Did you know that the modern-day wristwatch evolved as a necessity of War?
World War I placed a strategic importance on the soldiers to wear a watch in order to note down the timing of bombardments. And soon, the wristwatch became a fashion accessory – one that is still considered as a luxury, and can get as expensive as £13.5,000,000.
While the world has moved from mechanical watchmaking to mass production, this man, based in a tiny shop in New Delhi, still believes in the craft of designing a watch exquisitely.
On a stroll at a nearby park, I came across this family of stray dogs and their puppies who were cozying in a small tent that was built for them by some kind stranger.
There were blankets, proper food and water in large bowls. This pack, unlike other strays, looked healthier and much happier.
If you know who this “Dog Hero” is, go ahead and personally thank them. But for now, take a look at one curious puppy who took a bite of my camera:
Everyday, thousands of voices write about their personal opinions and stories on several platforms on the internet like ‘Medium’. Since many of us don’t have the time to read all of those insightful blogs, guest writer Palak Zatakia Meraki lists out these 26 profiles on Medium to make you smarter every day.
Books are an individual experience. Here, guest writer Palak Zatakia Meraki,who quit college to pursue independent education, lists out 40 books every knowledge seeker must read in 2018.
Social media is a lot more than just personal updates on facebook or uploading photos on instagram. Thanks to the unstoppable growth in the digital infrastructure, more and more people are utilizing the internet for consuming and distributing knowledge. As a result, there are innumerable websites and blogs that can actually make one smart.
Guest writer Palak Zatakia Meraki, who quit college to pursue independent education, lists out such websites and blogs that “made him smarter in 2017.”
Guest writer, Palak Zatakia Meraki recently left his college to pursue education independently. Palak believes that 2017 was a year where he learned more by following amazing people on Twitter than what college could teach in 2 years.
Here are some people he learned from over the course of the year:
This year, India witnessed yet another mesmerising exhibition of the finest works in cinema, curated from around the world, in different languages and across varied genres. The International Film Festival of India has become a pioneer in exhibiting some of the greatest pieces of art. And by art, I mean not just films but even paintings and illustrations that are equally inspiring and breathtaking.
Over the years, IFFI has become a mecca for all the budding artists in India across – Paintings, Installations, Cinema etc. IFFI provides these artists with a much needed platform to showcase their work to a larger audience, allowing people to connect through the sharing and creation of art.
As the 48th edition of IFFI comes to a successful end, lets take a look at some of the inspiring artworks from last year.
Traffic is not just a daily routine in India, it is rather a cultural affair. As an outsider, navigating through the traffic of the country seems like navigating through the roots of an old tree. It is not everyone’s cup of masala tea.
Regardless of your mode of transportation, you are a victim and contributor of the chaos. In some cities, the metro is a saviour, but the race for space is not for the weak of heart.
At any given point, there are a number of moving objects from all directions. There are trucks, buses, tempos, cars, auto-rickshaws, motorbikes, scooters, cycle-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, bicycles, fruit carts, cows, dogs and pedestrians all moving at their respective speeds. In some parts of the country you might even find horses and camels sharing the road with you – and if you’re lucky enough you might even see an Elephant just go through the red light.
One thing is for sure, whether driving or just crossing the road, you can’t take your attention away from the moment – not even for a second. Because if you do – well.
The beauty within the chaos is that every element has a character, every road a story and every person a destination – whatever that may be.
Here’s my rendition of traffic in India.
Exhibit A: A rickshaw navigating through a busy street.
Exhibit B: The change for development and the pollution it contributes to.
Exhibit C: And lastly, when you’re ready to escape the city, this picture says it all.
A piece of blank canvas is a welcoming invitation to fill its soul with colours, artworks, design and ultimately a piece of our mind. That’s what makes a canvas a “canvas.”
On being invited by the National Gallery of Modern Art, which was displaying the famous paintings of a renowned modern landscape artist – Bireswar Sen (1897-1974). The world he had created was so mesmerising and engaging that I took Sen’s world and made it my own canvas.
With the theme of ‘Man and Nature,’he creates expanses that become etched in memory. What is to also note is that they were painted on a piece of paper that are the size of a smaller than a playing card.
The art, where the all encompassing elements of nature engulf and dwarf the existence of man, painted a world so serene and pure that it invited me to be a part of it and perhaps leave a stroke of my own.
Here’s my journey with one of Sen’s characters:
Learn more about Bireswar Sen : http://www.bireswarsen.com/
