XLRI set to host TED Talk event virtually February 19 event will be attended by eminent speakers including archer Deepika Kumari
XLRI is scheduled to hold the eighth edition of TEDxXLRI- 2021 themed “Surviving the Storm” virtually on February 19.
This year, the event looks forward to witnessing eminent speakers from different walks of life coming together on a single platform to uncover new ideas, provide an authentic and intelligent perspective of an unexplored topic and inspire inquisitive minds through stories of path makers who defied all odds and emerged victorious.
One of the eminent speakers for TEDxXLRI 2021 is Deepika Kumari, one of the finest archers of the country who started her professional journey at the Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur. She won two gold medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. Deepika has been conferred with the Arjuna Award, India s second-hig
The Indian carpet makers weaving their magic globally
India’s handmade rugs have wide international appeal despite competition from machine-made varieties of Turkey, China, and the US. SMBStory curates a list of four Indian brands making their mark abroad.
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Carpet weaving in India dates back to the 16th century, when Mughal emperor Akbar tried bringing weavers from Persia to make rugs for his palace. Today, India is a hub of carpets that have much demand in the international market.
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, almost
90 percent of carpets made in India are exported, with
overseas shipments worth Rs 64,407.19 crore ($916.15 million) during April-November 2019.
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