The initiative aims to connect Mithila’s rich artistic and cultural heritage with national and international markets Madhubani: The district administration, in collaboration with Mithila Chitrakala Sansthan, will launch the ‘Madhubani Arts’ e-commerce portal on Aug 15 to mark the Independence Day. The initiative aims to connect Mithila’s rich artistic and cultural heritage with national and…
In this fast-moving world, inspired by the ancient tradition of transforming wool into felt, including India’s rich heritage of wool craftsmanship, NIFT Delhi graduate and textile artist Garima Goel reimagines one of humanity’s oldest textile materials through a contemporary artistic lens. Her handmade artworks, tactile tapestries, wearable pieces and objects explore the intersection of emotion,…
In photo: Maharashtra milk prices to rise; evacuation of residents in Pune’s Ektanagari amid flooding PUNE: A Rs 70 lakh digital-arrest fraud, a rise in milk prices across Maharashtra and the continuing watch on monsoon conditions are among the developments drawing attention in Pune. The city’s current news mix combines a consumer issue with a…
Crispy fried ice cream | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT For a city known for its spicy kari dosas, and flaky parottas, Phil’s Bistro in KK Nagar offers a taste of something different. The ongoing Thai food festival gives locals a chance to explore staples such as Tom yum and pad Thai. Philip Abraham, the founder…
Glen Hansard | Photo Credit: AP Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician whose career spanned music, film and theatre, has died following a motorcycle crash in County Dublin. He was 56. The single-vehicle accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, with emergency services responding to the scene. His death was later confirmed by his…
Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced the expansion of its Business Chat platform, making it accessible to global channel partners and enterprise solution providers. By “opening up” market access to its platform, Truecaller is empowering partners to transition their enterprise clients from legacy, low-trust SMS to a verified, smart, media-rich, and conversational…
University teachers stage a protest in Patna on Monday Patna: Teachers and non-teaching employees of traditional universities across the state staged protests on Monday against the state govt’s proposed changes in the university Acts. They observed mass casual leave and held demonstration at university headquarters.At Patliputra University, teachers and employees marched from the College of…
Delhi is experiencing renewed rainfall, causing significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the capital. NEW DELHI: Rain, waterlogging and traffic disruption are once again dominating conversations in Delhi as another spell of showers hit the capital. The city is also watching the weather closely after a particularly wet start to August, while civic infrastructure and…
Pune: Teachers working as assistant booth-level officers (BLOs) have urged state govt to introduce a separate honorarium, compensatory leave and reimbursement of cellphone data and field expenses involved in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying poll-related responsibilities were increasingly being carried out in addition to their regular teaching duties.The teachers said…
When we think of a Thanksgiving meal, we anticipate the cornucopia of dishes and the visual feast in the offing — the golden ochre of the turkey, the sumptuous stuffing and mash slathered in gravy and the… well, you get the idea. But Park Hyatt Hyderabad is putting a new twist on Thanksgiving, while keeping…
