Shah Rukh Khan's co-star was once a banker. Today, he's known as 'Mahanayak' of Marathi cinema, made his Cannes debut at 78. Who is Ashok Saraf?Veteran actor Ashok Saraf, a celebrated star in Marathi cinema and Bollywood, recently made history at Cannes with his wife Nivedita. With ...
24 May, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
How The Family Man creators Raj and DK helped Gudgudi director Manisha K Makwana reach Cannes 2026. She opens up about her journeyCannes Film Festival 2026: Manisha K Makwana's short film Gudgudi, a deeply personal story about loneliness and healing, has been selected ...
21 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
16 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
These 8 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 27% in one year, according to analystsInflation is at a 13-month high, primarily led by a rise in food prices. And with an impending fuel price hike, it could spike even more. A...
13 May, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
In the age of parasocial fame, nepo kids are the new comfort TVCelebrity families now offer a shared reference point in a fragmented world. The public emotionally inhabits these lives, finding reassuran...
11 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
The Twain Met at the Met Gala: How Indian craftsmanship found its biggest fashion stage in New YorkIndian designers and artisans took centre stage at this year’s Met Gala, using the global fashion event to showcase traditional Indian craf...
10 May, 2026, 07.41 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
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAs far as India is concerned, the biggest pain point from the US-Iran war in the Gulf region has been the spike in the prices of not only o...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Dubai plotting a comeback as Iran war hammers its hottest marketReal estate activity in Dubai has dropped sharply after geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran affected investor sentiment, accord...
01 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
UP: Bhadohi's carpet sector faces uncertainty due to US tariffs; "most goods on hold" says CEPCCarpet traders in Bhadohi faced significant challenges due to US tariffs. The Carpet Export Promotion Council reported a major business dec...
02 Sep, 2025, 07.37 AM IST
Shipments on hold, industry in wait-and-watch mode — India’s carpet industry reels under impact of US tariffsTrump’s tariffs have compounded the worries of an industry that was already struggling to survive amid issues of labour and raw material av...
22 Apr, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
Current geopolitical situation not likely to impact Indian carpet fair: CEPC ChairmanIn the fiscal year 2023-24, India's carpet exports reached Rs 15,530.47 crore, with Bhadohi alone contributing a significant 60 per cent, a...
18 Oct, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
Rs 7,000 cr of exports a year: How the small town of Bhadohi in UP became a global carpet powerhouseBhadohi, the carpet capital of India, boasts a rich history of carpet weaving dating back to the Iranian master weavers in the 16th century...
05 May, 2024, 12.54 PM IST
India’s creativity and craftsmanship in handmade carpets exposes the limits of China’s manufacturing abilityIndia’s rich heritage, skills and creativity in carpet weaving has made it the world’s largest exporter of handmade carpets, beating China.
29 Sep, 2022, 11.46 AM IST
41st India Carpet Expo kickstarts its virtual edition to a host of overseas buyersTouted as Asia’s largest carpet expo, the virtual fair aims to cater to the demand of Indian handmade carpets in emerging economies in the ...
27 Jan, 2021, 04.41 PM IST