Buried in Sicily’s Shallow Waters: How a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Shipwreck Is Revealing the Secrets of Mediterranean TradeIn 2025, archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant vessel off the coast of Sicily, dating back to the 6th or ...
14 Mar, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh named theme state for Surajkund Crafts Mela 2026Uttar Pradesh is set to be the theme state for the 2026 Surajkund International Crafts Mela. The state will highlight its ancient civilizat...
02 Jan, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
International Women’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas to celebrate Moms, Partners, and Co-WorkersInternational Women’s Day is not just a celebration—it’s a chance to uplift and recognize the women who shape our lives.
07 Mar, 2025, 09.02 AM IST
Amid conflict, women artisans eye e-commerce to preserve Manipur's vanishing craftsWomen artisans in Manipur are learning e-commerce and digital skills through workshops. This helps preserve traditional crafts and aims at ...
15 Oct, 2024, 05.05 PM IST
State emporia should shape up or shut downSome of them were better than others, of course. During my college days, we were fans of mirrorwork kurtas and shawls from Gurjari; the bes...
06 Jul, 2024, 01.16 AM IST
Archaeologists discover 3 occupational phases of Saraswati-Indus civilisation in HaryanaThe findings of the excavation include pit dwelling, square and rectangular mud brick houses.
15 Dec, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
From Walmart to Target and Best Buy, which US stores are offering the best Black Friday deals?Black Friday is finally here and US retailers have lined-up doorbuster deals to entice shoppers ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Here'...
24 Nov, 2023, 07.50 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
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate sixth edition of 'Hunar Haat'The latest edition of the Haat will witness the participation of hundreds of artisans from 22 states/UTs from across the country.
09 Feb, 2018, 02.36 PM IST
From Dajipur's wild side to Dahanu's lovely beaches, what would you choose?A trip to Bannerghatta Biological Park is also a fulfiling experience for a nature enthusiast.
25 Jan, 2018, 05.00 AM 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
- Indians used own cooking pots in Egypt during ancient Indo-Roman trade
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) Cooking was as personal to Indians in the early Roman period as it is now, says a noted British expert on Roman pott...
18 Oct, 2016, 11.20 AM IST
Benarsi sarees and Awadhi food on display at UP Travel & Tourism EventBollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari was the highlight giving an awe-inspiring introduction speech.
12 May, 2016, 07.39 AM IST
Cultural sequence of Sarnath identified: ASIIn addition to this, many bricks with molded and chiseled decoration belonging to the Gupta period, were recovered.
03 Jan, 2016, 02.38 PM IST
- Madurai villagers hold exhibition to protect 3,000-year-old habitat
The people of Thandikudi, one the most beautiful villages on the Kodaikanal hills, is making an earnest attempt to draw the attention of th...
27 Apr, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
- Handicrafts, and handloom from North East at Dastkar Fest
With sarees for Rs, 4,800 and a pair of earnings for Rs 150, the designer has attempted to bring these 2 fabrics back into public imaginati...
12 Mar, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
Locals fear loss of livelihood after safari suspension in Ranthambore national parkShamim Khan is still proud of the first jeep that he had purchased 30 years back. A black and white photograph stands testimony to his humb...
13 Aug, 2012, 02.28 AM IST