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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's love for elephants is legendary. But Cherapally village in Thiruvananthapuram takes it a notch up. Here, elephants are a way of life. For generations, hundreds of families here have earned their livelihood by crafting elephant sculptures from Indian rosewood (eetti in local parlance). Over time, though many moved on to other occupations, the tradition has sustained. "It all started when our forefathers crafted sculptures out of leftover stumps of rosewood trees that were felled during the pre-Independence era," says K G Sashidharan, 75, who has been in the profession for six decades. "The elephant sculptures became popular. Soon, more families got involved." Subsequently, Cherappally became a hub for wooden elephants in various designs and sizes. "It is a trade that has never brought financial loss. We have never had to seek out buyers -- they come in search of our elephants," Sashidharan adds. In addition to buyers from across India, the village caters to international clientele as well. Recently, they delivered 250 sculptures for a buyer from the US.
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday. In a post on X, the CM Patel said, The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an accident that is deeply distressing to the heart. The state government stands with full compassion a ...Read More >