Meet Dhananjay Hegde; Man Who Made Newspaper Bags Using Corn Powder
Using corn powder and stitching techniques, Dhananjay Hegde from Karwar in Karnataka has created newspaper bags that can carry up to 10 kg of weight, does not leak, and can readily retain meat and other wet goods without clogging. He also constructed a machine to commercialize the product. Dhananjay said that he intended to create a sturdy and long-lasting bag. The material is eco-friendly and available locally.
Tags: Newspaper Bags, Karnataka, eco-friendly, Newspaper
Courtesy: The Better India
UP Bride Calls Off Marriage Citing Groom Couldn't Read Without Spectacles
A bride in UP's Auraiya district has called off her marriage because the groom couldn't read the newspaper without spectacles. The incident happened on the day of marriage when the bride along with other women asked the man to read a newspaper as a test. However, the marriage was canceled on failing the test. Besides, an FIR has also been lodged after the groom's family refused to return the dowry.
Tags: Marriage, Bride, Spectacles, Newspaper, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: The Siasat Daily