US tariff: Boycotting imported products can be a way forward, says economist Utsa PatnaikEconomist Utsa Patnaik warns that new US tariffs will hurt India's agriculture, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. She suggests India ...
27 Aug, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
New wave of curiosity about space among children; over 200 space startups have come up: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Shubhanshu Shukla's return from the ISS. He noted children's growing interest in space and the ri...
27 Jul, 2025, 03.48 PM IST
Textile sector turning out to be country's strength: PM Modi highlights success in 124th 'Mann Ki Baat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of National Handloom Day, connected the Swadeshi movement to India's thriving textile sector during his...
27 Jul, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Prada’s 'toe-ring' moment: The West never really stopped looting us, they just got stylish about itRecent Western fashion's appropriation of Indian designs, like Prada's Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, has sparked outrage, echoing historical ...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Fashion and Politics: How activism sometimes shapes what we wearThe Indian freedom movement saw a significant blend of fashion and politics, with khadi garments symbolizing resistance against British rul...
12 Sep, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
How a patriot entrepreneur challenged British shipping monopolyV O Chidambaram Pillai, also called VOC, founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in 1906 to challenge British monopoly. Despite hards...
15 Aug, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Promote handloom products: Textile ministry to e-comm cos, retail firms“The e-commerce entities, retail companies and designer bodies have also been requested to promote and amplify the efforts of ministry of t...
06 Aug, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
Gandhi's rare letter about the spinning wheel may sell at $5KSigned "Bapu's blessings", the letter is written in Gujarati.
30 Aug, 2018, 06.34 PM IST
Khadi makeover: The second struggle of the nation's fabricActors Sonam Kapoor, Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh have all walked the ramp clad in khadi. Designers, too, have taken up the mission of...
04 Jun, 2016, 02.58 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to unveil 'India Handloom' brand on August 7"The date August 7 has been chosen due to its special significance in India's history. It was on this day that the Swadeshi Movement was la...
05 Aug, 2015, 09.02 PM IST
PM Modi to launch National Handloom Day on August 7 in ChennaiPM Modi will unveil the 'India Handloom' brand for better market positioning of quality handloom products on August 7, the day Swadeshi Mov...
31 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
Central government may declare August 7 as National Handloom DayPM Narendra Modi is likely to launch "India Handloom" brand on August 7 in order to promote global quality products in international market...
09 Jul, 2015, 03.07 PM IST
Clean India impossible by mere announcements: Tushar GandhiGandhi has come to deliver a lecture titled: "Modern India: Bapu's Dream Come True" tomorrow in memory of Babu Brijpal Das (founder of Clar...
07 May, 2015, 06.27 PM IST
Narendra Modi speaks of strong bond between Gujarat and OdishaModi, who was given a rousing welcome on his first visit to Odisha today since taking over as BJP National Election Campaign Committee Chai...
16 Jul, 2013, 05.58 PM IST
- Freedom fighters delegation to meet Sonia Gandhi
Puducherry Freedom Fighters Welfare Movement will call on Sonia Gandhi seeking her intervention for pension to genuine freedom-fighters.
24 Mar, 2013, 05.28 PM IST
- Women of Palanpur still turn the wheel
The story began in a small place called Palanpur in Gujarat in 1915. Since then, the women force spearheaded the growth from behind the sce...
15 Aug, 2006, 02.29 AM IST