot India, the series transforms heritage monuments into immersive performance spaces where music and architecture converse across centuries. Presented in

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Macron in Delhi: Charpai, Couture and Comics Herald Indo-French Cultural Bridges

French President H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the French Institute in India (IFI) on 18 February 2026 marked a significant deepening of Indo-French cultural ties, with a spotlight on artists, writers, designers and craftspeople as “new cultural passeurs” between the two countries. Event overview and The Brij announcement Held in New Delhi as part

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Dastkari Haat Samiti Presents 40th Annual Crafts Bazaar at Dilli Haat, INA

The Dastkari Haat Samiti, under the leadership of its President Jaya Jaitly, will host the 40th Annual Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, from January 1 to 15, 2026. The annual event, a highlight of Delhi’s winter cultural calendar, brings together artisans from across India to showcase the country’s vast craft

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The Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi Unites Art, Dissent and Diversity

The Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi was held as a national gathering of artists, writers, scholars and performers, foregrounding pluralism, dialogue and resistance to cultural homogenisation. Over three days from December 20 to 22, the city was turned into a dense network of seminars, performances and exhibitions spread across multiple venues in Ernakulam. Event

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ASI to Begin Rock Art Investigation in Sambalpur and Angul from December 27

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will launch a detailed investigation into prehistoric rock art sites in Odisha’s Sambalpur and Angul districts starting December 27. The study aims to document, preserve, and analyze ancient rock engravings and paintings believed to date back to the prehistoric and early historic periods. According to officials, the ASI’s Bhubaneswar

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At the Edge of Magic: Santa Claus Village in Lapland Blends Myth, Culture, and Arctic Heritage

Nestled in the snowy expanse of Rovaniemi, just above the Arctic Circle, the Santa Claus Village (Joulupukin Pajakylä) is one of Finland’s most enchanting cultural landmarks. Marketed as the official home of Santa Claus, this northern settlement is where folklore becomes a living tradition. Far from being a mere holiday tourist attraction, Santa Claus Village embodies Finland’s unique

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Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025 to Celebrate Indian Culture at Historic Jaipur Fort

The historic Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur will host the Jaigarh Heritage Festival from December 5-7, 2025. Presented by Vedanta and produced by Teamwork Arts in partnership with Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the three-day festival will showcase India’s cultural heritage through classical and folk performances, contemporary concerts, heritage walks, artisan showcases, and regional cuisine.

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