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Tales and Trade of Indian Fragrances

The love for olfactory indulgence has kept the centuries-old fragrance industry alive in India. It is time we reclaim our global position as a powerhouse of perfumery.

October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021 Arunima Gupta

When I see India, I only see Dharma: Patrick Brauckmann

“Sanatan Dharma is life itself; it is a thing that has not so much to be believed as lived … When it is said that India shall expand and extend …

September 23, 2021 September 23, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Bringing Home India’s Stolen Heritage

“Colonial loot and plunder are not a faceless crime – the Limestones of Amaravati were plundered by Elliot who against vehement objection by his own officers took them to London …

September 17, 2021 September 17, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Right Communication is a Must for Promoting India’s Soft Power: Daya Thussu

Daya Thussu is a Professor of International Communication at the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Managing editor of the international journal Global Media and Communications. His 2013 publication, Communicating …

September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021 Arunima Gupta

India, a Country For Those Who Love Handmade: Kevin Murray

Dr Kevin Murray is a scholar, curator and teacher with immense contributions in the field of handmade, crafts and design. Having a particularly deep interest and decades of expertise, Dr. …

August 23, 2021 August 23, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Lucia Vimercati Infuses Ayurveda and Yoga into Mediterranean Living

Lucia was 10 when she got introduced to Yoga by her physical education teacher, who was also a Yoga practitioner. Ever since then, Yoga remained with her in some form …

July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Rekindle Your Digestive Fire, Rekindle Your Life: Dr Suhas Kshirsagar

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is a renowned Ayurvedic practitioner, author and educator in the US. Hailing from a family following Vedic rituals and traditions, Dr. Kshirsagar’s interests and understanding of Ayurveda …

July 6, 2021 July 6, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Suket Dhir’s Playful Designs are an Ode to India. 

For Suket Dhir, a quintessential creative, the world is a canvas. The designer began his journey with fashion in 2011, when he launched SUKETDHIR, a label enlivened by its creator. …

June 4, 2021 June 4, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Ayurvedic Diets Promote Emotional Wellbeing: Arun Deva

At the age of 20, Arun Deva set out to live his American Dream. ‘Yoga and Ayurveda would enter my life much later, only after long-term poor living had taken …

May 24, 2021 May 24, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Kolams Symbolize the Cosmos: Shanthi Chandrasekar

Internationally acclaimed artist, Shanthi Chandrasekar recently led a kolam installation in front of the U.S Capitol. The artwork, made of over 1950 tiles, was displayed to commemorate 100-days of the …

May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Ayurvedic Principles Applicable to All Cuisines: Brittany Barrett

For Brittany Barrett, Ayurveda was a life-changing experience. “I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression at the age of 16. Then at 21, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis …

May 15, 2021 May 15, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Ayurveda’s Nuanced Approach Supports Women’s Health: Adena Rose

Adena Rose, is a US-based Ayurvedic practitioner, focusing on women’s health and womb healing. “My passion is sharing Ayurveda to women for womb health, and sharing some of this ‘new’ …

May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Creative Economy is Pivotal in Shaping Soft Power: USC CPD Blog

In this article, published by the University of Southern California’s Center on Public Diplomacy blog, the author looks at the centrality of a country’s creative economy in enhancing its soft …

May 9, 2021 May 9, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Chai is Best from Kulhar: Sandra Bowkett, Australian Ceramist

Sandra Bowkett first visited India in 1988 to work on the archaeological site at Hampi. While travelling alone from Chennai to Hospet, first off the train system, was challenging, her …

April 4, 2021 April 4, 2021 Arunima Gupta

Bihar Museum Biennial Celebrates Bihar, India and the World

Bihar Diwas, celebrated on March 22nd each year, marks the formation of Bihar after being carved out of the erstwhile Bengal Presidency. Commemorating 109 years of statehood, yesterday, the Bihar …

March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021 Arunima Gupta

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