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EIFE and ORMAS organise EU-India workshop on skill development in Odisha

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...

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French unrest

French unrest

April 15, 2019

France needs to revive its smaller towns and rural areas to address the root cause of the Yellow Vests movement.

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Wondrous Surajkund Mela in Delhi

Wondrous 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.

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Gentiloni-Modi pave way for mutually beneficial relations

Gentiloni-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.

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Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong

Terracotta 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.

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Indian wool industry attaining world recognition

Indian 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...

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Bagru Printers

Bagru 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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