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Vasai Girl Wins National Fashion Title with Collection Refreshing Heritage Textiles

2Mar

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Vasai Girl Wins National Fashion Title with Collection Refreshing Heritage Textiles

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 02: A final-year Fashion Design student from Amity University has brought national laurels to Vasai by winning the top prize in the Elevated Indianwear category at the prestigious Liva Protege 25 competition. Krishnapriya Girish Nair, daughter of Girish and Surabhi Nair, impressed a panel of expert judges with her innovative concept collection titled “Cheent CTRL+R.” The grand finale was held on Tuesday at the Sofitel Mumbai BKC, where she competed against 239 other contestants from across the country. Her winning collection offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Cheent (Chintz)—the hand-painted, sun-dyed textiles that originated on the Indian subcontinent and became one of the country’s first globally traded fashion exports centurie...

The Jaipur Kurti Revolution: How Nandani Creation is Scaling Heritage into a 100-Crore Powerhouse

26Feb

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Business, Press Release

The Jaipur Kurti Revolution: How Nandani Creation is Scaling Heritage into a 100-Crore Powerhouse

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 26: Nandani Creation Ltd(NSE: JAIPURKURT | INE696V01013) In the sun-drenched courtyards of Rajasthan, where the rhythmic sound of wooden blocks hitting fabric has echoed for centuries, a new kind of legacy is being written. Amidst the vibrant chaos of Jaipur’s Johari Bazaar and the timeless elegance of the Pink City, the scent of fresh dyes and the glimmer of Gota Patti have always told a story of royalty. However, the true revolution began when this local fervourwas reimagined for the modern woman. Today, Nandani Creation Ltd (NSE: JAIPURKURT)—the powerhouse behind the iconic Jaipur Kurti brand—is proving that the soul of Rajasthan isn’t just a heritage to be preserved, but a global fashion statement to be worn every day. The journey from a local...

Reviving the Past, Sustaining the Future — Hari Chandana IAS Leads a Heritage Renaissance

14Feb

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Lifestyle

Reviving the Past, Sustaining the Future — Hari Chandana IAS Leads a Heritage Renaissance

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 14: Within the historic campus of Osmania University in Hyderabad stands a once-forgotten architectural treasure — the Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell — now restored to its former grandeur after decades of neglect. Once buried under debris and lost in time, this 18th-century structure has been carefully conserved and ecologically revitalized into a vibrant heritage landmark. At the center of this transformation is Hari Chandana, whose administrative vision seamlessly integrates sustainability, culture, and community participation. The revival of the stepwell is not an isolated effort, but part of a larger, sustained movement of heritage conservation across Telangana under her leadership. Her administrative journey reflects a consistent commitment to transformi...