A perfumer and an artist from Switzerland are distilling smells of India into ‘smellscapes’

Inspired by the places they visited, Maeva Rosset and Giovanni Sammarco are creating olfactive landscapes.

Sharanya Deepak

· An hour ago

Eco India: Meet the artisans who are reviving the traditional, eco-friendly art of Batik printing

How handloom makers in Gujarat are shunning the use of cheaper, synthetic alternatives and choosing to make their production process organic.

Scroll Staff

· 3 hours ago

What the Biblical Easter story tells us about where and how heaven is

In the Bible, heaven is where God resides, rather than a place of eternal life.

Robyn J Whitaker, The Conversation

· Yesterday · 11:30 pm

How do Crazy Rich Indians holiday? They rent Ronaldo’s yacht or ask Coldplay to sing their playlist

For the uber rich, a trip to Ibiza or the Seychelles won’t do.

Gauri Bhatia

· Yesterday · 11:30 am

Review: The best on-ear headphones for every budget

After looking at hundreds of options, we have chosen the very best.

Lauren Dragan

· Apr 19, 2019 · 11:30 am

A replica of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in England could be a lesson in conservation for India

On World Heritage Day, a story about a group of railway buffs in Britain who have helped ‘popularise the Darjeeling train globally’.

Anuradha Sharma

· Apr 18, 2019 · 11:30 am

Raj-era painter Sita Ram went unnoticed for decades. Now, an art curator may have found his protege

An anonymous artist who worked for a British official in India reflects Sita Ram’s distinct picturesque style.

JP Losty

· Apr 17, 2019 · 08:30 pm

As lending libraries shut down across India, a plucky chain from Kochi is holding its own

Since it was founded by P Luiz John 40 years ago, Eloor Libraries has gone through many ups and downs. But its commitment to its members hasn’t wavered.

Anu Prabhakar

· Apr 17, 2019 · 11:30 am

Gerhard Steidl: The world’s best photo book publisher on the relationship between images and writing

In an interview, the celebrated German talks about Dayanita Singh, rising censorship in the world, and how he works with artists.

Skye Arundhati Thomas

· Apr 16, 2019 · 11:30 am

The legend of Baiju Bawra: Was there ever a musician who could melt marble with his singular voice?

There’s more to the mystery than what was immortalised on screen.

Malini Nair

· Apr 15, 2019 · 11:30 am

In highlighting India’s cultural diversity, an artist hopes to find her own identity

Agrima Kaji’s illustration series ‘Beauty in Diversity’ spotlights cultural identifiers of Indian states through portraits of women in traditional attire.

Damini Kulkarni

· Apr 14, 2019 · 11:30 am

High life: Hanging baskets are the perfect way to bring nature back into India’s shrinking homes

Hanging baskets enjoy distinct advantages over ground planting and are a great solution for urban gardens where space is a constraint.

Selina Sen

· Apr 13, 2019 · 11:30 am