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An appeal to go Swadeshi to help revive Indian crafts post lockdown

The crafts sector, mostly unorganised, is in dire need of a revival. Designers, crafts activists and NGOs make an appeal to go Swadeshi in a bid to provide livelihood to millions of weavers and crafts people.

Man who spied on British police for freedom fighters dies at 107 in Bengal

Jana had a code name, ‘Nanu.’ He was also a practising homoeopath and known for his skills in delivering babies, the family said. Jana used the tailoring shop at Sasati as a cover for spying

Gandhi Jayanti 2019: Hyderi Manzil, where Gandhi spent August of 1947 to stop Kolkata killings

Gandhi spent 25 days at Hyderi Manzil and fasted indefinitely to bring an end to killings in Bengal, the worst during Independence. The house, now known as Gandhi Bhawan was protected by Jugal Chandra Ghosh, who had laid down arms at Gandhi’s feet, for a long time.

Indian Embassy in Russia organises Gandhi-Tolstoy exhibition on Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary

The exhibition, curated by renowned Gandhi scholar, Birad Yajnik, will showcase the correspondence between the two great souls of the 20th century, tracing their relationship and the impact it had on their individual journeys.

A new spin on Khadi: It’s hip, luxurious and colourful

The once-coarse fabric is on the runway and in chic closets, but it is still true to its roots

From the archives of the Hindustan Times: August 22

National Handloom Day 2019: History and significance

National Handloom Day 2019: National Handloom Day is an initiative by the Government to honour and revive the roots of handlooms and help in promoting the socio-economic development of the country.

Worst behind us, will be out of Nirav Modi mess in 6 months, says PNB MD Sunil Mehta

PNB’s managing director says the bank’s credit has witnessed a growth rate of about 10%, in line with the guidance that was shared with investors.