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Celebrating Gandhiji’s legacy through art and creativity

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 An event that that honours Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence and tolerance, inspiring young minds to express his values through art. All true art must help the soul to realize its inner self  - Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, though not an artist himself, had a profound connection with art, viewing it as a medium for expressing deeper truths and moral values. He believed that art should serve humanity and reflect simplicity, truth, and beauty - principles he upheld in his life. Gandhiji’s use of the charkha (spinning wheel) symbolized self-reliance and was itself a form of artistic expression, blending craft and ideology. He also inspired artists across various mediums, from painting to literature, who depicted his vision of non-violence, social justice, and human dignity in their works. Glimpses from the event It was in the backdrop of such visions of the Father of the Nation that, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, Velammal Knowledge Park (VKP), a renowned educational institut
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab collaborates with artists for ‘Blended Worlds’ Exhibition

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The exhibition, running from September 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025, will explore the convergence of art and science across over 70 exhibitions in Southern California. David Bowen working on his piece, tele-present wind, with assistance from JPL data systems architect Rishi Verma, translating real Martian wind data into art. (Photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has teamed up with artists for a groundbreaking exhibition, Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination , hosted at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, California. Running from September 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025, the exhibit is part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide , a larger initiative presented by the Getty that explores the convergence of art and science across over 70 exhibitions in Southern California. According to a media release by NASA, the exhibit presents an innovative fusion of artistic creativity and scientific exploration, transforming the vastnes
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National Space Day: A Tribute to India’s Lunar Triumph

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  This celebration was instituted in recognition of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, a landmark achievement in India’s space programme under the leadership of the Indian Space Research Organisation Today, August 23, 2024, marks a historic milestone for India as the nation celebrates its first-ever National Space Day, a day dedicated to honouring the country’s remarkable achievements in space exploration. This celebration was instituted in recognition of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, a testament to India’s space programme under the leadership of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which not only showcased India’s technological competence but also cemented its position as a global space power. On this day, India commemorates the moment when Chandrayaan-3 made a historic soft landing on the Moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023 - an achievement that made India the first country to reach this uncharted lunar region. National Space Day reflects the spirit of innovatio
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Rabindranath Tagore: A Luminary of Art, Literature, Education, and Humanity

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Today, on August 7, we commemorate the death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Laureate, a multi-talented genius and founder of Santiniketan, whose contributions to literature, music, and art continue to resonate across generations.  Tagore in London Born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta, British India, Tagore was not just a poet and writer but a philosopher, educator, and social reformer. He was the youngest son of Debendranath Tagore, a leader of the Brahmo Samaj, a religious and social movement that sought to reform Hinduism. Tagore’s diverse and extensive body of work earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to receive this prestigious honour. While conferring the award, the committee said he was selected for it “because of his profoundly sensitive fresh and beautiful verse, by which, with consummate skill, he has made his poetic thought, expressed in his own English words, apart of the literature of the West.” Tagore’s literary journey
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Cultivating Creative Thinking: What Makes a Great Art-Based School?

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Great art-based schools are places where creative thinking thrives across all disciplines. At Chitravathi Centre for Creativity (CCC), we provide students with the resources and guidance they need to realize their artistic potential. Our goal is to develop dynamic curricula that stay up-to-date with the latest trends in both the art world and the educational landscape. We see our alumni as global ambassadors, spreading our reputation worldwide. For us, art is more than just a subject - it’s a transformative tool that benefits all students, helping them think mindfully and futuristically. We aim to nurture artists at heart, regardless of their initial passion for art. Our art programmes cover a wide range of artistic disciplines, preparing students for rewarding careers and a fruitful future. With state-of-the-art facilities, students can bring their creative visions to life, whether through prints, paintings, sculptures, pottery, or clay modelling. We also introduce students to digital
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NASA's Marshall Research Scientist Rahul Ramachandran Enables Large-Scale Open Science

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“Nothing you learn ever goes to waste,” says the scientist, who believes that every piece of knowledge holds value Rahul Ramachandran In the realm of scientific research, professionals typically rely on established tools and methodologies to achieve their goals. However, it is rare for someone to dedicate their career to developing entirely new tools and systems that revolutionize their field. Rahul Ramachandran, a senior research scientist in the Earth Science branch at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, stands out as an innovator who has done just that, enhancing global access to and utilization of NASA’s vast data collections. “My undergrad was in mechanical engineering. I wanted to do industrial engineering, so I came to the U.S. for that, but I didn’t like the field that much,” explains Ramachandran. “It was by chance somebody suggested meteorology.” This suggestion led him to atmospheric science. However, the technology of the 1990s was quite limiting, prompting Ramachandran to
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Picasso Museum in Paris launches extensive online portal

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The portal provides access to the museum’s vast collection of artworks, essays, conferences, podcasts, and interviews, significantly enhancing accessibility to Picasso’s vast body of work for both researchers and the general public. The Picasso Museum in Paris has launched an online portal that provides access to thousands of Picasso’s artworks, photographs, and related memorabilia from the iconic artist’s archives. This digital portal, containing the artist’s rare archives, was released earlier this month ahead of the opening of a study center dedicated to Pablo Picasso. Located near the museum, this center will serve researchers and artists-in-residence. The portal provides access to the museum’s vast collection of artworks, essays, conferences, podcasts, and interviews, significantly enhancing accessibility to Picasso’s vast body of work for both researchers and the general public. The digital archive offers a comprehensive collection, including Picasso’s artworks, essays, conferenc
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