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KASHMIR TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Kashmir's last Mukh maker, 75, fears his 50-year-old craft may die with him: How Abdul Majeed Zargar is keeping Pashmina weaving tradition aliveBehind Kashmir's famous Pashmina shawls is a little-known wooden instrument without which traditional weaving would be difficult. Called th...- Cabinet expansion, reshuffle likely in 2-3 days, names finalised: J-K CM advisor Nasir WaniA cabinet expansion and reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir is anticipated in the coming days. The government aims to balance development with t...
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu calls for roadmap to boost yak economy, herders’ incomeArunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the importance of creating a roadmap for yak conservation. He highlighted the need to suppo...
- The last Wazwan cooks? Kashmir's wedding feast faces a generational shiftAs autumn arrives in Kashmir, traditional chefs prepare the multi-course Wazwan for weddings. Ghulam Nabi Baba, a Wazwan chef, has nearly s...
- PM Modi mementos e-auction: Silver Ram idol, Warangal Gate replica, Gond art painting up for saleThe eighth e-auction of Prime Minister Modi's mementos is currently underway. This auction will conclude on Gandhi Jayanti, with all procee...
- J&K: Authorities on toes as demand for GI-tagged Pashmina shawls risesDemand for Kashmir Pashmina GI tagging is surging, with a significant certification backlog. The Srinagar laboratory conducts about 150 cer...
- What was choking Dal Lake is now shaping Kashmir's traditional artA Kashmiri artisan is transforming lake weeds into a new papier-mache ingredient. This innovation addresses the rising cost of traditional ...
- Devans expands beer footprint as costs squeeze marginsDevans Modern Breweries is expanding its beer business into new Indian markets. The company is also developing a premium spirits portfolio ...
- Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fadesIt has survived wars and upheavals, but the famed handwoven Kashmir carpet industry is now battling a steady decline as younger generations...
- Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, Bhagavad Gita among PM Modi' s gifts to PutinPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Vladimir Putin with gifts reflecting India's rich heritage. These included Assam black tea...
- Kashmiri touch in Central Asian handiwork seen at World Crafts Council's programmeCentral Asian artists, visiting Srinagar for the World Crafts Council's 60th jubilee celebration, found common ground with Kashmiri artisan...
- Best Cricket Bat in India for the Emerging Tendulkar in YouIf you are looking for the best cricket bat for your kid or yourself, then continue reading this article where we share some of the best ba...
- View: How to unleash business in Jammu and Kashmir"J&K's economy desperately needs to be freed from stifling red tape. Sadly, an opportunity is slipping," argues Devadas, while Tarun Vijay ...
- Artisans and weavers around the country face economic catastropheLakhs of artisans across the country are having to deal with massive order cancellation and also a pile up of raw material.
- Communication blockade is breaking down Kashmir's crafts economy: Here's a ground reportThe continued communication blockade in Kashmir has left the state’s artisans in the lurch during the lucrative festival season. The revenu...
- Dress like the locals: Shop for trendy, exquisite handicrafts in IndiaNecklaces with traditional motifs and intricately-embroidered saris are a fashionista’s delight.
- Wooden chest from Hoshiarpur among gifts from Narendra Modi to Donald TrumpNarendra Modi, who met Donald Trump last Monday for the first time after the latter took office earlier this year, presented a range of gif...
- Article 370 is J&K's strength, says Mehbooba Mufti"Article 370 is our strength and our honour," Mehbooba said in the Legislative Council about the provision in the Indian Constitution which...
- Thatheras, keeping utensil-making culture of India aliveThis particular utensil making technique got inscribed in the 2014 list of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, the first ever by a tradi...
- Cashmere, Pashmina industries fading in KashmirWeavers have produced exquisite shawls in Kashmir for centuries, but their craft risks dying out in the face of cheap foreign imports.
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