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Oct 26, 2024 | 
tribuneindia.com | Shireen Quadri
Thota Vaikuntam’s figurative paintings, mostly stylised portraits of women in various shades of primary colours, have always been rooted in his origins. Born in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, his connection to Burugupalli has shaped his work, infusing it with the resplendent hues and rich traditions of rural Telangana.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
thepunchmagazine.com | Shireen Quadri
Helmed by Hridik Chawla, the Experience Center reflects a philosophy of sustainable luxury. Photos: Shireen Quadri and Essentia Home Experience Centre Stepping into the Essentia Home Experience Center in Gurugram (Sector 34) was like entering an entirely new world where luxury, craftsmanship, and modern innovation come together in perfect harmony. I had followed the journey of Hardesh and Monica Chawla, the founders of Essentia Environments, for the last couple of years.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
tribuneindia.com | Shireen Quadri
A haveli can be a continuum of heritage, a receptacle of experiences, memories and stories passed down generations. In Indian-American artist Joya Mukerjee Logue’s 30 oil and watercolour paintings — a part of ‘those who walk before me’, her first solo exhibition in India, on view at Vadehra Art Gallery in New Delhi till September 17 — there’s a sense of entering a time capsule. But this is not the nostalgic artefact one might expect.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
hindustantimes.com | Shireen Quadri
Imagine this: You’re cruising down a dirt track on your mountain bike, the wind whipping your face, the majestic Himalayas towering in the distance, and suddenly, you stumble upon a cluster of colourful installations. Welcome to sā Ladakh, Asia’s highest land art exhibition, which celebrated the confluence of creativity, community, and environmental consciousness at a breath taking 3,600 metres above sea.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
thepunchmagazine.com | Shireen Quadri
Küche7's experience centre on Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road offers customers an immersive look at the brand’s exceptional collections in an opulent setting that is both elegant and inviting. Photos: Küche7 After marking its presence in over 18 cities in the country since its inception in 2015, Küche7, India’s leading brand in luxury stainless steel kitchens, wardrobes, and vanity units, has opened its expansive experience centre in New Delhi.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
hindustantimes.com | Shireen Quadri
For decades, the smooth richness of Cadburys, Fabelle, Lindt, Nestle and Amul have been synonymous with chocolates in India. These familiar brands — often laden with sugar, vanilla, palm oil and other additives — may be enjoyable, but they do not really reflect the full potential of the cacao bean. In recent years, a quiet revolution has been underway. Artisanal chocolate companies have been changing the way Indians experience these confections, and are building a new narrative around chocolates.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
htsyndication.com | Shireen Quadri
Posted On: 2024-07-08 Posted By: Shireen Quadri Health & Lifestyle Travel Technology Cities Real Estate & Construction Hindustan Times India, July 8 -- For decades, the smooth richness of Cadburys, Fabelle, Lindt, Nestle and Amul have been synonymous with chocolates in India.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
hindustantimes.com | Shireen Quadri
Island Witch draws inspiration from local folklore. How did you fuse these elements into the story of a woman in colonial Sri Lanka? I was always intrigued by stories about demons, possessions, and exorcisms. While growing up, I watched a lot of horror movies and enjoyed reading books in the genre. Since I never really saw any representation of how supernatural elements work in my culture, I thought it would be fun to explore this.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
hindustantimes.com | Shireen Quadri
When culture theorist Nancy Adajania was invited to curate One Hundred Years and Counting: Re-Scripting KG Subramanyan organised by Emami Art, Kolkata, she chose to design “a theatre of provocations, which critically annotates certain political and aesthetic aspects of his practice through arguments, debates and stories.” Instead of making it a chronological show representing the various phases and genres constituting Subramanyan’s practice, which had been done during the artist’s lifetime,...
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
thepunchmagazine.com | Shireen Quadri
With Khaabka, your ‘Khwaabon Ka Ghar’ is just a cushion away, says Piyush Mohnani. Photos courtesy of Khaabka Décor Cushion covers are the unsung heroes of home décor, often overlooked but wielding the power to transform a room from mundane to magnificent. These versatile accessories are more than just soft furnishings; they are the accents that breathe life into your living spaces. Cushion covers are an effortless way to introduce a burst of colour and patterns into your home.
