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National Textiles Ministers’ Conference: A unified weave for the Bharat’s textiles futureAs the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference convenes, it highlights the sector's vital role in India's economy and culture, employing mi...
Art is a lot of work: Behind every painting that changes hands lies invisible labourArt may begin with imagination, but its survival depends on a hidden ecosystem of paperwork, logistics, conservation, and legal care. In In...
From Ram Durbar to Nataraja: Over 1,300 gifts received by PM Modi go under the hammer on his 75th Birthday; See the most interesting onesMarking Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday, a unique e-auction launches, featuring over 1,300 gifts he received. Running from September 17...
Is the 'Scandinavian scarf' just the Indian 'dupatta' in disguise? The latest fashion appropriation after Bandhani and PashminaA viral trend has rebranded the Indian dupatta as a "Scandinavian scarf," sparking outrage over cultural erasure. Once a symbol of heritage...
Best shawls for women: Timeless elegance and cosy comfort for every occasionElevate your style with the best shawls for women, featuring premium pure wool shawls, intricate Pashmina wool Kashmiri embroidery, and ver...
The small but growing and quirky market for heirloomsScions of ex-royals and descendants of old money families are seeking to monetize high value family-held collectibles. It isn't as big as t...
Pashminas & Pichwais at an auction near you soon: Durokha-Doranga, made over a decade, expected to fetch Rs 60LThe carpet and rugs segment offers a range showcasing an entire hunting scene made of Tabriz wool.
Bhawanrao Shrinivasrao Pant Pratinidhi: The man who promoted Surya NamaskarLast year Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead 51,000 people in practicing yoga asanas in Lucknow, while similar exercises took place at publi...
What a geographical indication tag means for a productIndia, which is a party to TRIPS, formulated a GI law in 1999, which came into force four years later. India has till now granted 303 GIs, ...
Gautam Singhania plays down JK House dispute, says he never had a great equation with extended familyThe Raymond CMD also reiterated that he is willing to sit with his father and sort out issues.
For the mountain loving travellers: Ladakh’s spectacular surroundings is an exceptional experienceUncover the history of the high desert city by starting the heritage walk from Leh Polo Ground where locals still play Polo in their wild s...
Each champagne has a personality that you can match with yours!Champagne in India may as yet be a category defined by its most marketed labels but there are interesting experiments afoot.
Luxury brands set to flaunt 'Made-in-India' tag; Indian suppliers see opportunitiesMany Indian businessmen retooling their businesses, hoping to supply to global luxury goods makers keen on setting up shop in India.
- PM gifted books, Pashmina shawl to Obamas in 2009
The most expensive gifts from the Prime Minister to President Barack Obama was a collection of books with an estimated value of $3,572.
- Kathmandu: Calm and Content
A trip to Kathmadu lets you revel in the magnificence of the snowy Himalayas and the simple contentment of the Nepali people.