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Saffron blooms in the north-east: A new dawn for farmers

For years, saffron cultivation in India has been synonymous with the Kashmir Valley, but the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) has changed the narrative. Through innovative technology, scientific planning and farmer training, NECTAR has successfully cultivated saffron in the north-east, opening new doors of opportunity for local farmers.

Imphal National Institute of Technology in recruitment flux

At the moment, there are a total of 30 faculty members functioning on a contractual basis at the NIT. 15 of these teachers have gone to seek solace from the High Court citing rulings of the Supreme Court inter alia regularisation of contractual employees after prolonged service on ad-hoc basis.

Saraswati Puja in Netherlands

Established in 2023 by the Indians living in Hoofddorp, the Agomoni Netherlands community aims to preserve India’s rich cultural traditions and heritage for future generations growing up abroad. With celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Laxmi Puja, the community fosters unity and pride among its members.

The strength of feminine tenderness

Natasha Datta Roy’s three-day solo exhibition ‘Echoes of her essence’, hosted from 24–26 January 2025 at a city gallery in Kolkata, was a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women in art and celebrated the dynamic and multifaceted essence of feminine energy through 26 artworks, all by her.