News for 'Khadi India'

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

In first radio address, PM says India belongs to all of us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the countrymen over radio for the first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use their skills for the betterment and prosperity of the country.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gujarat government has directed seven district collectors to ensure that the identity of each and every person coming for the road show and the Namaste Trump event is verified thoroughly.

'The Yatra is a silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over our country today'

'The Yatra is a silver lining in the dark clouds that hover over our country today'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Walking is the loudest statement.' 'When someone says, I control everything and no one can oppose me, there are thousands of people on the streets saying no, we oppose you -- this is a very bold statement.'

I-Day fever: Rs 60 lakh flags sold!

I-Day fever: Rs 60 lakh flags sold!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyuktha Sangha in Hubli, a city, which is around 400 kilometres from Bangalore, is the only authorised to manufacturer of the Tricolour.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

'There's a real problem of tolerance of opinion in India'

'There's a real problem of tolerance of opinion in India'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

All eyes on the actor again.

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Nitin Gadkari's ambitious 5-year roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".

In Bengal's industrial wasteland, retail offers hope

In Bengal's industrial wasteland, retail offers hope

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The retail sector in Mamata Banerjee's homeland, West Bengal, has provided jobs to as many 40,000 young people in the state.

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Swadeshi baton in hand, Ramdev to take on MNCs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Taking advantage of the absence of Nestl's Maggi noodles, Patanjali launched its own atta noodles last month.

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said awareness about it should be spread across the country so that at least 50 per cent of the farmers join it within two years.

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Those supporting Gurmehar should be thrown out of country: Haryana Min

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"It is very wrong and condemnable that Gurmehar has tried to do politics over her father's martyrdom," Vij, a five-time MLA said.

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In the first official visit by a United States vice-president to India in three decades, Joe Biden arrived in India on Monday on a four-day tour aimed at boosting ties in key areas of trade, energy, defence and security. The US vice-president will hold meetings with top Indian leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday before flying out to Mumbai in the night.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

Yesterday's crafts for the woman of today: Rahul Mishra

Yesterday's crafts for the woman of today: Rahul Mishra

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Here's a glimpse of what designer Rahul Mishra offered up on Day One of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

The Indian engineer behind the world-famous Malkha fabric

The Indian engineer behind the world-famous Malkha fabric

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

If rural artisans are today able to spin yarn in the confines of their homes, it is because of the micro-spinning line of carding machine, draw-frame and flyer-frame, designed by L Kannan, a mechanical engineer from IIT-Madras.

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Ahmedabad over an hour before Trump did, was present at the airport to welcome the US president at the airport.

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, last month urged small traders to compete with foreign retail chains through e-commerce.

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The designer, who started with two sewing machines in the balcony of her Mumbai home, is the first India-based fashion designer to open a flagship store in New York City.

Preserving ancient textile tradition: pero

Preserving ancient textile tradition: pero

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

pero by Aneeth Arora is a label dedicated to utilising the textiling skills and traditions of ancient India.

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rani, Vidya open Sabya's showing at Delhi Couture Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee kick-started Delhi Couture Week in the Capital last night and got his two favourite muses, Rani and Vidya Balan, to open the show. Take a look!

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In his address to the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi had given a clarion call to free India from single-use plastic.

Vikram Akula: An accidental tycoon

Vikram Akula: An accidental tycoon

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

One of India's most successful bottom-of-the-pyramid entrepreneurs parries questions on several issues that have arisen around his venture.

Reviving the swadeshi looms

Reviving the swadeshi looms

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Jaipur Rugs Foundation and IRMA launch Artisans Forum for transforming craftsmen into entrepreneurs.

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

In an interview with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara, Ridhi Mehra talks about her design inspiration, her latest bridal collection and shares fashion tips with young Indian brides.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt presents an inseiders view of the Congress plenary held at Burari.

Review: Rishi-Paresh can't rescue Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi

Review: Rishi-Paresh can't rescue Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The camaraderie between Paresh Rawal and Rishi Kapoor makes Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi a strictly one-time watch.

Pakistan doesn't ease up, resorts to firing at LoC in Pallanwala sector

Pakistan doesn't ease up, resorts to firing at LoC in Pallanwala sector

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

"Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Pallanwala sector at 1915 hours today, using automatic weapons and mortars. "The same is being responded to befittingly by own troops", a defence spokesman said.

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

'Getting Gandhi memorabilia highlight of UK visit'

'Getting Gandhi memorabilia highlight of UK visit'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

President Pratibha Patil has said that bringing back Mahatma Gandhi''s memorabilia to India would be the most exciting occasion of her visit to the United Kingdom. The memorabilia includes signed letters and a signed khadi cloth spun by Mahatma Gandhi.

Kamalnayan Bajaj: A 'Gandhian' rebel

Kamalnayan Bajaj: A 'Gandhian' rebel

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

He was a plain talker and never hesitated to put forth his point of view

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

'Swadeshi' goods: Paramilitary canteens put procurement on hold '

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Union home ministry on May 13 had declared that these canteens will only sell indigenous or "swadeshi" products from June 1 in a bid to give fillip to domestic industries.

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

Cricket, tennis & Lakme Fashion Week: The Sania Mirza interview!

Cricket, tennis & Lakme Fashion Week: The Sania Mirza interview!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The tennis star watched the match while doing her make up at Lakme Fashion Week!