From the steely town of Temirtav to the cultural capital of Almaty, the Silk Route winding through Kazakhstan has a lot to offer, finds Sudha Mahalingam
Meet the glamorous guests at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024.
Silk exporters are already hit by rupee appreciation and competition from Chinese firms, Mittal said, adding that of the total 50 lakh workers in the sector, over 100,000 have lost jobs. The industry is apprehensive that the situation could worsen this year due to deepening of the US economic slowdown, which is spreading to other economies as well.
The new area expansion would help in increasing the production of silk from the present 23,000 tonnes per annum to 32,000 tonnes, a growth of 39 per cent.
Tista Sengupta catches up with five emerging designers from North East India -- Daniel Syiem, Atsu Sekhose, Meghna Rai Medhi, Dhiraj Deka and Sanjukta Dutta -- who, in their own way, are fighting to keep their traditional art of weaving alive.
Barely a month after India began anti-dumping probe against Chinese silk imports, Indian traders are up in arms against Chinese firms, alleging that two Chinese government companies supplied damaged silk fabric to about a dozen Indian importers.
Have some cherished pieces from your mother's wardrobe? Go for these celebrity-inspired vintage chic looks.
The couple tied the knot in a traditional Telugu ceremony in Hyderabad.
She's all the inspiration you need on spotting the happy colour.
Despite the heavy defeat, Australia are unlikely to make wholesale changes to their playing eleven and have retained the same squad for the Adelaide fixture.
It's time to dress up and slay like a diva because the wedding season is here!
Giving final touches to its most ambitious plan to build a wide network of new silk roads on land and seas to enhance global connectivity, China has invited India to join President Xi Jinping's pet project that would revive the ancient trade route and benefit the region.
While the craft of Kutch can be found in many cities, there is nothing quite like wandering into the very homes where it originates and watch it all being created in real time.
Mahatma Gandhi showed India how to fight for Independence using khadi. Today khadi and handloom have become one of the many incredible faces India shows the world.
Now, it is the silk industry sector that India and China plan to jointly tap the global market.
'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'
Bollywood celebs ace the style game in show-stopping dresses with slits.
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla's India Couture Week showstopper will take your breath away.
Muga silk (Muga Paat) or the golden silk is not only a nature's gift to Assam, but also a symbol of rich Assamese culture. It represents the brilliance of traditional attire of the region. The most significant characteristic of 'Muga silk' is its golden bright hue.
Chaitanya's father and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna shared the news on his official X page and said that he was 'overjoyed' to welcome Sobhita into the family.
The army was deployed and indefinite curfew clamped on Saturday in the silk town Sualkuchi in Assam's Kamrup (rural) district following protests against use of artificial silk during which 14 persons were injured in a police firing.
Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman Finance Minister, broke away from the colonial tradition of carrying a Budget briefcase in July 2019, opting instead for a traditional 'bahi-khata', to carry the Union Budget papers.
Silk Smitha was a diva, and it showed in her movies. Can Vidya Balan match up?
Silk Smitha was a diva, and it showed in her movies. Can Vidya Balan match up?
According to latest figures, exports of some jute items -- such as yarn -- dropped by over 48 per cent from April to January, 2009-10.
Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.
A dominant leader in the volume segment, the company's latest move is designed to strengthen its presence in the value market as well.
Directed by Anil the film is said to be a more realistic portrayal of Silk Smitha.
The three beautiful ladies were electrifying on the ramp.
Rhea Singha, the vibrant, confident 19-year-old Miss Universe, has been posting amazing fashion looks.
Today's colour is a vibrant purple, which is considered to be a spiritual colour associated with the crown chakra.
The actor wowed in a red bridal lehenga walking for designer Sonali Jain.
Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
With regards to continuing the anti-dumping duty on import of raw silk from China, the Commerce Ministry has ordered a sunset review investigation by the Central Silk Board in the matter. In face of the pending investigation, the duty has been extended for another year up to January 1, 2009. The silk growers in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir are concerned that this exercise may lead to opening up the silk imports from China.
Time and again, she has been hitting it out of the park with her fabulous style.
'Everything in life is about timing.' 'I came to films when the disco craze had started.' Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri.'
