Bamboo Planting Risks: Hidden Damage to Homes Explained
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Kanpur's Saras Aajivika Mela at Moti Jheel lawn will feature 60 stalls from self-help groups. Inaugurated by UP Speaker Satish Mahana, it promotes rural culture and women empowerment. Visit to support local artisans!
Uttar Pradesh is the theme state for the 39th Surajkund Mela from Jan 31 to Feb 14. Explore UP's crafts, cuisine & culture through 40 ODOP stalls and daily performances.
Delhi government announces Rajya Shilpkar Puraskar across 16 craft categories to honour artisans, boost livelihoods, and revive endangered crafts. Read more.
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.
Three fatal tiger attacks on bamboo cutters in Chandrapur force Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to suspend work. Safety concerns rise as operations continue unchecked in other forest areas. Read more.
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.
PM Narendra Modi highlighted the inspiring journey of Margaret Ramtharsiem, a bamboo entrepreneur from Mizoram, in his December 2024 Mann Ki Baat address, celebrating her innovation and resilience.
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.
Jack And Jill School in Lucknow held a creative craft exhibition featuring student-made pottery, paintings, and eco-friendly art. The event promoted recycling and showcased replicas of iconic monuments.
Explore the 22nd Kerala Bamboo Fest in Kochi, featuring 200+ stalls with handcrafted items, tribal products, and bamboo rice delicacies. Free entry until Jan 1. Discover innovation!
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 Singh family's five-generation watchmaking legacy in Nairobi, intertwined with British colonial history and Kenya's independence struggle, now faces an uncertain future as the last keeper of the craft, 74-year-old Ravinder Singh, wonders who will carr
UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.
Bihar's only tiger reserve, Valmiki Tiger Reserve, attracts record tourists with eco-friendly bamboo huts. Foreign visitors praise its beauty and adventure. Jungle safari participation surges.
BHU's six-day 'Tana-Bana' craft workshop in Varanasi concluded, empowering women with weaving skills. Dean Prof. Ranjan Kumar Singh encouraged self-reliance. Read more about this skill development initiative.
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.
Prabhas launches The Script Craft International Short Film Festival, a global platform for aspiring filmmakers. Top directors endorse the initiative. Winners get exposure to major production houses.
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.
The Brij Incubator hosted its first public 'Investment Pitch Opportunity' for artisan startups at Serendipity Arts Festival in Panjim, offering a crucial platform for funding and growth in India's craft sector.
From Nita Ambani's Parsi Gara to Prada's Kolhapuri controversy, explore the standout Indian craft moments of 2025 that celebrated heritage on global platforms. Discover the stories.
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.
Delhi and Gurgaon transform into festive hubs with hands-on Christmas workshops. From wreath-making to gingerbread houses, discover how the city is celebrating with art, community, and cozy creativity. Join the festive fun!
A 63-year-old labourer from MP was killed by a leopard in Chandrapur's Moharli forest. The district's human-wildlife conflict death toll hits 45 this year. Read the full report.
A DTU study for DDA reveals bamboo plantation at Yamuna's Baansera improves AQI by 20%, cools air by 9.7%, and enhances soil health. Discover how urban green infrastructure fights pollution.
The Indian Navy commissioned the advanced, indigenously-built DSC A20 diving support vessel in Kochi, boosting underwater ops and salvage capabilities. Read more about this 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' milestone.