Army deserter among ‘Aava’ gang members arrested

Indian women’s cricket league aims to hit big at home and beyond

LONDON — Sports fans in India will have something new to shout about this weekend as a high-profile women’s cricket competition launches in the country, marking a milestone in the evolution of the game and sparking fresh opportunities for big business. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is following in the steps of the hugely popular male version of the contest in the cricket-mad nation, with handsome paychecks luring some of the world’s top players to test their mettle over a three-week competit

09 Mar, 2023

Women in rural Manipur are weaving wonders from Kauna weed

M. Romita Devi crafts and sells popular products made of a weed that grows abundantly in the marshes and rice fields girdling her village in the north-eastern state of?Manipur. A what? A weed. But let?s not fault the autocorrect brain for mistaking the kauna grass for what the W-word means on the street. This weed is just for weaving. Endemic to the wetlands of Imphal valley, this perennial grass from the Cyperaceae family has long, cylindrical stems ? and a soft, spongy texture that makes it

09 Mar, 2023

How Kashmir?s young girls turned Calligraphy into a profitable business?

Calligraphy has been a part of Kashmiri culture for centuries. It is known to be the most beautiful form of writing, and it has been carried on by many generations. In the last few years, there has been a resurgence in the practice of calligraphy in Kashmir, particularly among young women. Female calligraphers have made significant contributions to the art form by expanding its scope and introducing new techniques. They have also pushed for greater recognition of this craft and encouraged more

09 Mar, 2023