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swadeshi movement news

Taste of Life: How sugar garlands became symbols of swadeshi pride

Appeals from swadeshi goods grew stronger in Maharashtra around festivals, especially Shimaga (Holi) and Gudhi Padwa, when it was customary to give children strings of sugar confections called “sakharechya gathi” on Shimaga. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 19, 2026 07:06 am IST

Use Indian work apps: Education ministry to offices

The memorandum said that the directive aligns with the government’s vision of building a self-reliant ecosystem in technology, hardware, and software
Published on Oct 04, 2025 03:47 pm IST

NCERT rolls out 'Swadeshi' modules from 1905 to PM's call for self-reliance

NCERT has launched special modules on 'Swadeshi'.
Published on Oct 03, 2025 07:49 pm IST

‘Swadeshi’ has played a major role in our prosperity: Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during the i naugural day of the Diwali mela in Surajkund on Thursday. (Sourced: X)
Published on Oct 03, 2025 04:36 am IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami says open to CBI probe in UKSSSC paper leak case

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (File Photo)
Published on Sept 29, 2025 03:06 am IST

UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak urges citizens to support 'Made in India' products

Pathak encouraged businesses to refrain from selling imported items, adding, "These small yet impactful steps can play a significant role in driving our nation's progress and prosperity."
Published on Aug 26, 2025 02:14 pm IST

Put ‘swadeshi’ boards outside shops: PM's latest local push amid US tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering in Ahmedabad on Monday, August 25.
Updated on Aug 26, 2025 08:59 am IST

Interview: AR Venkatachalapathy, author, Swadeshi Steam

Author AR Venkatachalapathy (Courtesy the subject)
Published on Aug 16, 2025 03:30 am IST

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

A master weaver showcases his collection of handloom weaves.
Updated on Apr 28, 2020 03:30 pm IST

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

Bhim Chandra Jana passed away at 107 in his hometown in Bengal.
Updated on Jan 05, 2020 07:13 am IST

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

A renovated Gandhi Bhawan was inaugurated by a Bengal minister and several followers of Gandhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 02, 2019 07:16 pm IST

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

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar along with Ekaterina Tolstoy, Director of the Tolstoy Museum and Estate, inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to the friendship between Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy.
Updated on Oct 02, 2019 11:08 am IST

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

Pannu in one of designer Purvi Doshi’s creations. Khadi falls and drapes beautifully, making it perfect for long flowy outfits such as saris, kurtis, skirts, and long shrugs.
Updated on Sept 28, 2019 05:52 pm IST

National Handloom Day 2019: History and significance

National Handloom Day 2019: Weavers create products by using natural fibers such as cotton, silk and wool.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 07:50 am IST

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

Punjab National Bank managing director Sunil Mehta in Mumbai on March 6, 2018.
Updated on Apr 08, 2018 03:33 pm IST