How some Indian handloom traditions are slowly disappearing

Traditionally associated with West Bengal, the Garad-Korial silk saree is known for its natural white or off-white base and deep red borders and motifs. The red-and-white palette has strong associations with Bengali rituals and ceremonies, including Durga Puja, and the saree is also traditionally worn at weddings.While festive Indian fashion often gravitates towards heavier embellishment,…

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Sharad Sagar: “The Bihari in me said, ‘I’ll come back when your President invites me’”: When Sharad Sagar left US to work in India, people laughed, but he manifested the future

Sagar was invited to Obama’s South by South Lawn gathering at the White House in 2016 When Sharad Vivek Sagar was finishing his education in the US and preparing to return to Bihar, some of his American friends could not understand his decision. Why leave behind the possibility of a well-paid job, a Manhattan high-rise…

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‘Why quit your 9-to-5?’ Gurgaon woman challenges the ‘quit corporate’ trend: ‘As long as it pays your bills, it’s fine’ |

Gurgaon woman challenges the ‘quit corporate’ trend Social media has turned quitting a corporate job into a popular topic. From leaving the 9-to-5 to starting a business or building a side hustle, there is no shortage of posts about choosing a different path. But one Gurgaon woman’s recent take looks at the other side of…

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