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The Rogan Painting Renaissance | Story of Abdul Gafur Khatri
Meet the visionary Rogan Artist Abdul Gafur Khatri, who changed the course of 400-year-old Rogan Painting and brought about its renaissance.
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Crafts of India
Rogan Art | A Secret Paint, An Elusive Technique
The land of Kutch has a strange secret- Rogan Art. Let’s explore this elusive Rogan painting where the brush never touches the canvas.
Flora and Fauna
Sal Tree | From Enlightenment to Economy
Most of us in India, without realising it, have seen the Sal tree. But did you know how vital the tree of Sal is to both religion and economy?
Flora and Fauna
Pale-Billed Flowerpecker | The Magic of Evolution
Pale-billed flowerpecker may be a simple-looking bird, but shares a unique evolutionary relationship its host flora. Read more here.
Birds
Red-Whiskered Bulbul | Poems, Songs and Community
The red-whiskered bulbul, famous as a songbird, has also featured in many famous literature pieces in India. Find out more about it here.
Crafts of India
Molela Clay Work | Watch Magic in the Making
Molela Clay Work, or Molela Pottery, is one of the most unique potteries in India. Watch the magic of its making on Rachnakar.