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Ananya Karn

Ananya Karn

Stitches of the Nilgiris: Exploring legacy of Toda embroidery

Stitches of the Nilgiris: Exploring legacy of Toda embroidery

August 29, 2026

Toda embroidery, locally known as Pukhoor, is a distinctive expression of its cultural identity. Traditionally practiced by the women of Toda tribe, a community inhabiting the Nilgiris in southern India, the craft uses red and black threads on white cotton to create intricate geo...

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Orchha timeless romance: A love story etched in royal heritage

Orchha timeless romance: A love story etched in royal heritage

August 25, 2026

Away from the busy tourist circuits of Madhya Pradesh, Orchha, a little town but extremely beautiful town that is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a journey into India’s medieval period.  Located in the Niwari district on the banks of river Betwa, it...

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