Vivek Kulkarni, a retired engineer from Pune, taught himself the ancient Japanese Urushi lacquering technique to create unique fountain pens. His business now attracts international customers while he plans to establish India's first Urushi training insti
Maharashtra State Election Commission orders indelible ink bottles for upcoming zilla parishad polls after criticism over marker pens used in municipal elections.
The State Election Commission will use traditional bottled indelible ink for upcoming zilla parishad elections after marker pens sparked controversy over erasable marks.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of gaslighting citizens after marker pens were used to ink voters' fingers in Maharashtra civic polls, sparking a political row.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see voter complaints as marker-applied ink fades quickly, raising double-voting concerns. CM Fadnavis refers issue to Election Commission.
Mumbai's civic polls saw controversy over marker pens replacing indelible ink, with Opposition alleging easy removal for bogus voting. SEC defends use, citing past practice.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has launched an investigation into allegations that ink used in BMC elections was not indelible. Marker pens will be discontinued for Zilla Parishad polls.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responds to Raj Thackeray's allegations about marker pens replacing indelible ink in civic polls, calling it Opposition's excuse for expected defeat.
Shiv Sena leaders Raj and Uddhav Thackeray raise concerns after voters report marker pens used instead of indelible ink in Maharashtra civic polls, sparking doubts over electoral integrity.
The 9th International Pen Festival in Pune showcased 40 stalls of exclusive fountain pens, from Indian artisans to global giants like Japan's Sailor. Discover the art, history, and future of writing instruments. Explore the full story here.
In response to sword distribution in Ghaziabad, Aligarh residents hand out roses and pens to promote communal harmony. A symbolic stand against hate.
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Luxury pen retailer William Penn partners Sheaffer with Netflix's Emily in Paris for a special collection, aiming to attract more women customers in India. Discover the stylish collaboration.
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The much-awaited Fountain Pen Show makes its grand return to Bengaluru this Friday, featuring rare collections, expert workshops, and exclusive displays from international brands for writing connoisseurs.