Paintings are beyond words: A. Rashid

December 24, 2010 By 13 Comments

Written by M.A. Azad

Rajasthan is home to India’s most elaborate artwork. From hand-carved animal sculptures to larger-than-life puppets, a myriad of artwork can be found in Udaipur. The city has given many artists to the world. Let us talk about someone who is famous but not in news.

Born in the year 1949, Abdul Rashid, commonly known as Rashid Sir is an interesting man, a multifaceted Personality. If he captures your interest through his art, he also amuses you with his teaching ability.  Udaipur’s resident, a teacher by profession and an artist by hobby, inspires a feeling of awe even as he opens his studio –with Clay Pottery, Sculptures and Versatile Paintings. [Read more...]

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Choyals – Drawing Their Glorious Lineage

October 20, 2010 By 16 Comments

When every expression becomes tribute to an art, it is then an artist is born and Rajasthan, a land of mystery, which unfolds many truths hidden in layers of history, is richly endowed with many such artists.  Choyal Family of Udaipur is one such golden strand in veil of cultural richness. The senior most artist of this family is P.N.Choyal who has glorified this land by his outstanding creations. It is our pleasure to introduce you such a talented clan of artists from Udaipur.

choyal-family-udaipurfrom right- Akash, Surjeet, Charul, P.N Choyal and Shail Choyal [Read more...]
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[Biography] Claire Abrams: Animal Aid Unlimited

September 30, 2010 By 11 Comments

Claire Abrams

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Claire Abrams (born on September 2nd, 1989) is an animal lover and social activist. She is the co-founder of a charitable organization named Animal Aid Unlimited at Udaipur, India. She commands this NGO by her love and compassion towards ownerless street animals.  She is an American but speaks fluent Hindi.

Personal Life

 

Claire was born in Melbourne, Australia, the daughter of Erika Abrams and Jim Myers. She was brought up in Seattle, USA, which is her hometown. Her childhood was spent in Seattle till she was in 9th
standard after that her family shifted to Udaipur permanently. After coming to India, she completed her education up to 12th standard by self-study in India and appearing in examinations in USA.

Before founding animal Aid, her mother Erika Abrams was a professional writer, a marketing consultant, and her father Jim Myers was a professor of English literature in American Universities and public relations consultant to NGOs.

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