Writings

  Nation First: Celebrating Independence by Building India Together with Heart On this special Independence Day , as the tricolor flutters proudly against the sky, our hearts swell with gratitude for the freedom we cherish. But beneath the celebrations lies a deeper call—one that asks us to put the  nation first  by nurturing the spirit of self-reliance, pride, and unity through the ideals of  Make in India  and  Vocal for Local . Beyond Flags and Fireworks: The Emotional Pulse of Progress Freedom is more than a heritage; it’s a living promise renewed every day by millions of hands crafting India’s future. Imagine the hardworking artisan weaving vibrant textiles in a small village, the entrepreneur dreaming big in a bustling city, or the farmer nurturing the soil under a relentless sun. Their sweat and hope embody freedom’s true price. Every product made in India is much more than an item it’s a story of resilience, dreams, and dignity. Choosing local is c...

  My Handloom Story: Threads of Heritage, Threads of Heart — By [Sharath Kumar Ganji] A Loom of Memories: Celebrating Handloom, Celebrating Us There’s a gentle pride that grows in me every time I reach for my handloom kurta , scarf, or saree. It's more than just fabric. It’s the texture of my roots, the color of our collective past, and the comfort of stories that have travelled through generations. Handlooms aren’t just textiles they’re bridges to who we are, and every thread carries the dreams and dedication of countless artisans. Textures of Heritage, Patterns of Belonging My earliest memory of handloom is watching my grandmother carefully fold her beloved Pochampally saree , each geometric pattern a story whispered from her mother and hers before that. For every festive occasion, there would be those vibrant Jamdani dupattas , the joyous rustle of Kanchipuram silks , or even the everyday elegance of Gadwal cottons . These clothes weren’t just worn—they were celebrated, cherish...