The Uncommon Box

The Uncommon Box (TUB), a pannier with uncommon stuffs from our very own common surroundings. Let's live our passions which can be associated with anything e.g. Blogger, Lifestyle, Travel, Artists (photography, sketching, drawing, painting, crafting) etc.. and share them with the world and invigorate, appreciate each other. You can find us on Instagram @TheUncommonBox and you can check our website https://theuncommonbox.com/

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Have you ever wondered if you could be a writer? You think you are good at it, but you have never tried taking it seriously! “There isn’t a guarantee that one life-changing habit will bring you success in the pursuit of happiness. But such literary success is credited to the tenacity of a writer that is still something of a mystery for most people.” Often writing can be thankless and unrewarded.But when it makes sense to the world you belong to- the purpose is served. Our Uncommon writer Anjum Choudhary is one such person who has developed this habit of practicing writing every day to provide meaning to her life! Born in India and living in UAE currently, Anjum is working in the field of forensic science, more precisely in narcotics and toxicology! Anjum has been into writing forever, but in the early days, she had no clue that it is called creative writing! “Writing is her addiction, her being, her existence” Anjum does not believe in planning ahead but believes that everyone is partially made up of pixie dust and quotes – “We all need a little of that to survive the falls”. What inspires her? Writing for Anjumis penning down the words straight from the heart. She confesses that “Everything inspires me. I look everywhere and in everyone for inspiration- Me, my mind, my soul, my thoughts and this universe. All of it is my muse- my pen flows just with the very thought of it” Whether it is her mood, music, a beauty of nature around, sorrow, pain, sadness, happiness, rage, excitement, love, the optimism of any state of affairs or anything that gives importance to something insignificant, is an inspiration for her. She draws the curtains aside for her words to reveal the magic! For more reading please click on the ling given below... https://theuncommonbox.com/be-inspired/penning-words-inspire-special-interview-writer-anjum-choudhary

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As a part of its quest to showcase the talent of varied artists from around the world, The Uncommon Box is delighted to introduce you to Uncommon artiste Poonam Malpani.

Poonam is an artist with a difference- not only is she a dancer but she also uses the body as her canvas – body art being an area of skill and expertise for her.

The Uncommon Box caught up with this incredible bundle of talent, who lives in Paris at the moment, in a special heart-to-heart about her passion, inspiration and what makes her Art worth all the sweat and effort.

#TUB: Tell us something about yourself.

Poonam:  Hi, I’m, a fun-loving, Franglais speaking, dance crazy Paris based colour freak of Indian origin. I am a full-time self-taught artist and dancer. I create and experiment with art on canvas, walls, clothes, mixed media, and even human bodies! My works are now living all over the world, from Copenhagen to Calcutta and Seattle to Singapore! I also do a lot of temporal art events, bringing together art and music to beautify both space and time. I am also a dancer by heart and give Bollywood dance lessons here in Paris to spread the joy of Indian contemporary culture.

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Every person has his/her own distinctive style. I might not have a style but I love capturing the simplest of simplest human emotions and happy moments in the people around me! I am a fan of bright and colourful photos. My Instagram profile is full of colourful pictures and hues. You’ll rarely find a monochrome picture there!!!

If anything defines the inspiring Uncommon photographer Trishita Bhattacharya, it is this set of words. This quote truly reflects her belief penned on her Instagram profile itself- ‘Thoughts become things’.

Add this profundity to the statistics on the Instagram profile of our inspiring Uncommon photographer- whether it be her follower count or the average number of likes on her posts, which will get jaw-dropping open-mouthed reactions from most!

To interact with an artist who combines success and talent is always a pleasure and it is the extreme delight of The Uncommon Box to present the ever effervescent and undeniably inspiring Trishita Bhattacharya.

The journey that began 4 years ago with a Micromax phone camera, now is the stuff of urban Instagram legend! We caught up with Her Delightful Highness- and listened to her story!

How the story began

Trishita reminisces –

I got my first smartphone after Class 12th. I used to click random pictures with it. In 2014, my dad bought our first DSLR. It was supposed to be used by my sister who was a media student back then but I showed more interest in it. That’s where my photography journey started.

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An Artist With Innovative Ideas - Taranbir Singh Sawhney – The Uncommon Box

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ART IS A REFLECTION, A MIRROR OF CONCEALED EMOTIONS, A PARALLEL UNIVERSE, FOR THE ARTIST. ART HAS NO AGE, ART HAS NO TIME.

TheUncommonBox today, brings you, one such wondrous artist, at your doorstep, who has redefined the meaning of street photography and monochrome.

Moises Levy, a Mexico resident, an established architect and a self-learned photographer is here with us, to share his 30 years old journey behind the lens.

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Why You Should Visit The Breathtaking Dilwara Temples In Mount Abu

India is a land of beauty, wonder, culture, rich heritage, art and architecture, and the Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu are a timeless example of that. They are a dream in marble.

Located 2.6 kilometers from Mount Abu, the five legendary temples of Dilwara were built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous all over the world for their stunning use of marble. Though the temples look astoundingly unadorned from the outside, the interiors of the temple exhibit remarkable and striking artistry. The intricate marble carvings inside each temple is breathtaking and can beat the famous Taj Mahal hands down. It is believed that the artisans were rewarded according to the amount of dust they collected, encouraging them to carve more intricately.

The temples in general uphold the Jain values of simplicity and genuine sobriety. Although the Jains built some beautiful temples at other places in Rajasthan, some believe that none come close to these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spreading over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply stunning.

Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi temples are the most famous among the five Jain Dilwara temples. The remaining three Dilwara temples are smaller, but just as elegant as these two. The Pittalhar Temple has a massive metal statue of the first Tirthankara, Rishabha Dev or Adinath. It is cast in five metals. The main metal used is brass or ‘Pital’, hence, getting the name ‘Pittalhar’.

Unfortunately, photography at this exquisite global cultural heritage site was banned in 1992 for unclear reasons. But, I hope this article encourages you enough to pack your bags and leave for this architectural gift to mankind.

Entry Fee – Free Timings Jains – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Non-Jains – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Visit Duration – 1-2 hours

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São Thomé das Letras, Minas Gerais.

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A to Z Creative Representation of the Artists Mental Block – The Uncommon Box

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7 Eccentric Authors From Instagram And Their Journey

This World is a composition of thoughts and their interpretations. And not many are able to write these down just the way they perceive them

Find out some hidden gems in writing...

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7 Poetic Colors From the Writers of Instagram – The Uncommon VIBGYOR

”Because writing is all about the life of a bard engraved into papyrus” -Rytykaa© There’s a shed load of writers who decorate their

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Talking about Mental Health is still a taboo in our country. Some people are completely ignorant about the issue and believes the patient is either just mad or possessed. People suffering from mental illness face an oppression from Society. Due to that reason people don’t even consider going to a doctor. Even family members become ignorant of the pain their loved ones suffer from.

The lack of knowledge and awareness among people makes it harder for the diagnosis of mental illness or psychological disorder but our Uncommon Artist/Illustrator/Graphic Designer is taking a stand against all the people who shy away from taking mental illness seriously.

Megha Sharma a self taught Artist works at a design studio and along with that she handles her own venture where she works as a freelance designer/illustrator for brands. She came up with a theme of mental illness to create awareness. She was intrigued by the way our generation perceived mental illness.

She says:

‘I have friends who don’t think that mental health is that big an issue, you know, “It’s all in your head” kinda people. And I also have friends who take all this way too seriously. And I did not want to be in either of the sides. I wanted to be aware about an illness. I wanted to know as much as I could about an illness before proclaiming that I have it.’

She describes serious mental health issue with creative depiction. The images are light hearted yet concerns with what people go through in a specific issue. Here is her artistic take on creating awareness.

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15 Awesome Poems To Win The Battle Against Depression And Loneliness

POETRY ??? Yes indeed !!! The battle !! The victory !!! Read on to believe !! “Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toe nails twinkle, makes you want to do

Today on The Uncommon Box is featured Caroline White @cwpoet, a poetess and author of the book  ‘Chasing Myself’, a debut collection of poetry about her experiences and battle against depression. Her second book ‘Dare me to heal’ another book devoted to pain and healing which comes out in June.

She writes to share her experiences to break the stigma around mental illness. It is her endeavour to bring to light the debilitating effects   depression has on  daily life and future goals. It is important to her to let people know that their voice matters and they can use it heal themselves.

She loves to connect with people and learn from them. These are the threads of thoughts that run through her poems. Her source of inspiration is her pain, for when putting her thoughts and heart on the paper lets her make sense of her emotions. This is an emotional process for her as a poet...

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Life Through The Eyes Of Chai, An Animator’s Snippets Of Daily Living

“The Artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place, the sky, the earth,from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web “ Pablo Picasso. Some wonderful words

Welcome to the World of ‘Chai’, the cartoon counterpart of animator and illustrator Chaitanya Limaye, in a series called The Art Of Chai !

A keen observer of life, Chaitanya finds expression of his creativity through the animation of life via the digital medium of art. He is the creator of “Chai”, a cartoon character based on himself. This fascinating character explores the world around him in various situations, humorous, thought provoking.

Here are some snippets of Chai-tanya’s daily stroll through life!!

Check out now... :)

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9 Photo Tales That Capture Special Moments Of A Wedding From The Perspective Of A Bride

The sheer variety of genres in Photography creates adequate space for a variety of creative expressions through visuals. Wedding photography is one such challenging genre. It is unique in the sense that it is at once

Wedding photography is one such challenging genre. It is unique in the sense that it is at once an intensely public event as well as a private memory.

It is the skill and expertise of the wedding photographer to capture both. Here is Uncommon photographer Avismita Bhattacharya, who presents some different facets from her wedding photography portfolio.