News in Frames | Threads of tradition

[ad_1] Bag making is a significant aspect of Assam’s handloom heritage among its tribes such as the Bodo, Karbi, Tiwa and Rabha.These bags are an integral part of their lives and are intertwined with their…

News in Frames: Tackling a tough track

[ad_1] Kolkata, which introduced trams in 1873, has witnessed a sprawling network get reduced to a nostalgic whisper; a petition seeking restoration of services is in court. [ad_2] The Hindu

News in Frames: Basking under the spring sun

[ad_1] The ancient tradition of Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, which can be traced back over 3,000 years to the period of Zoroastrianism, is far more than just the start of a New Tear.…

News in Frames: City of a goddess

[ad_1] They come from all around the globe, braving the heat and humongous crowds, to cook offerings for their dear goddess in bare, basic hearths got up with a few red bricks on the roadside…

News in Frames: The taste of a frigid…

[ad_1] Lotus stem, nadru in the local language, is an exquisite aquatic vegetable found in the Kashmir Valley. The Anchar Lake, which is connected to the Dal Lake through a channel and located on the…

News in Frames: Silent coops, hidden threat

[ad_1] Badampudi, a small village in Eluru district about 100 kilometres from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, has been facing tough times after the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in the first week of February.…

News in Frames: Flying on afterburners

[ad_1] Every two years, as Bengaluru’s winter fades and the city folk welcome spring, it’s also time for metal birds from all over the globe to take to the skies with a thunderous roar.This ritual…

News in Frames: Electric elephant breaks cover

[ad_1] The ancient Kombara Sreekrishna Swami Temple, located near Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district, recently witnessed a rare sight. While the temple was adorned with festive floral decorations and hosted a vibrant Panchari melam (traditional orchestra)…