Plastic Kites Flood Hyderabad Markets During Sankranti
Hyderabad's traditional paper kite markets are being overtaken by plastic alternatives, violating the nationwide single-use plastic ban ahead of Sankranti festival.
Category : Search result: Dhoolpet
Dhoolpet Kite-Making Tradition Fades as Youth Choose Corporate Careers
Hyderabad's historic Dhoolpet area sees its centuries-old kite-making craft declining as younger artisans pursue stable corporate jobs, citing economic uncertainty and thin margins.
Hyderabad's Dhoolpet: Women Keep Handmade Kite Craft Alive
Ahead of Sankranti, meet the women of Hyderabad's Dhoolpet, the silent force behind its iconic handmade paper kites. Discover their stories of skill, survival, and legacy.
Hyderabad's banned Chinese manja trade goes underground
A crackdown in Dhoolpet has pushed the illegal Chinese manja trade underground in Hyderabad. Prices surge as sellers use discreet delivery methods. Activists call for sustained enforcement.
Page 1 of 1