Karnataka's Rich Textile Heritage & Natural Dyes
Explore Karnataka's ancient textile heritage, where plants like indigo and turmeric created a vibrant legacy. Discover the natural dyeing traditions that defined the region's cultural fabric.
Explore Karnataka's ancient textile heritage, where plants like indigo and turmeric created a vibrant legacy. Discover the natural dyeing traditions that defined the region's cultural fabric.
Discover the vibrant history of Karnataka's textile heritage, where ancient plants like indigo and turmeric created a sustainable colour palette. Explore this living craft tradition.
India's fashion industry, set to hit $350 billion by 2030, is a major climate threat due to coal reliance and overproduction. Experts urge immediate decarbonization to avoid locking in emissions. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
Tiruppur's knitwear hub faces a severe crisis as 50% US tariffs lead to massive losses and labour slowdown. Discover the impact and how exporters are struggling to survive.
IIT Delhi researchers create a revolutionary detergent that makes clothes resistant to mosquitoes, offering persistent protection against diseases like dengue and malaria. Discover this innovative defense.
In a landmark verdict, 3,288 workers of a closed Ahmedabad textile mill will finally receive Rs 27.87 crore in dues after a 36-year legal fight. The Gujarat High Court orders disbursement from auction proceeds.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan assures apparel exporters that a trade deal with the US is imminent. Despite 50% tariffs, India's exports grew 22% in November. Read more on India's $100 bn textile export target.
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) promises zero-duty access for Indian textiles, boosting exports and creating over 100,000 jobs. Explore the strategic benefits.
The PM Mitra mega textile project in Kalaburagi faces severe delays, risking 1,00,000 direct jobs. Public anger grows as state govt's lack of interest stalls the Rs 10,000 crore investment. Read why this critical project is lagging.
Welspun Living achieves the top global ESG score in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods for 2025 by S&P Global. Discover how this Indian giant leads in sustainability.
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
Indore Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 2 crore Waste Cloth Processing Plant at Devguradia Trenching Ground. The PPP project will convert textile waste into reusable yarn, generating monthly revenue and boosting the city's 'Waste to Wealth' model. Read
Telangana's unique Siddipet Batik paintings, depicting rural life, are in the race for a Geographical Indication tag. Learn about this art form's journey and its special techniques. Read more!
Author Nagesh Hegde highlights the reusability of EV batteries but warns about carbon footprint. He notes global solar panel production could reach the moon. Read more.
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Dibrugarh deploys US-made geo textile bags and porcupine structures along the Brahmaputra to combat erosion ahead of monsoon. WRD engineers explain the dual-strategy for sustainable bank protection.
Veteran actor Helen and Rajat Bedi attended a dazzling fashion show in Amritsar celebrating Punjab's rich craft heritage. The event highlighted Phulkari, handlooms, and sustainable fashion.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated an Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre in Meghalaya, pledging new Weavers' Service Centres across the Northeast to boost the region's silk and handloom heritage.
Haryana State Pollution Control Board shuts down a Gohana tyre pyrolysis unit for releasing hazardous gases. Authorities acted on public complaints, highlighting environmental enforcement. Read the full report.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Cornell University researchers develop an ultrablack textile absorbing 99.87% light, inspired by bird-of-paradise feathers. This flexible fabric could revolutionise fashion, solar tech, and camouflage.
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation approves urgent measures to tackle pollution, focusing on road repairs to curb dust. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh mandates immediate implementation. Read for details.
Signoria Creation Limited announces a strategic acquisition of a 60% stake in Herble Prints Private Limited for Rs 4.5 crore, expanding its textile portfolio. Read the full details.
Business leader Ramkumar Sankarapandian acquires two textile units in Surat, marking a strategic entry into India's textile sector. This major move signals new investment and growth for the industry. Read more.
A new CSE analysis reveals Delhi-NCR's winter pollution spikes are tied to traffic emissions of NO2 and CO, not just dust. Local sources now dominate as farm fires reduce. Read the full report.
Justice Krishna Dixit highlights air pollution crisis, urges environmental responsibility & Kannada literature. Experts call for vehicle emission control & tree planting. Read more.
Telangana government unveils comprehensive net-zero emissions roadmap for 2047, targeting 50% greenery, 100% electric transport by 2030, and massive renewable energy expansion across the state.
MSU researchers develop herbal-treated cotton fabric with 98% antibacterial effectiveness, mosquito repellency, and UV protection. Eco-friendly innovation set to transform protective clothing.