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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 / Inspirational / Painting
Slums are considered as “ugly faces” of urban India. Often people are seen criticizing filthy-looking slum areas in their region. But how many of us have taken the initiative to improve that? Well, we understand that all of us don’t have enough time or resources to go out and change the world in a jiffy. Nonetheless, we can appreciate the efforts of people who take...
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Art / Design / Offbeat
We’re sure, just like us, even you’ll be completely blown away after looking at these incredibly realistic sculptures that look nothing like a piece of stone or marble. It would be hard for your eyes to believe that each life-like sculpture is made of solid stone by Italian sculptor Jago Jacopo Cardillo.
Art / Artists / Offbeat / Painting
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Los Angeles-based surrealist Alexandra Dillon literally lives up to this phrase as she gives a second life to the objects thrown away by other people. The way she turns scrap into art is truly commendable and something that we’ve not seen before.
Art / Artists / Design / Offbeat
Nature has been inspiring people in different ways since the existence of mankind. We have seen many nature-inspired artworks by various artists around the globe. But James Brunt from Yorkshire, England spends hours playing with all natural objects to create detailed cairns, mandalas and other artistic patterns.
Art / Artists / Design
Parth Kothekar, a paper-cut artist from Ahmedabad, India, often comes up with thematic series of paper art. Earlier we have seen his Indian mermaid papercut series, which portrays the beauty of Indian women through intricately cut sheets of paper. This time the brilliant artist has hand-cut different hairstyles on single sheets of paper.
Art / Painting
You not always have to go to an art class or do a special course to learn “Art.” It’s all about your inner creativity and happiness that together lead you to create something artistic, no matter you’re a professional artist or from any other professional field. Sarah Postner from Austria is one such artist who is a veterinary student, who brings out her artistic side...
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
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