Handicraft, Your story
Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
Sometimes, a small burning candle can bring warmth, peace, and happiness in a still moment. But what if it could also carry a purpose other than lighting up a room? A purpose that reflects a way of living—mindful, grounded, and gentle to the earth. That’s the quiet revolution behind a Shimla-based homegrown small-batch candle and wellness brand, Pahaad. Founded by Akshita Austa, an artist-at-heart with...
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Artists, Featured, Music
Back After Eight Years, Deathknell Hasn’t Lost Its Aggression
Back with their second album – “Can’t Stop, Can’t Kill” – Deathknell has returned to its melodic death metal roots. The Shimla-based metal band has dropped their album online on all major Indian music platforms, along with three video releases so far.
Artists, Featured, Music
A Special Performance by Samar Mehdi at Xanadu Youth Carnival 2019
It’s that time of the year again! The time to get grooving and revel in the musical vibe at the 3rd Season of Xanadu Youth Carnival 2019. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, upcoming artist, or just looking forward to unwind from your hectic work schedule, it is the best two-day festival you need to head to.
Art / Artists / Painting / Sketching
Over the years, graffiti art has become much more accepted around the world. Today, many graffitists are being commissioned by many design studios and advertising agencies to give an artistic touch to both private and public spaces. One of the talented graffiti artists in India is Prakhar Verma from Kotdwar, Uttrakhand.
Photography
Flora Borsi, a self-taught artist and photographer from Hungary, has become one with different animal species in her amazing “Animeyed” photo series. To created the freakishly awesome effects in surreal self-portraits, she posed along with various animals, sharing one of her eyes with different species.
Art / Offbeat
Have you ever tasted art? Well, one of the Korean coffee shops called “C.Through” literally lets you taste the ‘art’ with each cup of coffee. Usually, latte art in most coffee shops is simple in the way lines and shapes are created. But this coffee art, which is termed ‘Cremart’ by the Korean Barista, looks extremely photo-realistic as if printed straight from a photograph.
Inspirational
All over the world, people have started ditching their expensive, high-tech cars and other modes of commuting to get back to the centuries-old method of transportation i.e., cycling. If you cycle too, how many kilometers have you covered on your bicycle so far? Well, we’re not sure about you. But Mandi-based Ayurveda graduate, Uday Shankar, has travelled from his hometown (in Himachal Pradesh) to Madurai...
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Art / Painting
For those who are not aware, the psychedelic art has been there since the time mankind became aware of the art of painting. But it became popular since late 60’s – the times when the hippy movement was all the go. This art form is inspired by psychedelic experiences and hallucinations. There are many visionary artists around the globe who are still creating this amazing...
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Tattoos
A body is a beautiful canvas to display stunning tattoos! While some people get tattoos to honour something/someone or to remember a milestone/memory, there are a few who choose to get a tattoo to cover up scars.
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