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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 »


 Jeep Safari in India : The Best way to Explore High Terrains

Jeep Safari in India : The Best way to Explore...

Like Elephant and Camel safaris, Jeep Safari is another popular form of Safaris in India. Jeep safari is the unique way to explore the ge...


Fiat Car Prices in India

Fiat Car Prices in India

Fiat is an Italian automaker manufacturing cars since as early as 1899. Fiat is an acronym for Fabbrica Italino Automobilo Turino (which ...

Mini Cooper in India Set to Launch by 2009

Mini Cooper in India Set to Launch by 2009

LEADING LUXURY car makers, BMW, plans to roll out their premium classic small car Mini Cooper in India. The much-awaited MINI Cooper will...

Saree - A Marvel in Indian Clothing

Saree - A Marvel in Indian Clothing

Saree, the timeless drape is a marvel in Indian clothing. It is a perfect blend of sensuality and femininity that enhances the beauty of ...

Discover Coorg-The Scotland of India

Discover Coorg-The Scotland of India

Also known as Kodagu, Coorg is a place said to haunt you forever with its timeless beauty. Described as the Scotland of India, Coorg lies...

Top 5 Indian Brands of Beer

Top 5 Indian Brands of Beer

Beer Industry in India is booming year by year. Beer in India was introduced way back during pre-independence. The first brewery in India...

Kanyakumari: Most Visited Places in India

Kanyakumari: Most Visited Places in India

Kanyakumari is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India and attracts more than 2 million tourists from abroad as well ...

Add Some Sugar to Strengthen the Brother – Sister Bond

Add Some Sugar to Strengthen the Brother – Sist...

Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival celebrated by brothers and sisters. It is a festival of love and affection between siblings. On this...

13 Cars in Rs.60 Lakhs to 70 Lakhs Price Range

13 Cars in Rs.60 Lakhs to 70 Lakhs Price Range

In this budget (Rs. 60 - 70 Lakh) an Indian can actually own atleast 2 houses with descent space in India. The extreme engineering, desig...

Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India

Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India

Durga Puja is one of the auspicious occasions celebrated in almost every parts of India. Major celebrations are observed in Bengal, where...

 Alternate Cinema - Movies, Directors and Actors

Alternate Cinema - Movies, Directors and Actors

Bollywood, acclaimed to being the biggest industry in the world, produces over 1000 films every year. This figure combines a large variet...

10 Things you didn’t know about Sonia Gandhi

10 Things you didn’t know about Sonia Gandhi

The president of Indian National Congress and Italian-born daughter in law of late PM Indira Gandhi; Sonia Gandhi is one of the eminent p...

The Indian Veg Pancake - Uttapam

The Indian Veg Pancake - Uttapam

Uttapam is a very popular dish which originated in south India. It is also spelt as uttappa. Uttappa has not only become a favorite all o...

Phoonk : A Black Magic Story

Phoonk : A Black Magic Story

According to the film's director, Ram Gopal Varma, the 'fear element is that it seeps into you and questions your own faith or non-belief...

Pune's First Beauty Parlor Exclusively for Transgenders

Pune's First Beauty Parlor Exclusively for Tran...

The ?Purple Lotus Beauty Salon and Training Academy?, the first beauty parlor for transgender in Pune was inaugurated on Monday afternoon...

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