Eid-al-Fitr long weekend: Delve into the charm of local crafts in Jaipur, Patna and MaduraiScour the local bazaars to shop for blue pottery, unique silks and more.
14 Jun, 2018, 08.05 AM IST
Inspired by 'Dhoom 2', three men rob museum in Delhi: PoliceOn October 22, one of them had hid himself in the museum and after over an hour later, the suspect had raised an alarm that he was stuck in...
24 Nov, 2017, 01.12 AM IST
Unravel the Arabian mystique on a personalised tripEnjoy local Bahraini cuisine, cultural treats and race private cars.
02 Mar, 2017, 05.14 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir to get its first handicrafts museumJammu and Kashmir would get its first handicrafts museum over one-and-a-half acres of land at the exhibition ground in the heart of summer ...
14 Nov, 2015, 01.02 PM IST
25 designers to base upcoming collections on Benarasi textileEach designer will soon be connected with middlemen who will help them identify the weavers, so that they can create their product line as ...
10 Jun, 2015, 09.36 AM IST
Vietnam eyes India as potential market for attracting touristsIndia is a potential market for Vietnam in terms of tourism, he said adding that the bilateral relations between the two nations have alway...
11 May, 2015, 03.49 PM IST
No proposal to close down National Craft Museum, says governmentThe release said that it is a myth that National Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, may be closed to make way for Government-run H...
23 Apr, 2015, 09.36 PM IST
States asked to strengthen tribal research institutesPosts are not being filled up. While funds are released by the Union govt of India for the TRIs, their release is delayed due to various fa...
11 Mar, 2015, 05.07 PM IST
World Bank, local officials discuss scope for Agra improvementOne of the suggestions was related to the running of a shuttle train between Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri for the benefit of tourists.
19 Jun, 2014, 04.50 PM IST
- Expert panel assesses Kerala's Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple wealth
A five-member expert committee formed by the SC on Monday began proceedings to assess the value of the wealth in the cellars of the Sree Pa...
02 Aug, 2011, 06.22 AM IST
- Italian trust to support Orissa's museum upgradation
Eight significant heritage sites on the coast of Orissa and state museum will soon get a facelift as part of ICZMP, which is being implemen...
16 Jun, 2011, 07.45 PM IST
- On Xmas shopping spree at crafts village, Michelle runs out of cash
While visiting the 25 stalls at the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum in Pragati Maidan, she even stopped to woefully exclaim, ‘‘ I...
09 Nov, 2010, 10.11 AM IST
- Govt sanctions 10 handloom clusters for J&K
The government has sanctioned 10 handlooms clusters for the Jammu and Kashmir region to facilitate development and trade of handicrafts and...
11 Jul, 2008, 10.03 PM IST
- Kabuliwallahs make a comeback
Craftsmen from Afghanistan showcased their handicraft products here, at an exhibition of the diverse craft traditions of the South Asian As...
15 Dec, 2007, 02.00 PM IST
- India hosts SAARC Museum of Textiles and Handicraft
Member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation will showcase their traditional crafts at the SAARC Museum of text...
07 Dec, 2007, 09.23 PM IST
- Int'l ticket for Indian handicrafts
The IBEF is on its way to become the promoter for India’s vintage handicrafts in the global market.
29 Aug, 2006, 01.34 AM IST
- Brand equity fund to promote handicrafts
The India Brand Equity Fund is on its way to become the promoter for India’s vintage handicrafts in the global market. Indian carpets, need...
28 Aug, 2006, 02.00 AM IST