Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of preventing the implementation of central welfare schemes, depriving the state's residents of benefits such as Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refused to cut a ribbon with tricolour stripes at an event, opting instead to untie it and hand it back to organisers, sparking widespread praise and debate.
It's not just fabric; it's history, heritage and legacy all woven together.
Actor Disha Patani wore a sculpted lehenga, turning showstopper for designer Amit Aggarwal at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.
Isha Ambani chose a custom creation by Swadesh in collaboration with Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu for the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party.
Kritika Kamra talks about her own brand -- Cinnabar from where she picked her red Chanderi wedding sari.
Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a 'nexus' in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a tacit understanding between the parties. He also highlighted the UDF's promises, including free KSRTC bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.
Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a nexus in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a deal to help each other, while also highlighting the UDF's promises, including free bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.
Glimpses from Allu Sirish's grand wedding with Nayanika Reddy.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wore stunning Banarasi during her India visit. See how fashion became smart diplomacy.
India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreement, which is aimed at boosting economic ties between the two regions amid disruptions in global trade due to US tariffs, an official said.
How to celebrate National Handloom Day on a stylish note.
The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support (MAS) intervention scheme for a six-year period (FY26-31) to improve global reach, visibility and competitiveness of Indian exporters through 'structured and outcome-oriented' interventions.
'International flights will continue to operate from the old terminal because of customs and other requirements. Eventually, the old terminal will be closed.'
This National Handloom Day, why not go beyond saris and discover other wonderful handloom products made in India by our 35,22,500 weavers/handloom workers.
They saluted 'the hands that weave timeless stories'.
'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'
The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit.
Srinidhi Shetty's Instagram might as well be a love letter to the sari.
Designer Robert Naorem, from Wangjing Awang Leikai in Thoubal, took the city of couture by storm with his collection "Art of East India."
Mira's decision to wear an Indian sari was a beautiful tribute to Indian craftsmanship, heritage that also honoured the family's Indian roots.
Apart from dancing your heart out, Navratri was all about dressing up and looking your best in desi avatar. So who all got the memo right this season? Let's check out!
A couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after poisoning their infant son due to severe financial distress and debt. A suicide note indicated the husband's distress over mounting debt and lack of income.
Anudi Gunasekara embraces bold cuts, artsy details and timeless tradition.
It's an exciting time for fashion in India-- merging heritage with a dash of creativity.
Aishwarya walked the red carpet for the screening of the film The History of Sound.
These pics will make you fall in love with handloom.
The world is eagerly watching as she prepares to shine at Miss World 2025.
Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.
From gorgeous gowns to sleek suits, the stars at Cannes showed us Indian-designed outfits that were a unique expression of style and artistry.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Independence Day, praising the response to terrorism, highlighting achievements in defense self-reliance, and emphasizing unity and progress.
Hina Khan married long-time boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate wedding and announced the big news with loved-up pictures on social media.
President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
'Could the impending new crisis, vibe coding, similarly create not a disaster like what befell Indian handlooms during the Industrial Revolution but another opportunity like what the Y2K crisis created?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.
The designer recalls how he made a sherwani for Michael Jackson in 'one day without measurements'.
Fashion is often seen as a world of effortless glamour but, watching from the inside at Lakme Fashion Week, I saw how illusory that perception could be.
When Nitin Gadkari was president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had announced it would set up a separate ministry for handlooms and handicraft. Instead of doing that, the BJP government has abolished the only institution that took into account the voice of the weavers.
A 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field, and India's first woman puppeteers are among 30 unsung heroes who were awarded Padma Shri on Republic Day. Libia Lobo Sardesai, who played an important role in Goa's freedom movement, cofounded an underground radio station -- 'Voz da Liberdabe (Voice of Freedom)' -- in a forested area in 1955 to rally people against the Portuguese rule. She has been awarded the Padma Shri by the President on the occasion of 76th Republic Day. Also among the awardees is Gokul Chandra Dey, a 57-year-old Dhak player from West Bengal who broke the gender stereotype by training 150 women in the male-dominated field. Dey also created a lightweight Dhak type, 1.5 kg less than the conventional instrument, and represented India at various international platforms and performed with Maestros like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Zakir Hussain. A vocal advocate of woman empowerment, 82-year-old Sally Holkar transformed once dying Maheshwari craft and founded Handloom school in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, to give training in traditional weaving techniques. Born in America and Inspired by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy, she devoted five decades of her life to revitalise 300-year-old weaving legacy. She has also been awarded Padma Shri.
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