Chennai: Thousands of weavers of traditional Kanchi silk are without jobs as the silk industry, already affected due to the Domino effect of rising gold and silver prices, is now facing numerous ...

Mysore/Mysuru: With gold and silver prices soaring, the cost of Mysore Silk sarees has risen sharply, by about 8 to 10 percent and now ranges from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh depending on the  variety, ...

If there’s one saree that embodies the soul of South India, it’s the Kanchipuram Silk Saree — also known as the “Queen of Silks.” Originating from the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, this ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Kartavya Bhawan, Delhi, this morning wearing a rich handwoven maroon Kanchivaram silk saree, subtly spotlighting Tamil Nadu’s handloom heritage ahead of ...

Kanjivaram sarees are among India's most famous and valuable. Hailing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, they're known for their rich texture, silky feel, and shimmering zari work. But how can you tell if ...

Born Komalavalli in 1948, young Jayalalithaa dreamed of courtrooms and legal arguments. Fate had other plans. After losing ...

Officials from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) seized a total of ₹ 25,850 unaccounted cash, two gold coins, and six new silk sarees from the office of Project Director (PD), ...

NELLORE: Patur weavers will get a major boost as efforts are underway to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the traditional Patur sarees of Nellore d ...