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Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...- Seven-fold rise in funds under externally aided projects in northeast under Modi government: Nirmala SitharamanChairing a conference on "Leveraging externally aided projects in the northeastern states" here, she said that assistance under the externa...
- Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
- Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
- American vlogger was warned against visiting Bihar, what he said after the Darbhanga trip surprised many. WatchAn American travel vlogger, @TonyKMontana, shared an enthusiastic video of Bihar's Darbhanga, challenging stereotypes and showcasing its pa...
- 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...
- How this 'smart' Maharashtra woman is turning orange peels into cashNagpur is seeing a surge in sustainable innovation. Young minds are turning discarded orange peels into useful eco-friendly products. This ...
- Digital sovereignty: Powering the vision of Viksit BharatIndia's digital advancements like UPI and Aadhaar are building economic and strategic sovereignty. The nation must now focus on digital and...
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
- Prada announces launch of limited-edition sandals inspired by Kolhapuri chappalsPrada has launched a limited-edition footwear collection made in India and inspired by Kolhapuri chappals, nearly a year after facing alleg...
- Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: ‘Fashion is not something that exists only in dresses. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, in ideas and the way we live.’Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion, moving beyond just clothes. She believed style was in everyday life, from the sky to street ideas. Her ...
- NABARD launches Rs 2.62 lakh crore credit plan for Delhi; proposes ‘nano, mini’ units to boost MSME accessThe plan emphasises inclusive credit planning and tailored development pathways for balanced growth across the National Capital Territory.
- Prada team to visit Maharashtra next week, may roll out Kolhapuri CollectionPrada will send experts to Maharashtra to work with local artisans. This follows concerns over Prada's Kolhapuri-like sandals at Milan Fash...
- Prada sandal scandal: Why India’s artisans keep getting left behindPrada's recent 'toe ring sandals' sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to traditional Kolhapuri chappals. While Prada acknowledged the ...
- UP govt gears up for major ODOP push in FY 26; finalises category-wise budget allocationsThe Uttar Pradesh government is set to elevate its One District One Product (ODOP) scheme by 2025-26, focusing on entrepreneurship, self-em...
- SIDBI boosts indigenous brass and bell metal industry in AssamSIDBI, in association with the Youthcove Foundation, is aiding Assam's Brass and Bell Metal industry. They organized an outreach programme ...
- Flipkart, trade body tie up to help small businesses growFlipkart, an e-commerce firm, on Thursday, said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu Micro, Small Medium Enter...
- Flipkart partners Maharashtra to bring local artisans, SMEs into the e-commerce foldThe partnership under the Flipkart Samarth programme will enable Maharashtra's local artisans, weavers, craftsmen and smaller industries to...
- Flipkart inks pact with Assam govt to promote handloom, handicraft sectorsFlipkart Samarth programme has been playing a significant role in building capabilities within the rural and the underserved society of the...
- Reasons to ditch boring factory-made goodsLiving in a rapidly evolving world, using fast-moving consumer goods, wearing fast fashion products, we are surrounded by factory-made good...
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