Bringing the forgotten weavers back into the rich tapestry of Indian textiles
For decades, the gamchha has been a ubiquitous presence on Indian streets. The traditional scarf, made out of a red-and-white ...
The emperor’s new clothes: How the Mughals fashioned a distinct identity
The royal adoption of Indic garb was more than a deliberate campaign to cement control – it was a sign of a deeper form of ...
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India’s native cotton was stamped out. Can it be revived?
The cultivation of indigenous cotton crops in India could create a more resilient, ethical and climate-conscious supply chain ...
Exhibition demonstrates tribal preservation efforts, showcases Ho-Chunk basket makers
On Saturday, the Paine Art Center and Gardens presented the tradition of Native basketmaking in Wisconsin with a new ...
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Influencer arrested in Delhi for stealing bag containing Rs 3 lakh cash
A social media influencer was arrested for allegedly snatching a bag containing Rs 3 lakh in cash from a businessman in North Delhi’s Civil Lines area, the police said Tuesday. Officers said the ...
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Streets to museum: Gamchha gets an urban makeover
An exhibition at the National Crafts Museum celebrates the versatile and sustainable gamchha, showcasing its heritage and modern adaptations. The hand-embroidered panel, designed by Kalpana Das ...
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Air India flight from Chicago to New Delhi returns hours into journey after rags, clothes and plastic bags clog toilets
clothes and plastic bags, according to the airline. The flight, Air India AI126, was five hours into its journey, when it was forced to turn around, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
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As clothes, plastic bags clog loos, AI issues an unusual appeal to flyers
Air India urged passengers to use lavatories for their intended purposes after a flight from Chicago to Delhi diverted back due to clogged toilets. Items like polythene bags, rags, and clothes ...
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‘Polythene bags, clothes found’: Air India flight takes emergency U-turn to US after clogged toilets cause 10-hour chaos
our teams found polythene bags, rags, and clothes that had been flushed down and stuck in the plumbing. This led the lavatories to become unserviceable," said Air India spokesperson in a statement.
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In Pics: Polythene Bag, Clothes, and More - What Led to Air India’s Delhi Flight Diversion?
“We would like to confirm that as part of our investigation into the incident, our teams found polythene bags, rags, and clothes that had been flushed down and stuck in the plumbing. This led the ...
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Air India probe into Chicago-Delhi flight toilet trouble finds plumbing blocked by flushed bags, rags, and more
Air India's flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi had to return to Chicago after nine hours due to several unserviceable lavatories. The investigation revealed that improper items like polythene bags and ...
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‘Polythene bags, rags, and clothes had been flushed down,’ Air India on clogged toilets
Air India addresses the diversion of flight AI126 ... they discovered that the lavatory issues were caused by polythene bags, rags, and clothing that had been flushed down and became lodged ...