Artisans mull abandoning world famous Kani shawls
A choice of drape for the well-off, including celebrities, the Kani Pashmina shawl may not find any hands to weave it in the near future as forced by dwindling wages many artisans are deciding to…
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Looking to go glam on Feb. 14?
Shahnaz Husain Finally, it is the time of the year when everything around you seems lovely and beautiful. It’s valentine’s day. One of the most expressive days for all the couples out there. For couples…
Mrijhri: A Marker of Memory
Aditi Sundan A band of silver, with little bells hanging from it, encircles the wrist of a toddler on the verge of a tantrum. For the people belonging to the Jammu region in J&K, this…
A taste of America in India’s Fusion Food
Ingredients imported from the United States inspire Indian chefs to create new variations of traditional dishes, says Michael Gallant Rice, coffee, pumpkin, mango—the crops India grows are rich and varied. But even the most agriculturally…
Ceremonies of Dogra Hindus
Ashok Sharma Dogras have inherited a rich culture & heritage.Our forefathers were wise enough to bequeth to us tangible and intangible heritage in the form of big and grand palaces, forts, manuscripts, rituals, traditions, folklores…
Cultural Superiority: A Wind from the West
Archana Gupta Lost eyes on the Gold that Glitters A strong wind from the west blows Running to catch up with the new trend My ethnicity tarnishes and, my country slows. The 21st Century has…
Tsampa, the taste of Tibet
Col. Satish Singh Lalotra “The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating— John Walters” Healthy food habit is turning to be the way of life with people constantly making good food…
India logs 14,313 fresh Covid cases, 181 new deaths
New Delhi, Oct 12: India recorded 14,313 fresh coronavirus cases, the lowest in 224 days, taking the infection tally to 3,39,85,920 on Tuesday, while the national Covid recovery rate increased to 98.04 per cent, according…
Indian Army Chief Naravane to reach Sri Lanka today for five-day visit
New Delhi, Oct 12: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane will reach Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a five-day visit to strengthen bilateral military ties between the two countries, army officials informed.As per information…
Encounter between militants, security forces underway in J&K’s Shopian
Shopian, Oct 12: Another new encounter broke out on Tuesday morning between the security forces and militants in the Feeripora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian.“Encounter has started at Feeripora area of Shopian. Police and…