The initiative aims to enhance Kapdaganda embroidery by tackling issues related to raw materials (File photo) BHUBANESWAR: From addressing the raw material challenge to creating a pool of trained artisans, the handlooms, textiles & handicrafts department has drawn up a roadmap for the development of Kapdaganda and ensuring that its weavers benefit from the embroidery … Read more
Kapdaganda shawls, a heritage of Dongria Kondhs, gained GI recognition in 2024 (File photo) BHUBANESWAR: Kapdaganda, the distinctive shawl of the Dongria Kondhs, has emerged as a celebrated textile heritage rooted in the community’s deep connection with the Niyamgiri hills.But even as demand for the shawl has grown following its Geographical Indication (GI) recognition in … Read more
Nepal has limited experience in tunnel rescue operations and needs specialised equipment and technical knowledge to carry out such missions Nepal has opened the door to limited foreign assistance following this week’s catastrophic floods, but has made clear that it does not need outside help for general search-and-rescue operations.Instead, Kathmandu is seeking specialised services and … Read more
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump’s bid to wipe out his New York hush money conviction has hit another roadblock, with a federal judge ruling that the case cannot be moved from state to federal court. Manhattan-based US district judge Alvin Hellerstein on Friday rejected Trump’s latest attempt to shift the case, saying … Read more
The week opens on a slightly guarded note, Libra. Your body may not give you its full support at the start, and your spirit, too, may feel a little watchful, like a bird sitting quietly before sunrise. Keep your plans close to your chest. Not everyone asking questions deserves the full story. There may be … Read more
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is currently enjoying the success of his latest film ‘Irumudi’. The film marks a long awaited hit for the actor who had been rather experiencing an underperforming run on the big screens. Now as per the latest reports, the actor has now signed another new project. He will be joining hands … Read more
Delhi Police arrested a city couple for their alleged involvement in anti-national acts NEW DELHI: Delhi Police’s special cell has arrested a city-based couple for their alleged involvement in anti-national acts, including bulk supply of Indian SIM cards in which ISI-backed entities activated WhatsApp and carried out espionage-related activities.The accused have been identified as 25-year-old … Read more
Rockstar Games has responded to the GTA 6 leaks for the first time, calling them heartbreaking for the team. Rockstar says GTA 6 is “nearly there”. Rockstar’s own message tells a very different story.In a statement addressing the recent leaks, the studio apologised to fans and said the team was “nearly there” with finishing the … Read more
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia, left, with BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman (PTI Photo) New Delhi: A recent development in a matter concerning the Odisha Cricket Association’s (OCA) elections in the Odisha High Court has created confusion among the Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) state units over … Read more
‘Vishwanath and Sons’ box office collections day 15 vs ‘DC’ box office; Suriya starrer Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ recorded an upward movement in its box office earnings on Day 15.According to Sacnilk, ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ earned an estimated Rs 1.92 crore net in India on its third Friday. The figure marks a 47.7% rise over … Read more