Weeks after BJP takes charge, Bengal unlocks ₹126 crore in tribal welfare fundsWest Bengal is now accessing central government schemes for tribal welfare. Projects worth ₹126 crore have been approved. These funds will ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoptionChinese companies are quietly implementing AI-driven layoffs and reducing graduate hiring to boost productivity, while carefully avoiding g...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Qutub Minar’s iconic 1600-year-old iron pillar is still completely rust-free. IITians decode the ancient science behind it’s evergreen surfaceA 1600-year-old iron pillar in New Delhi remains remarkably rust-free, baffling scientists for centuries. Researchers discovered its resili...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee to receive Padma Shri on May 25Tripti Mukherjee, a renowned Kantha stitch artist, will be honored with the Padma Shri. She is recognized for her dedication to preserving ...
21 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
NEET leak: If PM respects parliamentary committees, then he must remove Pradhan, says DigvijayaCongress MP Digvijaya Singh has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This comes after the NEET-UG 2026 ...
18 May, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
What should you do with your gold investments after PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchases?Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to postpone gold purchases to curb India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions. While the intention is...
13 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: A battle between TMC's Somnath Dutta & BJP's Tarak Nath ChatterjeeKrishnanagar, a culturally rich city, is set to witness a key electoral battle in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Exit polls sugge...
04 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Pretty in pink: Nita Ambani dazzled in banarasi saree, handwoven by artisan Iqbal Ahmad, at 46th AGM of Reliance IndustriesThe 46th annual general meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) recently concluded with Nita Ambani, the founder and Chairperson...
30 Aug, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Government expands support to artisans for boosting agarbatti production"Further to its launching the support programme on July 30, 2020, the Ministry has looked at all aspects of the industry, beyond just suppl...
06 Sep, 2020, 06.29 PM IST
Minority Affairs Ministry to establish 'Hunar Hubs' in every state: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviThe ministry has sanctioned 100 'Hunar Hubs" or skill centres in different parts of the country in the first 100 days of the second Modi go...
10 Nov, 2019, 03.31 PM IST
Demonetisation: Banks to deploy micro ATMs to aid cash strapped weaversBanks will deploy micro ATMs at handloom-handicrafts clusters so that weavers and artisans are not inconvenienced and can withdraw cash to ...
21 Nov, 2016, 10.04 PM IST
- 16 village-industry centres to come up
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) will set-up 16 more centres in rural parts of the country, including three centres in Ma...
29 Sep, 2007, 07.30 PM IST