Dimapur, Aug. 31 -- Two entrepreneurs from Nagaland were awarded at the Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 in the categories of Best Cultural Performance and Best Aromatic Plant.

While D Ledia Awomi received the award in the Best Cultural Performance category, L Chuba Longkumer was awarded in the Best Aromatic Plant category.

The festival was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 26 to 30.

Awomi, president of the Ethnic Group of Nagaland, curated an ethnic fashion show at the event to showcase Nagaland's ethnic attire and handlooms.

Sharing how she came into association with Ideabaaz, she said it was her previous body of work, which includes working with women's organisations, organising fashion events, and being part of local movie...