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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...

Though mass production of Mysore Sandalwood Soap was started in 1916 to utilise the excessive reserves of sandalwood in the region, the industry today...

Made of poniki softwood and representing the Kakatiya-era craft, Nirmal toys received the GI tag in 2009, and now offer hope that all the products...

India today needs re-interpretation of Gandhian economics which, quite ahead of its time, incorporated the ideas of environmental sustainability and...

In a world deeply divided on sectarian lines, open-air performance of Ramayana in the form of Kecak dance in Indonesia’s Bali stands out as a symbol...

Originated in Elegandal and identified with Karimnagar, the elegant Silver Filigree, while remaining true to its original style, has managed to keep...