Hyderabad basket weaver’s story inspires Andhra CM Chandrababu NaiduA Hyderabad-based basket weaver’s inspiring journey, shared on the 'Humans of Hyderabad' social media handle, has captured the attention of...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
Who was Gary Wright? Know about the ‘Dream Weaver’ singer who passed away at 80 after long illness battleJustin Wright, Gary Wright's son, reportedly revealed that his father passed away Monday morning at his home.
05 Sep, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
Tricolour reflects pride of India's past, commitment of present and dreams of future: PM Modi"The tricolour of India does not only contain three colours, but our tricolour is a reflection of the pride of our past, our commitment to ...
10 Aug, 2022, 10.08 PM IST
Disney villain Ursula's voice, Emmy-winning actor Pat Carroll dies at 95Pat Carroll is one of the finest actors, who is famous for comedy roles and for being the voice of villain 'Ursula' in "The Little Mermaid".
01 Aug, 2022, 07.35 PM IST
BJP govt has usurped credit of our work in UP: Akhilesh YadavThe SP president alleged that the saffron party would try to "manipulate" voting at the booth level during the elections early next year an...
22 Sep, 2021, 10.56 PM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Jahnabi Phookan appointed as National President of FICCI FLOPhookan is the 37th National President of FICCI FLO. In her role as the National President, she will focus on empowering women with entrepr...
22 May, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
Previous govts hated development, 'looted' public money to win polls: Prime Minister Narendra ModiStarting his two-day visit to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted schemes worth Rs 1,000 crore to his Lok Sabha constituency.
22 Sep, 2017, 06.48 PM IST
How a village of weavers in Bihar became a factory of IITiansIn the past two and a half decades, small waevers' village Patwa Toli in Bihar has produced more than 300 engineering graduates. A third of...
27 Jun, 2017, 10.47 AM IST
These Yadavs lost their vote but made their lifeThis poll season, many of the Mumbai Yadavs are back in their village "for a first-hand feel of the UP elections. "
07 Mar, 2017, 11.29 AM IST
Meet the woman entrepreneur who made Christian bridal sarees fashionableTan Kuruvilla started Kavani after she struggled to find a bridal outfit that she liked.
09 Jan, 2017, 12.44 PM IST
Bibi Russell to re-invent Khadi inspired by the textiles of RajasthanThe eminent designer is set to showcase her fashion line at the Rajasthan Heritage Week kick starting in Jaipur from December 3.
19 Nov, 2015, 12.40 PM IST
Budget 2015: More tourists at Rani Ki Vav to increase take off of Patan Patolas“More the tourist inflow would mean global recognition of the age-old textile,” said Ashok Salvi, one of the 12 remaining weavers engaged i...
28 Feb, 2015, 03.43 PM IST
Kashi plans 'kimkhab' gift for the US first lady Michelle Obama"I would like to gift kimkhab to the US first lady," said Amresh Kushwaha, a master weaver of the city.
22 Jan, 2015, 12.30 PM IST
Lots of cheers and some tears at Rahul Mishra's doFashion designer Rahul Mishra, who won the International Woolmark Prize early this year, hosted an intimate get together for his pals at a ...
03 Jul, 2014, 10.03 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee is playing the branding gameIt cannot be denied that like Modi, she too has a signature style when it comes to her Bengal cotton sarees.
12 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Start-up company to find new markets for handloom weaversThe government will extend all support for such innovative ventures, according to Principal Secretary (Industries) P H Kurien.
10 Sep, 2013, 06.28 PM IST