India’s handloom and handicraft sector, often celebrated as the backbone of the country’s cultural identity and rural enterprise, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown, with a majority of artisan ...

Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led ...

The rising cost of zari (gold thread) and high levels of taxation have hit the production of Thirubhuvanam’s famed handloom silk saris, as more weavers look for alternative employment to make ends ...

IMPHAL – In the misty hill districts of Manipur, far from the clamour of cities, looms hum quietly in village courtyards. Here, in places like Tamenglong and Ukhrul, the Nagas—Manipur’s third-largest ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...

The initiative also aims to provide global market linkages and branding support, while streamlining training, skilling, and production quality.