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Kerala’s Four GI-Certified Handloom Clusters: Threads of Heritage, Stories of Survival

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When we speak of Kerala’s cultural legacy, we often picture Kathakali dancers, temple festivals, or the calm backwaters. But hidden in the looms of its villages are centuries-old traditions that continue to define the identity of the state. These traditions have received formal recognition through the Geographical Indication (GI) certification from the Government of India […]

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Plastic to Vanilla: Are We Eating Trash or Tasting the Future?

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What if the soda bottle you threw away yesterday comes back tomorrow… not as trash in the ocean, but as vanilla in your ice-cream? Science just proved it’s possible. And the story will blow your mind. When you smell vanilla in your perfume or taste it in your ice-cream, you probably imagine lush green farms

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When the World Closes Doors, We Build Our Own Windows

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A storm has hit Indian exporters. With new U.S. tariffs squeezing trade, many are worried, some are angry, and others are quietly watching their dreams shrink. But here’s the truth no one says out loud—why beg for space on someone else’s shelf, when we haven’t even filled our own? India is no small market. It

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Power to the Powerless: How Save Handloom Foundation is Redefining the Handloom Economy

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The wealthy and powerful have always carried a duty to the least powerful. But duty doesn’t just mean donations or sympathy — it means real empowerment, long-term dignity, and giving people the tools to stand tall on their own feet. At Save Handloom Foundation, that’s exactly what we’re building for India’s weavers and artisans —

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Indian Crafts Go Premium: Why “The Kunj” in Delhi is More Than Just a Mall

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On 21 August 2025, India drew a line in the sand of cultural history: the opening of The Kunj in Vasant Kunj, Delhi—India’s first-ever mall dedicated solely to heritage crafts and handlooms. Backed by the Ministry of Textiles and inaugurated by Union Minister Giriraj Singh and MoS Pabitra Margherita, the launch wasn’t just another ribbon-cutting.

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CSR Funding in India: The High-Purpose Idea Hijacked by Fraud

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was meant to be India’s way of ensuring that companies earning in crores also give back to society. The law was simple—if you make big profits, a small share of it must go back into schools, hospitals, environmental programs, women empowerment, or community development. The idea was noble. But what started

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Unwrapping India’s Handloom Mirage: From Fake Luxury to Fair Dignity

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India’s handloom is not just an industry. It is our cultural DNA, a 5,000-year-old tradition woven into the very fabric of civilization. Yet in 2025, the same weavers who carry this legacy are still trapped in poverty. Why? Because while the numbers look big, the reality is ugly. The Numbers That Tell the Story India’s

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KTR Demands Full GST Exemption on Handlooms: A Battle for Culture, Not Just Commerce

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When BRS chief K.T. Rama Rao fired off his latest letter to the Centre, it wasn’t just about economics—it was about survival. He demanded complete removal of GST on handloom products, and let’s be blunt: he’s right. Because every rupee of tax slapped on handloom is not just a financial cut, it’s cultural bleeding. Handloom

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Reigniting Old Loyalties: Can Handloom Become the Next Indian Export Superhero?

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India has a strange habit. We love bragging that our ancestors wove cloth so fine that an entire muslin saree could slip through a finger ring—yet today, our weavers struggle to make ends meet. The world once worshipped Indian textiles, but now polyester blends from China flood our markets while handloom—the very fabric that clothed

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Handloom & Health: Why Natural Fibers Are Your Body’s Best Friend (And Polyester Is Your Worst Enemy)

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Clothing isn’t just what you wear. It’s your second skin. It’s what touches you 24/7, what your pores breathe through, what your sweat interacts with. In other words, your fabric choices don’t just define your style—they quietly decide the state of your health. And here’s the brutal truth: natural fibers like cotton, linen, hemp, and

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