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Living History
Pichhwai: A Celebration of Lord Krishna
Pichhwai paintings are an exuberant expression of the life of Lord Krishna and are used as a backdrop for the image of Krishna in the temple town of Nathdwara. Catch the story of this unusual devotional craft
Amazing India
Krishna’s Exploits in Art
The young Krishna is an enduring theme across schools of art in India and his capers have lit up many a canvas. On the occasion of Janmashtami, here are some iconic art works that depict scenes from the life of the child Krishna
Living History
Ikat: Weave with a Mathematical Twist
Did you know that the famous Ikat weave takes complex maths to achieve? Catch the story of Ikat, its journey across Asia, and the secret of its signature look
Snapshort Histories
Fountains: From India With Love
Dotting the English landscape are reminders that the relationship the British had with India was not a one-way street. Here are four touching stories of Indians whose philanthropy in England was quite literally set in stone