Sketch by Moiz Mamoowala, Pencil.

Photo at Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, Pune. (Right Shri Milind Mulick and Shri Charahaus Panditji).

An artist who has shaped and trained many artists and built the careers of thousands, he has completed over 10,000 workshops. He has a series of books on watercolour and a passion for painting at least one painting daily. It was a delight to interact with Shri Milind Mullick; he has been a great inspiration to me and has shared many life-changing insights and advice.

A few questions to Shri Milind Mullick.

Q1) Please could you share any 3 of the most special moments in your life that can help us be inspired by your experience?

Q2) How is your art show experience today as compared to your days during college and as an emerging artist?

Q3) What advice do you have for the new-age artist and students to make their mark in the art industry?

Q4) What joy does it bring to your professional and personal life by making art a profession first and then a passion?

Q5) AI seems to bring a lot of worry among artists. What do you feel can be the next big revolution for artists to tackle AI?

Q6) How has the art market made progress globally, and how do you think that Indian artists should reach out to the global market?

About the Temple

The Vitthal Temple (Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir) in Bhugaon, located off the Paud Road / Mulshi corridor on the outskirts of Pune, serves as a key spiritual hub for the local village community and nearby neighborhoods. Dedicated to Lord Vitthal (a form of Vishnu) and his consort Rakhumai (Rukmini), it holds particular significance within the Warkari devotional tradition.

Key Highlights & Features

• Deities: The central sanctum (garbhagriha) houses idols of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini.
• Community & Devotional Significance: Like most traditional village Vitthal temples across Maharashtra, it hosts daily pujas as well as community bhajans and kirtans, especially on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Ekadashi days.
• Local Landmarks: Located near Paud Road in Bhugaon, close to key landmarks like Manas Lake and the surrounding western suburbs (Bavdhan, Kothrud).

Practical Information

This Sunday brings joy to urban sketchers, having tea with Ar. Sanjeev Joshi explains my confusion about another architect by the same name in Baroda. He explains how he made urban sketching his passion and describes his newest track pants featuring calligraphy and his quote, “no money”.

Urban Sketchers meet has a lot of work put behind the scenes, and full credit goes to our co-ordinators, Mrs Devyani Pathak and Mr Aniruddha Dighe. A robust team that has put in selfless efforts to bring each meet a very lucrative idea and has inspired many students, hobbyist and professionals.

Below is map for Vittal Temple, Bhugaon

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oLqf3kU5Wuc3C8zj8

CWAB, the Construction World Awards for Architects and Builders. This year the CWAB was at the Sahara One International Hotel, located at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The registrations began at 5:30 pm and the award function started sharp at 6:30 pm. It was a delight to watch some of the prominent architects and builders at the awards. The awards night began with a video message by the Governor of Maharashtra who could not attend due to a visit of PM Narendra Modi. The governor congratulated all the participants and winners for the Construction World award with the 5 elements of nature Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space as a theme.

Top-notch architects were present and awards were given to architects who have built these prestigious projects. A keynote by Municipal Commissioner on the development of the city and how the future of city planning should shape the way citizens commute, live, educate, work and spend time with their families.

At the end of the program, there was a dinner and cocktail for all art and architects to interact.

This year the international artists have been hand picked by veteran curator Mr. Manmohan Jaiswal, making the best of all art forms and art materials. More that 15 artist have participated with their art pieces and will be doing so at various location.