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The shoot was planned well, as the team exactly knew what they wanted; right from the hair, make-up and the costumes team to the photographer, everyone knew what they had to do.

Images inspired by Raja Ravi Varma

She further exclaims it being a special moment to be able to replicate that and to be shot by G Venket Ram.
18 Nov 2019 12:01 AM
Gaurang Shah

A tale of two legacies

Gaurang then tells us about how the paintings were chosen as well as the creative process behind it.
28 Sep 2019 12:34 AM
Devdutt also talks about how women expressed their desires freely without any hesitations back then.

Decoding women in Hindu mythology

Well-known author Devdutt Pattanaik dismisses the popularly held belief that in Hindu mythology, female portrayals are regressive or demeaning.
26 Jul 2019 12:00 AM
India Law Alliance, a law firm representing the company controlled by Modi that owns the artwork, said it was challenging the court order that allowed the auction. (Photo: AP)

Fugitive Nirav Modi’s art collective up for auction

Indian tax authorities have now realised how auctioning art can serve as an excellent means to recover money swindled by fraudulent individuals.
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A still from the Sri Lankan movie Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara

Bruised Goddesses

India’s revered epics are filled with instances of atrocities against women, as several modern day authors are quick to point out.
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Title: Hidden Truth - Raja Ravi Varma: The Inside Story Author: Rukmini Varma Publisher: motionpress Price: Rs 634

The agony and the ecstasy: Unravelling Ravi Varma

A tall, white gate marks the frontier of the Varma property in the heart of Bengaluru.
27 Apr 2018 4:54 AM
In his first set of paintings, Shreethar has taken up the most famous of the art world.

When Mona Lisa meets Ravi Varma

Blending the work of two great artists is the challenge a Chennaiite has taken up.
10 Mar 2018 12:04 AM
A cursory glance at the surrounding would convince anyone that Batte Bazaar is hardly the place to house the art gallery of this world famous genius. (Photo: DC)

Art of epic proportions, but no gallery for SM Pandit!

In the ‘Super Market Area’ of this dusty city is hidden a treasure trove of rare paintings- the creation of SM Pandit.
24 Dec 2017 4:01 AM
Ganesh Shivaswamy, Rukmini Varma, Gitanjali Maini and Usha Balakrishnan at the launch of the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation's collaboration with Google Art and Culture

Google expands Raja Ravi Varma’s universe

The virtual collection brings one of the icons of Indian art history to life with cutting edge technology, including Google's Gigapixel art camera.
04 Nov 2017 1:36 AM
The foundation set up by Ravi Varma's family members was inaugurated by Samarjithsinh Gaekwad, the Maharaja of Baroda.

International centre for arts & culture comes up at Ravi Varma’s birthplace

The dignitaries also made floral offerings at the memorial of Raja Ravi Varma.
03 Oct 2017 1:48 AM
Raja Ravi Varma International Foundation for Art and Culture (RIFAC)

Kerala: Baroda Royal to open Varma foundation

Trust President K Ravivarma said that RIFAC was being set up at one of the finest centres of art and history of the state.
01 Oct 2017 4:56 AM
Gitanjali Maini, Managing Trustee, The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation

The Ravi Varma legacy and the Gitanjali Maini connect

Apart from being one of India’s greatest painters, Raja Ravi Varma dramatically changed the way Indians saw their own culture.
29 Apr 2017 2:39 AM
A painting at the showing.

Rukmini Varma: Etchings of a royal nature

Rukmini Varma’s painting exhibition after a gap of 30 years is a must-see for any seasoned art lover.
28 Jan 2017 12:45 AM
Painting by Raja Ravi Varma of a reclining lady

Paintings reframed

Shivaani Shashi pays a fine art tribute to master painter Raja Ravi Varma by recreating his paintings using models, and photographing them
25 Sep 2016 12:34 AM
Works of Raja Ravi Verma on display at NGMA,

Raja Ravi Verma in lithographs

Kathak dancer Neha Nath made her solo debut in the year 2010.
16 Jul 2016 12:11 AM
Raja Ravi Varma, who was born in 1848, was one of India's most celebrated artists. (Photo: Instagram)

Raja Ravi Varma book sells for Rs 5.96 lakhs in auction

Rare books on Indian art and catalogues of seminal exhibitions and leading galleries have become true collector's items.
20 May 2016 4:13 PM
Dr Parimoo offers floral tribute in front of the Ravi Varma statue at centre of excellence at Mavelikara on Friday. (IPhoto: DC)

Ravi Varma turned naturalism into mythological style: Dr Ratan Parimoo

‘His painting adapted naturalism without the influence of 18th century European paintings’
30 Apr 2016 1:11 AM

Damayanti comes alive on Rajiv canvas

Rajiv gifted the painting to Raja Ravi Varma’s great grandson.
07 Jan 2014 9:26 PM

Damayanti comes alive on Rajiv canvas

Rajiv gifted the painting to Raja Ravi Varma’s great grandson.
07 Jan 2014 9:26 PM

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