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Kalamkari - The Ancient Indian Art of Organic Fabric Painting
Kalamkari - The Ancient Indian Art of Organic Fabric...

Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art that originated about 3000 years ago. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. The Kalamkari artist uses a bamboo or date palm stick pointed at one end with a bundle of fine hair attached to this pointed end to serve as the brush or pen. These paintings were earlier drawn on cotton fabric only, but now we can see these paintings on silk and other materials as well. The Kalamkari art includes both, printing and painting. The colors used in making these paintings are organic. Most of the colors are prepared using... Read more »

The Ancient Indian Folk Art Tradition of Warli
The Ancient Indian Folk Art Tradition of Warli

Indian Paintings have always been famous for super creative and imaginative work. Warli Paintings are the ancient Indian folk art tradition of Warli Tribe in Indian state of Maharashtra. ?Walri or Varli tribe is an ancient East Indian Tribe of India. These tribes are the scheduled Tribes of India. Warli is a small tribe inhabiting in the remote regions of Maharashtra. The style is some what similar to the pre historic cave paintings. Read more »


Dapoli - Mahabaleshwar of Konkan

Dapoli - Mahabaleshwar of Konkan

Dapoli can be best described as a place where a hill station and a beach come together Situated at a height of 800feet above sea level in...


5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India

5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India

Talk about North India and first thing that runs through my mind is delicious and yummy cuisine. The dishes are simple and exquisite. Nor...

10 Salient Features of Jan Lokpal Bill

10 Salient Features of Jan Lokpal Bill

After 42 years the lokpal bill is finally happening in India. The first Lokpal Bill was passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969 but could not...

2010 Hatchback Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs (Part 1)

2010 Hatchback Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs (Par...

Hatchback is a design specific term given to an automobile that contains a cargo space behind the passenger cabin, which is accessed thro...

The 6 Maharashtrian Delicacies not to Miss

The 6 Maharashtrian Delicacies not to Miss

Maharashtrian cuisine doesn?t only mean Pithala-Bhakri, Zunka-Bhakar, Wada-Pav, Misal Pav and the odd Usal. It goes well beyond that. The...

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian Cooking

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian ...

Dried legumes and their edible seeds, known as pulses, are classified into three groups - lentils, beans and peas. Legumes and Pulses are...

2010 Hatchback Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs (Part 2)

2010 Hatchback Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs (Par...

This hatchback design is very popular in the mid size car segment especially in India. Hatchback cars are more preferred than any sedan. ...

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Indian cuisine is well known all across the world for the amount of spices used in cooking which is much more than any other cooking styl...

Srinagar - A Glittering Jewel in the Heaven of Earth

Srinagar - A Glittering Jewel in the Heaven of ...

The glittering jewel Srinagar is the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir is also referred to as the Heaven on E...

Lucknow: Royal Attractions

Lucknow: Royal Attractions

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the best tourist attractions in India. The city has enormous historical importance ...

The Top 10 Small Cars in India

The Top 10 Small Cars in India

The Indian auto market is expected to be flooded with a swarm of small cars manufactured by both Indian and foreign car manufactures acco...

Toyota Car Prices in India

Toyota Car Prices in India

In October 1997, A joint venture started between Toyota Motors and Kirloskar ans was named as Toyota Kiloskar Motors (TKM). The share hol...

Upcoming Car Launches in India

Upcoming Car Launches in India

With automobile or vehicle industry getting mobbed by new cars from different companies in India, the choice becomes quite difficult. Her...

History of Indian Teachers Day

History of Indian Teachers Day

In India Teacher?s Day is celebrated on 5th of September as a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers towards the community. Sin...

In Pictures - Rahul Gandhi in 2009 Election Campaign

In Pictures - Rahul Gandhi in 2009 Election Cam...

Rahul Gandhi was born, on 19th June 1970, Rajiv Gandhi (former Prime Minister of India) and Sonia Gandhi (Current Congress President). Th...

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