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A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.
A special education teacher will run the Manchester Marathon in a traditional saree, attempting to break a world record while showing women they can exercise in whatever makes them comfortable. Madhusmita Jena needs to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to claim the title.
A Bengaluru shopper started her day at 4 am and waited six hours just to spend 10 minutes inside a famous silk store. Her viral video reveals the dedication people have for authentic Mysore silk sarees woven with pure gold.
A Bangalore teen turned her grandmother's old sarees into reusable bags, sparking a movement that's kept over a ton of textiles out of landfills. What started as a way to honor her grandmother's memory is now changing how her community thinks about waste.
A 15-year-old in India transformed her grandmother's cloth bag idea into a movement that's kept over 22,000 plastic bags out of landfills. Manya Harsha turned grief into green action with nothing but old sarees and determination.
In a small Maharashtra village, women in their 60s, 70s, and even 90s walk to class each afternoon to learn reading and writing for the first time. What started with 28 students in 2016 has become India's first school dedicated entirely to elderly women reclaiming the education they were denied as girls.
Urmila Pable shredded down Gulmarg's snowy slopes in a traditional saree, turning heads and smashing stereotypes. The Indian skateboarding champion proved that courage and six yards of fabric can rewrite the rules.
Saraswati Iyer quit her job two years ago to explore India on zero budget, carrying only two sarees, a tent, and a power bank. She's traveled the entire country without spending money on food, accommodation, or transport.
Shrey Panchal went from hiding backstage to performing Lavani, a traditional Indian folk dance, in full saree on center stage. His journey is breaking gender barriers in classical Marathi dance.
A German content creator is winning hearts in Bengaluru by wearing a saree as everyday clothing, not as a costume. Her effortless comfort in the traditional garment is reminding people worldwide that beautiful things don't need borders.