How small businesses in West Bengal are merging heritage with high-tech to craft growth storiesKolkata, a city known for its stronghold in trade and manufacturing, is steadily embracing the integration of heritage and technology
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GST Rate Changes 2025: Check full list of items with revised rates effective from Navratri, September 22GST Rates List 2025: The GST Council has announced tax slab revisions impacting almost all goods and services. After the rationalisation of...
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Hyderabad basket weaver’s story inspires Andhra CM Chandrababu NaiduA Hyderabad-based basket weaver’s inspiring journey, shared on the 'Humans of Hyderabad' social media handle, has captured the attention of...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
EU & Ministry of Textiles launches 7 projects to boost textile and handicraft sectors in IndiaThe European Union and the Ministry of Textiles launched seven projects to boost India's textile and handicraft industry with a grant of EU...
15 Feb, 2025, 06.55 PM IST
Weaving prosperity: How handicrafts can shape India’s economic renaissanceBeyond their cultural significance, handicrafts have the potential to emerge as key drivers of employment, rural development, and internati...
13 Dec, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
17-year-old debutant film-maker from Delhi bags top prize at New York International Film Awards'India's Treasures' takes viewers on a close-up tour of the enchanted world of handmade silver jewelry, one of India's centuries-old tradit...
08 Aug, 2023, 08.18 PM IST
3rd G20 Sherpa meeting under India's presidency focusses on developmental goalsIndia aims to preserve the G20's identity and ethos as a forum for growth and prioritises sustainable development, according to an official...
16 Jul, 2023, 07.11 PM IST
JioMart to roll-out ‘Craft Mela’ for local artisans“We want to help them grow their businesses, preserve Indian crafts, and provide impetus to the rural economy. Such initiatives provide sel...
16 Mar, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
Christmas 2022: Confused choosing gifts for your loved ones? We've got you covered!Here is a list of recommendations of gifts you can give to your loved ones this Christmas. From traditional gifts to gifts that will stand ...
15 Dec, 2022, 06.30 PM IST
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human...
22 Dec, 2021, 12.25 AM IST
National Tribal Dance Festival to be held from Oct 28 in RaipurIn 2019, the first edition of the National Tribal Dance Festival saw participation of tribal communities from across 25 states of India and...
25 Oct, 2021, 02.47 PM 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
From Bhutan to Bali, here are 2017's best summer retreatsThe Himalayan jewel of Bhutan is a destination that must be on everyone's travel list.
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Five products to sport India handicrafts tag soonTraditional handicrafts like Chikankari from Lucknow and brassware from Muradabad could soon get ‘India handicraft’ tag as assurance of qua...
04 Jun, 2016, 03.03 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
How Fabindia's business model has become a source of inspiration for startupsAs India modernises rapidly, it is also giving rise to numerous startups serving as a link between markets & artisans preserving traditiona...
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- Handicrafts transcend class barriers
The benign face of Buddha adorning the wall or an expensive Ming dynasty vase are no longer the preserve of the rich and the famous. Handic...
27 Sep, 2006, 12.57 AM IST