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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata. Xu said that the festival reminds revellers that culture transcends all boundaries. Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Joy' (View Post). In a post on X, he wrote, "Sharing some snapshots of the Chinese community celebrating the Spring Festival in Kolkata -- ...Read More >

New Delhi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 'Parishkriti' handloom exhibition is providing weavers and artisans a prestigious platform to directly connect with premium customers and strengthen their market presence, Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) said on Monday. Speaking to IANS, Dr. M. Beena said the idea behind 'Parishkriti' is to bring skilled weavers and handloom professionals from different parts of India to a prominent venue in the national capital. "Hosting the exhibition ...Read More >

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 23 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata. Xu said that the festival reminds revellers that culture transcends all boundaries. In a post on X, he wrote, "Sharing some snapshots of the Chinese community celebrating the Spring Festival in Kolkata -- a beautiful reminder that tradition and cultural diversity transcend all borders." China_Amb_India/status/2025829491072004481? ...Read More >

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 is expected to witness participation of 28 competitive teams from across the globe, including 4 national teams representing some of the world's best cycling nations. India will field 2 national teams' namely, 'India A' and 'India B'. India's sporting landscape is poised for a historic moment as the country prepares to host its first-ever UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 - a Continental Team's Men's Elite Road Cycling Race. Scheduled from 19 to 23 January 2026 in the v ...Read More >

HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Woxsen University successfully concluded the third edition of the International Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change (FTSC 2025) on 10-11 November 2025. Organised by the School of Arts & Design, the annual conference reinforced Woxsen's commitment to driving meaningful dialogue at the intersection of creativity, ethics, sustainability, and social impact. Building on the legacy of its 2023 and 2024 editions, FTSC 2025 explored the theme ...Read More >
US tariffs are hitting India's carpet makers hard. The industry fears collapse if tariffs continue. New Delhi is exploring solutions, but local exporters say it will take time. This impacts peak export seasons and winter orders. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased U.S. tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his fam ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India - Mr Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased US tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his family of six. Thousands of Indian artisans and weavers have been battered by US President Donald Trump's move in August to double tariffs to 50 per cent on Indian goods. Mr Bhat, 49, hired a weaver to finish h ...Read More >

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach turned into a festive hub as thousands of families gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere on Monday. From evening, the beach witnessed a steady influx of people dressed in colorful traditional attire. Many families came to enjoy the sea breeze, turning the scenic coastline into a lively celebration ground. Children were seen playing with crackers and ...Read More >

"This year's selection at EUFF 2025 is both bold and deeply moving" - Artur Zaborski, Festival Curator According to a press note shared by EUFF, the Delhi leg of the festival will present 28 acclaimed films from all EU Member States and Ukraine, before travelling to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Through this vibrant showcase of European films, EUFF continues to foster Indo-European cultural collaboration, offering audiences a Window to Europe, its people, culture and society. Audiences in New Delh ...Read More >

Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has provided significant relief to key sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including handicrafts, textiles, and leather. New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has extended relief across key sectors, including handicrafts, food products, footwear, toys, textiles and industrial goods. According to a government release on Thursday, the reforms are expected to lower costs for consumers, i ...Read More >

The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture fish farms A research team from Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the northeastern state, has designed and patented a fish trap called "BR Fishing Trap" made entirely from locally available bamboo and plastic threads, offering an alternative to expensive market-based gears. The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture ...Read More >

Kakinada: Union Industries and Mines minister of state Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma said reduction of GST on several goods by the central government will help farmers as prices of several farm equipment and agricultural inputs have greatly reduced. Speaking at a Super GST and Super Savings awareness programme in Bhimavaram on Tuesday, Varma said GST slab rates have been reduced on farming machinery to 5 per cent from 13 per cent. Further, the tax slabs have been reduced on agriculture inputs, i ...Read More >

Greater Noida: Khadi's magic reigned supreme at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025, where it stood out as both a symbol of India's cultural heritage and a rising force in global fashion. In a spectacular fashion show, models showcased Khadi garments that fused traditional craftsmanship with modern design, sending a strong message that Khadi has moved from "tradition to trend" and is now part of the global fashion narrative. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has consistently urged peo ...Read More >

The country's attraction towards Khadi has increased significantly in the last 11 years, said PM Modi. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, called on the countrymen to adopt 'Swadeshi' this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it. "October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhiji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi, and Khadi was the most prominent among them. Unfortunately, after Independence, the charm of Khadi was fading away, but du ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a hall packed with audiences, mostly Gen-Z, Khadi walked on the ramp in its modern avatar at Re-Spin: The Khadi Edit, organised as part of UPITS 2025. Models showcased the diversity of Khadi in haute couture style, and each one of them won hearts and several rounds of applause. Some popular ones included chikankari and silk textures in modern dresses, capes, and even office wear. The show conveyed a clear message: Khadi is not just a heritage of the past, but also a strong foundation ...Read More >
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad for prioritizing his family. Kumar highlighted the NDA government's focus on women's empowerment and state development since 2005. He contrasted this with the previous government's actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. The scheme aims to promote self-employment for women. The launch occurred virtually, with many participants. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday made a veiled dig at ...Read More >

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Centre and the Bihar government are working for the service, prosperity and self-respect of women in the State.PM Modi launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar and directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said women can start their businesses with the help of the amount received. He ...Read More >

Patna, Sep 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, and transferred Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women. The Rs 7,500-crore scheme, an initiative of Bihar's NDA government, is aimed at promoting women's empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The prime minister launched the scheme virtually from Delhi, with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputy Samrat Choudhary and other ministers join ...Read More >

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap has lauded the government's initiatives empowering women. Speaking to ANI, Narendra Kashyap said, "PM Modi has always been concerned about the development and welfare of the country, especially for empowering women. PM Modi has implemented numerous schemes to honour women, and in Bihar too, PM Modi is g ...Read More >

New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The GST 2.0 rate cuts will benefit Tamil Nadu across multiple sectors -- from traditional handlooms, handicrafts, coir and fisheries to modern industries like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy and defence, an official document said on Tuesday. With lower GST rates, consumer goods will become cheaper, MSMEs will gain better margins, exporters will be more competitive and large industries will find it easier to expand. The impact will be widespread, fro ...Read More >

Bhopal, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The PM Mitra Textile Park, Dhar, is expected to generate 1 lakh direct jobs upon completion, with an additional 2 lakh indirect employment opportunities once fully operational, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said here on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering at the mela, CM Yadav emphasised the historical significance of cotton farming in the state. "More than 6 lakh families in Madhya Pradesh are engaged in cotton cultivation, a tradition that dates back to the British c ...Read More >

Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday led party members in taking a pledge not to let Tamil Nadu "bow its head" on the occasion of the 117th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai. Stalin first paid floral tributes to Annadurai's portrait at Anna Arivalayam (DMK headquarters) in the city. He then administered a pledge that was repeated by DMK functionaries. The pledge included commitments to ensure that one crore families in Tamil Nadu are uplifted, to oppose constituenc ...Read More >
Telangana is set to launch a new tourism policy (2025-30) to attract more international tourists. Despite its rich heritage, the state lags behind other southern states in tourist footfall. The policy focuses on creating Special Tourism Attraction Zones for immersive cultural experiences, expanding into medical, MICE, film, and wedding tourism.As Telangana gears up for a brand new tourism policy to coax international tourists to put the state's hot on their itineraries.What comes to mind when yo ...Read More >

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (September 13, 2025) said that the DMK was not a party that gathers crowds devoid of ideology and makes empty noise, creates ruckus, or causes nuisance to the public. "Let us gather as an ideologically committed crowd and leave the venues as soldiers ready to fulfil our goals," he said in his message on the eve of the party's Mupperum Vizha to be held in Karur. He said the Mupperum Vizha would serve both as proof and a pledge that neither old n ...Read More >

Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS ) The DMK has called on its cadres and supporters to take a five-point pledge across Tamil Nadu on September 15, the birth anniversary of party founder C.N. Annadurai, declaring that they will "not let Tamil Nadu bow its head in shame". The pledge campaign will be organised at nearly 68,000 polling booths as part of the party's 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' membership drive, which leaders said has already registered 2.7 crore members, with over seven lakh workers reaching out to o ...Read More >

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Textiles has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women handloom weavers through various central sector schemes. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita shared that over 14,000 women weavers have been trained under the SAMARTH scheme across the country in the past three financial years (2022-23 to 2024-25). The Ministry ...Read More >

CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, here on Sunday, said Telangana is fast developing into a handloom hub with the proposed Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal sanctioned by the Centre expected to attract investments worth ₹10,000 crore providing employment to an estimated two lakh persons. The Modi government had also distributed 100 electronic jacquard weaving machines here and helped establish 31 handloom producer companies. Efforts are also on to revive the Himroo fabrics, ...Read More >
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