One of his most famous paintings, "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" — showing a figure swimming underwater and a man gazing into the pool — sold for $90.3 million in 2018, the most expensive work by a living artist sold at auction at the time.
In the narrow lanes near Jama Masjid, 70-year-old Painter Kafeel continues to preserve the fading craft of hand-painted Bollywood hoardings and film posters. As digital printing replaced an entire generation of artists, his studio stands as one of the last living remnants of a once-iconic visual tradition.
Here’s the largely forgotten story of Kachaudi Gali, a century-old kajri that documented the anguish of numerous women during the migration in Purvanchal, when thousands of men from the region were shipped to present-day Myanmar under British rule.
Amitabh Bachchan’s post about the historic Vishnu Temple in Bandar Abbas has renewed interest in the centuries-old trade, migration, and cultural ties between India and Iran.
“At 67, I'm not interested in struggling for theatre or any film. I have to get the best and work with the kindest, nicest people. And I think Anupam (Kher) definitely fits the slot,” the Uri actor said.
In the Indian wedding context, gold is currency, security, status, and sentiment—all at once—which is what makes the quiet but growing shift away from it so noteworthy.
The second part of the film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, also features a scene in which men dance with rifles and fire, reflecting pride and courage and aligning with warrior traditions
Thousands of doctor posts vacant, why Madhya Pradesh turned to private sector for help
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Madhya Pradesh government has approved a pilot project to outsource the management of 18 Community Health Centres to private operators in three districts, in an effort to address the shortage of specialist doctors. The project will be evaluated over five years and aims to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
