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The Resilience Of Tradition: Block Printing Weaves Its Tale In Modern Fashion

Explore the exquisite world of block printing, where traditional craftsmanship seamlessly intertwines with modern fashion trends. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage, discover sustainable practices, and adorn yourself with unique garments that tell a story. Embrace the fusion of tradition and innovation in this captivating journey through the art of block printing.

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Embodied Tales: A Journey Through The Marvels Of Indian Classical Dance

The Natya Shastra, a Sanskrit text dating back to 200 BCE to 200 CE, serves as the theoretical foundation for these dance forms. The number of recognized classical dance styles varies, with institutions like the Sangeet Natak Academy acknowledging eight main forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam.

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Exploring Hampi’s Timeless Cultural Legacy: A UNESCO World Heritage Marvel

Embark on a journey through time in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. Explore the architectural marvels of the Vijayanagara Empire, immerse yourself in spiritual sanctity, and witness the vibrant cultural heritage through festivals like Maha Shivaratri. Discover the challenges and conservation efforts led by HWHAMA, preserving this cultural gem. Plan your visit to Hampi, where history, spirituality, and cultural festivities converge for an enriching travel experience.

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Thirteen mahouts and their assistants (cavadis) from two elephant camps in Tamil Nadu reached Thailand on February 5 to attend a training program. Sessions were held on techniques to examine camp elephants for ailments and skin issues, elephant bathing, taking care of baby elephants, and more. They will attend the program at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) at Lampang till February 11.
On The Navy Welfare And Wellness Association Diwas, February 14, Team NWWA, led by NWWA President Mrs Kala Hari Kumar & women officers of the Indian Navy, will embark on a car rally across Rajasthan to enhance outreach efforts & celebrate the legacy of community welfare. NWWA initiatives include various community-driven activities geared towards welfare, social outreach, wellness, empowerment & support to the Naval fraternity.
As the town began to cave in, people are now dealing with the displacement and crippling uncertainty about their future. Hundreds lost their homes and livelihoods, and now live in relief camps battling mental health problems from insomnia to depression.
The accused have been charged under the Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order and arrested for exploiting the students for their perosnal gains. The Indian High Commission in London has offered help and counselling to the students who fell victims to the accused.
With Turkey-Syria experiencing one of the deadliest earthquakes that claimed lives of over 24,000, the residents and rescuers continue to look for people to be freed under the ruins without losing hope. Joining hands with them is India's NDRF and Army's field hospitals that have treated at least 106 victims.
As part of the government's efforts to rejuvenate health infrastructure, a total of 4600 health ATMs have to be set up in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. In the video shared by @bstvlive, on Twitter, Bulandshahr district in-charge minister, Arun Kumar, can be seen inaugurating one medical ATM in the district hospital.
The Harvard Law Review is among the oldest student-run legal scholarship publications which has seen Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and former president Barack Obama as their editorial members. Carrying on the rich legacy of the academic publication as its 138th president will be Indian-American student Apsara Iyer.
On a historic milestone, the Indian Navy on February 6 carried out the maiden landing of India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA-Navy) onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. It said the landing demonstrated India's capability to design, develop, construct, and operate indigenous aircraft carriers with indigenous fighter aircraft.
While sharing the video on Twitter, @thinak_ wrote, "This is how these rural girls travel to Tirunelveli Govt. Rani Anna College from Alangulam daily." As per the information, only two buses are available for students in the Alangulam district of Tamil Nadu, which forces students to travel into already overloaded buses. In the video, you can see a girl student pass her school bag through a window to get a seat.
The initiative came into existence following an increase in beach-related incidents due to the rising numbers of domestic and foreign tourists flocking to the coastline.
Join the kind community @efgorg @theofficialpsychonaut shared this video to remind us that mental breaks are essential to protecting your peace and prioritizing yourself. "Our peace has more value than anyone else's opinions or chatter," she wrote in the caption, and we agree with it. Thanks for doing what you do!
The Indian Railways is inching closer to its mission of 100 percent electrification. The Ministry of Railways in a tweet informed that a total of 3375 Route Kilometers (RKM) has been electrified in the year 2022-23 till January 31st against 2452 Route Kilometers in 2021-22 for the same period registering a 38 per cent growth. While sharing the video on Twitter @RailMinIndia wrote, “#Mission100PercentElectrification, owing to inflated budgetary support that aided in the rapid completion of 85% electrification.”