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Immerse in Art: Discover India’s Top 9 Enchanting Cultural Destinations

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Tsuktiben Jamir India is renowned for having a diverse, rich cultural legacy rich in history and art. It has long served as a beloved hub for cultural enthusiasts everywhere. India provides a rich tapestry of creative expressions, from ancient temples embellished with elaborate sculptures to busy bazaars bursting with colourful fabrics. In today’s list, we […]

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Is sex an integral part of Tantra?

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Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Yes, sex is considered an integral part of some Tantra traditions. Tantra is a spiritual practice that originated in ancient India and encompasses various practices, including meditation, breath work, mantras, and rituals. In some Tantric traditions, sexual energy and practices are used as a means to achieve spiritual awakening, personal transformation,

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Million Tonnes of Textiles Thrown Away Annually in India: Converting Them into Sustainable Wearables!

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Sanjana Chawla The growing inclination towards designer, trendy fast fashion products generates uncontrollable amounts of fabric waste and depletes the planet’s resources. While the costs of these products are meagre, the damage they cause to the environment is lasting. According to the Indian Textile Journal, more than 1 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away

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The Influence of Medieval Sanskrit Text From India in This Painting

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Kritika Verma This Article is the second part of research on 17th Century Krishna Leela’s painting; it illustrates the text of devotional songs, a genre known as Krishnalila. The first part of this Article: The Hidden Metaphors in the 17th Century Krishna Leela Painting from Nepal A third aspect of reading and separating an entirely

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Unlocking the Spider-Verse: Revealing Exclusive Concept Art in the New Spider-Man Book

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Aditya Sisodia Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie offers fans a captivating look into the stunning artwork and creative process behind the highly anticipated Marvel film. Written by Ramin Zahed, the book takes readers behind the scenes of the latest installment in the Spider-Verse franchise, which has been widely praised for its

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The Hidden Metaphors in the 17th Century Krishna Leela Painting from Nepal

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Kritika Verma This was my first official internship in a different country, Nepal, at the Patan Museum, Lalitpur, Nepal. The Patan Museum was inaugurated in 1997 by his Late Majesty Bir Bikram Shah. The museum quadrangle, known as Keshav Chowk, takes its name from the temple in the centre of the central courtyard and is

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How Relevant is Creativity in Times of the AI Revolution?

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Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Discussing what is art is like discussing what happiness is. Or what is life even? it’s everything and nothing at the same time. A few months ago, I came to know about Chat GPT the AI language model developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses and

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Rolling Stones’ Logo out of Kali’s Tongue: The Journey of Tantrism  to East and West

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Pratiksha Shome   Tantra has questioned religious, cultural, and political norms all throughout the world since its origin to the present. Tantra, a philosophy that first appeared in India about the sixth century, has been connected to numerous revolutionary movements, from its early transformation of Buddhism and Hinduism to the Indian independence movement and the

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Object Life in the Past: Things That Change Our Perspective

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Krispin Joseph PX Addressing the question of the past stories and events around things is an exciting and essential subject in the art world. This question belongs to the stories and lives of our past generations. Some objects are available here, and we need to understand their social life and history.  The biography of a

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