These are some of the paintings of artists Anupam Bhatnagar, Ashok Dikshit and Amit Raghuvanshi. An exhibition of the art and paintings of these painters are going to take off from today evening at All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi. According to Laxman Singh Rathod, an artist and a founder member of Aakar Group, the organizer of the exhibition, over hundred paintings will be exhibited during the seven-day exhibition.
While the Anupam Bhatnagar’s works are concentrated on puppet, folk dance and folk music of Rajsthan, Ashok Dikshit’s works are related to family emotions. Pranay (love) is theme of the work of Amit Rajvanshi.
Talking to fachcha.com Anupam Bhatnagar said that several exhibitions of these works have already been organized in various part of the country. “We are in the process of organizing the event in some other European countries”, He said.

India International Trade Fair (IITF) is going to take off from 14th November at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The picture shows main entrance of Rajsthan pavilion. All states and several PSU and industries showcase their trade activities in the IITF.

About 195 self help groups and hundreds of artisans representing 22 states are showcasing their work in Delhi in the Saras Mela.
The 16-day SARAS Mela got off to a colourful start at Pitampura Dilli Haat on Saturday. Inaugurating the Mela the Union Minister of State for Rural Development Agatha Sangma called upon the people to be in synch with time to get benefit from global changes.
Special attractions for SARAS are Metal work products from Madhya Pradesh, Sambalpur Saris from Orissa, Wood-works from Tamil Nadu, Bamboo Craft from Tripura, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Terracotta’s from Chhattisgarh, Shawls & Carpets from Jammu & Kashmir and several others.
Ministry of the Rural Development is organizing SARAS Mela at Dilli Haat Pitampura for the first time.

Which juice or cold drink do you like the most in this sultry summer? No, we are not talking about famous brands like coke or pepsi. This is all about Indian brands only like thandai, lassi, jaljeera, mango-shake, Aam ka Panna, Sattu, Kokam etc.
Delhi Tourism is organizing “Sharbat Mela” at Dilli Haat from 26-28 June 2009. Sharbat Mela is a blend of traditional ethnic drinks and modern drinks in various colours. The famous traditional cold drinks like Thandia, Lassi, Jaljeera, Mango Shake, Aam ka Panna, Sattu, Kokam (a traditional drink from Maharashtra) and various other milk drinks are available for display and sale. Chuski, Kulfi, Faluda and ice-creams would be added attraction.
Traditional products which cools the body would be on display and for sale for the benefit of visitors. Similarly, cooling products like (application of) herbal mehandi, traditional perfumes like ittar, gulabjal would also be displayed in stalls during this Mela.
This years special attraction of Sharbat Mela would be the organic squashes and juices from Navdanya. They would be popularizing the drinks made out of Ladakh Himalayan Berries, Sea Buckthorn and Rhododendron juice form the blood red flowers of Himalayan tree, both refreshing and have great medicinal value. Fruits and the plants juices organically grown like Mango, Lemon, Ginger, Litchi, Pudina squash would also b made available. Tasty, healthy and refreshing concentrate of fresh fruits are ideal to beat the summer heat. A healthy alternative to the synthetic thirst quenches and an instant hit with children, young and old alike.