https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureDespite commanding his presence in the checkered world of data analysis and corporate living, his soul resided in the multifarious hues of art. He was leading a team of data analysts for ABN Ambro and Bank of America when he realised he was missin...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureI strolled past the neighbouring stupas before alighting on the Baby Tiger for the most legendary leg of our Spiti expedition. I gave the valley and its people my deepest thanks for hosting me and nursing me back to health. Even though I was still...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureEvery morning from 8 onwards, the monks at Key gompa congregate at the main sanctum to chant their morning prayers while ingesting a frugal breakfast of sattu and butter tea. The vibrations and visual spectacle are highly recommended experiences t...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureI downed yet another Tsampa pancake with butter tea before heading towards Kaza. With the Spiti river on my left and the mighty Trans-Himalayan range overlooking my ride, the sun shone and intuitively hid behind the clouds, making it a dreamlike r...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureThe quaint and ancient site of Tabo lies at 10,800 feet, which is amongst the lowest elevations in all of the Spiti Valley. Home to what is also known as the Himalayan Ajanta, the Tabo monastery was founded by Rinchen Zangpo in 996 CE on behalf of...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureWell-rested and eager to inch closer to my special place, I rode out of the Padam Palace gates towards the district of Kinnaur. For most of the way, I had the mighty Sutlej lend me her company. Deep mountainous arches engulfed the highway, a sight...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureI call my annual trip to the Spiti Valley my pilgrimage. The surreal landscapes, starlit night skies, and stark beauty of Spiti make their celestial calling to me year after year, and I cannot resist but succumb, surrender and embrace the voyage. ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureWhile most of us battle performance pressure around our board examinations, Chhattisgarh’s Twisha Singh Thakur goes above and beyond with her unique mettle. Just around her class X central board examinations in 2019, this wonder became India’s you...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAs per Abraham Maslow’s iconic hierarchy of needs, mankind’s dilemma beyond basic needs of physiological safety opens up to a plethora of psychological needs. That is to say, surmounting material deficits and securing financial comforts open up sp...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureDuring the British Raj in India, several Rajput kings, princes and chieftains are known to have lent support to the nationalist movement against the colonisers. Most Rajputs exercised their prudence by contributing to the freedom movement on the o...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureMeet Kamakshi Singh, the hip and fit scioness from the house of Trilokpur in Himachal Pradesh. A few years ago, this Himalayan princess adorned the arid sands of Rajasthan with her jovial charm as the kunwaranisab of Pokhran and is the mother of a...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureIn 1996, he virtually made an entire generation groove to the pulsating beats of Chhappa Chhappa Charcha Kare in his debut film, Maacchis. His portrayal of a disillusioned, soft-hearted terrorist in the same film received many accolades including ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureLooking for some culinary inspiration? Look no further. “Cooking is a great stress-buster. Once you get into the kitchen and start cooking/ baking, you forget everything else and when you relish what you’ve made, it gives you a sense of accomplish...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureThe Gond art form remains the legacy of one of India’s largest tribal communities, the Gonds. Spreading over the deccan, central and eastern India, these indigenous people have been perfecting painted and carved art for over 1400 years. Dating bac...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAmongst the famous network of trade routes of the world, the Silk Road connecting China, Central Asia and India is undoubtedly the most popular. However, other significant trade routes of ancient stature are lesser-known, and their impact on prese...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureRamathra’s Uditchandra Pal joins Generation Z’s fleet of creative youngsters in finding his expression in artistic forms. As a child, he tried his hand with the colour palette and graphite but found lesser satisfaction with these mediums. Udit eve...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/an-oral-and-nasal-spray-that-inactivates-viruses-like-sars-cov-2-influenza/March 18, 2022, 1:04 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/c22504fd_8223_P_5_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingErasavir co-founder Anupam Dokeniya and Darpan Roy Chowdhury, lead business developer at Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals spoke about its safety, efficacy, distinguishing factors, and what’s next. https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureBorn to a lineage of decorated army and airforce officers that are prided unto this day, Anirudh Singh Shekhawat was born to create his own magical story in the world of virtual gaming and graphics. His inherent passion for stories and a fondness ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/jamnia-like-father-like-daughters/March 4, 2022, 8:04 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/77e4033f_8056_P_13_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingWhile menstrual hygiene is just the first cause taken up by Dor, their next aim is to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on child education in rural areas. https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/we-need-to-come-together-to-support-sports-shreyasi-singhur/February 18, 2022, 8:13 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/436bbd23_7896_P_14_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingIn conversation with Bihar MLA and National Trap Shooting champion, Shreyasi Singh.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureIn an interesting panel discussion with renowned IPR lawyer Safir Anand, Royal Fables brought together a handful of younger generation Rajputs to talk about the lesser known nuances of intangible heritage, and the imperative call to protect it. Ha...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureWorldwide, it is a common feature for boys from male-centric family setups to grow up into active perpetrators of the very patriarchy that they were raised amidst. Add to that the socio-cultural dividends accorded to patriarchs in more conservativ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAs an Indian, I have held immense pride in my nation’s diversity of regions, topographies, languages, cuisines, traditional attires and religions to name but a few. This diversity’s gruesome heads to surface every now and then, but the utopian in ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureRajputana’s archaic association with warrior-ship has translated during less feudal eras into renowned sportsmanship in the fields of equestrian sports and marksmanship amongst others. Late H.H. Maharaja Karni Singhji of Bikaner made India’s mark ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureThe Arisan Food Factory needs little or no introduction for the culinary legacies that it has recently unfurled in the Pink City. From DOJO, its pilot cloud kitchen broke Jaipur’s sushi barrier to Olio, its recent Mediterranean fare, the young cha...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureSimply put, art is an expression of feelings. Dance, as an art form finds its expression of feelings in various moves, postures and expressions. India’s various regional dance art forms are not only baffling in their diversity, but also carry uniq...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAs his illustrious dynasty’s gen-next scion, Mahanaaryaman Scindia needs little or no introduction. He is preceded by centuries of Maratha glory the unparalleled political legacies of familial icons such as late H.H. Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia, H....https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureMeet Sujit Rathore, the proud host of Nokha House, a charming homestay in the heart of Jaipur’s Bani Park area. In recent times, Sujit has launched his very own cafe and ventured into Pink City’s myriad culinary cityscape. Known to all as Nokha Ho...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureHailing from a family of some of the country’s leading vintage car connoisseurs, Baisa Vidita Singh of Barwani is a talented automotive artist with a signature collection of her own. Over the years, her spectacular paintings, which she terms as au...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAmidst the famed season of opulent weddings, festivities, and gifting, I decided to dedicate this week’s column to a special cause of giving that hits home. Possibly because, amidst all the hustle and bustle that surrounds me, I intuitively imagin...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAs a child, I remember participating in my family’s annual Diwali customs with much gusto. The festivities always began with my grandfather presiding over an elaborate Lakshmi Puja for which, the puja ka samaan would be brought out of the tosha kh...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/sunita-shekhawat-the-modern-meenakaar/October 29, 2021, 2:55 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/a313c1d1_5758_P_6_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingJewellery designer Sunita Shekhawat made her breakthrough into the charged market of jewellery design by breathing a new life into the timeless underplayer of Indian jewellery design, namely, the Meenakari art form.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/digitalising-antiquities-with-abhinay-rathore/October 22, 2021, 4:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BeFunky-collage-8-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingThe scope and dedication of Soszynski’s work left Abhinay highly impressed and motivated him to make a similar effort with the backing of his designing and developing skillshttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/halt-for-cobalt-with-tarini-singh/October 8, 2021, 4:56 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/988e8676_5305_P_1_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingWhat is so unique about The Cobalt Company, is that Tarini has developed the rare technique of combining the film technique of sun printing or cyanotype with calligraphic sketches to develop fabric printshttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureShe’s hip and she’s sassy, she’s unassuming and she’s nonchalant. When asked about the staggering figure of 18.1 thousand that organically follows her Instagram handle, the fashionista casually dismisses it as social media fun coupled with sheer c...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureKrishnapal Singh Chundawat’s story as a jaded MBA student with subdued creative ambitions would resonate with more than just a handful of Indian youths. The pitch and tone of his career in the corporate rat race had been set when Chundawat decided...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureAs a special tribute to one of our key patrons, Rajputana Collective discloses the story of Royal Fables as told by its founding lady herself. With over nine bedazzling seasons, various international chapters, a retail outlet, and most recently, h...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureFourteen years ago, on a sultry summer afternoon in Ajmer, the Mayo Girls’ squash team was summoned to meet their new coach, who was to commence their first training camp together. Five minutes before the scheduled time, a lime-yellow Zen hatchbac...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/tale-of-two-sisters-and-a-trunk/September 3, 2021, 12:58 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/c69dd3de_4527_P_6_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingTronc & Co. was born out of a love for trunks, boxes and the associated nostalgia, say Aaditi and Arushi Madhok, co-founders of Tronc & Co. https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/understanding-the-art-of-mindful-consumption-from%ef%bb%bf-a-nutritionist/August 27, 2021, 6:25 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/b220e13f_4382_P_4_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingMeet supermom and newly-turned nutritionist Devyani Singh Rathore who exclusively spoke to The Daily Guardian to discuss the age-old power of Ayurvedic living and the tremendous impact that it has had on her day to day living. https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/%ef%bb%bfa-bond-of-thread-historical-recounting-of-rakshabandhan/August 20, 2021, 7:37 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/96353bd0_4195_P_6_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingThis Rakshabandhan, let’s pay tribute to the various myths and legends associated with the origin of the custom. Despite being unique in their timelines of occurrence and the characters involved, their common context echoes in the joint validation...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureIn times ancient or modern, across societies traditional or more progressive, the skill of matchmaking can be mostly considered as crucial as it is indispensable. Back in the days preceding the 12th century, matchmaking amongst the world’s early t...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/the-wine-life-with-radhika-puar/July 16, 2021, 5:35 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BeFunky-collage-2021-07-16T053423.012-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingThe Vitis vinifera grapes, when intermingled with a certain measure of yeast over a prolonged span of time, convert into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Different varieties of grapes and yeasts produce an exhaustive yet fascinating range of wines. Apa...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureOn 8 July 2021, Himachal Pradesh and the rest of India awoke to a day of mourning. Their ever-reigning Raja Virbhadra Singh of Rampur Bushahr was no more. At 87, the star statesman and political veteran of unparalleled stature had succumbed to a c...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/motorsport-escapades-with-anukraman-singh/July 2, 2021, 3:43 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1518acb6_3282_P_6_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingAnukraman Singh and his team have helped in reviving the scene of motorsports in Rajasthan. His endeavour, Western Motorsports, has brought countless people together in their shared passion for motorsports and adventure.https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureImmerse into the thicketed world of Achintya Singh, a fast-evolving naturalist and wildlife photographer. Raised by a forest officer parent, Achintya’s interaction with the wild began when he was only 4-year-old. Ever since, he has volunteered for...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/royally-speaking/decoding-the-art-of-transforming-bikes-with-vijay-singh-ajairajpura/June 11, 2021, 4:08 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/50e7e316_3035_P_2_mr-1.jpgRoyally SpeakingVijay Singh Ajairajpura, the driving force behind Rajputana Customs Motorcycles, a Jaipur-based motorcycle outfit that changed the face of bike restoration in this part of the world, talks about the influence behind the customisation of motorbikes...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureA long time ago in a bus traveling from Jaipur to Delhi, Anjani found herself contemplating the need to be happy after an enjoyable, fulfilling holiday with her family and friends. Counting her blessings, a wonderful family and set of friends, and...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureIt is nearly impossible to imagine anyone being exempt from the categories of food and fashion consumption, especially since nutrition and clothing form a human’s bare necessities. Seen in this light, one can dare to make an almost generalised ass...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/art-culture/plein-air-painting-with-vikrant-singh-rathore/August 25, 2022, 4:30 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2976a070_11286_P_2_mr.jpgArt & CultureThis year, the holy month of Ramzan culminated on May 12, which the Islamic world celebrates as Eid ul Fitr. Unlike its customary grandeur of communitarian feasting, divine communion and felicity, this year’s Eid celebrations remain hindered by Co...