Corporates told to give handlooms, handicraft products as gift items
August 13th, 2012 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The textiles ministry is organising a conclave appealing to Indian industries to source domestic handlooms and handicrafts for corporate gifting instead of regular gift such ... Read more...
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International trade fair begins Monday
November 13th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 31st edition of the annual India International Trade Fair (IITF) that opens Monday is expected to attract 6,000 exhibitors and nearly 1.5 million ... Read more...
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Food, handicrafts galore at trade fair
November 12th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Come Monday, the capital will host around 6,000 exhibitors displaying everything from regional handicrafts to international products, which will vie for buyers' attention alongside lip-smacking ... Read more...
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No need to look beyond Indian crafts, say designers Mona-Pali (With Images)
August 26th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) It is time to promote local craft in the west, say designer sisters Mona Lamba and Pali Sachdev, who have helped revive dying techniques such ... Read more...
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Indian handicrafts get contemporary twist
July 20th, 2011 - 3:17 am ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, July 20 (IANS) Modern clutches with zardozi embroidery, halter-neck kurtis with kantha work, handblock print lampshades with stylish stands - arts and crafts from the length and breadth of ... Read more...
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Vidya present to support Sabyasachi at WIFW finale
April 11th, 2011 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) It was a splendid tribute to contemporary and classic fashion at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) grand finale Sunday as the ramp ... Read more...
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Handicrafts exports recorded a growth of 18 percent: Maran
February 4th, 2011 - 10:02 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran on Friday said that the handicrafts exports have recorded a growth of 18 percent and reached Rs.8614 crore till January 2011.Inaugurating International ... Read more...
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Taj Mahotsav to focus on Ghalib, Mir
January 4th, 2011 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Jan 4 (IANS) The ten-day heritage festival Taj Mahotsav, beginning Feb 18, will focus on doyens of Urdu poetry Mirza Ghalib and Mir Taqi Mir, an official here said.The festival, which ... Read more...
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Sahihabad stitches a link with Tom Cruise, Russel Crowe
November 29th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Sanjay Nirala
Sahibabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 29 (IANS) The Tom Cruise starrer "The Last Samurai", Russell Crowe's "Robin Hood" and many other Hollywood movies have an India connection. The epic war ... Read more...
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Bedspreads, paintings… Michelle can’t stop buying Indian crafts (Second Lead)
November 8th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) US First lady Michelle Obama shopped for a slice of India Monday, almost running out of money as she splurged on bedspreads, paintings and curios as ... Read more...
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Bedspreads, Ganeshas, toys…Michelle can’t stop buying at crafts museum (Lead)
November 8th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Indian textiles and handicrafts charmed their way into Michelle Obama's shopping bag Monday as the US first lady almost ran out of money, picking up bedspreads, ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to walk through 5,000 years of Indian crafts, culture
November 7th, 2010 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama will get a glimpse of 5,000 years of Indian handicrafts, culture, heritage and civilisation when she visits the National Handicrafts and Handloom ... Read more...
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Brand, Perry keeping wedding guests busy with safari, dance, shopping
October 23rd, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Katy Perry and Russell Brand's Indian jungle wedding festivities have begun and the couple is entertaining their guests with song and dance performances, shopping, and even an ... Read more...
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Athletes soak in sun, music at Games Village (Games Snippets)
September 28th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) From a leisurely walk in the autumn sun to foot-tapping music at dance rehearsals, many of the 2,000 athletes and officials already in the Commonwealth Games Village ... Read more...
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Storeowners eye sales but sceptical about tourist flow
September 18th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Priyanka Sharma
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) With the Commonwealth Games round the corner, most shop owners, at high-end stores as well as popular markets, are eyeing a boom in sales. Some, ... Read more...
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India pavilion at Shanghai expo gets huge footfall
May 22nd, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 22 (IANS) The India pavilion has become one of the hottest spots at the Shanghai World Expo with average 25,000 visitors every day thronging the stalls of Indian handicrafts and ... Read more...
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Raima Sen and Giselle Monteiro walk the ramp as showstoppers
December 15th, 2009 - 2:04 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
MAYA Weddings and Occasions and lifestyle brand hosted a Fashion extravaganza– MILAP, at the Royal Western India Turf Club.The evening began with a fashion show showcasing beautiful bridal line by Varija ... Read more...
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Handicrafts fair generates Rs.750-cr business
October 13th, 2009 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Noida, Oct 13 (IANS) Business worth Rs.750 crore was generated at the four-day handicrafts exposition near Greater Noida that ended Tuesday, according to the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH).
"Despite recessionary ... Read more...
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Curry in the land of the British queen (Feature) (With Images)
September 8th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Cynthia Chandran
London, Sep 8 (IANS) Steaming hot biryani, mouth watering tikkas and kebabs, delicious south Indian dosa, laced Kerala appam and stew are now part of the British palate through ... Read more...
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Indian handicrafts need to be more innovative: Minister
February 25th, 2009 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian handicrafts will have to be more innovative to boost exports at a time when demand is falling in western markets due to the economic slowdown, Minister ... Read more...
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Foreigners throng Janpath market for variety at bargain prices (Feature with Images)
November 16th, 2008 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Colourful stoles, silver jewellery, Kolhapuri slippers and a lot more are available at a reasonable price at the Janpath market in Connaught Place, a downtown shopping area ... Read more...
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Indian traders see Malaysian market as an unopened gift
November 15th, 2008 - 7:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Traders in India consider the Malaysian market as an "unopened gift".This became evident during the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair 2008 held here from October ... Read more...
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Indian handicrafts exports to Oman touch $13.42 mn
September 1st, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Sep 1 (IANS) The value of exports of Indian handicraft items to Oman touched $13.42 million in 2007-08, up from $7.03 million in 2002-03, according to India's Textiles Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela.Speaking ... Read more...
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India to promote its handicrafts in the Gulf in a big way
August 31st, 2008 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 31 (IANS) India is embarking on a major campaign to promote its handicrafts in the Gulf with demand for these products increasing in the region.At an interactive seminar on 'Brand ... Read more...
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India keen on permanent handicrafts pavilion in UAE
August 30th, 2008 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Aug.30 (ANI): Indias Textiles Minister, Shankersinh Vaghela, has said that his country is keen on setting up a permanent pavilion in the United Arab Emirates to display its wide variety ... Read more...
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Incredible India campaign in Beijing subways during Olympics
August 7th, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Cashing in on the tourist inflow in Beijing during the Olympics, India has planned a month-long Incredible India campaign, showcasing the country's rich heritage and culture, which ... Read more...
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Dollars earned from waste coconut shells
May 23rd, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by admin
By Juhan Samuel
Kasaragod (Kochi), May 23 (ANI): At a time when the handicraft sector is affected by inflation and dollar-rupee variation, an old artisan, unaware of the situation, feels happy that ... Read more...
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Ambika Soni leaves for Singapore, China
April 4th, 2008 - 6:28 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni leaves for Singapore and China later Friday, leading her ministry's Incredible India campaign, which showcases the country's vibrant art, culture and ... Read more...
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Afghanistan a favourite at Surajkund fair
February 9th, 2008 - 8:07 pm ICT by admin
By Ravi KhandelwalSurajkund (Haryana), Feb 9 (ANI): Membership of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation or SAARC has helped Afghanistan to expand its trade boundaries at the Surajkund crafts fair, on ... Read more...
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North-eastern handicrafts steal the show at 13th national handicraft fair
November 14th, 2007 - 8:13 am ICT by admin
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