Traditional Indian Crafts and Intellectual Property Rights

21 Sep 2026

Context: The alleged use of Indian traditional craft aesthetics by international luxury brands has renewed debate over cultural appropriation, intellectual property (IP) protection and benefit-sharing.Following the controversy over Kolhapuri chappals...

Rajghat Artefacts: New Insights into Varanasi’s Ancient Past

07 Sep 2026

Context: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has begun systematically documenting more than 10,000 artefacts excavated from Rajghat, one of the oldest known settlements in the Varanasi region. The artefacts, some nearly 3,000 years old, are providing fres...