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Women in Tripura preserve traditional weaving of Chakma tribe

Tripura, Nov 29 (ANI): The Chakma tribe is one of the nineteen tribes of Tripura that can be identified by their unique dress patterns. Traditionally, the women folk of the community used to make their own clothes at home using loin loom. However, weaving on loin loom and the traditional art is gradually losing ground. Smriti Rekha Chakma, a resident of 79 Tilla in West Tripura is running a training centre in her backyard to teach the indigenous methods of making clothes using loin loom. Smriti makes an attempt to promote ethnic Chakma textiles that makes use of natural dyes, among the new generation. Smriti was awarded with the National Award for Excellence in shawl weaving in 2000 and four of her students have also received similar awards. Her products have been getting a good response, especially outside the state, due to the unique patterns and designs. A number of people across age groups come to her to learn the art. Decency Chakma, a student of textile designing at the National Institute of Designing, Hyderabad is one of the few trainees learning the intrinsic Chakma designs. Nov 29, 2014
HTC One M9 To Have A Windows Version Too, Likely Windows 10: Report

HTC One (M9) Release Date: Launch Clash with Samsung Galaxy S6 Expected

All eyes are on HTC's next-generation device dubbed as HTC One (M9) and expectations are high following the stupendous success of its predecessors - HTC One and HTC One (M8). The Taiwanese technology giant hasn't revealed the release date of its flagship smartphone but several reports claim that its launch might clash with the Samsung Galaxy S6. Nov 28, 2014
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TMC now uses earthen pots to protest against amendment of MGNREGA outside Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Friday moved on from black umbrellas and shawls to demonstrating outside the parliament with earthen pots to protest outside against government's decision to amend the MGNREGA. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has brought work to millions of impoverished villagers. The party demanded that instead of amending the Act, the Centre should instead raise the wages paid under the popular scheme that guarantees a minimum 100 days of employment in a year to those living below poverty line in rural areas. Meanwhile, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 28 prominent economists said they were alarmed to hear of moves to change the NREGA, which provides jobs for 50 million households. Nov 28, 2014
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Modi talks about boosting tourism in Kashmir, ensures employment

Udhampur, Nov 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, stated that his party would work in the state to boost tourism if they are brought to power. He also promised better employment opportunities for the youths. The first phase of polling in the state took place on November 25 and other phases will take place till December 20. The results will be announced on December 23. Nov 28, 2014
Suzuki YRA Hatchback to be Christened Baleno?

Suzuki YRA Hatchback to be Christened Baleno?

Suzuki's upcoming premium hatchback is likely to be called Baleno .Expected to make its global debut at Geneva Motor Show,2015,the new YRA premium hatchback will be reaching India showrooms sometimes in 2016. Nov 27, 2014
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