As we hit the streets of Hanoi Old Quarter, it was like entering a magical world. Being Indian, we found…
Food Trails in Hanoi Old Quarter
See You At Lily’s – Artsy Hostel in Hanoi, Old Quarter
There is something about places with quirky names. While planning our Vietnam travel, we were looking for cheaper hostels and…
Urban Sketching: Siddhaih Road, Bangalore
The Urban Sketchers Bengaluru meet in the first week of August was all about automobile repair shops. We met across Urvashi…
Celebrating Indian Handloom Day
The Amlan Store, of Orissa Cooperative Tasar and Silk Federation Ltd (SERIFED), has beautiful murals showcasing Orissa handloom. I have…
Benne Dosa at Gururaj Canteen, the Oldest Dosa Canteen In Davengere
On our way to Sirsi, on a hot summer afternoon in May, we stopped at Davengere, to sample the Benne…
The INTACH Warrior of Orissa: Anil Dhir
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Glimpses of Odisha Through Craft Conversations
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Urban Sketching – Karnataka High Court – Art is in Session
Last night’s rainfall washed all the trees and buildings in and around Cubbon Park. The heart of my city was…
The Joys of Travel Sketching
Getting Started with Travel Sketching:
Travel sketching does not require any training – the best way to learn is to sketch whenever you are traveling.
Zoned Out at Pepper House
Pepper House is a hub for arts, with posters of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 still adorning the notice boards. One side of the building faces the canals. I remember seeing the magical view of the waterfront with ships passing through, providing an ideal photo op for lover of this specific setting- maritime, colonial structures, the retro feeling and the leisurely elegance of having a coffee amidst such historical ramparts.