Warm greetings from Ektara online magazine on shared history, heritage and arts of India and South Asia. We wish to promote peace and communal harmony in India and the world through art, culture and historical information.
In our July 2026 issue, we would like to announce a couple of books and
events that might interest you:
1. Hindi Book: Aaj Rachyo Hai Basant Nijam Ghar
This colourfully-illustrated short book in Hindi celebrates the spirit of Sufi folk culture of Basant and India's shared traditions through history, literature and art. Purchase the book at https://www.navarun.com or https://www.amazon.in/dp/9393077584/
2. English book: South Asia's Islamic Popular Art
An illustrated booklet is a short introduction to the Islamic poster art in South Asia. It contains over forty colour illustrations, mostly showcasing the personal collection of the author, along with a text introduction and a list of recommended readings on South Asia's Islamic popular visual culture.
https://www.yousufsaeed.com/south-asias-islamic-popular-art
3. Illustrated Lecture: Tasveer Ghar (at GMR Aerocity, New Delhi)
This illustrated lecture introduces you to India's popular art and visual culture, and the idea behind Tasveer Ghar online archive. To be held at Utsav, GMR Aerocity, New Delhi, on 23 July 2026 at 6:30 pm. Hosted by India Experiences.
https://utsav.inxp.in/tours
4. Book: QAWWALI - The call of hearts in love
A book discussion between Kathak dancer Manjari Chaturvedi, filmmaker Yousuf Saeed and photographer Dinesh Khanna about a comprehensive volume on Qawwali.
5. Anita Rampal speaks on "India's NEET crisis"
Anita Rampal, Educationist and Former Dean, Faculty of Education, Delhi University, examines the NEET paper leak controversy, the growing power of the coaching industry, and the larger crisis surrounding India's centralized entrance examination system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2SPEkAdWtI
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