Art

Shahpur Jat is a treasure trove for anyone who's enthusiastic about art and graffiti. There is a lot to see and admire. Brace yourself for an unforgettable ride.

Here's a list of great books that shed light on a topic not spoken about enough - mental health. They're deep, witty, dark and unforgettable.

There have been many hard working women behind the scenes in Indian films – right from the time when cinema was not considered a respectable profession even for men. Here’s remembering some of them.

A music initiative is attempting to change the way we look at musical performances and introduce the magic into our lives.

Sayani Gupta has been making waves with her unconventional approach in the movies. She has been lauded for her talent in the past and is slated to appear in Fan.

Together with his visual arts students, BHU professor Suresh K. Nair started the Public Art Project in Varanasi to give a new look to the city. Here is the result.

Watch these 7 short films that will inspire you to change the way you think about issues such as religious fanaticism, discrimination against sex workers, eve teasing, AIDS and cleanliness.

Anshul Sinha started making films with a mobile camera in 2011. From covering a blind school to talking about the issue of bio medical waste – all his movies are based on social issues and are made with the aim of creating awareness and impact. Today, he has won 102 awards for work.

Kochi artist P. S. Jaya has undertaken a 100-day social experiment, in which she paints herself black before stepping out of her house. She is documenting the reactions and comments that she gets from people on the streets, while also creating awareness about casteism.

Two students from Netherlands came to India and saw the abysmal state of plastic waste and littering. They stayed, and decided they would raise awareness about plastic waste, starting with a mural in Delhi.