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Kashmiri papier-mâché artisans see renewed export demand ahead of festive season
Craft cooperatives in Srinagar report their strongest export order books in five years, aided by new e-commerce tie-ups.
By Nadia Hussain · 1 min read
Nadia Hussain
Culture Writer
Nadia Hussain covers art, music, cinema and heritage across India, with a particular focus on Kashmiri crafts and performance traditions.
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Delhi's Sufi music festival returns with a lineup of Kashmiri and Rajasthani performers
The three-day festival, now in its ninth edition, features a rare joint performance blending santoor and manganiyar traditions.
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Regional cinema wins big at national film honours
Films in Malayalam, Kashmiri and Assamese swept several major categories at this year's ceremony.
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Publishing houses report surge in translated Indian-language fiction
Editors say English-language readership for translated regional literature has grown steadily since a major translated novel won international recognition.
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Classical dance festival in Thiruvananthapuram draws record attendance
The week-long festival featured performances across six classical traditions, with organisers citing growing youth participation.
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Heritage walk initiative maps Srinagar's Mughal-era gardens for tourists
A new self-guided walking route links six historic gardens with signage detailing their Mughal-era landscaping principles.
By Nadia Hussain · 1 min read