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(Search results - 6)India UntoldFeb 26, 2024, 9:33 AM IST
National Awardee Craftsperson Ikram Hussain is Keeping the Art of Metal Engraving Alive
In the year 2018, Ikram Hussain was honoured with the prestigious National Award for his outstanding brass carving craftsmanship. He has also been recognized with Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Award.
India UntoldJan 29, 2024, 1:34 PM IST
Meet Naseem Bano, an Award-Winning Chikankari Artist from Lucknow
Naseem Bano, a resident of Lucknow, is an exceptional Chikankari artist. She was recently honoured with the Padma Shri award for her distinctive Chikankari designs. She has travelled to cities such as America, Chile, New York, and Canada, and has introduced people to the unique art of Chikankari.
Lifestyle NewsJan 18, 2024, 11:50 AM IST
Famous Paintings That Were Auctioned for Millions of Dollars
From Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ to Vincent van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night,’ these paintings speak of the greatest works of all time. Do you know about the most priced painting in the world? ‘Salvator Mundi’ by Leonardo da Vinci is the most expensive painting in the world. It is a painting of Jesus Christ and was made in 1500. In 2017, it was auctioned for Rs 3271.02 crore.
IndiaSep 14, 2019, 4:24 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Auction begins, proceeds to go to Namami Gange project
Even as chief minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi used to auction mementoes received by him, a practice which he has continued after taking charge as Prime Minister. The proceeds from the auction will be devoted towards the Namami Gange Mission. It would contribute to a cleaner Ganga.
ViewsFeb 12, 2019, 1:32 PM IST
Here's why Amol Palekar is wrong about freedom of speech
The Gol Maal actor made headlines after he criticised the Ministry of Culture’s functioning at a National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) event in Mumbai.
LifestyleJul 5, 2018, 6:53 PM IST