Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee to receive Padma Shri on May 25Tripti Mukherjee, a renowned Kantha stitch artist, will be honored with the Padma Shri. She is recognized for her dedication to preserving ...
21 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Kara review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju's Tamil thriller movieDhanush's new film Kara has hit the theatres today (April 30). The rural heist thriller is getting mixed reviews. Early viewers praise Dhan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is not every day that you see crude oil prices moving higher and the Asian markets, including India, also inching higher. Now, as an inv...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
From tech to tinsel town: 10 Indian actors who are graduates from IITs and NITsMany Indian actors built strong academic foundations in engineering from prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs before pursuing career...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
No Bollywood, no luxury life: Akshay Kumar son is doing a Rs 4,500 per month job, living in villages for his passionAarav, a young actor, balances his education and independent living with a passion for fashion design, drawing inspiration from indigenous ...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Beyond caste lines, the rise of TVK's Vijay explainedTamil Nadu's film stars find political success often linked to their caste-neutral identities. Actors like Vijay and Rajinikanth appeal acr...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Kolhapuri chappals blend heritage and tech as govt pushes for authenticity with QR certificationKolhapuri chappals, a traditional Indian craft, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, both domestically and internationally, especia...
27 Jul, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Govt to launch ecommerce portal for artisansAccording to two senior government officials, the idea is to make sure that artisans can directly sell their products to consumers, eradica...
23 Oct, 2020, 08.48 AM IST
Government plans e-commerce boost for 200 rural productsRural ministry, Tata Trusts to set up non-profit firm to provide professional support to rural artisans.
29 Jul, 2019, 06.19 AM IST
West Bengal government all set to develop export startegy for MSME sectorThe government has already signed a memorandum of understanding with the Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank).
23 Jun, 2016, 03.24 PM IST
West Bengal rural craft hubs help artisans double their incomesThe average monthly income of artisans from Paschim Medinipur, which is famous for Patachitra, stood at Rs 10,000 against Rs 4,000 in 2014.
05 Feb, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
Mamata congratulates Rural Craft Hub of Bengal for UNESCO's invitation to ParisWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the Rural Craft Hub of Bengal for being invited by the UNESCO at a special event i...
18 Jun, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
Rural craft gets an online boostA clutch of online marketplaces has begun partnering with artisans to bring their products within reach of city customers, a move that is h...
25 Dec, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
- NEDFi wins Rural Innovation Award 2012
NEDFi was declared Winner of the NABARD Rural Innovation Award -2012 for its contribution towards promoting handicraft products made from w...
19 Oct, 2012, 08.16 PM IST
- Students soil hands for new outlook
Here’s how students are learning that they are the true sons (and daughters) of the soil. Scores of professional education institutions are...
10 Sep, 2007, 12.24 AM IST