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Each year, on August 1st, we celebrate Sambalpuri Din and wear Sambalpuri Bandha, an iconic weave of Odisha that has the Geographical Indica...

Ikat is a technique of tie-and-dye of handlooms. Some Indian states have the Geographical Indication (GI) tags for their own unique and spec...

 Rasabali is a cottage cheese-based dessert of Odisha. "Kendrapara Rasabali" has the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. When I firs...

In our previous post, we shared how the eyes of the deities are now being misrepresented- in printed photographs/images that are used even i...

Thanks to the Nabagunjara Lecture series organisers for choosing "Odishara Bayana Kala Parampara" or "Odisha's Handloom A...

Truly proud to share that 7 Odisha products have been registered as Geographical Indications (GIs)  Some other GIs registered today belong t...

K endrapara Rasabali has earned the GI Tag yesterday, i.e. on 3rd October, 2023. Rasabali is a chhena-based dessert of Odisha. You can read...

It was great to celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1st 2023 ☕️ and to have conversations around coffee i.e. Coffee pe Charcha :...

Bomkai is an exclusive handloom product of Odisha. "Bomkai Saree & Fabrics" have the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Bomkai ...

Rasabali is a traditional Chhena sweet of Odisha. It is a bhoga/offering at Shree Baladevjew Temple, Kendrapara, Odisha. As a part of th...

Can you guess the names of the handlooms in this image? That is me in the centre flanked by two gorgeous women. Do you know- My Silk Saree...

It is heartening to see the interest regarding Geographical Indication (GI) now in Odisha. I saw a couple of social media posts sharing abou...

It is great to see the interest and excitement of general public regarding Geographical Indications (GIs) now. I recollect the time when man...

August 1st is celebrated as Sambalpuri Din. As we cheer and wear Sambalpuri Bandha, time to ensure that we choose and promote original hand...

World IP Day World IP Day - Date April 26 th is celebrated as World Intellectual Property or World IP Day from year 2000 onwards. In 19...

India has a rich cultural heritage. Each state has regional specialties. There are many traditional products and local goods associated unde...

The annual Budget session in India (and in other parts of the globe too) is keenly awaited, analyzed, and discussed. Many eager eyes are glu...

There is an Odia saying that translated into English means- “What the mind thinks/wishes, it may receive the same.” Today, I have ample reas...

To, NABARD Namaskar Jaya Shree Jagannatha Jaya Shree Baladevjew Ref:  Misinformation and Misrepresentation in the Odisha GI Applications Sup...

I am deeply saddened to share that Odisha has lost key officials, who were treasure-houses and walking encyclopedias about Odisha handlooms ...