The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.
After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in 2024-25 (FY25). The cluster, which contributes 55 per cent of the country's total knitwear exports, posted a 13 per cent increase in the first five months of this financial year (FY25), with August seeing a 22 per cent rise - the highest in over two years.
Companies manufacturing fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) continue to see rural stress sustain and it continues to trail urban demand. At the Confederation of Indian Industry's FMCG summit, managements of various companies pointed out urban demand continued to grow while rural demand remained under pressure because incomes were under stress in rural areas. "Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry and we are yet to see any revival in demand," Sudhir Sitapati, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) at Godrej Consumer Products
This special tea will keep you warm this winter.
The Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam is slowly picking up the pieces and finally finding peace after being subjected to decades of insurgencies and violence.
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International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.
The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.
To-be moms can enjoy these yummy treats without any guilt.
Khawaja and Green were the bedrock of Australia's innings
Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.
Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.
'We not only have to secure our national interests but also prepare for new national security challenges like cyber warfare and terrorism.'
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
In the shadows of a sliding rupee, India's knitwear hub Tiruppur is weaving a success story. While the domestic currency edges closer to the 86 mark against the US dollar, triggering concerns for many sectors, this textile town in Tamil Nadu is finding opportunity in adversity: Between April and December alone, Tiruppur's exports reached Rs 26,000 crore, almost eclipsing last financial year's total of Rs 30,690 crore.
Show-stopping desserts to impress guests on Ganeshotsav.
Pani Puri, Samosas, Vadas, sandwiches may seem very tempting in the monsoon, but it is better to avoid them for your health, suggests Gayatri Trakru.
'So there was some good fight there and they got some rewards late in the day. So yeah, I think both teams will be pleased with their efforts.'
Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.
When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.
Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
HR sends an email saying I absented myself from a Zoom conference and the boss is pissed. I take the clothes out of the washing machine, sighs Kishore Singh.
Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.
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Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and soothing the digestive system, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Friday reported a 1.08 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,508 crore in the third quarter ended December 2023. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,481 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from sales of products was marginally down to Rs 15,259 crore during the quarter.
Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef of Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his tricolour recipes.
Instead of regular tea or coffee with milk and sugar, how about a steaming hot cup of green tea.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
Embark on a romantic escapade without worrying about the budget!
August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.
On the list are: A Gujarat beach, a litle corner of Sikkim and a spot in the hills of Tamil Nadu.
The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.
Here are four health benefits of green colour: it heals, boosts memory, lowers anger and makes you lose more fat
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