Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Soumya Vinayan
Travails of a Handloom Weaver
Mallesham and Technological Innovation Telugu biopic Mallesham presents a refreshing and holistic take on the importance of dialogue between stakeholders and research in the textile industry. Indias cultural diversity is perhaps best represented by the distinct and unique range of handwoven and handmade textiles from each region. This, along with being one of the largest employers, led the handloom industry to emerge as an important tool in the swadeshi movement in the freedom struggle as well.
Thenga Pali : Forest Vigilance and Traditional Customs
Forest Vigilance and Traditional Customs Forest communities in India and elsewhere are central to protecting forests and forest resources. In November 2018, Balarampur village in the district of Dhenkanal, Odisha, saw a heated conflict between the people and the state concerning the acquisition of forestland by a corporate body—the Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha—for the construction of breweries. The community was largely dependent on the forest produce for their livelihoods.
Searching for Her Space : The Story of a Thappad
Social conditioning leads individuals to assimilate several social constructs that reflect beliefs, faiths, customs, and rituals that are often discriminatory. This imposes subtle and blatant restrictions on women. Deviations are met with intolerance, and the invisible “eye” of society is invoked to silence the so-called transgressions of these “deviant” women, especially in intimate relationships.
Potential of GIs is waiting to be tapped
On August 2, Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Commerce and Industry, unveiled a beautiful tricolour logo that is common for all Geographical Indications (GI) with an equally impressive tagline “invaluable treasures of incredible India”. GI indicates the ‘link’ between the place and the product, where the link could be the natural resources, climatic factor or human skills that render uniqueness to the product.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Soumya
Contact Soumya, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack