The melting pot of heritage, commerce, and culture, Himachal’s own international trade festival, held in the Rampura area of Shimla in November, helped artisans, self-help groups, and handicraft makers earn from digital imprints. The festival that commemorates the historic 17th-century trade treaty between the Bushahr state and Tibet has attracted talented artists who have successfully marketed their creations on digital platforms. The Voices student reporter wields a camera and takes a trip to the hills of Rampur, amidst cold waves that cover the nitty-gritty of this international festival that attracts trade and commerce. Backed by the state government, HimIra (himira.co.in),…

The proud voters of Bihar scripted a new electoral history with the highest-ever voter turnout of 66.91 per cent, registered during the voting held on November 6 and November 11 for the 243 seats of the Vidhan Sabha, covering 7.45 crore voters across the state. While Bihar beat its own record since 1951, the state also saw trend-setting initiatives, including the first-ever picture ID cards issued to booth-level officers, the participation of Jeevika Didis, and a much-hyped visit by 16 delegates from six countries to witness the poll in the state. The first phase, on November 6, saw a massive turnout…