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| India’s Weavers: Preserving Tradition, Fighting for a Future | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
India is often described as a land of colours, crafts and traditions. From the delicate patterns of Banarasi silk to the simplicity of Khadi, from the vibrant designs of Assam to the intricate textiles of South India, handloom weaving represents one of the country’s most enduring cultural traditions.
Behind every handwoven sari, shawl, dupatta, stole or piece of fabric, however, there is a human story. There are skilled hands, years of inherited knowledge, long hours of work and families whose livelihoods depend on the loom.
India’s weavers do much more than produce cloth. They preserve a living heritage.
Yet preserving tradition has become increasingly difficult. The m | |
| | | | The UN’s credibility under scrutiny: Reform is the only way to restore its prestige | | Special Article on United Nations Day (24 October 2026) | | |
Lalit Gargg
United Nations Day is not merely a celebration of the establishment of an international organisation; it is an occasion to reaffirm the ideals of world peace, human rights, justice, equality and cooperation among nations—ideals that inspired the creation of the United Nations in the aftermath of the devastation of the Second World War. When the UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945, the world placed its hopes in a new international order in which dialogue would prevail over war, cooperation over confrontation, and justice over the brute force of power. Today, however, as the world grapples with multiple wars, terrorism, geopolitical rivalr | |
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