Art and Craft Blooms as Youngsters Learn New Skills in Lockdown

Youngsters steal hearts by showcasing their art and craft works online during COVID-19 lockdown Kavitha R 16th April 2020 Youngsters steal hearts by showcasing their art and craft works online during covid-19 lockdown As most of the population is staying indoors due to COVID-19 lockdown, youngsters have come up with a solution to entertain themselves. […]

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Thrissur Pooram Cancelled amid Lockdown 2.0

Kerala government along with Thiruvambady temple board and Paremekkavu devaswoms decided to call off Thrissur Pooram after a meeting with state ministers. Kavitha R Kochi | April 16, 2020 Thrissur Pooram- the ‘mother of all festivals’ has been cancelled for the first time in 58 years due to COVID-19 outbreak. A ministerial-level meeting held on […]

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Lockdown says a big ‘NO NO’ to Malayalam New year

Amidst the worldwide lockdown due to Coronavirus, Kerala sees a monotonous New Year with no gathering or celebration of the eve. Excluding this year, every year on the day of Malayalam New Year, also known as Vishu-the harvest festival, Malayalis wore new clothes, prepared ‘Sadhya’ (a lavish meal) and burst crackers to celebrate. They visited temples […]

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With sales fallings, Ilkal saree weavers struggle for profit

Government schemes are not benefiting the weavers due to lack of awareness among them. The Ilkal Saree weavers in Bagalkot district complain that the sale of the Ilkal sarees has gone down drastically which lead them to face loss and loan problems. Welfare policies provided by the government are away from their reach. Ilkal town […]

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