GST 2.0 to boost housing sector, small-scale enterprises: Mines MinistryThe recent GST rate revisions, particularly the reduction to 5% for mining sector items like marble and granite, are expected to positively...
11 Sep, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
PM Modi gifts Bidriware vase, silver filigree purse to Ghana's President and first ladyDuring his visit to Ghana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted handcrafted Indian artifacts, including a Bidriware vase and a Silver Filigr...
04 Jul, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
Reviving heritage: We are bringing traditional Indian craftsmanship back to life: Zishta’s Archish Mathe MadhavanBengaluru-based cookware venture Zishta is blending tradition with business sustainability. The firm aims to expand to at least 1,000 craft...
06 May, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
P-TAL raises Rs 4.33 crore in seed funding from Titan Capital, othersP-TAL seeks to revive ancient traditions in a contemporary way while promoting the use of traditional metals like brass, copper, and bronze...
16 Oct, 2023, 04.46 PM IST
Craft Bazaar: G20 Summit to showcase India's rich handicraft and handloom heritageIndia is set to showcase its rich tradition and craftsmanship at the upcoming G20 summit. Artisans from Jaipur will teach visitors the art ...
09 Sep, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
Revival of an Indian aesthetic is overdueEspecially since the fate of countless traditional Indian crafts hang in the balance. Traditional Indian crafts nurtured by the patronage o...
22 Jul, 2023, 12.27 AM IST
Apple to use only recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025Magnets in Apple devices will use recycled rare earth elements, and in-house designed printed circuit boards will use recycled tin solderin...
14 Apr, 2023, 10.31 AM IST
Best Bracelets for Men on AmazonA cool men’s bracelet is the easiest way to add an edge to your personality. Not only do they look stylish, but men’s bracelets also make t...
07 Nov, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
'Hunar Haat' has given employment opportunities to over 5 lakh artisans in 5 years: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviHe said the "Hunar Haat" initiative has proved to be immensely beneficial and encouraging for artisans and craftsmen as lakhs of people pur...
22 Jan, 2021, 01.52 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
Ghee in coffee, Chandrika soap as shaving cream: How unconventional usage helping Indian brands push sales abroadAmericans and Europeans are now putting traditional Indian foods and beauty products to unconventional use.
26 Sep, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
Startup platform 5F World invests in Live History IndiaThe LHI platform will showcase historical facts through videos and content contributed by historians across the country and by the startup'...
15 May, 2017, 08.51 AM IST
Ganesh Natarajan backs Studio Coppre in a boost to copper artisansNatarajan is backing this through his firm 5F World, through which he wants to focus on the areas of skills, startups and social ventures i...
18 Oct, 2016, 09.08 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi tomorrowThe PMUY scheme aims to provide free LPG connections to about five crore families living below poverty line across the country.
30 Apr, 2016, 01.39 PM IST
Rajesh Pratap Singh goes all out with his menswear line at the Van Heusen + GQ Fashion NightsDraped tunics, androgynous over-sized women's suits and jackets in woven metal were the other highlights of Rajesh Pratap Singh's collectio...
03 Dec, 2015, 02.26 PM IST
E-commerce firms like Flipkart, Snapdeal giving handicraft sector much-needed online pushFlipkart has tied up with multiple govt ministries to help artisans shift towards online sales. It has created an exclusive store for Banar...
13 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
RBI issues guidelines on loans to landless farmersIn the Union Budget 2014-15, it was declared that 5 lakh Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) of land-less farmers will be financed through NABARD...
13 Nov, 2014, 10.59 PM IST