Kolkata’s Largest Street Alpona: A City-Wide Canvas of Culture

Kolkata’s Largest Street Alpona: A City-Wide Canvas of Culture

Kolkata has always been a city where art walks hand in hand with everyday life. From Durga Puja pandals to hand-painted rickshaw panels, creativity breathes in every corner of this cultural capital. This year, the city witnessed something truly spectacular—Kolkata’s largest street Alpona,...

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Post-Digital Portraits: Mixing Selfies & Fine Art

Post-Digital Portraits: Mixing Selfies & Fine Art

In the age of smartphones, the selfie has become the most common form of self-representation. At the same time, portraiture — once reserved for royalty or the elite — remains one of the oldest and most respected genres in art. A growing number of contemporary artists are merging these two...

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Digital Artists Reimagining Goddess Durga in 3D Worlds

Digital Artists Reimagining Goddess Durga in 3D Worlds

Durga Puja has always been a visual spectacle, but in the digital era, artists are taking creativity to another level by reimagining Goddess Durga in 3D virtual worlds. This emerging trend combines technology, culture, and devotion to create immersive artistic experiences that appeal especially...

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Jagadhatri Puja: The Festival of the Protector Mother

Jagadhatri Puja: The Festival of the Protector Mother

Jagadhatri Puja holds a unique place in the cultural and spiritual landscape of Bengal, especially in Chandannagar, Krishnanagar, and various parts of Kolkata. Celebrated a few weeks after Kali Puja, this festival honors Goddess Jagadhatri, the divine protector and sustainer of the world. The...

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GST Rate Cut Brings Relief for India’s Handicraft Sector

GST Rate Cut Brings Relief for India’s Handicraft Sector

The Indian handicraft sector has received a much-needed boost with the GST Council’s recent decision to reduce tax rates on a wide range of handicraft items. This move is being seen as a positive step toward encouraging traditional artisans, small-scale producers, and local craft communities...

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