Inside Jamui’s Jackfruit: Bihar’s Green Gold from the Forest Belt Jamui’s jackfruit is one of Bihar’s abundant yet underrated agricultural treasures. What has long grown wild and semi-wild across the districts forested terrain is today being recognised as a genuine economic opportunity. With rising interest in forest produce and plant-based foods this humble fruit is...
Inside Ghazipur’s Jute Wall Hangings: The Golden Fibre Art of Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur’s jute wall hangings are really something in Uttar Pradesh. This started out as a village thing near Varanasi but now people all over India and even in other countries want them. Because people are looking for things that are made by hand...
Inside Rohtas’s Sonachur Rice: The Fragrant Grain from Bihar’s Rice Bowl Rohtas’s Sonachur rice is one of Bihar’s most cherished but lesser-known agricultural treasures. Grown in the fertile plains of what is famously called Bihar’s “dhan ka katora,” or rice bowl, this fragrant variety has been a staple of local kitchens for generations. With growing...
Inside East Champaran’s Pearl Button Industry: Bihar’s Forgotten Craft of Shell and Shine The pearl button industry in East Champaran is really something. It is based in a town called Mehsi. This industry is one of the unique things about Bihar.. Not a lot of people know about it. A time ago someone in Mehsi...
Inside Meerut’s Sports Goods Industry: The City That Equips a Nations Games Meerut’s sports goods industry is one of Indias celebrated manufacturing legacies. What started in the century as small workshops making equipment for British soldiers has today become a large global-facing industry that provides cricket bats, footballs, boxing gear and gym equipment all around...
Inside Darbhanga’s Makhana: The Superfood Seed of Bihar Darbhanga’s Makhana, popularly known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, is one of Bihar’s most treasured agricultural gifts. What began as a humble wetland harvest, gathered by local Mallah communities from muddy ponds, is today shaping health-conscious diets, festive rituals, and premium snacking trends. With rising global...
Inside Lucknow’s Chikankari Embroidery: The Timeless Thread Art of India Lucknow’s Chikankari embroidery is one of the most cherished symbols of India’s textile heritage. What began centuries ago as a delicate craft practiced within royal courtyards is today shaping modern fashion, home décor, and conscious luxury. With rising appreciation for handmade and heritage products, consumers...