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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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Cornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says

The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Cornell University fraternity members has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said Sunday. Thomas Giuffra told CNN’s “State of the Union” that people attempting to unmask his client’s identity had also targeted at least three women mistakenly identified as her. The former…

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