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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.
Artists / Featured / Interview / Music
When was the last time you saw MTV or VH1 playing heavy metal? Well, with the number of metal bands decreasing over the years, the world has slowly moved on to other genres. But all hope is not lost yet. There are a few metal bands, like Deathknell, that are stilling fighting to keep the spirit of metal alive. Probably, they’re truly following the words...
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Art / Artists / Handicraft
Mosaic is a beautiful art form that adds visually stimulating aesthetics to any interior where it’s placed. Blending this art with nature, Indiana-based artist Kashena Hottinger makes beautiful mosaic art featuring colourful birds and scenic landscapes.
Art / Artists / Music / Sketching
An artist suffering from a mental block has a huge mountain to climb, but for a visually-impaired artist, it’s a whole new level of struggle to overcome. Ashok Sangle is a 75-year-old artist from Kolhapur who has lost 90-percent of his vision but still following his passion for playing flute and sketching. This visually-impaired artist proves that art is all about your unique perspective and...
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Art / Painting
Artists can wield all sorts of magic on canvas. Italian painter Marco Grassi is one such brilliant artist who creates incredibly realistic paintings that can be mistaken as real photographs. No kidding! These are not real photographs, but remarkable paintings that balance on a very thin line between hyperrealism and surrealism.
Art / Artists / Painting
Street art is beyond four-walled boundaries of art galleries and museums. Art in a public space not only reaches out to masses for finding appreciation among a wide range of audiences. Pune-based artist Harshvardhan Kadam has opted street art to bring mythology alive and also to spread social messages to younger genetration.
Art / Design / Painting
Contemporary artists have an ability to think beyond the norm, hence they keep challenging themselves to re-interpret the functionality of some common objects. Recently, we came across the stunning work of Russian artist Marat Nabi, who recreates famous paintings using screws. He does his work with such fine detailing that you may mistake this Screw Art as painting.
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Pahaad: A Nature-Inspired, Handcrafted Wellness Brand by Akshita Austa
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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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Shimla’s Guitarist Pranjal Uniyal Talks About His Debut EP, Forth And Back
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