Zari(vansda)

Everything you need to know about Zari(vansda): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Zari(vansda): news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Women candidates from FATA invaluable pioneers: daily

April 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) Changes in Pakistani culture "go wide and deep", a daily said Wednesday while lauding the courage of two women who will contest the upcoming parliamentary election from the country's restive Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Abraham & Thakore present collection for modern bride at WIFW

March 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Ignoring floral shades like green, yellow and orange for subtle colours like dark reds, pinks, blacks and mustards, designer duo Abraham & Thakore's collection 'Shaadi Redux' aimed to provide a range out of the usual league for the modern bride

Maharashtra poor demand food security

December 26, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Nagpur, Dec 26 (IANS) Thousands of poor people and tribals marched to the collector's office in Yavatmal district Wednesday to protest denial of food security to over 100,000 below poverty line (BPL) families, an activist said.

Zari artisans living in extreme penury in Gorakhpur

August 28, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 28 (ANI): Artisans engaged in the traditional metal-based embroidery business here are struggling to eke out a living.

Surajkund Craft Mela: A place where many a tradition meet

February 8, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Internationally acclaimed Suraj Kund Crafts Mela saw the dawn on February 1, 2012, and is on its extreme height now. This is the 26th time Haryana tourism is proudly hosting this mela.

Zari craft industry faces crisis in Surat

December 28, 2010 at 3:50 PM

Surat, Dec 28 (ANI): The famed Zari industry of Surat, a precious metal-based embroidery and lining for textiles, faces crisis due to increase in prices of gold, silver and copper.

ANI cameraman hurt in encounter between militants, Army in Kashmir

October 21, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Maloora Sumbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct.21 (ANI): An Asian News International (ANI) cameraman was injured on Thursday during an encounter between security forces and miltants in Jammu and Kashmir's Maloora area, which is about 15 kilometers from Srinagar.

Designer veils flood Varanasi markets during Ramzan

September 4, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Varanasi, Sep 4 (ANI): Designer veils of various kinds have flooded the markets during the Ramzan in Uttar Pradesh.

Embroidery artisans of Lucknow toil for survival

July 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Lucknow, July 6 (ANI): Embroidery artisans of Lucknow, known for their world famous embroidery work of Zardozi and Chikankari are facing a hard time and struggling to manage their two square meal.

Badge business in Varanasi unscathed by global economic slump

May 9, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Varanasi, May 9 (ANI): The economic slump may have affected every business sector but the badge business of Varanasi does not seem to be affected at all. The demands from across the world are just as they used to be.

Rahman's Oscar-favourite number originally for another film

January 10, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) A.R. Rahman's Hindi song from 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a now a hot favourite at the Oscars. What is not so well known is that the song, 'Aaja aaja shamiane ke taley', was originally written for another movie.