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Dastkari Haat Samiti, a collective dedicated to empowering India’s artisans, is marking its 40th year with a special Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event, running from September 26 to October 5, 2025, features nearly 90 stalls showcasing handmade crafts, textiles, and traditional art from across the country. Founded in 1986, the […]

Kolkata’s streets are witnessing a remarkable fusion of heritage and art this Durga Puja season, as the city’s iconic yellow Ambassador taxis have been transformed into vibrant moving canvases. The innovative “Cholte Cholte 40” initiative showcases forty meticulously crafted taxis, each artistically portraying the evolution of Durga Puja celebrations across four transformative decades. A Tribute

After nearly six years hidden away in climate-controlled storage, one of Delhi’s most significant public artworks has finally returned to public attention. The monumental mural by celebrated modernist painter MF Husain, which adorned the World Health Organisation’s South-East Asia regional office, represents both a triumph of artistic vision and an unprecedented feat of conservation. Created

When India’s 2015 beef ban devastated traditional leather workers from Dalit communities, Sudheer Rajbhar saw an opportunity rather than defeat. He founded Chamar Studio in Mumbai, creating a sustainable fashion brand that transforms recycled rubber into leather-like accessories while empowering marginalized artisans. Working with artisans in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum, Rajbhar developed a signature material—canvas

The Master Jury for the 16th Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2023–2025) has selected seven winning projects that will share a $1 million prize—one of architecture’s most prestigious honors. The winners were chosen after comprehensive site visits to projects that made the shortlist in June. The winning projects span seven countries: Iran (two projects), Bangladesh,