Representing people of colour and folk art, #SouthAsianArtists has Twitter’s finest illustrations

The contributions from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma and Bhutan displayed a dazzling array of talent.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Yesterday · 03:30 pm

Gond artist Jangarh Singh Shyam’s forest is full of creatures that were never meant to be seen

The artist who died in mysterious circumstances 16 years ago painted Gondi deities that had never been committed to paper.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 16, 2017 · 11:36 am

Phad paintings: Rajasthan’s travelling temples are fading away after half a millennium

Fewer than 10 artists practice the art full-time in the country.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 14, 2017 · 11:30 am

An ancient Anglo-Saxon book of plants has a cure for the common cold, but you may not like it

The only surviving ‘Old English Herbal’ book bears similarities to Ayurveda – except for a few key ingredients.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 13, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Four Indian scientists’ solution to purify choking cities – ink made from air pollution

Air-Ink is made from carbon emissions.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 10, 2017 · 03:30 pm

I walked through a Delhi market with a blindfold. Here’s what I can see clearly now

The exercise was a part of the Delhi Walk Festival to raise awareness about how blind pedestrians navigate the city’s streets.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Oct 07, 2017 · 11:30 am

An artist in Germany wants Europeans to understand India’s love for cycling

Allen Shaw paints cycle-run businesses in the hope that his patrons will donate bicycles to the needy in India.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Sep 30, 2017 · 11:30 am

When Gandhi told British birth control activists that contraceptives were a sin

An exhibition at the London School of Economics sheds light on how India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were made.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Sep 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm

This Instagram account is proof that Garhwali food should be on more Indian restaurant menus

Tanya Singh and Tanya Kotnal’s Bhuli is a glimpse into the local food traditions, seasonal produce and culture of Uttarakhand.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Sep 18, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Ferns N Petals: How a small South Delhi shop bloomed into Indians’ chosen florist

The flower and gifting brand was started by Vikaas Gutgutia 23 years ago and remains the most popular in its segment.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Sep 15, 2017 · 03:30 pm

A croissant Ganesh, a stapler dinosaur and broccoli as hair: This artist will turn anything into art

Raj Kamal Aich has never seen as object that he wasn’t inspired by.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Sep 02, 2017 · 11:30 am

Valar Morghulis by paper cuts: An artist is re-imagining ‘Game of Thrones’ characters as Indians

On Parth Kothekar’s Instagram, the Khaleesi adjusts a sari palla on her head with a dragon baby on her shoulder.

Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri

· Aug 26, 2017 · 11:30 am