Maharajah of the Skies – An Indian HeritageWhat: An exhibition of photographs of objects in the Air India archivesWhere: Nehru Center, WorliWhen: Thursday, Feb 13 to Sunday Feb 16. 9.30am to 7pm. Entry is freeMore information: http://bhopalliteraturefestival.com/maharajah_of_the_skies/What will become of Air India? While companies edge close to making bids to buy it, a brighter side of the national carrier goes on display next week. Maharajah of the Skies – An Indian Heritage opens at the Nehru Center in Worli on Wednesday. It’s a collection of photographs of Air India-related memorabilia, amassed over 87 years, stored in an archive at the company’s Nariman Point headquarters, and never shown before.Entry is free. But as with a flight, arrive early and give yourself plenty of time. The show is spread across 125 panels and includes images of Air India’s specially commissioned art works, iconic posters, diaries, in-flight menus, sales letters, coasters, luggage tags and other rare artefacts from a time when flying was glamorous and no one skimped on legroom. Curator Meera Dass and designer Huzoor Choudhry cover the company’s origins; its founder, JRD Tata; engineers; service missions for sports, culture and rescue; branding; and even their cargo division. Here’s what to… Read full this story
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