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Weaving Identity: Meghalaya’s Ryndia and Khasi Handloom Earns the GI Tag

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Another proud chapter in India’s rich textile heritage. In a long-overdue recognition of cultural legacy and craftsmanship, Meghalaya’s iconic handloom products — Ryndia and Khasi textiles — have officially been granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This historic development doesn’t just protect a traditional artform; it redefines the roadmap for indigenous handloom economies. 📍 […]

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Reweaving the Future: Delhi’s Bold Move to Retain Youth in Handloom Education

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A Stitch in Time for the Next Generation In a powerful signal of support for India’s traditional crafts, the Delhi Government has stepped up to double down on its commitment to nurturing the next generation of handloom talent. From the 2025–26 academic session, students at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Jodhpur, will see

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 Sally Holkar: The Woman Who Brought Maheshwari Handloom Back to Life

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🇮🇳 A Foreign Woman Who Made Indian Weaves Her Life In the quiet town of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, the sound of handlooms had almost disappeared by the 1970s. The beautiful Maheshwari sarees, once worn by royals, were being forgotten. But just when it seemed the tradition was lost, a woman from America arrived and changed

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What the Daily Wage Worker Thinks of Your ESG Goals

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The Giant Disconnect Between Ground Reality and Boardroom Activism 💼 ESG: The Boardroom Darling In corporate towers across Mumbai, London, and New York, executives nod in agreement over Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports. PowerPoints with green graphs. Pledges signed. PR videos shot in filtered sunlight. But while the boardroom pats itself on the back

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Royal Eco-Chemistry: How Prince William and Cate Blanchett Just Gave a Boost to Sustainable Dyeing

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On June 19, 2025, something big happened in the world of sustainable fashion—but it didn’t take place on a runway. It happened inside a laboratory in Norwich, United Kingdom, where Prince William and Cate Blanchett—two powerful global voices for the environment—put on lab coats and goggles to visit a company named Colorifix. Now, what does

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Vogue Values: A Fashion Revolution Rooted in Purpose

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British Vogue, one of the most powerful names in fashion, has started something new—and it’s not just about stylish clothes this time. On June 18, 2025, British Vogue launched a major campaign called “Vogue Values.” This isn’t just another glossy headline. It’s a year-long commitment to bring real change in the fashion world by focusing

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Handloom in the Age of NFTs: Can a Saree Become a Digital Asset?

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What if your grandmother’s saree could outlive her — not just in your wardrobe, but on the blockchain? We’re living in strange times. A monkey drawing gets sold for crores. A virtual Gucci bag is more expensive than the real one. And people are buying digital land next to Snoop Dogg in the metaverse. In

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The Digital Divide Among Indian Weavers: How Technology is Creating Classism Even in Artisan Communities

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When the loom becomes smart, do all hands get smarter — or are some just left behind? India’s handloom sector has always been a tale of contrast — timeless art wrapped in fragile economics. But today, a new divide is weaving itself into the very fabric of the artisan world. Not between the urban and

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The Untapped Power of Banana & Pineapple Fibers: Why India is Ignoring Its Future Goldmine

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When life gives you bananas and pineapples, make fabric — not just juice. India is the land of agricultural abundance, yet also a country that routinely burns its goldmines in the name of progress. Banana and pineapple fibers — two of the most sustainable, durable, and versatile natural fibers on Earth — are rotting away

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The Killer That Lives in Your Ceiling: India’s Asbestos Crisis

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🏠 We banned its mining 32 years ago. We know it causes cancer and permanent lung damage. Yet in 2025, asbestos is still everywhere—in our walls, ceilings, brakes, tiles, and tragically… in our lungs. This isn’t a warning about some rare toxin in a lab. This is a Category 1 Carcinogen confirmed by the World

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