Unknotting Kashmir’s carpet woes: Hand-knotted Kashmiri silk carpets called Kal Baffi are making a subtle, yet striking, comebackKashmir's tourism is booming, and its hand-knotted silk carpets are reviving. These carpets, known as Kal Baffi, face challenges like US ta...
20 Apr, 2025, 12.07 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
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival: Bollywood divas Alia Bhatt and Rekha steal the show in stunning sareesBollywood superstars Alia Bhatt and Rekha take centre stage at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival in gorgeous sarees.
21 Feb, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts for world leaders at G7 meet: Gulabi Meenakari, black pottery, ittar, Kashmiri carpet among othersModi gifted black pottery pieces, which are from Nizamabad in Uttar Pradesh, to the Japan's prime minister and platinum-painted tea set wit...
28 Jun, 2022, 01.57 PM 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
IHGF-Delhi Fair goes virtual to tap diverse pool of overseas buyers, online brandsAs a precursor to this fair, the Council organised two products specific shows which had a combined visit of 2700 overseas buyers and colle...
30 Jun, 2020, 06.43 PM IST
Details of investment in Jammu & Kashmir would be available very soon: Nirmala SitharamanThe Finance Minister listed out various investment possibilities that Jammu and Kashmir has in different sectors like tourism, fine arts, h...
17 Oct, 2019, 02.08 PM IST
GI, look at that! A list of India's GI tagged productsIt is a tapestry of the country's diversity and a testament to the uniqueness of its regions. India has given 303 GIs, including for 11 for...
26 Nov, 2017, 01.12 AM IST
Showcase by women entrepreneurs from SAARC countriesSCWEC, first began in 2001 in Colombo with the objective of developing and promoting women entrepreneurs in the South Asian region.
17 Sep, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
Let this vacation be all about discovering local treasuresNo holiday is complete without discovering local treasures (vintage jewellery, maps, apparel), this vacation let shopping be your only agen...
12 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- 60 international buyers in Srinagar busy negotiating deals with handicraft exporters
There are sixty buyers from across 20 countries currently negotiating deals with handicraft exporters in Srinagar, thanks to the fourth Kas...
15 May, 2012, 10.30 PM IST
- Government approves 21 textile parks costing Rs 2,100 crore
The government today said it has sanctioned setting up 21 of integrated textile industrial parks involving a total development cost of Rs 2...
27 Oct, 2011, 04.59 PM IST
- Agitation in J&K costs its industry Rs 1,500 cr: Assocham
Economic activity in Jammu and Kashmir has been severely impacted due to ongoing agitation in the region, resulting in a loss of Rs 1,500 c...
13 Aug, 2008, 09.41 PM IST
- Pak trade talks may resume in Oct
With the Yousaf Raza Gilani government still finding its feet in Pakistan, India has decided to wait for some time before reviving the init...
06 Jun, 2008, 05.25 AM IST
- Take Pakistan off FEMA negative list with security approval: Jairam Ramesh
Union Minister of State for Commerce, Jairam Ramesh, today called for allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Pakistan by removing th...
18 Jan, 2008, 09.47 PM IST
- Trade across LoC only after Pak elections: Ramesh
Trade across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir will be initiated only after completion of general elections in Pakistan, says Union ...
18 Jan, 2008, 09.09 PM IST
- Pak rejects 5 of 14 items on India LoC trade list
Pakistan has rejected five items out of the 14 proposed by India for consideration for trade across the Line of Control (LoC).
24 Oct, 2007, 03.52 AM IST