The First Lady’s Trip to India and Pakistan!

Mrs. Kennedy enters a Banaras shop to see some of the rich silks and brocades on display.

In March 1962, Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady of the United States, embarked on a highly publicized goodwill tour of India and Pakistan. While the media extensively covered her elegant fashion choices, her visit was much more than a mere spectacle of style. Acting as an informal diplomat, Kennedy strengthened Indo-American and U.S.-Pakistan relations and… Continue reading The First Lady’s Trip to India and Pakistan!

Views in India!

Part of the Ghaut, at Hurdwar.

George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served during the era of the British Raj. In addition to his military career, White was also a passionate amateur artist. While stationed in India, he documented the landscapes and life around him through sketches and paintings. His artistic work culminated in a… Continue reading Views in India!

Incredıble !ndia

Delhi Gate at the Red Fort in Delhi from the Curzon Collection, taken by Lala Deen Dayal.

India’s rich cultural and architectural heritage has been documented by many photographers over the years, but few have captured its grandeur as exquisitely as Lala Deen Dayal (1844–1905). One of India’s pioneering photographers, Dayal’s work stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of early photography. His photographs, taken in the 1880s and included… Continue reading Incredıble !ndia