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Is this for real? New OCI forms for foreign spouses requires certified birth certificates of their great grand parents as well...

Looking forward to this one...

There is such beauty in Indian artisanal works and there is added magic when it's connected with history. Love this instalation at B'lore's T2. Its inspired by the architecture and motifs of Hampi.

How nice to see the quirky old Maharaja make a come back. I had done a class project on him when I was 8!!! @airindia @TataCompanies

Sad to hear of the passing of Historian Dr. M G S Narayanan. Thankful to have had the chance to spend time with him over the years, learning so much. His book on The Perumals of Kerala remains the most authoritative study of this formative phase of Kerala's history. RIP

2/ As their embroidery work grew, so did their confidence. 💪🏽 Some used their earnings to educate their children. Others to support their families through tough times. More women joined in. Young girls learned the skill, ensuring financial security for generations.

1/ In a quiet corner of Anjar, I sat with Rabari women as they stitched fine embroidery onto cushions. 🧵✨ What was once a craft meant only for a bride’s trousseau is now an economic force, empowering families and shaping futures.

2/ Originally, we were inspired by a 4,000-year-old Harappan seal showing a Peepul tree flanked by unicorns. But the story doesn’t end there.

1/ 🌿 Ever wondered why we chose the name Peepul Tree? It’s more than just a tree—it’s a 7,000-year-old symbol of India’s heritage.

4/ Her solution? Weaving empowerment. She encouraged Naga women to turn traditional loin loom weaving into sustainable livelihoods.

3/ In 1995, while working with rural women across Assam & Nagaland, Monisha saw a common issue: economic dependence, making women vulnerable.

1/ Crafting Change in Nagaland: How Weaving Became Empowerment 🌿🧵

1/ 🚨 Google renames Gulf of Mexico → Gulf of America for the USA🚨 Maps have often been biased—they reflect power & politics. Let’s dive into how history proves this. 🧵

🚀 A new wave of artisans is rising in India! 🚀 Meet Saumyadip, a 27-year-old Math graduate who chose to uplift his community of Madur grass weavers. Young artisans are redefining India’s craft economy—Tradition + Innovation = The Future. 🌍✨ #HandmadeIndia #ArtisanImpact

Every piece of Dhokra art is a story cast in metal. This 4,000-year-old craft uses the same lost-wax technique as the famous Harappan Dancing Girl! Did you know Gondwana, the ancient supercontinent, was named after the Gond tribals of this region? History is alive in our hands.