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Red-Whiskered Bulbul | Poems, Songs and Community

The red-whiskered bulbul, famous as a songbird, has also featured in many famous literature pieces in India. Find out more about it here.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 31, 2020 ago
Crafts of India

Molela Clay Work | Watch Magic in the Making

Molela Clay Work, or Molela Pottery, is one of the most unique potteries in India. Watch the magic of its making on Rachnakar.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 22, 2020 ago
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Madhubani Godna Painting
Bihar

Madhubani Painting | For Gods and The Grassroots

Madhubani Painting is an ancient Indian which is perhaps as close to the grassroots of India as it is to its Gods…

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 20, 2020 ago
Uttar Pradesh

Sanjhi Art | Painting with Scissors | Endangered Artform of India #2

Did you know that you could paint with scissors? Yes you can, with an endangered artform of India- the Sanjhi Art.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago
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Odisha

Indian Temple Architecture | Odisha Style

The Odisha or Kalinga Indian Temple architecture style is a beautiful and glorious form of art. Let’s explore its basic concepts.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 8, 2020 ago
Crafts of India

The Kantha Embroidery Queen | Afrunessa Begum

Read the story of our West Bengal field visit to meet the Kantha Embroidery artisan who has dedicated her life to betterment of those around her.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 2, 2020 ago
Afru
wood carving artisan
Crafts of India

The Wood Carving Wizard | Abshar Hussain

It was in a nondescript bylane of India that we found one of the biggest wizards of wood carving of India. Let’s get to know Abshar Hussainji.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsOctober 2, 2020 ago
Food Facts

Tezpur | Bells and a Bakery

Tezpur. A city which turned home with the notes of a ringing bell and a wooden cart containing freshly baked goods.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsSeptember 28, 2020 ago
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honey
Food Facts

Honey and the Bustling Beehive

Honey is a snapshot of the way of life inside beehives- nature’s biggest wonder. Find out the complexity behind this spoonful of sweetness.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsSeptember 27, 2020 ago
Crafts of India

Ganjifa | Endangered Artform of India #1:

Ganjifa, a beautiful card game of the past is now an endangered artform of the present. Get to know its journey through time on Rachnakar.

By Parul Jauhari, 5 yearsSeptember 25, 2020 ago
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