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To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
Why the help of women MPs is neces-saree: Parliament could give many languishing 6-yard weaves a fillipParliament stands as a beacon of India's saree heritage, reflecting a tapestry of traditions. Women MPs are stepping to the forefront, revi...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir: 'Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water...' The mystic poet gives a centuries-old lesson about personal growthThe Indian Proverb of the Day by Kabir, “Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water,” highlights the i...
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
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...
Avatar Fire and Ash OTT release in India: When and where to watch James Cameron's epic blockbuster movie in HindiAvatar: Fire and Ash, following its extensive theatrical run, is set for digital release in India. The film, which grossed nearly $1.49 bil...
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $936 million in March so far; down 56% on-yearThe number of deals during the month, however, was down at 94, compared to 237 in the corresponding month last year.
JioMart to roll-out ‘Craft Mela’ for local artisans“We want to help them grow their businesses, preserve Indian crafts, and provide impetus to the rural economy. Such initiatives provide sel...
PV Sindhu, Mithali Raj join #MyHandloomMyPride trend; Anand Mahindra hails Indian weaversPM Modi declared August 7 as National Handloom Day in India to empower the weaver community.
Amazon India launches Weavesmart on its marketplaceAmazon India intends to help these associated weavers reach millions of customers across India and in turn help in empowering them and help...
Varanasi handloom weavers need design support for survivalThe Uttar Pradesh government, meanwhile, is trying to connect handloom weavers in Varanasi with designers to help them create intellectual ...
Govt eyes niche markets to boost handloom, handicraft exportsTextile ministry has signed MoUs with 20 e-commerce firms to engage with artisans and weavers in various handloom and handicraft clusters a...
Kraftly ties up with the Ministry of Textiles to promote handlooms and empower weavers & artisansKraftly had recently launched 'Krafts of India' with the aim to support the Indian handicraft ecosystem.
Amazon India teams up with government to boost handloom sales; directly engages with weaversThe products will carry government certifications 'India Handloom Brand' and 'Handloom Mark', ensuring availability of quality products acr...
Can PM Narendra Modi's policies really help the struggling handloom workers?The 2010 handloom census paints a harrowing picture of the work and life of Indian weavers, once thought to be the best in the world.
PM Modi in Varanasi; says global e-commerce market awaits textile sectorPraising the weaver community, Modi said, "Just like the way the weavers weave clothes, this sector weaves together all sections of the soc...
Modi govt joins hands with Flipkart to boost handloom sector; provide online platform for weaversFlipkart will provide weavers in India online marketing platform, infrastructural support & customer acquisition to scale up their business.
- Slowdown in textile sector is a concern: Anand Sharma
CPI (M) Basudev Acharia said the flooding of Indian markets with foreign goods has added to the woes of the weavers.
- Govt plans measures to boost cotton goods exports
The government plans to take measures to help Indian weavers get sufficient quantity and boost exports of value-added cotton goods, which w...
- Here's branding Indian handloom
A government appointed panel on textile industry on Wednesday invited stakeholders to go in for 'Handloom Mark' registration under the 'Gre...