Kumaon

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Uttarakhand women enjoy ‘khushi ka ek din’

Festivals being held across Kumaon region are helping 'pahadi' women to let their hair down and revel in simple joys, even though only for a day in a year.

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Copperware losing sheen for Tamtas of Almora

Tamta bazaar of Almora in Uttarakhand, the once-thriving marketplace and a vibrant hub of coppersmiths, now stands in desolation as the artisans struggle to compete with machine-made products.