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The Delhi Renaissance: Genesis of Modern Literary Artform
Introduction Culture is an umbrella term that encompasses artistic, architectural, and intellectual traditions and habits...
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The Temple City of Madurai; Architecture and Grandeur
It is thick with the smoke of sacrifices and many other pleasing smells. It blows...
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Mask Making Tradition of Majuli
Introduction Mask-making is a cultural tradition that is practiced in several parts of India, each...
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Where Wood Meets Stone: The Story of Kath-Kuni
Introduction India’s architectural legacy is diverse, with the varied geography and culture. From stone temples...
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The City of Shahjahanabad
As the old saying goes, “Dilli saat baar ujadi aur basi.” (Delhi has been rebuilt...
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Tughlaqabad: The Cursed Fort of Delhi
An important feature of several empires, which provided extraordinary defence for secured areas, was the...
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The Bengal School of Art: A form of protest
Bengal School of Art was the movement that arose directly or indirectly due to the...
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Thakurmar Jhuli: A Culmination of Cultural Symbolism and Fantasy
Folktales form an integral part for the creation of perspectives, mainly inspired by the...
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“From clay to culture: The enduring legacy of traditional Matir Bhaar of Bengal”
INTRODUCTION In a literal sense, the term Matir Bhaar refers to ‘tea served in an...
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Kolam: Aesthetics in the Threshold
Introduction: The tradition of decorating the front yards of a Tamil household with Kolam has...
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