Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand's Women Empowerment Minister, faces backlash for controversial comments on Bihar women. Bihar Women Commission to serve notice. Read the full story.
Delhi government announces Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar across 16 craft categories to honour artisans, boost livelihoods, and revive endangered crafts. Read more.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
Jabeena Khanum is transforming lives by training unorganised women workers in Karnataka to become leaders and assert their rightful entitlements. Discover her inspiring story.
After a year's absence, Assam's Asharikandi terracotta craft will be featured in the 2026 Republic Day parade, showcasing artisan self-reliance and cultural heritage. Read more.
Delhi's Dilli Haat hosts the 40th Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar from Jan 1-15, 2026. Explore 130+ stalls, live demos, quilt workshops & folk performances. Discover India's heritage.
Artisans from Khambhat, Gujarat, are reviving a 5,000-year-old Harappan bead-making link at the Rakhigarhi Festival in Haryana, showcasing ancient trade and craftsmanship. Discover this living history!
In the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi highlighted Margaret Ramtharsiem from Manipur, who transformed traditional bamboo craft into a sustainable livelihood for over 50 artisans, showcasing grassroots empowerment.
Artisans from Khambhat have successfully revived the 5000-year-old Harappan bead-making craft at Rakhigarhi, creating a direct link to our ancient heritage. Discover this incredible story of cultural revival.
PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
Women in Chamba are breaking tradition by mastering the iconic Thal carving, aiming for financial independence and helping the district shed its 'aspirational' status. Read their inspiring journey.
The Sharjah Business Women Council strengthens its mission by signing new MOUs with global councils, focusing on entrepreneurship, investment, and knowledge exchange to empower women in business.
Dr Anshuaja Kimmatkar & Lakshmi Mathre from Ramtek finished a grueling 22,000km road trip across India in 2 months, 23 days. Their journey promoted women's empowerment & health awareness. Read their inspiring story.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Discover how Sunet village in Ludhiana became a global embroidery powerhouse, home to 8,000 migrant artisans exporting intricate handwork worldwide. Read its inspiring story.
Prayagraj's affluent Sindhi community launches a Women's Premier League, empowering housewives, mothers, and students. A mother-daughter duo and 50+ players debut, inspired by India's World Cup win. #WomenEmpowerment #Cricket
Surat's diamond artisans face a 50-75% wage crash as they pivot to lab-grown gems. With 800,000 jobs at stake, the industry's foundation is cracking. Read the full story.
Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2024 spotlighted master artisans like Choti Tekam & Naveen Bhaskar, proving handmade heritage is a living cultural force. Discover how platforms empower craftspeople.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
Prime Minister Modi's gift of an Agra marble chess set to President Putin has ignited hopes for a GI tag and global recognition for the city's skilled artisans. Read more.
Top Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty dazzled at the grand launch of Swadesh, a new marketplace for Indian artisans. Discover the highlights of this glamorous event!
Nita Ambani hosted a special evening at Swadesh, Mumbai, celebrating India's artisans. She wore a heritage Banarasi saree and antique jewellery. Read more about this tribute to craftsmanship.
Explore living craft traditions at Pune's Miraas exhibition. Meet 33 national award-winning artisans like Ashutosh Verma & Sindhe Chandu, preserving Sanjhi, leather art & more till Dec 8. Witness heritage reimagined.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
Over 100 Meghalaya artisans showcased crafts at the PM Vishwakarma Exhibition in Shillong, generating ₹5.5 lakh revenue. Discover how this scheme empowers local talent.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announces glazing unit in Jashpur to empower tribal artisans. This initiative will create jobs and preserve traditional crafts. Read more about this development.
Discover how India's highly educated women from top colleges are successfully balancing professional careers with family life while making their homes the center of their universe. Read their inspiring stories.
Discover how Shivarapatna's stone carving craft survives against modern challenges. This thousand-year tradition links to Belur temple artisans. Read more about Karnataka's cultural heritage.
New film trailer Me No Pause Me Play ignites vital conversations about womanhood, menopause and reinvention. Watch the powerful narrative unfold!
Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury asserts that revolutionary policies empowering women through education and financial independence can make this century belong to Indian women. Learn how Bihar's initiatives set the blueprint.