In a notable development, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has made an investment in Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters as part of the company’s ongoing Series B funding round. This move not only highlights the growing influence of celebrities in shaping the business landscape but also has the potential to drive industry-wide...
In a significant event at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrated National Handloom Day 2023 and unveiled the ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilpa Kosh’ e-portal. This portal, developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, is a repository of textiles and crafts. During the...
The G20 New Delhi Summit held on September 9 and 10, 2023, under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future” brought together leaders from over 29 countries, including Japanese Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio, for discussions on pressing global issues. The summit revolved around critical topics such as food security,...
In today’s fast-paced world, fashion trends come and go quicker than ever before. The lure of cheap, trendy clothing has transformed the fashion industry into a giant fast fashion machine. But behind the allure lies a hidden cost—one that extends beyond our wallets and into the very fabric of our...
In the world of textiles, the unique appeal of handloom and traditional craftsmanship holds a special place. However, this authenticity has often been challenged by the proliferation of powerloom products bearing symbols associated with indigenous crafts. One such legal battle that gained significant attention is the case between the Khadi...
The vibrant and culturally rich state of Kerala, renowned for its exquisite handloom products, is facing a challenging situation as it gears up for the festive season of Onam. The Kerala handloom sector, which plays a pivotal role in the state’s economy, is apprehensive about potential losses due to an...
The spinning industry in Tamil Nadu, which comprises the South Indian Spinners Association (SISPA), Open End Spinning Mills Association (OSMA), and India Spinning Mill Owners Association (ISMA), is facing a severe financial crisis. In response to the mounting operating costs and unprecedented losses, these associations have made the difficult decision...
On April 27th, 2023, Dr. Yoshua Bengio announced that he had resigned from his position at Google in order to freely speak about the potential risks of artificial intelligence. Bengio, who is widely considered one of the most influential figures in the field of AI, has been working at Google...
Silicon Valley Bank: The Biggest Crisis you don’t know yet fully. 10,000+ businesses are at risk, and 100,000+ employees’ jobs are at stake, according to YCombinator’s petition to the US Secretary of the Treasury. (This is just an estimate, and the actual number could be even more.) If you are...
The only person in the world who can visit any country without a passport… British Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Palace in Scotland… A person who does not need a driving license or number plate to drive a car… A person...
