Toying with artisans’ lives

Criteria of government schemes and programs not artisan friendly, say Channapatna toy makers It was a silent day. Krishna Singh, a toy maker in Channapatna was carefully painting the wooden spinning top in his shop surrounded by colorful toys. The sound of an auto pierced the silence. As a customer entered the shop, Krishna’s face […]

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Analytical engine weaves to take over jacquard prints

Jacquard punching cards are being replaced by the computer designed analytical engine weaves.  The textile industry is seeing a significant shift as the timeless art of jacquard brocade print on cardboard, designed by the skilled artisans,  is being replaced by the computer-designed analytical engine weaves, said  Viraj, a fashion designing professor visiting the Weaving Lights […]

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Narayana Health premieres ‘InsidER’: First medical docu-drama series on emergency care

Narayana Health launches ‘InsidER,’ India’s first medical docu-drama series, spotlighting real-life emergency cases, raising awareness, and initiating NEAR services. Narayana Health, a private healthcare provider, premiered India’s first medical docu-drama series titled “InsidER,” which aims at raising awareness on how to understand and respond to medical emergencies. The series was officially launched on March 21, […]

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