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8th International Social Communication Cinema Conference 2009 selected a documentary by Susanta Biswas

The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry of Environment and Forests, is facilitating Joint Forest Management Committees for their sustenance by implementing seven Small and Medium Forest Enterprise pilot projects through its Regional Centres in seven different regions. The Regional… Continue

Added by SUSANTA BISWAS on May 13, 2009 at 12:27am — 1 Comment

World Women Trade Fair

World Women Trade Fair "Providing Global Trade Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide" CREATIVE INDIAN WOMEN SHOWCASE Promoting Indian Women access to Global Markets in the informal cottage industry sector. According to a report by the International Trade Centre, Women Exporters contribute to Development..<" it makes good development sense and good business sense to set up programs that encourage women to build their businesses to enter the global economy.." says the report. The C… Continue

Added by RONITA ROY GHOSH on May 6, 2009 at 2:43am — 1 Comment

Indian Cremation

Cremation is the act of reducing a corpse by burning, generally in a crematorium furnace or crematory fire. The Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, mandate open air cremation. In these religions the body is seen as an instrument to carry the soul. As an example the Bhagavad Gita quotes "Just as old clothes are cast off and new ones taken, the soul leaves the body after the death to take a new one". Hence, the dead body is not considered sacred since the soul has left the b… Continue

Added by Shalini Verma on June 26, 2008 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Varanasi Buddha Temple

The city of Varanasi or Banaras is situated along the west bank of the Ganges in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Called Benaras by the British, Varanasi is an important pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. The city finds mention in the great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. It was a flourishing trade center when Buddha came to Sarnath, about 10 kilometres away, to preach his first sermon in 500 BC. The renowned American novelist Mark Tw… Continue

Added by Shalini Verma on June 19, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Crafts of Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the land of the Kings, is a part the ‘colour belt’ of western India. Contrast to the miles and miles of stark brown dessert, Rajasthan presents a brilliant range of colours in its textile. It is not only during festivals or ceremonies that Rajasthan looks bright, it is everyday. By the side of the well, at the village haat, weekly market place, at fairs and festivals, in the temple, on the streets, at weddings, rituals and ceremonies, everywhere Rajasthan displays the most brilliant o… Continue

Added by Shalini Verma on June 18, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box

Jewelry box from the wood carving craftsmen of Muradabad in India. These gifts have been created by making innovative use of saree printing blocks.

Jewelry boxes in Indian tradition are as uniquely carved as the jewelry itself. They are beautifully carved, ornamented with in lay work or painted. Usually they are made of woo… Continue

Added by Shalini Verma on June 17, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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