Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festivalA Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open Hou...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Saint Francis of Assisi: 'He who works with his hands is a labourer...' Powerful life lesson from Italian mystic and poet on why some people create art while others just work for moneyQuote Of The Day: A timeless quote attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi distinguishes labourers, craftsmen, and artists by their level of ...
19 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Delhi Government to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women startupsDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore for women's self-help groups and startups. The governmen...
17 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Impressed Sachin Tendulkar stops luxury car to see kids 'desi car', says big things come in small packages, 'bas mauka milna chahiye'Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of their handmade ride. The clip went viral, highlighting rural Indian talent and creativity...
12 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Mother’s Day 2026 date and theme: Best wishes, significance & gift ideas to make your mom feel specialMothers Day 2026 (Google Trends): Mother’s Day 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, 10 May 2026, across India and many countries worldwide to...
09 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Mother’s Day 2026: DIY creative and heartfelt gift ideas to make your mom feel extra specialMother's Day is approaching, and handmade gifts offer a personal touch. The article suggests several DIY ideas, including scrapbooks, perso...
08 May, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
The Write Revival: Fountain pens are Gen Z's newest obsessionThe fountain pen is experiencing a revival, driven by a desire for analogue pleasures and a conscious move away from digital. This resurgen...
03 May, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
At age of 70, a grandmother turned entrepreneur. Now, she employs six women and is hiringChandraprabha Parihar, at age 70, rekindled her love for crochet and turned it into the successful business Nayher. Her journey from homema...
14 Jan, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Amazon Diwali Sale: Celebrate with artistry - Up to 70% off on handmade products from Indian artisansFind the perfect Diwali gifts at the Amazon Sale, where you can enjoy discounts of up to 70% on an array of exquisite handmade products, al...
09 Nov, 2023, 07.40 AM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Is handmade butter a handicraft item? GST council to meet soon to fix new anomalyA committee, set up by the council, has proposed a reduction in GST rate on the jobwork for handicraft items to 5%.
10 Jan, 2018, 11.22 AM IST
No-GST agitation turns to live performances, committee set up to look into handmade productsRenowned classical musician T M Krishna is following up on this theatre production with a talk on why there should be no GST on handmade an...
22 Nov, 2017, 07.48 PM IST
GST on handmade products takes 'Centre Stage'The play, Taayavva, written and directed by theatre person and activist Prasanna, will be presented at the ADA theatre in Bengaluru on Nove...
09 Nov, 2017, 10.08 PM IST
Karnataka CM urges Centre to exempt handmade products from GSTSiddaramaiah said that noted theatre activist Prasanna had undertaken a 'satyagraha' and hunger strike against GST on many handmade product...
20 Oct, 2017, 12.28 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah supports demand for GST exemption on rural goodsHis letter comes just a day after former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, his mentor-turned-foe, strongly expressed support for the demand ma...
19 Oct, 2017, 07.15 PM IST
Indian handmade carpets may get government trademarkThe textile ministry has begun efforts aimed at creating a brand for Indian handmade carpets along the lines of Australia’s Woolmark, which...
18 Apr, 2017, 01.36 AM IST