Kolkata's winter gates writer with the India is story at T2"

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"Kolkata's winter gates writer with the India is story at T2"

December with all its first this season of homecoming.The month to make marry with your loved ones looking back at the year that was, both in gratitude and with the spirit to take the lessons learn forward.

The India story ( TIS )a Neotia arts trust initiative in association with t2, therefore as she wrapped up a memorable decades of the lifestyle extravaganza.

A journey that has not only added new dimensions to her personality but also brought a feast of new experiences to the city of joy, broadening horizons and deepening bonds.

TIS the time to TIS,"laugh Madhu, when we call her ahead of the grand opening on Friday.

Among the highlights this year is the come back of the Art Exhibit, with the selection committee involving sushanta Shivani Paul, Narayan Sinha, Swaroop Datta, Mrinal Kanti dhali, and Sonia Guha, "heart has always held a special place at the India story and the art exhibit was perhaps one of our most ambitious ventures when we introducing it first, We always felt in client to take it further but during the covid years, it had taken a backseat.

Sanjay Garg, the genre-defining artist and fashion designer, will be back on the TIS ramp after a decade.

December 19, what makes him one of Madhu's favourite designers? 

"Actually, several things but most of all the honest, Unapologetic love for the simple Indian aesthetic". She says.

Sanjay and I actually go back a long way. My love of Indian crafts and weaves had led me to find raw Mango, and Sanjay's initiative are so very special. It was natural to do our first ever show at "The India story "with him.

The home ground he did is an addition to the TIS calendar, it is an experiment we have in dust in this year, it is almost like a capsule of everything. T I S is, with a weight of fashion and lifestyle, some food, and a farmer's market-like experience, products, crafts and artisans spruced up with music too.

Christmas is such a magical time, so we were came to have a little something that toast the spirit of a season. 

Raasmanch and Rangmanch, which are going to burst, continue Madhu. 

Musical performances have always added to the TIS mood. Giving it a carnival flavour. 

Paloma and Adil, Princely dub orchestra, Uy velvet, and DJ Girish are among those who we make you groove this year. 

The farmers' Market karigari by Kolkata Centre for Creativity at Kalavani, and Tiny Tinsel Town by the steps of the TIS experiences.