The saree not only symbolized the timeless beauty of Madhubani art but also spotlighted the artistry and craftsmanship of ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, arrived at Parliament dressed in an ...

Dulari Devi, a Padma Shri awardee and renowned Madhubani artist, gifted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a saree depicting intricate Madhubani paintings. Sitharaman wore it while presenting the ...

While handing over the saree, Dulari had requested the Finance Minister to wear it when she presented the Union Budget. Her eyes grew moist after seeing Sitharaman wearing the same saree.

The centuries-old art form had originated from the Madhubani district of Bihar and is characterised by line drawings filled in with bright colours and contrasts or patterns. The artist ...