Containers to be allowed on Attari-Wagah trade route
July 20th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 19 (IANS) Accepting a long-pending demand of traders and the Punjab government, union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Thursday said that his ministry would soon issue orders to facilitate ... Read more...
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NIFT to collaborate with US fashion technology institute
October 18th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The government-run National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with New York-based Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) to run ... Read more...
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Development in UP will be effective only with Congress Govt.: Rahul Gandhi
February 8th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by ANI
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi criticizing the Mayawati Government of stifling centrally-sponsored schemes in Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday said only a Congress Government can ensure ... Read more...
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India has potential to increase its textile share in world trade: Dayanadhi Maran
November 2nd, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): Union Textiles Minister Dayanadhi Maran on Tuesday said India has the potential to increase its textile share in the world trade from the current level of 4.5 ... Read more...
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Diamond workers turn to embroidery for lucrative opportunities
September 23rd, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by ANI
By Uday AdharvayuAhmedabad, Sep. 23 (ANI): Hit by recession, diamond workers in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city have taken to the embroidery business.Many artisans have left the diamond work and have start working with ... Read more...
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Punjab government allows NIIFT merger with NIFT
August 18th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 18 (IANS) The Punjab government Wednesday approved the merger of the Northern Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) based at Mohali, 10 km from here, with the National Institute of ... Read more...
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Humble rickshaws to get designer makeover for Games (With images)
May 19th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Some will use antique gramophones, others the colours of Bollywood or inspiration from the clean lines of a paper plane... designer cycle rickshaws could be plying at ... Read more...
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11-year-old from Meghalaya has designs on fashion (With Images)
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, April 2 (IANS) While other children her age have little idea about what they want to do in life, 11-year-old Shillong-born Naphibanroi Khongstid is already fashioning her fledging career as a ... Read more...
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Indian women are bad lingerie, swimwear shoppers: Designer
March 9th, 2010 - 9:36 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Designer duo Narresh and Shrivan, who specialise in 'customised' beachwear, feel that Indian women are at a loss when it comes to lingerie or swimwear shopping ... Read more...
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Hope, perseverance and ambition drives deaf-mute designer
March 21st, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Singled out and discriminated against for being deaf and mute, Nidhi Prakash Kaul learnt early in life that hard work and perseverance was what was ... Read more...
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Young designers showcase talent at ‘The Debut’
March 12th, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Their designs inspired by puppets, flowers and even ragpickers left a lasting impression on the audience at The Debut, a contest highlighting India's young fashion talent.
This year, ... Read more...
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Existing NIFT centers to be upgraded
February 26th, 2009 - 6:20 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Cabinet today approved the proposal from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Ministry of Textiles for implementation of Other Backward Class (OBC) quota reservation in ... Read more...
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Designer Ashima Singh’s collection explores Alaskan native art
February 26th, 2009 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Alaska's native art, its musical instruments, and the faces of its tribals are the inspiration behind designer Ashima Singh's collection for next month's Wills Lifestyle India Fashion ... Read more...
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A bid to save Naga handicrafts from silent death
August 16th, 2008 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Maitreyee Boruah
Bangalore, Aug 16 (IANS) Yanger Ao, a tribal craftsman from Nagaland, had never thought his wooden furniture would sell like hot cakes as far off as Bangalore. Ao is one ... Read more...
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Bahrain to seek India’s help in micro-finance sector
August 14th, 2008 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 14 (IANS) Bahrain will seek India's help in setting up micro-finance schemes when its Minister for Social Development Fatima Al Balooshi visits India from Sunday. "India has a vast experience ... Read more...
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NIFT starts classes in Patna with 60 students
August 12th, 2008 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) Classes have begun at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) branch here with 60 students from different parts of the country joining the course, officials said Tuesday. ... Read more...
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Bihar allocates Rs.586 million for NIFT branch
August 6th, 2008 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 6 (IANS) The Bihar government has approved the allocation of Rs.586 million for the setting up of a branch of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) here, officials ... Read more...
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Equity markets shrug off rate hikes (Weekly Market Review)
August 2nd, 2008 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) The Indian equity markets continued their gaining rally this week, shrugging off rate hikes by the apex bank. Strong global markets and fall in crude oil prices acted ... Read more...
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Bastar artefacts get patent cover
July 14th, 2008 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, July 14 (IANS) Exquisite and unique bell metal and traditional handicraft items of the tribal artisans of Bastar in Chhattisgarh have got the patent protection from the Hyderabad-based National Institute of ... Read more...
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Textile industry to create 17.37 mn jobs by 2012: Vaghela
July 7th, 2008 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 7 (IANS) Indian textile sector is expected to attract investments worth Rs.1.5 trillion ($35 billion) by 2012, leading to creation of 17.37 million new jobs, Textiles Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela said ... Read more...
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Bihar allocates land for NIFT branch in Patna
May 28th, 2008 - 5:50 pm ICT by admin
Patna, May 28 (IANS) The Bihar cabinet Wednesday approved free-of-cost transfer of 10 acres of land from the agriculture department to the industries department for establishing a branch of the prestigious National ... Read more...
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Textiles industry needs to encourage research and development: Vaghela
April 19th, 2008 - 10:40 pm ICT by admin
Kannur (Kerala), Apr 19 (ANI): The Ninth centre of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was opened on Saturday in Kannur.The Union Minister for Textiles, Shankarsinh Vaghela has also ... Read more...
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Vaghela to inaugurate Hi-Tech Weaving Park in TN
April 19th, 2008 - 9:52 am ICT by admin
Chennai, Apr 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Textiles Shankarsinh Vaghela will inaugurate the Hi-Tech Weaving Park at Palladam in Tamil Nadu under the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Park (SITP).The State ... Read more...
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NIFT to open centre in Kerala
April 18th, 2008 - 11:30 pm ICT by admin
Kannur (Kerala), April 18 (IANS) The ninth centre of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will be inaugurated here Saturday by Textile Minister Shankersinh Vaghela. While classes will begin at a ... Read more...
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Fashion industry becoming more responsive towards aspirants
February 29th, 2008 - 4:20 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) The sponsor of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), the ITC group, has joined hands with two new fashion institutes to hone budding talents and offer them ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves the setting up of NIFT centre at Rae Bareli
November 14th, 2007 - 10:17 am ICT by admin
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