Allcargo Logistics strengthens Varanasi handloom cluster with secure door-to-door and COD servicesThe company provides comprehensive logistics services, including door-to-door delivery and cash-on-delivery. This helps weavers and traders...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman drapes handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to poll-bound Tamil Nadu?Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring T...
01 Feb, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman steals the show in magenta coloured Kanjeevaram sareeFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth successive Union Budget presentation on February 1, 2026, featured a striking magenta Kattam Ka...
01 Feb, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Best Independence Day sarees for women to celebrate with patriotic eleganceCelebrate India's pride with the Best Independence Day Sarees for Women. These Sarees ensure you feel comfortable and stylish whilst captur...
10 Aug, 2025, 09.34 PM IST
Electricity, wood usage, chemical inputs top sources of carbon footprint in India’s handloomsA recent report highlights the carbon footprint of India's handloom sector. The report identifies electricity consumption, wood usage and c...
06 Aug, 2025, 07.41 PM IST
Best Sarees for Women Under 2000 in India for Elegant Look (2024)Are you looking for a saree under 2000 in India? If so, then continue reading this article to learn about the best sarees for women under 2...
11 Jul, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman steals the show in a pristine off-white and gold handloom sareeNirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day sarees symbolize India's textile heritage, showcasing diverse weaving techniques and craftsmanship. Her ann...
01 Feb, 2025, 09.49 AM IST
On National Handloom Day, 700 saree-clad PIO women dance to 'Naatu Naatu' on London streetsOn National Handloom Day, 700 Indian-origin women dressed in traditional sarees participated in a Saree Walkathon in London. The event was ...
07 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
UK-based women's organisation to host spectacular saree walkathon celebrating Indian weavesOrganized in partnership with Inspiring Indian Women (IIW), the British Women in Sarees group aims to promote Indian handloom sarees and ra...
25 Jul, 2023, 01.24 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dons traditional temple border saree for her fifth Budget presentationThe Minister chose the classic drape along with the red digital tablet - the choice Budget accessory since the presentation went paperless ...
02 Feb, 2023, 01.38 AM IST
View: From the humblest to the snootiest, saree remains an emotive issue for millionsThus, doubts on this precious wrap are best dispelled early; but that is not always possible. So it was when last month I wrote about Presi...
27 Aug, 2022, 12.43 AM IST
Amazon India launches ‘Karigar’, on the eve of National Handloom DayThe program aims to empower local sellers and SMB’s by helping them list and sell their products on Amazon India.
06 Aug, 2019, 03.19 PM IST
Co-optex 2.0: From musty emporiums to glitzy storesLast year saw not only new showrooms opening after a long gap but record sales of Rs 313 crore and profits of Rs 10 crore.
05 Jul, 2016, 11.00 AM IST
How Modi government is planning to make Varanasi the hub of handloom products"The government is serious about linking fashion and modern designs to handloom," says SK Panda, Union textiles secretary.
08 Mar, 2015, 02.28 PM IST
- Banarasi silk sarees get copyright cover
The GI status would benefit about 12 lakh people associated directly or indirectly with the handloom industry of the region.
18 Sep, 2009, 06.59 AM IST
- Kancheepuram saree cluster weathered cost pressures in slowdown
Going around the town of Kancheepuram—the one-time capital of the Pallavas—one can see magnificent temples like the Kamakshi Amman, which r...
10 Nov, 2008, 02.21 AM IST
- UNCTAD to support geographical indication registration of Banarasi silk
In order to promote the world-renowned India's 'Baranasi silk Sarees', the United Nation Conference Of Trade And Development (UNCTAD) has s...
19 Aug, 2008, 09.01 PM IST