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 ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM 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
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...
14 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
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.
27 Mar, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
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...
16 Mar, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
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.
08 Aug, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
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...
03 May, 2018, 06.30 PM IST
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 ...
03 Sep, 2017, 12.36 PM IST
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...
25 Nov, 2016, 07.48 PM IST
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.
07 Nov, 2016, 02.42 PM IST
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...
19 May, 2016, 03.33 PM IST
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.
09 Aug, 2015, 10.46 AM IST
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...
07 Nov, 2014, 11.43 AM IST
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.
25 Aug, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
- 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.
12 Dec, 2011, 12.39 PM IST
- 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...
26 Mar, 2008, 02.53 AM IST
- 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...
06 Sep, 2006, 12.50 PM IST