Maharana Couple Wins Top Handicrafts Awards from President
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
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!
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
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.
In Kerala's local body elections, political parties field over 200 ration dealers as candidates, banking on their unique hyper-local voter trust and monthly interactions for electoral success. Discover the strategy.
Pune district's local body elections witness a slow start with 8.37% voter turnout in initial hours. Key contest between Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Follow live updates.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial local body elections on December 2. Key battles, alliance strains, and legal tussles set the stage for a high-stakes political contest.
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.
Telangana announces three-phase Gram Panchayat elections starting December 11. Nominations open November 27. Get complete schedule and details here.
Expert committee reveals Telangana's gram panchayats generate only Rs 159 per capita revenue. Structural issues and tax collection reluctance threaten rural development. Read full analysis.
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.
Kerala government approaches Supreme Court seeking deferment of special electoral roll revision scheduled during local body elections. Legal battle intensifies over election timing.
Marathi actress Girija Oak opens up about inappropriate touching incident on local train while fans crown her 'National Crush'. Read her powerful story.
Punjab BJP announces it will contest upcoming block samiti and zila parishad elections using party symbol. Decision marks significant shift in state's political strategy.
Supreme Court warns Maharashtra government against exceeding 50% reservation limit in local body elections. Court threatens to stay elections if norms violated. Read latest developments.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says local body election alliances will become clear after nominations end. BJP exploring beneficial tie-ups while Congress faces criticism.
Former Maharashtra Chief Secretary D M Sukthankar condemns the 3-year administrator rule in BMC as 'scandalous & shameful', urging timely civic elections to uphold democratic spirit.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges patience until November 17 nomination deadline for local body election alliances. Key parties adopt varied strategies across regions.
Uncertainty looms over alliances for Maharashtra's 246 municipal council and 42 nagar panchayat polls. CM Fadnavis and NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule state a clear picture will emerge after November 17. Get the latest updates.
Maharashtra prepares for local body elections covering 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats. Voting on December 2, results on December 3. Complete details inside.
Kerala prepares for crucial local body polls in December 2025 with two-phase voting. 2.84 crore voters to elect representatives across 23,576 wards. Results declaration on December 13.
Discover how Mumbai Police's Anti Terror Cells and J&K's Nowgam police station intelligence prevented major attacks, showcasing grassroots policing's crucial role in national security. Read more about this strategic shift.
A dedicated RSS activist ended his life after being denied BJP ticket for local body polls in Kerala. Read the full investigation into this tragic incident.
Supreme Court sets January 31, 2026 deadline for Maharashtra local body elections as NDA's Bihar win reshapes political dynamics. Analysis of what this means for state politics.
Master UPSC Mains with essential GS 1 questions on Birsa Munda's Ulgulan movement and local climate influences. Get expert answer structuring tips for Civil Services 2026 preparation.
35 skilled artisans from Jammu & Kashmir will display traditional crafts at Delhi's International Trade Fair from November 14-27. Don't miss this cultural showcase!