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Saving traditional paddy varieties

Over the years, the area under paddy cultivation has been dwindling in Uttara Kannada district due to several reasons. However, there are a few farmers who have been making efforts to preserve heirloom seeds and motivating other farmers to save paddy diversity.

26 May 2022, 04:11 IST

Saving traditional paddy varieties

Saving traditional paddy varieties

Saving traditional paddy varieties

26 May 2022, 04:11 IST

A weave like the skin of the moon

The Jamdani matchlessly interweaves a 2000-year-old tradition with a revival that ensures its relevance and modernity.

07 August 2021, 20:15 IST

A weave like the skin of the moon

A weave like the skin of the moon

A weave like the skin of the moon

07 August 2021, 20:15 IST

Glazing a new path

We speak to Shantiniketan-based Lipi Biswas, who is perhaps India’s only pinch-clay studio potter.

13 March 2021, 20:15 IST

Glazing a new path

Glazing a new path

Glazing a new path

13 March 2021, 20:15 IST

Modak’s many avatars

The favourite snack of Ganesha comes in many shapes and sizes. Here are some varieties to try out this festive season

25 August 2020, 06:55 IST

Modak’s many avatars

Modak’s many avatars

Modak’s many avatars

25 August 2020, 06:55 IST

A test of mettle

Traditional Dokra artists of West Bengal are struggling to survive in a world of mass produce.

01 August 2020, 20:30 IST

A test of mettle

A test of mettle

A test of mettle

01 August 2020, 20:30 IST

Traditional Kodava weddings stage a comeback

The current restrictions due to Covid-19 have led to people reverting to simpler ceremonies, offering a glimpse of how Kodava weddings, called mangala, took place a few generations ago.

25 July 2020, 07:57 IST

Old Kodava weddings stage a comeback

Old Kodava weddings stage a comeback

Traditional Kodava weddings stage a comeback

25 July 2020, 07:57 IST

Traditional healer told to stop treatment in Shivamogga

10 March 2020, 02:30 IST

Crowd fear: Traditional healer told to stop treatment in Shivamogga amid coronavirus outbreak

Crowd fear: Traditional healer told to stop treatment in Shivamogga amid coronavirus outbreak

Traditional healer told to stop treatment in Shivamogga

10 March 2020, 02:30 IST

Snuffed out by changing times

Snuffing was never as harmful as smoking. It was believed that, “snuffers aren’t duffers like puffers."

08 February 2020, 19:15 IST

Snuffed out by changing times

Snuffed out by changing times

Snuffed out by changing times

08 February 2020, 19:15 IST

A run-and-leap sort of dance

A young civil engineer is out to popularise an 18th century dance form that offers everything that Kathakali does and more, says Jayalakshmi K

11 December 2019, 08:46 IST

A run-and-leap sort of dance

A run-and-leap sort of dance

A run-and-leap sort of dance

11 December 2019, 08:46 IST

Indian actor rocks in ‘panche’ at Venice film festival

Saris have been a common sight at the world’s top three festivals, but men’s clothing was always West-conformist

03 September 2019, 12:41 IST

Indian actor rocks in ‘panche’ at Venice film festival

Indian actor rocks in ‘panche’ at Venice film festival

Indian actor rocks in ‘panche’ at Venice film festival

03 September 2019, 12:41 IST