textile
EIFE and ORMAS organise EU-India workshop on skill development in Odisha
January 15, 2020
In an attempt to provide a boost to India’s skill development ecosystem, Europe India Foundation for Excellence (EIFE), a not-for-profit organisation based in Brussels, brought a European delegation to present the expertise and best practices from Europe. Experts from leading s...
Read MoreFrench unrest
April 15, 2019
France needs to revive its smaller towns and rural areas to address the root cause of the Yellow Vests movement.
Read MoreWondrous Surajkund Mela in Delhi
February 16, 2018
Annually organised by the Haryana Tourism Department, 2018 marked the 32nd year of the Surajkund Craft Mela. The fair goes on for 15 days, and this year it was held from February 2-18.
Read MoreGentiloni-Modi pave way for mutually beneficial relations
October 30, 2017
Just ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in December, the Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni's visit assures India's strong focus on building bilateral terms with the European nations.
Read MoreTerracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong
January 12, 2017
Pottery is associated deeply with the Indian history and the fine art of terracotta is still alive and well. This ancient craft shows understanding of various art forms in India and the art not only survived through ages but has also stood out with time.
Read MoreIndian wool industry attaining world recognition
December 7, 2016
Indian fabrics, processing methods, art and its unique cultural distinction have been drawing attention from various parts of the world for years now. After famous Indian fabrics like pure cotton, tussar silk and khadi (hand-spun and hand-woven cloth), it’s the Indian wool whic...
Read MoreBagru Printers
April 6, 2016
Like other traditional art forms of India, block-printers of Bagru, too, have been fleeced by middlemen and traders. Through community initiatives, however, the printers are equipping themselves to work on their own terms. Bright printed fabrics spread at the common village groun...
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