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36 Hours In Coimbatore: A Weekend Itinerary Through Temples, Textiles And Local Plates
From buttery ghee roast dosas and mushroom street stalls to vintage car museums and the towering Adiyogi Shiva statue, Coimbatore offers a quietly compelling weekend, all under wide Tamil Nadu skies.
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World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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1 Killed, 5 Critical As Multi-Storey Factory Building Collapses In Ludhiana
One person was killed and five people sustained grievous injuries after a multi-storey building of a textile factory in Ludhiana collapsed on Saturday, officials said.
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India Can Turn "Fast Fashion" Waste Into Opportunity: PM Modi At Bharat Tex 2025
India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.
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India To Be Hit Hard By Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs. Here's Why
The impact of these tariffs is expected to be far-reaching, with India's food products, vegetables, textiles, and clothing sectors likely to be hit the hardest.
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Bharat Tex 2025 Kicks Off In Greater Noida Today, Traffic Advisory Issued
The event will feature over 5,000 exhibitors, highlighting India's capabilities in the textile industry, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment opportunities.
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Watch: Canal In Argentina Mysteriously Turns Bright Red, Leaves Locals Baffled
Argentina's Environment Ministry has collected water samples from the Sarandi Canal for further analysis to determine the source of the colour change.
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Budget 2025: A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Sarees Over The Years
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Every year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship. This year was no different.
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From Mysore Pak To Murukku: A Look At The Menu For President Murmu's Republic Day Reception
President Droupadi Murmu hosted an "At Home" reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The event spotlighted traditional delicacies, textiles, and performances from the five southern states.
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Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
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Trump's 'America First' Agenda May Lead To Tighter H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the America First' agenda, opined trade experts.
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2 Workers Killed, 7 Hospitalised After Inhaling Toxic Fumes In Gujarat Factory: Cops
Two workers died and seven were hospitalised after they inhaled toxic fumes at a textile factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday, police said.
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AICTE Releases Curriculum For Undergraduate Courses In Textile Engineering
The curriculum integrates fundamental courses in science and engineering with specialised topics, including textile technology, sustainability, nanotechnology, smart textiles, and technical textiles.
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India's Manufacturing Incentives Progress Amid Efforts to Cut China Imports
Since 2020, India's cash incentives to boost domestic manufacturing have attracted over $17 billion (roughly Rs. 1,42,279 crore) of investment. The scheme, which offers four to six percent cash incentives on incremental sales to manufacturers, was launched across 14 sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles and white goods.
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36 Hours In Coimbatore: A Weekend Itinerary Through Temples, Textiles And Local Plates
From buttery ghee roast dosas and mushroom street stalls to vintage car museums and the towering Adiyogi Shiva statue, Coimbatore offers a quietly compelling weekend, all under wide Tamil Nadu skies.
-
World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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1 Killed, 5 Critical As Multi-Storey Factory Building Collapses In Ludhiana
One person was killed and five people sustained grievous injuries after a multi-storey building of a textile factory in Ludhiana collapsed on Saturday, officials said.
-
India Can Turn "Fast Fashion" Waste Into Opportunity: PM Modi At Bharat Tex 2025
India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.
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India To Be Hit Hard By Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs. Here's Why
The impact of these tariffs is expected to be far-reaching, with India's food products, vegetables, textiles, and clothing sectors likely to be hit the hardest.
-
Bharat Tex 2025 Kicks Off In Greater Noida Today, Traffic Advisory Issued
The event will feature over 5,000 exhibitors, highlighting India's capabilities in the textile industry, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment opportunities.
-
Watch: Canal In Argentina Mysteriously Turns Bright Red, Leaves Locals Baffled
Argentina's Environment Ministry has collected water samples from the Sarandi Canal for further analysis to determine the source of the colour change.
-
Budget 2025: A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Sarees Over The Years
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Every year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship. This year was no different.
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From Mysore Pak To Murukku: A Look At The Menu For President Murmu's Republic Day Reception
President Droupadi Murmu hosted an "At Home" reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The event spotlighted traditional delicacies, textiles, and performances from the five southern states.
-
Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
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Trump's 'America First' Agenda May Lead To Tighter H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the America First' agenda, opined trade experts.
-
2 Workers Killed, 7 Hospitalised After Inhaling Toxic Fumes In Gujarat Factory: Cops
Two workers died and seven were hospitalised after they inhaled toxic fumes at a textile factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday, police said.
-
AICTE Releases Curriculum For Undergraduate Courses In Textile Engineering
The curriculum integrates fundamental courses in science and engineering with specialised topics, including textile technology, sustainability, nanotechnology, smart textiles, and technical textiles.
-
India's Manufacturing Incentives Progress Amid Efforts to Cut China Imports
Since 2020, India's cash incentives to boost domestic manufacturing have attracted over $17 billion (roughly Rs. 1,42,279 crore) of investment. The scheme, which offers four to six percent cash incentives on incremental sales to manufacturers, was launched across 14 sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles and white goods.
