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 / Featured / Tattoos
Are you a tattoo lover who also admires historical artworks? If yes, then you’re surely going to admire these museum-worthy tattoos that are paying tribute to some of the iconic works of art history. Probably Picasso, Da Vinci, or Van Gogh comes to your mind when you think some of the world-renowned artists. Keeping the famous artwork alive, people are recreating historic art pieces in...
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Featured / Handicraft
Art knows no boundary, yet many times we fail to recognize creative art forms and artists present exactly in front of our eyes. Have you ever seen craftsmen sitting by the roadside, selling beautifully handcrafted objects? These decorative handmade objects are not just the way for a sustaining income for craftsmen, but also the symbol of their artistic skills. Nevertheless, have you ever wondered why...
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Art
To express yourself as an artist it is not necessary to indulge in a tedious art form. You can gracefully express your art by simply having an out-of-the-box thinking. HuskMitNavn, a Danish artist, works with his divergent approach and gives life to the paper pieces. His simple yet cleverly approached amalgamation of 2D and 3D with paper folding technique makes his art stand out from...
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Offbeat
This is an inspiring story of a man who has proven that book knowledge is not necessary to lead anyone a long way. 25-year-old Sagar Prasad Sharma from Assam is a primary school dropout, who has built a ‘Helicopter’ using local technology, providing a faster way of commuting to the villagers of Shyamjuli in Dhemaji district, Assam.
Featured / Sketching
Well, this is not a crushed coke can, it’s an incredibly photorealistic drawing by a 19-year-old Indian artist – Sushant Sushil Rane from Mumbai, India. He typically uses Copic markers and graphite pencils to create realistic 3D drawings, which look so real that you might mistake them for photos.
Artists / DIY
“Every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat,” but you surely can own a house for your adorable kitty. Ukraine-based artist Yuliya Kosata creates handmade felt fairy tale houses for cats. Felt is a textile which is produced by matting, condensing and pressing wool and other desired fibers together. It is recognized as one of the oldest known textiles used for making clothes, rugs, tents,...
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
May 25 2025
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Back After Eight Years, Deathknell Hasn’t Lost Its Aggression
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A Special Performance by Samar Mehdi at Xanadu Youth Carnival 2019
Apr 05 2019
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