Tag: textiles
Akhilesh Government A Total Failure: Smriti Irani
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday charged the Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh with failing on all fronts, specially safeguarding the interests and honour of women.....
Smriti Irani Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi's PM Wish After 2019 Polls
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday pooh-poohed Congress President Rahul Gandhi's statement that he was ready to be the Prime Minister in case the Congress emerged as the single largest party after the 2019 general elections.....
Smriti Irani 'connects' With Four Lakh Women In UP
The BJP said on Friday that in its "biggest outreach" ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani interacted with more than four lakh women across the state under the 'Udaan' project.....
HC Stays CIC Order On Inspection Of Smriti Irani's School Records
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission (CIC) direction to the CBSE to allow the inspection of Class 10 and 12 school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.....
Amid UP Landslide, BJP Discusses CM Probables
With the BJP set for a landslide in Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, speculations are rife within and outside party circles about the new Chief Minister.....
Richness Of Indian Craft Incomparable, Says Designer
Designer Sunita Shekhawat, who has collaborated with designer brand House of Kotwara to do a photo shoot with Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, feels the richness of Indian craft is incomparable. She says that to be able to design for the future, one must learn from and honour the past. ....
Textile Mills In UP To Reopen: Minister
A dialogue is on between Uttar Pradesh and the central governments to reopen textile mills in the state, Industrial Development Minister Satish Mahana said on Tuesday.....
32nd Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar To Showcase India, Israel Craft Traditions
Art enthusiasts will get to see a mélange of colourful and traditional handicrafts and textiles and classical dance performances from India and Israel as artisans from both countries showcase their cultural legacy at the upcoming 32nd Annual Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar.....
Today, on August 7, India is celebrating its sixth National Handloom Day in memory of the Swadeshi Movement which was launched in 1905. On this day, India’s handloom weavers, from Kanjivaram to Pashmina, are recognised for their contribution to India. The Swadeshi Movement was launched to protest against the partition of Bengal by the Britishers. Smriti Irani, India’s Union Minister of Textiles marked the occasion of National Handloom Day by sharing how handloom can enrich our lives and surroundings, and urging people to use handmade items ....
National Handloom Day: Experts On Its Revival, Future
What makes India's handloom textiles and craft heritage so exquisite is the diverse craftsmanship unique to each geographical community across the country. The intricacy and fine artistry of artisans and craftsmen remains unmatched in the world. ....
