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Ritwik Ghatak’s journey as an unconventional filmmaker was marked by emotional, political and visually daring films. Rooted in personal and societal...

After solar energy, wind power—a pivot in combating climate change—has been offering clean energy but faces challenges including grid integration and...

The novel ‘Swallowing the Sun’ by Laksmi Murdeshwar Puri explores pre-Independence India’s societal complexities through Madhav Rao’s struggle for...

Amidst the bustling streets of Kolkata, a silent battle is unfolding at 14 Kyd Street, now known as Dr Md Ishaque Road. The iconic British-era...

Meeran Chadha Borwankar’s eminently readable memoir ‘Madam Commissioner’ traces the author’s journey from her initial training to her notable roles as...

Widely acknowledged for pioneering the use of nuanced Western techniques in Indian cinema and mirroring the Bengal of his times in his work, Mrinal...

Characterised by high pungency and gingerol content, Mizoram’s ginger has not only a multitude of applicability, but is also an ‘intimate part’ of the...

Duplication of GI-tagged Kota Doria fabric which is defined by its check patterns and transparent texture, has stripped the craft’s practitioners of...

Firozabad bangles are one among the wide spectrum of centuries-old traditional glassware products of the region, which are realigning themselves with...

The journey of Nashik grapes and Nashik wines — both of which dominate local and foreign markets — has been continuing with flourish ever since the...

Thriving on the distinctiveness of black soil and saline water of the region, the cottage industry of Ratlami sev has managed to stand firm among...

Traditional Chamba chappals have evolved over time to incorporate a wide range of embroidered products that are lucrative to exports market and find...