A DTU study for DDA reveals bamboo plantation at Yamuna's Baansera improves AQI by 20%, cools air by 9.7%, and enhances soil health. Discover how urban green infrastructure fights pollution.
The Indian Navy commissioned the advanced, indigenously-built DSC A20 diving support vessel in Kochi, boosting underwater ops and salvage capabilities. Read more about this 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' milestone.
Struggling with Christmas gifts for kids? Explore educational toys, books, creative kits, tech gifts & experiences. Make this holiday special & stress-free!
Explore the best photos from around the world on December 8, 2025, featuring Gujarat's Siddhi Dhamal in Prayagraj, festive London markets, and more global moments. See the visual stories that defined the day.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Shilp Guru and National Awards to Pattachitra artists Sudhir & Urbashee Maharana. Discover their four-decade legacy.
Prime Minister Modi's gift of an Agra marble chess set to President Putin has ignited hopes for a GI tag and global recognition for the city's skilled artisans. Read more.
Explore how designer Khushi Shah transforms Banarasi textiles into contemporary wearable art, weaving memory and legacy into every creation. Discover her unique vision.
Veteran actor Helen and Rajat Bedi attended a dazzling fashion show in Amritsar celebrating Punjab's rich craft heritage. The event highlighted Phulkari, handlooms, and sustainable fashion.
Top Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shetty dazzled at the grand launch of Swadesh, a new marketplace for Indian artisans. Discover the highlights of this glamorous event!
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
Discover how Goa's 400-year-old craft spirit, feni, is being championed at The Good Craft Co's Flavour Lab in Bengaluru. Learn about its unique process, tasting notes, and the new narrative for India's indigenous spirits. Read more.
Nita Ambani hosted a special evening at Swadesh, Mumbai, celebrating India's artisans. She wore a heritage Banarasi saree and antique jewellery. Read more about this tribute to craftsmanship.
Explore living craft traditions at Pune's Miraas exhibition. Meet 33 national award-winning artisans like Ashutosh Verma & Sindhe Chandu, preserving Sanjhi, leather art & more till Dec 8. Witness heritage reimagined.
President Droupadi Murmu's special interaction with artisan Sushil Gajbhiye at Hyderabad's Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav brings Nagpur's rare tribal tumba art into the national spotlight. Discover the story.
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held from Jan 31 to Feb 15, 2026. Egypt is the partner nation; UP & Meghalaya are theme states. Explore crafts, culture & cuisine.
Nagpur University and the Bamboo Research Centre sign a 5-year MoU to foster innovation, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods in Vidarbha's bamboo sector. Explore the future of green construction and entrepreneurship.
Over 100 Meghalaya artisans showcased crafts at the PM Vishwakarma Exhibition in Shillong, generating ₹5.5 lakh revenue. Discover how this scheme empowers local talent.
Discover how non-consumers can help preserve India's living craft heritage. Learn practical ways to support artisans and sustain traditional crafts as relevant ecosystems.
Scientists rediscover the bamboo shrimp in Karnataka and Odisha after 72 years. Learn about this rare species, the challenges faced, and the urgent need for conservation.
Hong Kong activist Finn Lau challenges official bamboo scaffolding blame for deadly fire that killed 128. Read his explosive analysis of government negligence and safety failures.
Massive fire at Wang Fuk Court residential complex claims 128 lives, dozens missing. Hong Kong government sets up $38 million relief fund as investigation begins into safety failures.
Scientists discover 37,000-year-old thorny bamboo fossil in Manipur, revealing Ice Age survival secrets and rewriting Asia's botanical history. Explore this groundbreaking find!
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announces glazing unit in Jashpur to empower tribal artisans. This initiative will create jobs and preserve traditional crafts. Read more about this development.
Rare 37,000-year-old bamboo fossils discovered in Manipur provide groundbreaking insights into India's Ice Age environment. Learn how this discovery changes our understanding of prehistoric India.
Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire claims 55 lives as K-pop stars including Jackson Wang and Yuqi express grief and mobilize relief efforts. Investigation reveals safety violations.
Over 5,300 Mizoram farmers face devastating crop losses as bamboo flowering triggers rodent population explosion. Learn how this rare ecological event impacts agriculture.
Hong Kong's deadliest building fire claims 65 lives, with 300 missing. The inferno at Wang Fuk Court, fueled by scaffolding, prompts a safety probe. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong's worst fire in 30 years kills 55+, exposing bamboo scaffolding risks. Learn why this traditional method persists despite safety concerns and calls for metal alternatives.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 44 lives, leaves 300 missing. Investigators probe safety violations as bamboo scaffolding fueled inferno. Read the full investigation.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong's Tai Po estate, killing 44 and leaving hundreds missing. Flames spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding during building repairs.