One of the Barbie dolls is modelled after Dame Sarah Gilbert who designed the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine which is the widely used vaccine for coronavirus in the world.
The Shiraz Municipality of Iran in association with the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad displayed paintings of children from Hyderabad
Gaitonde's work from 1970 takes on a minimalistic approach featuring a largely subtle overtone with abstracted forms painted in deep blacks that appear to float on the canvas and break the monochromatic composition of the painting.
Age was never a barrier for the veteran artist who had relentless journey for nearly nine decades with his specialisation in "Kalladikodan" style in Kathakali.
Aasharadhika's beautiful artwork has attracted the attention of many art enthusiasts in the city who stopped by to check out the thought-provoking paintings done in subtle hues.