A Lot like Love

The central state of India, Madhya Pradesh, is known for its thick forest reserves and UNESCO World Heritage temples at Khajuraho. With six days in hand, we had to make a tough choice between 3 national parks, quaint towns, and iconic sights. Culture, wildlife, and a taste of rural India dominated our trip plan. On…

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A Mix of Everything

The Kandariya Art & Cultural Centre, in Khajuraho, doubles up as a museum and performance venue. The first room displays furniture and woodwork objects crafted by local artisans. Intricate carvings on wood and stone adorn different everyday objects such as doors, statues, trunks, and beds. The craftsmanship of the local artisans is truly remarkable. At…

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A walk through Japanese Art

 Manga Manga is, perhaps, one of the most famous Japanese art forms. Popular both locally and internationally; it’s hard to escape manga, when in Japan. There are entire stores dedicated to it – targeting a wide audience – with different genres. Over the years, manga has evolved from comic books into graphic novels. Some paperbacks…

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