<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:35:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@akankshakhanna/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Strange Land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration by Melodie Stacey Being touched upon the sky, Thunder bursts the waves of sublime, Leading paths into strange lands, Of subverted norms and endless wants, Desires that fills over loading cups,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/strange-land</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/strange-land</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:38:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2xVmzkbNCvpxFuJEEiPwkVxj4pHgMZAZywFAUimaBSaSig714a1tZwGZzMK6yXvdroaic9RrSRhrvKGXfpBbSr4FfQHdPaJnY2NLsh9JV4FcemMs9Ezd3hdhR4xPbgzxQSjaitEg1hXVvMTuWc5bxQc6cKmCUDsw6RUjNn8wZcsPXRYm21nkcjNyhuZtLLCeGQLZoCsx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handmade by Akanksha Khanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is small start-up that deals with those people, who appreciate the beauty and goodness of hand painted and handmade objects. I have started this with a charitable cause. The proceeds and income from]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bookmark/@akankshakhanna/handmade-by-akanksha-khanna</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bookmark/@akankshakhanna/handmade-by-akanksha-khanna</guid><category><![CDATA[bookmark]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:53:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/AmRc67RgYaWVEa5TxnoPRiGMS1Ae6MyfiK8oyuudvrtBT5yHPFNhM8sYJWaswfgqLcPhrbPSvkUT1kbuY3tGngQUWtGKqTR3yiVgkXHy7pbMo16MEtmB48GvCDgzu9KrakdgAyErAcsNXf6r5vreGwEoDhBQkBtA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karl Marx views on Society and Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[A painting by Valdimir Kush In the beginning more focus was laid in trying to reach out people and propagate religion, art was the best medium, and now with the change in the society with the incoming]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/capitalism/@akankshakhanna/karl-marx-views-on-society-and-art</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/capitalism/@akankshakhanna/karl-marx-views-on-society-and-art</guid><category><![CDATA[capitalism]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/21PRtjKRXPQyotRPt1Hd7fPufGf1WCpCvB7qBKbTkP5eaHuptn2GzprsV7ZNVzCxNP8PK3auqRKWTm9gQiLyTfGLuDcnmzJ2u3czA1unFxUnu4Kc9fd7HsMwYbcC8HaxaerdjkJcRbbXeMAn8tcNNSr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise people always end up alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[In life I feel lonely, But what matters are the stars, Which resonate in me as an essence of my being. Sometimes I am where I do not belong Belonging is something that comes with love, Am I incapable of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/wise-people-always-end-up-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/wise-people-always-end-up-alone</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:08:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs77k62VfEERSsdHjJwCgvVAipJQUuoaVWRBetzfcDBTQTnSDya21BJcQfZKqu1Asg6P1aku45ywHrPEAZyVNctpz15PvPan?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[A click of he Palm tree photograph courtesy - Akanksha Khanna Location- Mumbai, Maharashtra....INDIA]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/photography</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:49:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinq3bc6172bA7eKnszFUUUfwkHhEeHBhvN9e8c6525C8PvwAudEBPrkQCxVzYDNpuKsRyd4RAJreRccGHhJFq8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to my world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, My name is Akanksha Khanna. I live in India.I am a Visual artist, writer and an art educator. I am an inquirer, I believe in a learner based approach towards life. I like investing my time and energy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@akankshakhanna/welcome-to-my-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@akankshakhanna/welcome-to-my-world</guid><category><![CDATA[introduceyourself]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 06:15:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeKYah32TV63RzEsyHs6kPn1ANkq5PwKoXmtSb9UjXLkGLuKznrnSmskPFf69SRfATfMfzoEm9wSPaE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[photography of a wild crow]]></title><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/photography-of-a-wild-crow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/photography-of-a-wild-crow</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:55:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNcFAMjvJ8UYHvycZqpUpoio8aqBkq5h1YELXpjs9zAranCBuwS83oi7opaEaFi4qUdiegJMTU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duality of Science and Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a strange understanding with the unity of this cosmos, I come to realize it scientifically and spiritually. As I understand the scientific principal, the principals of the spirit become clearer. Through]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/spirit/@akankshakhanna/duality-of-science-and-spirit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/spirit/@akankshakhanna/duality-of-science-and-spirit</guid><category><![CDATA[spirit]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:35:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgap2grrzSXqvHsinmwZohbrtkU1crcYpKnNyAa89oTUtV4hNYZo8NAnP4Z75GRzzt4jWusY5ncmz8W?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plato and the “Theory of Imitation”]]></title><description><![CDATA[PLATO Plato was a greek philosopher. He had a love and hate relationship with art. He gave the expression “Theory of Imitation”. He describes the art of painting as an imitation of appearance.The imitation]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@akankshakhanna/plato-and-the-theory-of-imitation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@akankshakhanna/plato-and-the-theory-of-imitation</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2017 09:16:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gZyqF1bHxRPQbi3nMigcuUbgaV2txiJKYvTaNQx4EtTULJNUmvFaEBwH3y6ZN6N3XzpCfJ6VHXJjR8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women In India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ardhnareshwar The Indian traditions and concepts in the ancient time gave women enough power and space. They perceived woman and men at the same parameter. Women apart from biological differences have]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@akankshakhanna/women-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@akankshakhanna/women-in-india</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 06:37:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTGi5wXycJRq7CSSx1qeHevHPCiyz1EsDiRfL6hGArQSw8wV3WPuFsFGuuq66ArAJ5rNwntq7ofdhf8t57u3iNJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A CHARITABLE ORGANISATION WITH A DIFFERENCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[link to their webpage- Swami Parswarupanand believes that Humanity is the biggest religion, it is the final estimation, that concludes the existence of man in nature alone with all other creatures born]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/charity/@akankshakhanna/a-charitable-organisation-with-a-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/charity/@akankshakhanna/a-charitable-organisation-with-a-difference</guid><category><![CDATA[charity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 06:28:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVe5JZaKtTEmU7G4niyQqxHXhKcL9U9Wp8MRCr9LtpCz3PiCxS5RMPYH9Me7gabD7c1vivTihkgrrCgn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The World`s A Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miniature painting style of Rajasthan All the world`s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.- William Shakespeare]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@akankshakhanna/all-the-world-s-a-stage</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@akankshakhanna/all-the-world-s-a-stage</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 06:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNmdJmN7sSDLrktrpu9BBiu7RWXQotCMYYeAyVFDvtkUgVJPvmXoaMjcpRaWQeTCsyJaerFMBt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Qualities a filmmaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A director is like a sailor’s compass, if the director is not correct your ship may land up on some Strange Island. That makes the role of a director very important because he guides and gives the team]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/film/@akankshakhanna/six-qualities-a-filmmaker</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/film/@akankshakhanna/six-qualities-a-filmmaker</guid><category><![CDATA[film]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 07:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinpy4dWXtZy8qrwF7ZRHcFMcBm1dfpqgECcUUEAFQonBhPjUbukneSJsf6ZB7wPReJKjKMo51ivVvS7LzSabCA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edouard Manet, Luncheon on Grass,1863]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edouard Manet, Luncheon on Grass,1863 The painting of Edouard Manet influenced the impressionists and his treatment of the modern subject matter inspired many. He observed the connection between form and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@akankshakhanna/edouard-manet-luncheon-on-grass-1863</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@akankshakhanna/edouard-manet-luncheon-on-grass-1863</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 04:46:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/7b4bio5hobgu85mFpLjsB5bdcQRiiGHJEPFYM5SshHpuwkVSmbTP2FQ5jnVNBNH1sf4eV9eiHJ8u32svZHMyWp76hJY8XdCDN8BrUGY4sxy1Mp8t4DTLrbWxdg8o7wGGs9yn2LdgMUrXvqvgFXo4m7XPpciz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oh, Mighty Heaven look down upon us make us feel one with you so the bliss engulfs us and takes us up to you. -Akanksha khanna]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/touch</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/touch</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTGbcZPPu7vxhZXDXcyV9EhJ8zsF1UDNJmiz54GzLBFd7Cc3HKCMF8tEkKekUzYyJaTAXDc6KfirmEY5Yk788dk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take my Breath Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I walk bare feet in the warm morning sand, Life holds more meaning with every breath I take . bliss shapes in me with the waves I breath in ,I exhale Eternity. Oh My !!!! I exhale Eternity. -Akanksha]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/take-my-breath-away</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@akankshakhanna/take-my-breath-away</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTHBXmtcjFvbRi14VKvdiq4MmneKTqaD7Y9CvpUy3nZdL2sQWWTpeonR7NmR6CJTi93KUBHsPon7AjZQaFr4mhY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You and I]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to be you And you be I So that one day there shall be no boundaries Between You and I -Akankshakhanna]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/you-and-i</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poetry/@akankshakhanna/you-and-i</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:48:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love and Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love in a way That the way is lost And only the tingling fragrance Of love Trails behind.. -Akanksha Khanna]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/poem/@akankshakhanna/love-and-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/poem/@akankshakhanna/love-and-lost</guid><category><![CDATA[poem]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[akankshakhanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>