Art

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.

One of our most loved and adored book characters of all times, Mowgli, is coming back on screen. The nostalgia, the memories and the excitement - it’s all in the air.

Mention the words ‘ shipping container’ and one immediately thinks of large, drab, rusted and dirty metal boxes mounted on flatbed trucks or placed in container yards. This is set to change, for some containers at least, thanks to the highly creative initiative of St+art India Foundation.

From political satire to social commentary on India, these six web comics are changing the way we look at our problems, one panel at a time.

A Brazilian duo is on a mission to unearth the unsung heroes of India and present them to the world. Here are their plans!

Flowers that never wilt and leaves and grass that don’t dry up, can only be found in a dimly lit greenhouse in the heart of Ooty. This evergreen artificial plant kingdom is the only one of its kind in the world. All the plants here are fabricated with thread and look so natural that they rival real ones in beauty.

Valuable artefacts like idols and sculptures used to be stolen, and are still smuggled out, from Indian temples, churches and other monuments. It is important they be returned to their rightful owners and communities. Some amazing people are making this happen.

These youngsters created beautiful art on various social themes.