One of several phulkari shawls on display at the exhibition. The artisans at the foundation are also attempting to modernise phulkari, using the embroidery on tunics and dresses (Pics: Asmitaa Aggarwal) Gurmeet Kaur, 26, is dressed in a phulkari kurta she designed herself, jhumkas, clear block heels and aviator-style glasses. Just before the camera comes…
PSL limit for RE projects can be enhanced from ₹35 crore to ₹100 crore, says SBI Research. Chennai: Banks are comfortably meeting the overall 40% priority sector lending (PSL) target, but the framework requires a comprehensive overhaul to align with the country’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambitions. Emerging sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, climate…
Ahmedabad: Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has secured registration for its ‘Adani Copper’ Grade-A cathodes with the London Metal Exchange (LME), allowing the product to be delivered against LME copper futures contracts. Warrants for the brand will be eligible for issuance from July 10.The registration places Adani Copper…
Eggs were pelted at Minakshi Mukherjee’s in Cooch Behar’s Sitalkuchi Kolkata: CPM neta Minakshi Mukherjee moved Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, seeking intervention against such future attacks a day after eggs were pelted at her car in Sitalkuchi. The case was allowed to be filed, but Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya informed that it will be heard…
Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi in Dehu Pune: Traffic on several major and internal roads in Pimpri Chinchwad will remain closed or diverted from Wednesday for the annual palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj.The traffic branch has planned road closures and diversions in Dehu, Alandi and along the palkhi routes until both…
THANE: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad on Wednesday defended party corporator Ramesh Mhatre, saying that while assaulting a doctor is wrong, such incidents can occur in moments of anger. His remarks come amid outrage over allegations that Mhatre assaulted a woman doctor at a civic hospital in Dombivli, triggering protests by doctors and demands for…
E85, a blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, also requires flex-fuel vehicles. (AI image) Even as the country debates the impact of E20 petrol on cars and mileage, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are reluctant to undertake a large-scale rollout of E85 fuel outlets. This comes on the back of an earlier experience with E100…
Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted in International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame on July 11, TOI has learnt.Ganguly thus will join an elite list of Indian cricketers to be inducted in the ICC’s Hall of Fame. Other ICC Hall of Famers from India include MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Vinoo…
After ‘Welcome To The Jungle’s’ box office success, Ahmed Khan confirms ‘Welcome 4’ and reveals launching son Azaan: ‘Next film will be ‘Welcome’, that’s the next part!’ Even as ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ continues its successful run at the box office, director Ahmed Khan has confirmed that the franchise is far from over. The filmmaker…
Losing his 33-year-old daughter Allison to brain cancer changed Wayne Dunn’s life in ways he never imagined. What began as a family’s heartbreaking loss gradually became a mission to help others facing the same disease. The London, Ontario, philanthropist launched the Dunn with Cancer Run in Allison’s memory, transforming personal grief into a fundraising campaign…
