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Padma Doree to celebrate India's textile heritage and the evolution of fabricDeveloped across two regions, it features natural dyes, an isothermal process, and non-violent silk, promoting sustainability and artisan l...- PM Modi calls Meghalaya’s Eri Silk ‘Ahimsa Silk’, praises eco-friendly production in Mann Ki BaatPM Modi stated that the production process of Eri Silk does not involve killing silkworms, making it an ethical and eco-friendly alternativ...
- Insect cuisine returns to Japan: Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry & soy-sauce grasshoppers on menu of upscale eateriesInsects are gaining ground as a protein source due to climate change and global food security issues. A range of companies has invested in ...
- Assam CM asks citizens to purchase handloom-woven scarf during upcoming Bihu celebrationSarma appealed to every Assamese person to take the pledge to purchase at least one handloom-woven gamusa in the upcoming Bihu celebration ...
- Reshamandi raises $1.7 million in seed fundingThe funds will be used to strengthen their digital platform and expand beyond Karnataka, establishing a presence in other important Indian ...
- Shattered silk trade is asking for reintroduction of old support schemes"Acute shortage of manpower during lockdown has caused significant damage to millions of growing worms. Over 50% is dead. On the other side...
- Silk is losing lustre in its prime land Bengal and AssamAccording to Central Silk Board statistics, West Bengal and Assam contribute around 6.5 thousand Metric Ton (MT)silk to India's total annua...
- Assam offers a culinary tradition distinctly different from the rest of IndiaBamboo shoot has a big role in creating the flavours of most of the Assamese dishes.
- Researchers explore repairing spinal cords with silkLondon, Oct 27 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that cleaned, sterilised silk from Asian wild silkworms had properties well suited to spi...
- China plannning to send mini-ecosystems to MoonThe silkworms will hatch and create carbon dioxide, while the potato plants will generate oxygen, Zhang Yuanxun, who designed the ecosystem...
- Australian researchers use silkworms to repair damaged eardrumsMelbourne, May 29 (IANS) Silkworms could have the potential to repair damaged eardrums, a team of Australian researchers has found.
- Chefs and researchers incorporate insects, protein powerhouses into mainstream dietThe UN has been making a case for using insects as food for a very long time, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation working on the top...
- 'India expected to be self-sufficient in silk production in 3-4 yrs'The CSB chairman said the Board is offering a number of services like technological support to farmers, subsidies on machines and free trai...
- Govt go ahead for field trials of transgenic silkwormsIndia is the second largest producer of silk and accounts for nearly 18 per cent of global raw silk production.
- Silkworms fed dyed mulberry leaves to produce coloured silkIndian researchers have developed an eco-friendly method to help silkworms spin coloured silk by feeding them dyed mulberry leaves.
- Chinese imports hit Kosa silk trade in Chhattisgarh's ChampaRise in imports of silk yarn from China, the result of an insufficient supply of quality silkworms, is fast becoming a cause of concern for...
- Silk board weaves new mulberry breedsThe Central Silk Board (CSB) is open to the idea of developing region- and season-specific breeds of mulberry as demand for seed cocoon out...
- Ahimsa silk yet to catch on in Indian marketAhimsa silk, the fabric made without killing silkworms, is increasingly gaining popularity in foreign countries though it is yet to catch o...
- Genetically-engineered silkworms spin colors of rainbowJapanese scientists have genetically engineered silkworms to produce a specific colour, to avoid the trouble of dying silk.
- Drawing on silk appealOf the two things which catch every woman’s fancy - silk and diamonds - India has created a very unique niche for itself as regards silk.
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