Opinion
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| The skill of letting Go: A guide to Intentional attention | | | | Rohit Gupta
In an era characterized by nonstop information flow, perpetual connectivity, and an unending list of demands for our awareness, attention has turned into perhaps the most valuable human resource. However, attention is limited. The more we split it, the less effective it will be. Life in the modern world often implies that knowing more makes you more capable, but the real challenge is not to collect more data, it is to sift through it. The ability to let go, which may seem paradoxical, is actually one of the most potent instruments to bring back clarity and regain control over one’s inner world. Letting go is far from meaning that one is indifferent, avoiding the situation, or | |
| | | | Tradition in transition: How Indian handicrafts are shaping a modern design identity | | | |
Pabitra Margherita
A Moment That Captures a Movement
During a recent visit to an artisan cluster in rural Assam, a simple scene revealed a profound transformation underway in India’s handicraft ecosystem. Several craftspersons were weaving dry water hyacinth, not into the traditional baskets their community had made for centuries, but into sleek office folders designed for corporate boardrooms. Their hands moved with the same practiced rhythm, following the age-old technique. Yet, the product and its purpose had transformed entirely.
As we celebrate the National Handicrafts Week from 8th to 14th December 2025, this scene becomes emblematic of the quiet revolution sweeping through Ind | |
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