Art & Culture

  • Durga Puja in Assam: A Grand Festival of Tradition, Art, and Unity

    Durga Puja in Assam: A Grand Festival of Tradition, Art, and Unity

    News Summary: How Does Assam Celebrate Durga Puja?As Durga Puja approaches, the entire state of Assam comes alive with excitement and devotion. The five-day festival, beginning on Maha Sashthi and culminating on Vijaya Dashami, marks a significant religious event for the Assamese people. But what makes Durga Puja so unique in Assam? One of the…

  • Madras High Court Orders Probe: 150 Police Officers Search Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation Amid Controversy

    Madras High Court Orders Probe: 150 Police Officers Search Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation Amid Controversy

    News Summary: Why did the High Court order a search of the Isha Foundation? The Madras High Court ordered a search at Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation following a petition by Dr. S. Kamaraj, who alleged that his two daughters, Geetha and Latha Kamaraj, were being held against their will. Dr. Kamaraj claims the foundation is brainwashing…

  • Natural Dyeing Craft Workshop Inaugurated in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya

    Natural Dyeing Craft Workshop Inaugurated in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya

    A month-long Design and Technical Development Workshop on Natural Dyeing Craft has been inaugurated in Sarikushi, Nongpho, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, following approval from the Ministry of Textiles’ Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Government of India. The workshop, organized by M/s Pratikshya, an NGO based in Assam, aims to train local artisans in creating eco-friendly,…

  • Seminar on Dry Flower Craft for Nagaland Artisans Held in Chumukedima

    Seminar on Dry Flower Craft for Nagaland Artisans Held in Chumukedima

    On September 13, 2024, a one-day seminar-cum-workshop was organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Handicrafts Service Centre, Kohima, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at Hotel Seasons, Chumukedima, Nagaland. The event aimed to empower and inform artisans involved in dry flower crafts from across the state. Inauguration and Key Attendees:…

  • AWDC Seminar in Assam: A Roadmap to Self-Reliance for Adivasi Communities

    AWDC Seminar in Assam: A Roadmap to Self-Reliance for Adivasi Communities

    Can Government Schemes Unlock Self-Reliance for Adivasi Communities in Assam? A significant seminar was organized by the Adivasi Welfare and Development Council (AWDC) at the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakoti Auditorium in Guwahati, aiming to empower Assam’s Adivasi communities with the knowledge of ongoing development schemes. Led by Assam Chief Minister Dr. HB Sarma and guided…

  • Honorable Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh Visits International Craft Complex

    Honorable Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh Visits International Craft Complex

    Textile Minister’s Visit to New Delhi’s Craft Complex: A Global Gateway for Indian Artisans? Can This Craft Complex Revolutionize India’s Handicraft Industry? The International Craft Complex in Vasantkunj, New Delhi, is on the verge of becoming a transformative platform for India’s indigenous artisans. During his visit, Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh highlighted the facility’s potential…

  • Inauguration of Textile Gallery II at National Crafts Museum Showcases India’s Rich Handloom Heritage

    Inauguration of Textile Gallery II at National Crafts Museum Showcases India’s Rich Handloom Heritage

    On the auspicious occasion of celebrating Handloom Week, the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, along with the esteemed presence of Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the Textile Gallery II on 08 August 2024 at 07:30 PM at the National Crafts Museum &…

  • New Textile Gallery Inaugurated at National Crafts Museum

    New Textile Gallery Inaugurated at National Crafts Museum

    On August 8, 2024, the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the new Textile Gallery at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. This event was part of the ‘100 Days program’ for FY 2024-25, an initiative aimed at preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. Dignitaries in Attendance The inaugural ceremony witnessed…

  • Assam Government Honours Weaver Artisans on National Handloom Day

    Assam Government Honours Weaver Artisans on National Handloom Day

    On August 7, 2024, the Government of Assam celebrated the 10th National Handloom Day with an event at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Khanapara, Guwahati. The ceremony recognized the immense contributions of weaver artisans to the handloom sector, highlighting their dedication and skill in preserving and promoting this integral part of Assamese culture. Honouring…

  • Celebration of 10th National Handloom Day

    Celebration of 10th National Handloom Day

    On August 7, 2024, the 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride at the Bihutoli Auditorium in Morigaon. The event, which began at 11:00 a.m., brought together thousands of handloom weavers and distinguished dignitaries, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and the significant contributions of the handloom sector. Distinguished Guests and Dignitaries…

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