Handloom's Fashion Reset: Next fillip for India’s handmade textiles must come from the youngYounger Indians are showing renewed interest in handloom textiles and their heritage. Social media and "indie" labels are making handloom f...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026: Dates, timings, Nightglow, parking and everything visitors need to knowThe Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is set to soar into its forty-eighth year in August 2026. With over a hundred breathtaking hot air...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
A Rare Cosmic Alignment Is Coming on 12 August, 2026 - Here's Why Skywatchers Around the World Are ExcitedA spectacular six-planet alignment will grace the pre-dawn sky around August 12, 2026, giving millions of skywatchers a chance to witness o...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Reach of handloom products in global mkts can be expanded through e-comm platforms: PresidentPresident Droupadi Murmu emphasized e-commerce platforms for expanding India's handloom product global reach. She noted the sector provides...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
From dream to debut: Four Indian shuttlers ready for World Championships bow at homeFour Indian badminton players will debut at the BWF World Championships hosted in India. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening round against t...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsOn August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration un...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is...' - inspiring quote by writer known for creating detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson teaches life lessons on reality and why real life always surpasses fictionQuote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, believed life itself held surprising stories. He fe...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.28 AM IST
India vows no monkey business at badminton world championshipOfficials promise improved hygiene for the upcoming badminton world championships. Previous issues with monkeys and bird droppings will not...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India needs more world-class exhibition infrastructure, say experts on sidelines of Singapore industry forumThe experts, who spoke at the sidelines of an industry event in Singapore, argued that partnerships between Indian companies and internatio...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Hiroshima Day 2026 poster, speech ideas: Best messages, quotes and themes for August 6Looking for Hiroshima Day poster and speech ideas? Here are simple themes, messages and speech points to remember Hiroshima on August 6.
05 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
CWG gold medallist para athlete Dilip Gavit aims to set world records in 100m & 400mFresh from winning the 100m gold with a Games record on his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, para sprinter Dilip Gavit has set his sigh...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declares August 15 as 'India Day'Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared August 15 as India Day. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also issued a similar proclamation recognizin...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Rare triple sky event on August 12, 2026: Solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower, and six-planet parade to dazzle stargazersMark your calendars for August 12, 2026, when the night sky will come alive with a unique blend of celestial wonders. A total solar eclipse...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India, Uzbekistan should double bilateral trade in three years, says Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Uzbekistan to double bilateral trade from the current $1.5 billion within three...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
In 2006, Arizona tried to eliminate a cotton pest by breeding billions more; planes flooded fields with sterile pink bollworm moths; by 2018, the US declared victoryThe elimination of the pink bollworm pest in the United States marks a significant achievement by scientists. By introducing billions of st...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India's textile sector poised for global sourcing shift as China loses US apparel share: NuvamaIndia's textile sector faces its strongest opportunity in decades. Global apparel sourcing is shifting away from China, benefiting Indian m...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sectorThe Union Textiles Minister highlighted the Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission. This mission aims to boost farm productivity and fi...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST