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From mojari to paduka: 5 traditional men’s footwear that offer a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage

September 21, 2025 10:23 am

From the vibrant, royal flair of Rajasthani Mojaris to the humble spirituality of Padukas, these styles are living pieces of India’s rich heritage.

AAP seeks arrest of Karnataka handicrafts corporation chief Raghavendra Shetty

June 02, 2022 7:52 pm

At a press conference, the party levels serious corruption allegations against the chairperson of the Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation.

Artisans specialising in Taj miniatures now sculpting idols of gods for livelihood

October 11, 2021 3:34 pm

"Foreign tourists mostly buy miniature models of the Taj Mahal as a souvenir but since the closure of international flights, the demand is far too low," Chandra Bhan, an owner of a factory said.

Haute couture: Spot the difference between hand-embroidered and handcrafted

September 12, 2021 12:27 pm

The tryst with the tradition of hand embroidery is in an awkward space as the term hybrid is used for Indian designs which are machine made

Breaking a glass ceiling: Four girls to return to their ancestral handicraft, till now dominated by men

November 02, 2018 5:29 am

In this new career line, the girls have moved on from traditional motifs of pentagon and earthen lamp in weaving designed by their grandparents, to work on wider varieties based on themes taking inspiration from nature and life.

Ambiente & Heimtextil lifestyle fair: Winning Designs

July 02, 2015 12:00 am

Jaipur-based Ayush Kasliwal was awarded the trophy in the Interior Decor category.

Marketing whiz Modi gives lessons to artisans at national craft fair

February 21, 2014 8:16 pm

Modi urged students of NID, NIFT and architecture to bring about new innovation in the handicrafts sector.

Rate of interest subsidy for exporters hiked to 3%

August 01, 2013 1:53 am

In a move to boost exports,the government on Wednesday raised the rate of interest subvention for exporters to 3 per

Tap rich tourism potential of state: CII

October 04, 2012 3:55 am

Seeks policy reforms to speed up growth of industries.

Industries sector in J-K shows signs of recovery

June 14, 2011 10:05 am

SRTC,JKML and the handicrafts sector registered profits for the first time last fiscal.

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