• Mithila Palkar: From Digital Sensation to a New-Age Acting Icon

    Mithila Palkar: From Digital Sensation to a New-Age Acting Icon

    With her natural charm, expressive performances and remarkable versatility, Mithila Palkar has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces of India’s digital entertainment generation. In an industry undergoing a rapid transformation, Mithila Palkar represents a new kind of stardom—one built not only on glamour, but on authenticity, relatability and storytelling. From a viral internet…

  • Iran’s Strategic Waiting Game: How Tehran Is Rewriting the Rules of Middle East Power Politics

    Iran’s Strategic Waiting Game: How Tehran Is Rewriting the Rules of Middle East Power Politics

    Tehran appears to be betting on endurance rather than confrontation, combining economic adaptation, regional influence and closer ties with non-Western powers to withstand continued pressure from Washington. The geopolitical contest between Iran and the United States is entering a new phase—one increasingly defined not by immediate confrontation, but by patience, endurance and long-term strategic calculation.…


  • Kashmir Pashmina: Protecting a Himalayan Legacy, Empowering the Hands Behind It

    Kashmir Pashmina: Protecting a Himalayan Legacy, Empowering the Hands Behind It

    From the windswept highlands of Ladakh to the looms of Kashmir, Pashmina represents far more than luxury—it is a centuries-old story of nature, craftsmanship and rural livelihoods. As efforts to secure Geographical Indication (GI) protection gather momentum, the focus is shifting towards safeguarding the authenticity of this iconic Indian craft and the artisans who keep…


  • Shilp Didis of the North East: Weaving Tradition, Enterprise and New Hope

    Shilp Didis of the North East: Weaving Tradition, Enterprise and New Hope

    Women artisans and entrepreneurs from the North Eastern region are increasingly emerging as promising ambassadors of India’s rich handicraft heritage, transforming locally available natural resources and traditional community motifs into attractive, contemporary products with strong market potential. The Shilp Didi Exhibition 2026 at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, has provided a significant platform for these women…

  • ₹22 Lakh Discount on a Luxury German SUV: Why This Rare Deal Is Turning Heads

    ₹22 Lakh Discount on a Luxury German SUV: Why This Rare Deal Is Turning Heads

    India’s premium SUV market is witnessing an unusual price disruption, with a German luxury SUV reportedly available with discounts of up to ₹22 lakh. A vehicle that could command nearly ₹60 lakh on-road in some markets is suddenly being positioned within reach of buyers who may otherwise consider mainstream premium SUVs. The Volkswagen Tiguan has…

  • Shilp Didi 2026: Empowering Women Artisans and Celebrating India’s Living Craft Heritage

    New Delhi: The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, has organised Shilp Didi 2026, a dedicated handicrafts exhibition at Dilli Haat, INA Market, New Delhi, from 16 to 31 August 2026. The initiative aims to provide women artisans with a prominent marketing platform while promoting their economic empowerment and strengthening the market…

  • Craft Village: Promoting Craft and Tourism at One Destination

    Craft Village: Promoting Craft and Tourism at One Destination

    The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, continues to extend comprehensive support to cluster-based artisans by providing marketing platforms and need-based infrastructure facilities from time to time. With this objective, a Craft Village has been established at Jitwarpur Village (Rahika Block), Bihar — a globally renowned centre of Mithila…

  • India International Trade Fair 2025

    India International Trade Fair 2025

    Day 5 at India International Trade Fair 2025 was graced by the presence of Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles accompanied by Secretary (Ministry of Textiles) with DC (Handicrafts) and DC (Handlooms). The Minister was warmly received by the Regional Director (Northern Region) along with the entire Northern Region staff and our talented artisans.…