As part of the 'Vocal for Local' campaign and the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen promoting GI (Geographical Indication)-tagged products, linking them to cultural heritage, economic empowerment, and global recognition on Friday.
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the "Special Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale" at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Tuesday.
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
A meeting and discussion on Friday was held in the Varanasi Commissioner's Auditorium with Rakesh Sachan, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Khadi and Village Industries, Silk, Handloom and Textiles, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Ravindra Jaiswal, Minister of State, regar
New Delhi [India], October 14: Diwali symbolizes Light in its myriad manifestations. The light around us, the light within us, the light of the prayers and the hopes of the world, the light of the earthen diyas on doorways, the light of family rituals, the light of festive feasting, the ligh
In his National Day address Lai said, " "We will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, establish a rigorous air defence system in Taiwan with multi-layered defence, high-level detection, and effective interception, and weave a safety net for Taiwan to protect the lives and property of citiz
New Delhi [India], October 1: In India's fast-evolving wellness economy, a quiet revolution is taking root. Essential oils--once confined to the fringes of alternative therapy--are entering the mainstream as modern instruments of balance, beauty, and everyday well-being. At the forefront of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Madhya Pradesh's iconic Maheshwari sarees while inaugurating the PM Mitra Park in Dhar district, aimed at boosting the textile industry in the region.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 11: In a small village in Uttar Pradesh, I once sat beside a weaver named Shanti. Her fingers moved with a rhythm so natural it felt like music - tying knots on a loom that had been in her family for generations. The rug she was working on, filled with t
New Delhi [India], September 10: A ticking clock. Seven ancient temples. A cyberattack unlike anything the world has seen. In LANK-8, the debut thriller from MIT alumnus and AI strategist Ram Srinivasan, mythology collides with machine intelligence in a race against time.
As India radiates with the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that weaves the sacred thread of love, trust, and protection across the nation. On this auspicious occasion, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), celebrated the festival with children who tied a rakhi to him,
Assam's traditional weavers are embracing new technologies to boost income and preserve cultural heritage. By utilising new technologies, weavers are attempting to revitalise and showcase their traditional textiles on a global scale.