India's global apparel export share stuck at 3% despite China losing ground; FTAs, China+1 open opportunity: ReportIndia has failed to gain meaningful share in global apparel exports despite China’s declining dominance, holding at around 3% in 2025 while...
A Bangladeshi garment maker is stitching its way through the Middle East energy crunchEnergy shortages are disrupting production at most Bangladeshi garment factories. Buyers are canceling or reducing orders due to these powe...
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from October 5 for proposed trade pact: Piyush GoyalIndia-Canada CEPA negotiations are being fast-tracked, with the fifth round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Commerce Minister Piy...
Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; proposes cap on foreign students and Italian lessons for parentsItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans new government measures soon. These proposals will limit foreign students and ban burqas and ni...
Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surgeBangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to seventeen percent. This move piles fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling...
Shoe company Converse apologises, pulls ad that drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan imageryConverse removed an advertisement after facing criticism for its imagery. Critics viewed the ad as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. T...
Italy to ban burqas in schools, PM Meloni saysItaly's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced new integration measures for schools. These measures include banning burqas and niqabs with...
India, Bangladesh to set up joint task force to promote bilateral tradeIndia and Bangladesh are discussing a joint task force to boost trade. This initiative aims to bring businesses and stakeholders closer tog...
India’s August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billionIndia’s merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower impo...
In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...
While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing p...
How to clean dusty curtains without taking them down? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricksCleaning dusty curtains while they remain in place is both practical and effective. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to lift of...
India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: OfficialIndia and Canada have begun the fourth round of negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both ...
War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
How to get mildew smell out of clothes: White vinegar and baking soda may help, but don't put vinegar directly in your washerMildew odors in your laundry can be an annoying issue, often caused by trapped moisture and insufficient air flow. To tackle these smells, ...
Don’t throw away clothes with ink stains: A simple vinegar hack could save them from the bin.Ink stains can be frustrating, but several simple household remedies may help remove them from clothes. Rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, liq...