The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.
The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.
Film folk are celebrating their beautiful handloom outfits on social media on National Handloom Day.
Saris were in vogue at the dinner President Droupadi Murmu hosted for G20 leaders on Saturday evening and earlier as well on Saturday morninbg when Kyoko Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's wife, hosted the leaders's spouses in New Delhi.
Her mantra is: "Wear what makes you feel comfortable!"
Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.
She has a huge fashion appetite for saris and ethnic garb.
The complaint has been filed by Vineet Jindal, a Supreme Court advocate.
Hundreds of tailors from a local apparel unit in Kannur have been working tirelessly to get the uniform shirts ready for the Israel police force for the past eight years.
As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.
Saha has kept the home, health and family welfare and public works department with him while Ratan Lal Nath has been given the charge of power, agriculture and farmers' welfare, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary J K Sinha.
Movie star Rakul Preet Singh was the showstopper for Archana Kochhar's Malwa Melange line.
Here's a look at designer Shruti Sancheti's latest line, showcased on the third day of Lakme Fashion Week.
Who is Femina Miss India Nandini Gupta?
The actor promoted Sanjukta Dutta's latest line of Assamese saris and weaves.
Textile stocks have exhibited a mixed performance so far this calendar year (CY23), amidst higher domestic cotton prices and tepid global demand. Shares of Page Industries, Dollar Industries, Lux Industries, and VIP Clothing have declined up to 13 per cent so far in CY23, as against a 9 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex. On the contrary, shares of Arvind, Welspun India, Raymond, and Gokaldas Exports have gained up to 51 per cent, during the same period.
The actress showcases the undeniable comfort of wearing a sari.
Yami Gautam is the queen of minimalistic style.
You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.
Dia Mirza must have the most incredible collection of saris.
Dapper dads who look good at every age.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.
The front seats upped the fashion quotient considerably at the Dior Gateway of India show.
Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.
The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press, which is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has declined the Rs 1 crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row over its selection for the prestigious honour.
The sari is like a verse of poetry. And Sini Shetty turns the verse into a ballad.
Anmol Sharma has included social and cultural value fabrics in his GenNext collection.
Mandira Bedi's sari pics offer plenty of inspiration.
Adah puts on her Joker smile... Esha travels to Oman...
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a Rs 225.86 crore welfare assistance scheme here for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps in Tamil Nadu and alleged that the previous AIADMK regime was not concerned about them.
Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.
How to look gorgeous this Onam without compromising on the festive spirit.
Shiv Shastri Balboa is a sweet dramedy that makes a case for letting seniors live with dignity, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'
Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.
Vaishali Shadangule's handloom line was a medley of colours and textures.
Meet the stunning showstoppers from India Fashion Week.
