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…
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.
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
Ladies, do you love drawing but often hide away your illustrations in your sketchbooks or an online folder? Not anymore! Now you can reveal your hidden creative genius and show it off to the whole world. A few months ago, a website called Women Who Draw has been launched only for female illustrators to directly put their artwork in front of various art directors, editors...
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Art / Design / Handicraft
Nature meets sportswear in the series of embroidered brand logos by Iceland-based artist James Merry. Adding nature’s touch to famous brand logos, the creative artist puts delicate floral stitching over sharp lines of sports logos such as Nike, FILA, Puma, Umbro and more.
Art / Design
For succulent lovers who can’t get enough of these adorable plants, Indonesia-based food artist Ivenoven makes deliciously deceptive succulent cakes. Anyone can mistake them as being real, but these lush plants are actually made from butter. No, you can’t really decorate your house with these faux plant confections, but you can surely eat them to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Art / Artists / Sketching
We often see our favorite celebrities in different looks, but have you ever imagined them as cartoon characters? Russian illustrator, Lera Kiryakova, brilliantly turns celebs into adorable hand-drawn cartoon characters. These appealing cartoons of celebrities are made of their original photographs.
Inspirational
Surrounding majestic cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh attracts many tourists from across the globe. The clean and garbage-free mountainous ranges are absolutely breathtaking and considered one of India’s cleanest tourist destinations. But you’ll be surprised that some of the major tourist spots here were heaped with garbage a few years ago, until the Waste Warriors (the NGO with...
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Art
With growing level of environmental awareness, it’s good to know that people are finding ways to preserve nature and reduce waste. Last month, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) unveiled a one-of-a-kind nature park, dubbed Prakriti Metro Park, which features creative art installations made from waste materials, including iron scrap, discarded sheets, broken pipes, and tiles.
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