Craft Bazaar: G20 Summit to showcase India's rich handicraft and handloom heritageIndia is set to showcase its rich tradition and craftsmanship at the upcoming G20 summit. Artisans from Jaipur will teach visitors the art ...
09 Sep, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
G20 Summit: G20 summit to put spotlight on India's craftsmanship; J&K papier mache artists upbeatThe G20 summit will put a spotlight on India's exceptional craftsmanship through the G20 Crafts Bazaar where the finest handicraft items fr...
09 Sep, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
No cottage industry, now modern craftThis is largely to do with the absence of brands. Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2's modern 'yet' exquisite engine...
18 Aug, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
- The 1857 revolution
With a design by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877), work on the Reading Room began in 1854. Three years later, it was completed. Using cast iron, c...
28 Jul, 2023, 11.16 PM IST
Christmas 2022: Know about eco-friendly decoration ideas for your treeThis Christmas avoid using tree decorations that lead to pollution. Instead, but gorgeous, sustainable and eco-friendly decorations as list...
23 Dec, 2022, 01.04 AM IST
Much tableaux about nothingThe R-Day spectacle, to be manageable, enjoyable and representative, rotates state participation. Politicising such a celebration points to...
19 Jan, 2022, 11.18 PM IST
Using your head to stay safe: Parisian art gallery owner designs papier-mache hats to enforce social distancingThe Parisian hats also act as a prophylactic to the virus of bigotry.
08 Jun, 2020, 08.30 AM IST
GI, look at that! A list of India's GI tagged productsIt is a tapestry of the country's diversity and a testament to the uniqueness of its regions. India has given 303 GIs, including for 11 for...
26 Nov, 2017, 01.12 AM IST
Here's why Donald Trump is making headlines againChina welcomed a giant rooster with Trumpian characteristics.
31 Dec, 2016, 09.18 PM IST
It's not a wrap for old newspapersBesides, given recent concern over animal tallow in new £5 notes, alternative packaging material such as chitosan will not be universally a...
10 Dec, 2016, 12.01 AM IST
Pamela Anderson asks CM not to use elephants for Ker festivalAnderson's email to Chandy comes in the wake of an Animal Welfare Board of India's (AWBI) advisory telling Kerala officials to leave live e...
27 Apr, 2015, 04.26 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi goes green with papier mache idolWith only five days to go for Ganesh Chaturthi, the stage is set for grand celebrations.
14 Sep, 2012, 11.47 AM IST
- Lord Swraj Paul's son acquires UK's Christopher's restaurant
Ambar Paul, son of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, has acquired Christopher's, a high-profile restaurant at the Convent Garden here and ...
06 Jul, 2010, 09.42 PM IST
- Kashmir set for cross-LoC trade
Kashmir all set for cross-LoC trade from Tuesday.
18 Oct, 2008, 10.26 PM IST
- Mumbai to have more eco-friendly household Ganeshas
Idols made from shadu (or clay) and papier mache are slowly finding favour with households that instal small idols that are upto 2-foot-to-...
03 Aug, 2008, 07.29 AM IST
- Pak turmoil draws a line of control on trade with India
The Indo-Pak initiative to start trading across the line of control faces a setback due to the uncertain political environment in Pakistan.
08 Nov, 2007, 12.16 AM IST
- Exim Bank to get $250 mn ADB loan
Buoyed by surging exports from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Exim Bank will soon be getting a loan of $250 million from Asian Develo...
13 May, 2007, 01.20 PM IST