Nearly all the artistic remains of ancient India are of a religious nature, or were at least made for religious purposes wrote, A.L. Basham. Secular art also existed. Kings dwelt in sumptuous palaces, decorated with lovely wall paintings and sculptures, though many of these have vanished. There is no doubt that much has been written on Hindu art, architecture and culture through the ages. Our aim in writing this volume is to provide to our readers some thought provoking and interesting essays. In selecting the material, effort has been made to include course contents for the use of students and the teachers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hemant Oberoi
‘Cooking is like love. Both come from the heart; need a tender touch and a soulmate to relish it,’ says Chef Hemant Oberoi. Executive Chef of The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, Hemant is also the Grand Chef of the Taj Group of Hotels and the Corporate Chef of the Taj Group Luxury Hotels. Leading a team of 1,000 chefs, he oversees 23 hotels across the globe.A ‘super chef’ who has fed prime ministers and visiting presidents as well as Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities and corporate heavy-weights, Hemant introduced ‘Varq’, the contemporary Indian brand at the Taj, and also launched the Japanese restaurant ‘Wasabi’ in Delhi with an incredible vegetarian spread.Internationally recognized for his innovative approach to Indian cuisine with his promotion of ‘Masala Art’ and ‘Masala Kraft’ restaurants at the Taj hotels in New Delhi and Mumbai, he was awarded Executive Chef of the Year in 1993, and Guest Chef for the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore in 2002.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S Ram
Dr. S. Ram, is a versatile genius. A wide spectrum person – an educational scientist and administrator, and a celebrated author, having over three decades professional standing, currently he is an Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
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