Monika Ajay Kaul

Born in the breathtakingly beautiful vale of Kashmir, Monika had her schooling there. A postgraduate in Business Management, an academician by profession, she is an art history enthusiast, writes poetry, short stories and paints. An avid reader, mostly biographies and autobiographies. Giving wings to her imagination through beautiful colours and words, she sings and has a following on YouTube.

October 20, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Poem

Excellence has no Last Word…!

An inward-looking poem of hope, by Monika, exclusively for Different Truths. Often, after the anguish absolution arrives as the light. When pain afflicts, a moment arrives to pull us...

October 14, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Arts, Criticism

The Story of Renoir’s Famous Painting, Dance at Bougival

Dance at Bougival remains the most popular and idyllic amongst the three popular dance paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It inspired many artists. Monika, an art historian, tells us about...

May 20, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Art, Arts, Cover Story, Profile, Reviews, Tribute

Kashmiri Artist Bansi Parimu’s Works Show Wide-Ranging Styles and Conflict

Monika profiles a renowned Kashmiri artist, Bansi Parimu. His paintings extend from Surrealism to Realist style, from Figurative to Abstract and from Expressionism to Impressionism. An exclusive for Different...

April 21, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Poem

Let Me…!

An evocative, inward-looking poem, by Monika, exclusively for Different Truths Let me remain a poet, verses etched on my soul. Artistry ebbing from the corners of my heart,...

January 14, 2021
Monika Ajay Kaul
Art, Arts, Cover Story, Profile

Ashok Bhowmick: The Living Canvases

Monika profiles Ashok Bhowmick, a renowned artist, known for his analytical as well as synthetic cubism. An exclusive for Different Truths. “Everything you can imagine is real.” ~ Pablo...

December 17, 2020
Monika Ajay Kaul
Art, Arts, Cover Story, Painting, Reviews

Ramesh Gorjala Storytelling Through Kalamkari Art

Ramesh Gorjala, a Kalamkari artist’s evocative artworks not only displays the scenes of a narrative but brilliantly encapsulates the theme of the painting, says Monika. An exclusive for Different...