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While presenting the Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has always made headlines for setting out the government's fiscal policies for the year ahead. For presenting the Union Budget 2025–26 on Saturday, she chose a white saree with a dull gold border, adorned with Madhubani art prints in black. The Union Minister paired the saree with a bright red blouse, …

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman honours Dulari Devi, know the story of Padma Shree awardee Budget 2025: Dulari Devi, a master of Mithila or Madhubani art, was honoured with Padma Shri in 2021 for her contributions towards preserving Madhubani art. However, her attire grabbed everyone's attention as she wore a Madhubani art Saree made by Padma awardee Dulari Devi. Story behind …

Padma Shri awardee Baiga tribal artist Jodhaiya Bai dies

Madhya Pradesh's famous Baiga tribal artist Jodhaiya Bai, a Padma Shri recipient, died in Umaria district after a prolonged illness, sources said on Monday. The painter, who was instrumental in getting international recognition to the Baiga tribal art, passed away at her native Lodha village in Umaria district on Sunday, the sources said. Jodhaiya Bai received Padma Shri, the country's …