Rang Mela : A winter festivity in Doda

Sadaket Ali Malik The traditions of Bhalessa are adorned with unique celebrations like “Kod”, “Panyaou”, “Kanchoth”, “Basow”, “Dikhneen”, “Malchay”, and “Rang”, each of which showcases a specific aspect of local customs, beliefs, and lifestyles. Among…

The Revival of Sozni Embroidery

Dr Ankush Mahajan, Mrs Nisha Mahajan For over 500 years, Kashmiri artisans have mastered the art of sozni embroidery. Its intricacy ranges from five to 500 stitches per centimetre, making it a highly specialised and…

A new record for national anthem

An epic version of the Indian National Anthem conceptualized by Grammy winner Ricky Kej with Kolkata-based cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria as the associate producer has set a new landmark by entering the Guinness Book of…