How Raja Ravi Varma, whose ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ fetched a record Rs 167 cr, blended Indian themes with European sensibilities | Explained News

The rarer and less seen an artwork, the higher the price. The rule may stand true for most masters but not Raja Ravi Varma. His 1890 work, ‘Yashoda and Krishna’, became the most expensive Indian painting ever last month, fetching a staggering Rs 167.2 crore at an auction. But long before that, it had become…

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Indian Art walks the red carpet: How celebrities showcased their heritage at the Met Gala 2026 | Explained News

Coupling the theme “Costume Art” with the dress code “Fashion is Art”, the 2026 Met Gala witnessed Indian celebrities introducing a touch of ethnic culture and tradition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York. Adorning herself in a gold saree conceived by Gaurav Gupta and styled by Anaita Shroff…

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Mothers Day 2026 Date, History, Significance Explained: All about the woman who created, and then hated, this day

Mother’s Day 2026: By now, you have probably seen the Mother’s Day Google doodle, received and sent WhatsApp messages, read the “best gift ideas for your mom” listicles for inspiration, and may have even posted on Instagram or Facebook to mark the day. Chances are, in all these interactions with Mother’s Day, you have not…

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