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Ritika Kochhar

All stories by Ritika Kochhar

Postcards from the Raj
Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

It was an exciting time for India and the world. Photography had been invented 50 years...

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians
Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Ramie: The ancient fabric that could transform Indian dressing
Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Ramie was used in ancient Egypt and China long before cotton was introduced to the Far...

Going beyond Game of Thrones in Croatia
Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Step into the land of legends.

The Magic of Madhvi Parekh
Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

No conversation about Indian art is complete without mention of Madhvi Parekh

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?
Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says...

He knew what made India 'India'
Rediff.com10 May 2017

Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world.

A love story in miniatures
Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ritika Kochhar finds out how Indian miniatures, which were once buried in manuscripts,...

The maharaja who gave his people museums
Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a...

Did demonetization steal the colour from art?
Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Since the note ban was announced auction houses, galleries and art fairs are witnessing...