Smart curtains that could replace your burglar alarm
September 11th, 2012 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed an anti-theft system based on a woven fabric that triggers an alarm when penetrated by intruders, the Daily Mail reported.The smart fabric enables ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Get set for the comeback of satin!
February 26th, 2012 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) That shiny, silky, soft fabric is going to be the big thing next autumn-winter - yes, we're talking of satin. Get ready to embrace the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘Magical threads’ fashion show highlights handlooms and handicrafts of Shillong
July 30th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
By Hempi D. HenpilenShillong, July 30 (ANI): A fashion show called 'Magical Threads' featuring rich handlooms and handicrafts of the region is organized in Shillong.The show was organized by the Shillong fashion ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Supermodel joins Assam women to create lifestyle products
June 8th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Former supermodel and internationally renowned fashion designer Bibi Russell has joined hands with ethnic Bodo women of Assam to train them in modern design techniques and help ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Assam’s women weavers walk out of vulnerability with ex-supermodel
June 8th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Internationally renowned fashion designer and former supermodel Bibi Russell has joined hands with the ethnic Bodo women of Assam in creating a new line of lifestyle products ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Expect goals from 45 yards at this WC due to Jabulani ball,’ US reserve goalkeeper
June 7th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 7(ANI): US reserve goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann believes that the World Cup ball, Jabulani, will lead to a number of freak goals during the tournament in South Africa."There will be ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
World Cup ball’s Brit designer wants to give ‘winning’ advice to England team
June 1st, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1(ANI): The World Cup ball's British designer Dr. Andy Harland has promised to give insider tips regarding the ball to the Three Lion's stars, which could give them the edge ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Hosiery firm expects turnover to cross Rs.280 crore mark
January 5th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Hosiery company Dollar Industries expects to achieve a turnover of Rs.280 crore this fiscal, a senior official said Tuesday.
"The company's turnover was Rs.218.68 crore in 2008-09. It hopes ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Archaeologists find mummy of young priestess from 300-450 AD in Peru
November 9th, 2009 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Lima (Peru), November 9 (ANI): An archaeological excavation has uncovered the mummy of a young priestess, a member of the elite, with several precious items dating from the period of 300-450 AD ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Bipasha Basu dazzles at Kolkata fashion week
April 5th, 2009 - 7:27 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Apr 5 (ANI): Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu on Saturday walked ramp on the third day of ongoing Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) here.Basu, dressed as quintessential Bengali bride, stole the show ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Tussar silk production in Jharkhand
October 15th, 2008 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
By Girija Shankar Ojha
Kharsawa (Jharkhand), Oct.15 (ANI): Jharkhands Singhbhum District, which till recently produced cocoons for silk weavers in Bhagalpur area, has also started producing Tussar silk.
The experimental silk unit ... Read more...
Posted in National |