Janhavi Kulkarni founded KaleNale to popularise ‘khun’, a fabric that contains both silk and cotton. Her efforts have led to orders from Switzerland, Germany, US and more.
Did you know Hemp is one of the fastest plants to grow without using much water or chemical fertilisers? Just another reason why it needs to be part of our lives ASAP!
"The lady who came to work in my house was trained in embroidery. Her village in UP is famous for that. I asked her if she would like to work with me. She agreed, and we haven’t looked back ever since,” says the fashion designer behind the brand. #WomenEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessesOfIndia
When a sarkari babu (government officer) or baniya (Marwari businessman) stepped out of his home in a safari suit, the sheen of the outfit accorded him a sense of respectability and sincerity.
“At one glance, it is just another piece of clothing. But we don’t realise the effort and natural resources that went into weaving that fabric and creating the garment. The lack of consciousness was one major challenge to set the balance right.” #Respect #Inspiration
The rains may have paralysed the city, but failed to break the spirit of good samaritans who extended help in every way they could to help fellow Mumbaikars.
In this face of disaster, the Indian Army, Air Force, and National Disaster Response Forces (NDRF) in association with NGOs and civilians are trying to restore balance in the flood-hit state.