A fashion showcase in New Delhi highlighted modern Khadi designs under the Navyug Khadi initiative. Organised by CoEK, NIFT and FDCI, the event promoted Khadi's heritage, sustainability and relevance, featuring contemporary garments and supporting rural artisans.
Folklore links the name 'Dhaka' to the Bangladeshi capital. According to one popular belief, Dambar Kumari, the daughter of Prime Minister Junga Bahadur Rana, who lived in Banaras (Varanasi) during the 19th century, was fond of a fine and colourful fabric known as Chamua Dhaka, woven in Dhak