ChiragThummar

An experienced Android developer with 7 years in app development, skilled in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Flutter, React, and iOS.

Japanese Techniques to Detox Your Mind

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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by stress, negativity, and information overload. Amid this chaos, the importance of mental well-being has become more pronounced. To regain inner peace, many are turning towards ancient practices that promote mindfulness and mental detox. Japan, a nation deeply rooted in tradition and wisdom, offers several techniques … Read more

Jetpack Compose Navigation Best Practices (Beginners)

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What is Jetpack Compose? Jetpack Compose is Android’s recommended modern toolkit for building native UI. It simplifies and accelerates UI development on Android. Quickly bring your app to life with less code, powerful tools, and intuitive Kotlin APIs. With that, you can not navigate between screens like Activity in XML Base applications. Jetpack Compose is mostly a single-activity … Read more

Jetpack Compose Nested Navigation Best Practices

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Destinations can be grouped into a nested graph to modularize a particular flow in your app’s UI. An example of this could be a self-contained login flow. The nested graph encapsulates its destinations. As with the root graph, a nested graph must have a destination identified as the start destination by its route. This is the destination … Read more

Jetpack Compose Bottom Navigation With Scaffold (Material3)

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What is a Scaffold? In Material Design, a scaffold is a fundamental structure that provides a standardized platform for complex user interfaces. It holds together different parts of the UI, such as app bars and floating action buttons, and the bottom bar gives apps a coherent look and feel. Scaffold accepts several composables as parameters. Among these are the following: In this … Read more

Jetpack Compose : MVI Architecture with Retrofit2, Dagger-Hilt (Full Guide)

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Hello Composers !!👋🏻, in this blog, we’ll learn what is app architecture and why it is important while developing apps. which is the best app architecture with a real example using Retrofit2, Dagger-Hilt, with the latest tech stack. What is App Architecture? 🏠 App architecture is like the blueprint of a house 🏠, but for a mobile or web … Read more

Requesting Permission Jetpack Compose — The Complete Guide

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🚀 Hey, Jetpack Compose Developer! ✨ There is a lot of things required while making an app Using Jetpack Compose and one of the Important Topic is Requesting Different type of User permissions using Jetpack Compose. 📱 Runtime permissions 🔑📦 Runtime permissions, also known as dangerous permissions, give your app additional access to restricted data or let your app perform restricted actions that more … Read more

India’s Timeless Tapestry: A Journey Through Ancient Art and Culture

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India, a land steeped in history and tradition, boasts a rich and diverse artistic heritage that spans millennia. From the enigmatic Indus Valley Civilization to the grandeur of the Mughals, Indian art has evolved, adapted, and flourished, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Let’s embark on a captivating exploration of this timeless tapestry.

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The Dawn of Indian Art

  • Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE): The Indus Valley people were skilled artisans, creating intricate seals, terracotta sculptures, and pottery. Their art, characterized by geometric patterns and stylized figures, reflects a sophisticated and advanced civilization.
  • Prehistoric Rock Art: Found in various parts of India, prehistoric rock art showcases the artistic expression of early humans. These paintings and engravings depict animals, human figures, and abstract symbols, offering glimpses into the lives of our ancestors.

The Golden Age of Indian Art

  • Buddhist Art (3rd century BCE – 5th century CE): With the rise of Buddhism, art became a powerful medium for spreading the teachings of the Buddha. This period witnessed the creation of exquisite sculptures, paintings, and stupas, characterized by their serene and meditative quality.
  • Hindu Art (4th century CE onwards): As Hinduism flourished, art became an integral part of religious expression. The elaborate temples, sculptures, and paintings of this era are renowned for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and divine narratives.
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Regional Art Forms

India’s diverse geography and cultural landscape gave rise to a plethora of regional art forms, each with its own unique characteristics:

  • Rajasthani Miniatures: Known for their vibrant colors, detailed depictions of royal life, and divine themes.
  • Pahari Paintings: Characterized by their lyrical landscapes, romantic themes, and spiritual devotion.
  • Madhubani Paintings: Folk art from Bihar, featuring intricate geometric patterns and mythological motifs.
  • Warli Art: Tribal art from Maharashtra, using simple lines to depict everyday life and nature.
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The Legacy Lives On

India’s ancient art heritage continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists. The country’s rich artistic traditions are celebrated through museums, galleries, and festivals, ensuring that this invaluable legacy is preserved for generations to come.