Indian History

India’s Lost Sculptures on Canvas | An Awareness In Preserving Our Inheritance

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Sathya Gowthaman is a Contemporary Realist Artist based in Singapore. Although an Agricultural Engineer by qualification from Coimbatore -India, Sathya was very passionate abt Art and had a natural affinity towards Archeology from an early age. Born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, India, which is known for its ancient temples and architecture, Sathya grew …

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Channapatna – The Toy Capital of India

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Amidst the kaleidoscopic patterns, soft considerate edges , the prismatic dancing dolls, and rocking horses you reach the town Channapatna also called GombegaluOoru; The toy capital of India. 60kms from Bangalore and 80kms from Mysore, a city and Taluk Headquarter in Ramnagra district, Karnataka. Channapatna crafts park, located at Channapatna is India’s first craft park. …

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Kempegowda’s Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, which has been a melting pot of several cultures since time immemorial and silently transformed itself from a sleepy little town to the bustling Silicon Valley of India, has always evoked curiosity about its historical background among citizens and historians alike. ‘Kempegowda’s Bengaluru’ will shed light on the history of the founder father Chieftain …

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Kutch: A Culture and Community Saved by Women

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Kutch is a region perhaps more known for its wildlife or the devastating earthquake of Bhuj. But this women’s day, we have a whole different reason to celebrate Kutch. Ever since the earthquake caused most of the men to lose their livelihoods, it was the steely grit of the women that have saved the culture …

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Searching For The Unremembered – The Forgotten Indian Soldiers of World War 2

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… Palakunnathu Annu Matthew, an art (photography) professor at the University of Rhode Island has devoted her time to shed light on the second world war’s Indian combatants. She is crowdsourcing and gathering ancestry information about Indian soldiers who fought for the British against Germany and its allies as well as family photos and personal …

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Yoga – India’s Gift to the World | International day of Yoga

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Take a breath, Say namaste to Yoga Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition and It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being The International Day for Yoga, requested by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri …

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Tales from Arunachal – Dirang & Thembang

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Dirang and Thembang are remote twin villages in Arunachal Pradesh that is home to the traditional Monpa tribe, who crossed over from Bhutan and Tibet centuries ago. As cities around the world look for environmentally sustainable building solutions, The unique designed houses in these villages have survived over 900 years in spite of the harsh …

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Kinnal – The Legacy of a Fading Craft

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KINNAL also called Kinhal is a quaint village in the Southern state of Karnataka, located in the Koppal Taluk of Koppal district. This Indian village plays home to the eponymous 500year old art form by the same name . It is known for handcrafted toys and religious idols.Toys called Kinnal (also spelled Kinhal) have been …

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Resurrection Of Bangalore Gate