In Gujarat, the Mother Goddess is worshipped by her “pujaks” or worshippers for her blessings – including members of the Vaghri community. Due to caste restrictions earlier, they were not allowed to enter temples, so they painted images of the goddess on fabric hangings – which were displayed during ceremonies and later put away when not…
We all know home is where the heart is. For a lot of fortunate ones these days – it’s also where our office us. Initially this unplanned relocation was all about trying to find a comfortable and peaceful nook from where one could be as productive as possible – even if it meant answering emails…
There is something different about meeting an artist. It is most unlike meeting anyone else. And therein lies the twist. Here was a chance to get into the mind space of one who lives by his expression. It turned out to be an experience like no other. On a hot, muggy afternoon, Pratap SJB Rana…
It comes as a surprise. So does he. I refer to the charmingly quirky residence of maverick artist Gopal Namjoshi and his artistic talent. In the middle of dusty, fume-filled, construction choked Gurgaon – Gopal Namjoshi’s home – set in a quiet, leafy community of town-houses is welcome relief on a hot summer afternoon. The…
