Art

Belonging to a conservative Muslim family, it was hard for Fatima Ahmed to break the shackles but she made sure to follow her dreams and do all that she ever wanted. From travelling the world to living like a "gypsy" and creating her very own niche in the world of art, Ahmed has lived her life on her terms. Read about this feisty and inspiring artist.

Anu Tandon reaches out to some of the amazing weavers and brings out the best of products made from waste material. From chairs and tables to frames and display articles, these pieces are beautifully crafted. Know more about Tandon's "The Retyrement Plan" to revive the art of weaving.

Here is a sneak peak into the lives of three generations of women in a family who are engaged in making the wonderful Madhubani paintings in Bihar. With a lot of young women artists taking up this art form, it is undergoing a huge transformation. Read how they are using the ancient art form to highlight modern issues like gender equality and justice and to free themselves from the shackles of patriarchy.

Meet Rida Gatphoh, founder, songwriter and lead singer of 'The Musical Folks', a unique band inspired by nature and wildlife, with most band members in their 50s and 60s! Together they put up traditional Khasi shows and motivate people to think about their actions towards the environment.

Bombay Jayashri ramnath needs no introduction, apart from working with several international and national artists, this Academy award nominee is doing some amazing work by sharing her art with children with special needs. Know more about her various initiatives in this exclusive interview with TBI and how she is changing lives of many autistic kids.

Atamjeet Singh was always fascinated with machines and airplanes. He took his hobby and passion to a whole new level by creating amazing 3D paper models which look just like real machines. Whenever someone sees his paper models, their first reaction is that of disbelief. And then, they eventually fall in love with the stunning craft. Take a look at some of his incredible models and understand the passion behind them.

Here is a first hand experience of a journey to the amazing Himachal Pradesh and its beautiful valleys. Join Gayatri Mendanha as she visits intense music concerts, tries her hand at art and pottery, samples exotic dishes like the Kangri dham, finds peace in the serene monasteries, experiences the thrill of paragliding, and much much more in just a few exciting days!

There have been numerous works - both text and visual - on Gandhi. In this post, we present to you a rare collection of sketches on Gandhi and his teachings - by the famous artist Mickey Patel. Each of these rare sketches is a masterpiece in its own right and beautifully presents the thoughts of one of the greatest men of all times.

Get a ringside view of Zohra Sehgal's life on the stage and screen, in India and England, as she grew to become one of India's best loved actresses. In this excerpt from Close Up: Memoirs Of A Life On Stage and Screen, a no-holds-barred memoir published by Women Unlimited, catch a glimpse of this feisty, irreverent and candid performer extraordinaire, who passed away recently after celebrating her 102nd birthday earlier this year.

If you want to now about the culture of a country, watch its dance form. And when it comes to India we have a lot more on our plate. With 29 states and hundreds of traditions and cultures, we can’t even count the various amazing dance forms our numerous communities have to offer. Here we discover 15 of them!