India’s handloom and sericulture traditions are centuries old, but have struggled to hold ground against industrial textiles and fast fashion in recent decades. For many communities, especially those ...

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) marked National Handloom Day in Guwahati, on August 7, with the theme “Handloom for Reinvigorating the Rural Economy of Assam.” The ...

As India commemorates ten years of National Handloom Day, its story is no longer just about heritage - it's about economic resilience, women empowerment and local innovation. Cairn Oil & Gas, a part ...

Six traditional items from Assam, including Assamese Dhol and Jaapi, have received prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tags, granted by the Government of India’s Geographical Indication Registry.

GUWAHATI: (Aug 7) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Thursday said it is preparing a 'Handloom Roadmap' for Assam in association with IIT-Roorkee. Speaking at a ...

ASSAM: Dipak Bhuyan is no engineer, nor is he technician. Fixing appliances has been his passion. You would find him at his Sivasagar residence sitting in a nest of iron bars of various shapes and ...

The Assam Pavilion has emerged as a major attraction at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in Bharat Mandapam, drawing large crowds with its premium Assam tea, exquisite bamboo and ...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents report card as BJP-led govt completes one year in office ...

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has offered a basket of prizes for innovative business ideas from women in Assam. The Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024, whose ...