"Would like give credit for this to my parents": Kantha stitch artist and Padma Shri awardee Tripti Mukherjee

Jan 25, 2026

Speaking about her journey, Mukherjee said she has been practising the craft for over 40 years and has trained at least 20,000 women across...

Karnataka: PM Modi holds roadshow ahead of Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana in Udupi

Nov 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roadshow in Udupi, Karnataka, ahead of the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme.

IMD issues orange alert in 8 districts of Gujarat

Aug 03, 2025

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mahisagar, Aravalli, Gandhinagar, Mahesana, Khera, Sabar Kantha, Dahod, and Panchmahal districts of Gujarat.

West Bengal: Kantha embroidery artist of Bolpur conferred Padma Shri award

Jan 26, 2024

Kantha embroidery artist Takdira Begum of Bolpur has been conferred with Padma Shri. She is among the eight Padma Shri recipients from the state.

Deepika Padukone enjoys embroidery, says 'Hopefully, i'll be able to share...'

Apr 17, 2024

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, expecting her first child with actor-husband Ranveer Singh, is exploring long and short-stitch embroidery.

VL Kantha Rao takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines

Sep 01, 2023

V.L. Kantha Rao who belongs to the 1992 Batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Madhya Pradesh Cadre assumed charge as the new Secretary...