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.
Tattoos
Getting a dog is a lifetime commitment, as it’s not just a pet – a dog is your real best friend. Your adorable pooch showers you with unconditional love without caring about your care choices, wealth or flaws. So, it’s not surprising that some people like to get a lifetime mark on their skin to always remind them of the precious memories they’ve spent with...
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Photography
Photoshop is an amazing digital imaging software to edit and add various effects on photographers. But there are a few creative geniuses like Mumbai-based illustrator, photographer, and graphic designer Anil Saxena that creates surreal photo manipulations using this software. In Saxena’s images, you’ll be amazed to see juxtaposition of the ordinary with surprising twists.
Art / Featured
Wondering what to do with the old CDs that are stuffed in your drawer or cabinet? You can turn them into incredible animal sculptures – only if you’re as talented as Australian artist Sean Avery. Instead of throwing the old CDs away, this creative sculptor shatters them to create shimmering masterpieces.
Art / Artists
In view of Swachh Bharat Mission promoted by Honourable Prime Minister, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has taken an initiative to turn scrap material into artistically beautiful sculptures. The Spirit of Vadodara: Sculpture Camp 2017 is an effort to bring city artists together on one platform to create artworks out of waste, keeping art and cultural heritage of the Vadodara city in mind.
Offbeat
While we tend to load ourselves with clothes to stay warm in winter, poor animals have no way to escape the freezing temperatures that even drops to sub-zero at night. Fortunately, a few kind women in a village neighbouring the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura have taken the initiative to make knitted jumpers for elephants to brave the winter chills.
Art / Offbeat
Every automotive enthusiast must have seen the Hollywood movie Transformers. In the sci-fi flick, you can see iconic cars such as Camaro, Hummer, Ferrari, etc. changing shapes and transforming into huge robots (Autobots). But have you ever wondered that if the movie was made in Bollywood what cars they would have included? Well, not sure about you but Anirudh Singh Shekhawat, a concept artist from...
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
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