The many winters of Santa Claus
Santa Claus's origins are not a singular invention but an accumulation of winter figures shaped by fear, faith, and the struggle for survival across Europe
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 25, 2025
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India's art season takes off, even when flights don't
India's cultural festivals in December create a dense, nationwide artistic ecosystem, from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale to Chennai's Music Season, even as travel infrastructure falters
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 19, 2025
When a ‘Hippo’ breaks records
What the Hippopotame Bar reveals about a new era in global and Indian design
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 12, 2025
India’s ancient perfume legacy meets modern law
Indian perfume history is an unbroken narrative stretching over four millennia, woven into art, ritual, and medicine from the Indus Valley to the Mughal courts
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 04, 2025
Till debt do us part
The modern Indian wedding is a form of cultural continuity and a performance art that sustains industries and makes love visible on a magnificent scale
By Brijeshwari Gohil November 29, 2025
What India's chairs reveal about its past and present
Indian chair history unveils a fascinating journey from ancient floor traditions to colonial influences, showcasing how local craftsmanship transformed foreign forms
By Brijeshwari Gohil November 20, 2025
Red Fort's enduring legacy: A witness to centuries of history and art
Red Fort, a symbol of India's enduring spirit, continues to stand with dignity, reflecting centuries of history, art, and national identity
By Brijeshwari Gohil November 15, 2025
Can India's crumbling single-screen cinemas find a new life?
Hemant Chaturvedi’s project captures the architectural grandeur and fading public ritual of these iconic halls
By Brijeshwari Gohil November 07, 2025
The Garden as Paradise: A philosophical journey through civilisations
Gardens mirror culture, faith, and humanity's eternal quest for paradise and balance, serving as timeless metaphors for existence
By Brijeshwari Gohil October 31, 2025
Gilded galleries and stolen jewels
The British Museum Ball and the Louvre Heist reveal the paradox of our museums today: they must remain open to thrive, yet that very openness endangers the treasures they hold
By Brijeshwari Gohil October 24, 2025
When the world became the canvas
Art has adapted to changing times and technologies while retaining its essence of human expression and wonder
By Brijeshwari Gohil October 17, 2025
Karwa Chauth: Moonlit devotion and the cinema of love
Karwa Chauth intertwines faith, art, and cinematic storytelling, reflecting timeless commitment under the silver moon
By Brijeshwari Gohil October 11, 2025
Husain, heritage, and the rise of a new cultural order
Indian modern art is getting global recognition, with recent record-breaking auction sales and dedicated museums highlighting its growing influence
By Brijeshwari Gohil October 04, 2025
India’s love affair with cricket
Cricket in India isn't just a game; it's a profound cultural and artistic force, weaving through literature, cinema, music, and art to reflect the nation's dreams, complexities, and evolution
By Brijeshwari Gohil September 27, 2025
Navratri: Dance of the divine
Navratri festival is dedicated to the Divine Feminine, blending ancient mythology with vibrant dances like Garba and Dandiya, and artistic devotion
By Brijeshwari Gohil September 19, 2025