Art History
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
The bracelet worn by the central figure in Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s ‘The Beloved’ (1865) embodies the traffic between Britain and the jewel in its Crown.
Kamayani Sharma
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What a tiny difference in two very similar portraits of a sultan tells us about 16th-century India
A closer look at the hilts in these paintings of ‘Ali ‘Adil Shah I reveals the story of the political flux in mediaeval Deccan.
Kamayani Sharma
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The art of conquest: Images of India on the verge of British rule, as seen by two travellers
In the midst of wars, the images by Thomas and William Daniell convey a sense of picturesque calm and a civilisation in ruins, awaiting colonial rescue.
David Arnold
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Vinyl records, film cameras, synthesizers: What’s driving an analogue revival?
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Carbolic Smoke Ball and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The history of the mysterious Lajja Gauri found around India
This type of image has been found in countries around the world, from Egypt to Ireland.
Kamayani Sharma
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In an unknown artist’s miniatures, we get a glimpse of the heirs apparent of Awadh’s last king
The paintings on ivory, dated to 1840, were recently retouched.
Malini Roy & Patricia Tena
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Western India’s Ragamala paintings blend music and art into a single frame
Each raga, and its derivatives, represents a specific mood, season or time of the day.
Simran Agarwal, Sahapedia
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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From temple walls to Instagram: The long and rich history of botanical art in India
In India, botanical art has largely been associated with the Company School, but the tradition goes back much further.
Urmi Chanda-Vaz
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Is this 40,000-year-old Borneo cave painting the world’s oldest figurative artwork?
Rock art discovered in Borneo’s limestone caves in the 1990s are thought to be older than earlier thought.
Pindi Setiawan, The Conversation, Adam Brumm, The Conversation & Maxime Aubert, The Conversation
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How a British diplomat helped bring Thai art to Europe
Reginald Le May lived and worked for 25 years in Siam, now Thailand, where he grew fascinated with the country’s art
Jana Igunma
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: The world’s rarest colour actually comes from India
Unusual pigments with even more unusual stories.
Scroll Staff
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In pictures: Eight and ninth century stories of the Persian hero Rustam
Tales of the holy warrior and his trusty steed, Rakhsh were immortalised by the 10th-century poet Firdawsi.
Ursula Sims-Williams
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Illustrated scenes from the Buddha's life
The gilded splendour of a monastery setting and elaborate wooden architecture are on display in these Burmese manuscripts.
Patricia M. Herbert
The Field
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs