News for 'mekhela-sador'

Assam woman ostracised, fined for wearing salwar-kameez

Assam woman ostracised, fined for wearing salwar-kameez

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

In a case of moral policing, a woman was socially ostracized and fined Rs 5,000 for wearing salwar-kameez in Darrang district of Assam. The incident took place in Gongajani Kuwori village where villagers held a kangaroo court and decided to fine the woman, identified as Meghali Das, for her choice of clothing. Das has filed complaints with the police and civil administration, and officials are expected to visit the village to investigate the matter.

Why Ankita Konwar ran a 10K marathon in a sari

Why Ankita Konwar ran a 10K marathon in a sari

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Ankita Konwar's REAL reason to wear a mekhela sador to a marathon.

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

They saluted 'the hands that weave timeless stories'.

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

She's the Moana of your fairy tale because 'a little bit of ocean, a little bit of sand' make her mighty happy.

What a 7-yr-old taught Priyanka Chopra in Assam

What a 7-yr-old taught Priyanka Chopra in Assam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The state's tourism ambassador shared these adorable pictures from her trip.