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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 / Design
Etsy, an e-commerce website for niche artisan goods, recently got an artistic renovation at their headquarter in New York. Being a huge supporter of handmade goods merchants, the company wanted their office interior to boast something creative and handcrafted like Rope Lace Artwork. So, they commissioned Slovenian architect and designer Manca Ahlin, who has beautifully given a new home to Slovenia’s famous lace tradition at...
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Art / Design / Handicraft
Pottery or poetry by hands… Have you ever wondered where the diyas that light up your home during festivals, the kulhad (earthenware cup) in which your tea tastes the best, the earthen piggy bank in which you used to save pennies for candies come from? Well, it’s the Kumhar Gram (Prajapati Colony) in Uttam Nagar, Delhi where these useful earthen objects are made.
Art / Featured
The Indian Railways is one of the busiest modes of transportation in the world carrying over 30 million passengers daily. But sadly most railway stations in India are chaotic, unhygienic and unorganized. To change that forever in Mumbai, ‘Hamara Station, Hamari Shaan’ initiative brought around 25,000 artists together to transform around 36 railway stations into colourful art galleries in a week.
Handicraft
India is a country known for its diversity. Every region has its own unique art form and culture. Indian handicrafts have a rich history that’s about 5,000 years old, from the time of Indus Valley Civilization. Moreover, the traditional handicrafts of India are one of the main sources of income for a majority of the population after agriculture.
Featured / Music / Videos
What a wonderful way to start a new year! Shimla-based music band Ispat welcomes the New Year with their first original composition, ‘Bulbule.’ The music video was released yesterday, and within 24 hours of upload on YouTube, it has racked up more than 55,500 views. It has been shot in some of the exotic and less explored regions of Himachal Pradesh. In the video you...
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Art / Design / Featured
Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is an iconic symbol of love that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built for his wife. Now more than three-and-a-half centuries later, Albert Pascal Shaine, a French prisoner in Maharajganj, UP jail has beautifully recreated the model of Taj Mahal using matchsticks. Replacing the coldness of marble with a warmer material, ‘wood,’ this miniature replica of...
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
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