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The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...- Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
- Textiles minister Giriraj Singh targets ₹33 lakh crore textile market by FY31India's textile market is set to double to ₹33 lakh crore by 2030-31. This growth will create nearly 2 crore new jobs. The government is al...
- Targeting to increase India's textile market size to Rs 33 lakh crore by FY2031: Giriraj SinghIndia aims to significantly boost its textile market to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31. The government is focused on enhancing the income of h...
- To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
- Why the help of women MPs is neces-saree: Parliament could give many languishing 6-yard weaves a fillipParliament stands as a beacon of India's saree heritage, reflecting a tapestry of traditions. Women MPs are stepping to the forefront, revi...
- Indian proverb of the day by Kabir: 'Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water...' The mystic poet gives a centuries-old lesson about personal growthThe Indian Proverb of the Day by Kabir, “Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water,” highlights the i...
- PM Modi pays tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary, recalls her contribution to nation-buildingIn a post on X, the Prime Minister offered his salutations to Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her for her intelligence, compassion, and unw...
- India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
- Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
- Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
- Fintech funding holds at $513 million in Q1 2026, even as deal count collapses 54%: ReportIndia's fintech sector saw $513 million in funding in the first quarter of 2026. Capital is now going to fewer companies, with larger inves...
- Weaver Services raises Rs 1,450 crore in rounds led by Premji Invest and LightspeedWeaver Services has secured Rs 1,450 crore in a two-tranche capital raise, the largest in India's affordable housing finance segment recent...
- Weaver Services completes acquisition of Capital India Home Loans after regulatory approvalWeaver Services has acquired Capital India Home Loans Limited. The deal is worth Rs 267 crore. It was funded by Premji Invest, Gaja Capital...
- PV Sindhu, Mithali Raj join #MyHandloomMyPride trend; Anand Mahindra hails Indian weaversPM Modi declared August 7 as National Handloom Day in India to empower the weaver community.
- Education, exposure is key for handloom revival say expertsTextile revival is also helping empower weavers to make a sustainable livelihood.
- Amazon India launches Weavesmart on its marketplaceAmazon India intends to help these associated weavers reach millions of customers across India and in turn help in empowering them and help...
- How Modi government is planning to make Varanasi the hub of handloom products"The government is serious about linking fashion and modern designs to handloom," says SK Panda, Union textiles secretary.
- Modi govt joins hands with Flipkart to boost handloom sector; provide online platform for weaversFlipkart will provide weavers in India online marketing platform, infrastructural support & customer acquisition to scale up their business.
- Weavers to become shareholders of Fab India subsidiariesThe weavers, who will hold 51% stake in about 35 cos formed in different states, will have annual general meetings (AGMs) and also receive ...
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