Achyut Palav, 66, the Mumbai-based Marathi master calligrapher who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025, recalls the day when his Class VIII teacher assigned him the task of writing ‘Thought for ...

A Delhi exhibition, "Shared Epic Worlds," explores cultural ties between India and Iran through the Mahabharata and Shahnameh ...

Celebrated calligrapher Achyut Palav has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, bringing immense pride to Navi Mumbai. The award, announced on the eve of Republic Day by the Government of India, ...

Mumbai: He is at his writing desk at 9.30 am sharp, rain or sunshine, all set to weave a tapestry of images and ideas, fact and fiction, syllables and silence, even as a reclining Buddha, frozen in ...

Prestigious universities in China carry a rich tradition of showcasing their names on entrance gates, inscribed in calligraphy by renowned political leaders, reflecting both political history and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The Arabic script contains a full range of letters of manipulable size and shape, making it fertile ground for calligraphic ornamentation. Islamic artistic traditions depend heavily on the use of ...

Maharashtrian food offers an exciting play of desi masalas. There is emphasis on flavours and prominence of local ingredients. Here we bring you 13 classic Maharashtrian recipes to try at home.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands. One by one, he taps bowed heads with a ritual vase and a peacock feather, sprinkling holy ...

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