'You can't be selfish when you're thinking about nature. It has to be good karma.' 'If we prevent textile waste from going to the landfills, it's good karma.'
Rainfall during the monsoon season so far, from June 1 to September 13, has been 15 per cent below normal.
Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.
Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.
Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80, expressed a unique final wish to be laid to rest in a 'beautiful bed of plush cotton.'
J R D Tata, chairman of the Tata group from 1938 to 1991, said that whenever he had to make a difficult decision, he would ask himself, what will be good for India, and what will be good for the Tatas. If he had a doubt, he would decide in favour of India. In the long run, it would turn out well for the Tatas too, he said, points out Arun Maira.
An independent study reveals that while Geographical Indication (GI) registration has boosted the identity of Kerala's traditional handloom products, it has not uniformly translated into economic benefits across weaving clusters. Challenges include an ageing artisan population, competition from powerloom products, rising raw material costs, and inadequate marketing.
Onam dressing doesn't have to begin and end with the classic cream-and-gold Kasavu sari.
Our nation's skilled artisans spend days, sometimes weeks and months, weaving everything from gorgeous shawls to fantastic rugs, along with saris, using techniques passed down from father to son over centuries.
'It's a matter of pride for us that a man from Bengal is ruling hearts all over the world.'
India's statistics ministry has defended its newly released economic growth estimates, stating that revisions to last year's GDP and the divergence between different price measures reflect updated data and estimation techniques rather than an attempt to artificially boost headline growth.
In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.
This National Handloom Day, take inspiration from these celebrities who are celebrating handwoven textiles.
Guests at President Droupadi Murmu's Independence Day 'At Home' reception will be welcomed with handwoven Maheshwari stoles, celebrating the vibrant art traditions of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, alongside an invitation package highlighting sustainable environmental practices.
From a classic pair of denim shorts and a versatile jacket to a breezy dress, let's decode the best celebrity holiday wardrobes and discover the essentials that definitely deserve a place in your luggage.
India's merchandise exports increased by 19.63 per cent to USD 44.24 billion in July, primarily driven by petroleum products, while a significant rise in imports pushed the trade deficit to a six-month high of USD 31.98 billion.
The Union home ministry directed all the states and Union territories on Monday to adhere to the Flag Code, underlining that while flags made of paper may be waved by the public on occasions of important national, cultural and sports events, those should not be discarded or thrown on the ground after the events.
The damp, humid monsoon weather can increase the risk of infections, warns Dr Ritika Shanmugam, founder, chief dermatologist and director of Skin Hair Aesthetics.
For 17 years, Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's Bombay home and nerve centre of the freedom movement.
Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri are set to lead the home challenge at the DP World India Championship, scheduled for October 15-18 at the Delhi Golf Club. The tournament will feature a star-studded international field including Major winner Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Luke Donald, and Viktor Hovland. Both Sharma and Lahiri expressed excitement about competing on home soil, highlighting the event's significance for Indian golf.
Sometimes a little accessory like a nose ring is all you need to elevate your look from nice to WOW.
It is plain to see that the US senate bill's real objective is to derail India's time-tested strategic partnership with Russia, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.
RBI says polymer notes have a significantly longer lifespan, potentially reducing printing costs and replacement frequency.
When the heat is unbearable but you still want to wear desi and look put together, cotton saris come to the rescue.
Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.
Monsoon dressing isn't just about carrying an umbrella. The right fabric can make all the difference between looking fresh and feeling weighed down by humidity.
Spain's young football star Lamine Yamal, celebrating his 19th birthday, spoke about football's power to foster integration and unity ahead of the World Cup semi-final against France, while also sharing light-hearted moments about his family and personal milestones.
Some people collect sneakers. Some are obsessed with bags. And then there are those who can never say no to a beautiful sari. Actress Smeha Manimegalai clearly belongs to the last category.
From sultry vibes to desi elegance and relaxed casual chic, June saw Bollywood ladies confidently rocking all sorts of ensembles. Here's a roundup of the best fashion moments.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
Discover how celebrities like Surbhi Jyoti, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, and Karishma Tanna are mastering summer maternity fashion, offering stylish and comfortable outfit inspiration for expecting mothers.
Commodity trading on MCX is quite different from trading equities on the NSE or BSE. During the June-July period, the commodity market players in India will encounter several commodity contract expiries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of exquisite Indian handicrafts and textiles, including Kanchivaram silk, Maheshwari silk, and Toda embroidered shawls, to the top leadership of Seychelles and their spouses during his recent three-day visit to the island nation.
Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as part of its larger Maritime Belt and Road Initiative to boost its Indian Ocean presence.
Kumar Mangalam Birla urged young people to 'build in India, build for India and build for the world'.
'It is disappointing that a craft, which is protected by the Geographical Indication Tag, Polo Ralph Lauren has turned it into a cheap wrap skirt, that too, printed.'
The primary objective of introduction of polymer notes was to increase its life and not to combat counterfeiting.
India has strongly refuted claims by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding excess capacity in its steel and textile sectors, arguing that the nation's significantly low per capita consumption of these products contradicts such assertions, according to Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce.
The Allahabad High Court has prioritised the welfare of a child, granting custody to his mother, citing the father's health and financial dependency.
