Mahashweta Chakravarti
A student of English Literature from Kolkata, currently pursuing a Masters degree in Jadavpur University.
A bibliophile with an eclectic taste in music, an occasional writer, and a Ravenclaw with a wanderlust.
Will defend Severus Snape and Roger Federer whenever called for.
Art & Culture
The Vogue of Paint Parties in India
For those who are fond of painting or have always been longing to acquire this skill but cannot allocate hours for classes, there is now a vogue of paint parties in India which is an excellent alternative.
Art & Culture
Rangoli Art – Origin, Significance of this Art form in Indian Culture
The ground is the canvas for this art – be it the artificial floor of the house or concrete roads. The patterns are mainly created out of artificial dry colours, but in its original form rangoli is made from coloured rice, sand, flour, or simply flower petals.
Art & Culture
Arambol Beach Festival – Goa’s Exotic Music Carnival
The musical scene of Arambol is difficult to capture in words, for the crooning melodies at sunset combined with the sights of conceptual land art at certain junctures on the beach makes it an unparalleled experience.
Nostalgiphilia
Illustrations in R. K. Narayan’s Classic Works
The well-known sketch of the fictional town had been done by Laxman based on the stories of Malgudi. The town is designed by Laxman as an ordinary settlement with rail tracks and an unremarkable railway station made of concrete.
Art & Culture
The Indian Epics in Popular Culture
The epics continue to survive in this manner not only by word of mouth and traditions passed down through generations, but more so because of the way in which they have been adapted into popular culture.
Art & Culture
Papusza : A Belly Dance Production on the Life of a Great Romani Poet
A fascinating detailed history on the origin of Belly dance and the journey of its pioneers in India along with details on a 9th November production on Papusza
Art & Culture
Street Art – A Developing Art Form in India
Street Art in India has been around for a while, but these days its taking a leap due to involvement of young people in expressing social causes in artistic ways...
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