Swadeshi Goods

Swadeshi's heroic failure

At a time of 'Make in India' and Asia's rise, the story of a man, a failure in his endeavour, shows us how the past can illuminate and educate our current journey

Reliance Retail's first standalone 'Swadesh' store opens in Hyderabad

Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani on Wednesday inaugurated the first Swadesh' store by Reliance Retail here. Speaking at the launch of the first standalone Swadesh store Nita Ambani said, Swadesh is an ode to India's traditional arts and artisans. It's our humble initiative to preserve and promote our country's age-old arts and crafts. Swadesh highlights the spirit of Make in India' and offers respect and sustenance to our skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. Through Swadesh we hope to give them the global recognition that they richly deserve. That is why we are excited to expand Swadesh not just across India, but internationally too, in the US and Europe, she said, according to a release. The first Swadesh store in Jubilee Hills in the city, spread across 20,000 sq ft, will house an eclectic collection of carefully curated products made entirely by hand by India's skilled and talented artisans using long forgotten techniques and local materials, it said. The

Reliance Retail to open luxury stores under 'Swadesh' brand globally

These stores will focus on upscale ethnic handicrafts, fusion clothing, jewellery, blue pottery, silverware, home decor, and carpets

Suit-boot nationalism

Taxing inherited wealth of foreigners of Indian origin offers a means to strike a balance between national interest and individual liberty, but it may not see the light of day

Eat with those socially deprived every week: Bhagwat to RSS volunteers' kin

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday called upon the families of Sangh volunteers to make maximum use of 'swadeshi' goods, shun the western family system and have meals with people from poorer strata of the society at least once a week. He was addressing the family members of the RSS volunteers of Mahakaushal region here in Madhya Pradesh, a participant told PTI over phone after attending the function. The event started with the worship of a cow and calf as well as a Tulsi plant at M L Bai School ground in the heart of Jabalpur city. Bhagwat urged families to work for social harmony and told them to treat all equally, a release issued by the RSS in the evening said. In the RSS, nobody is asked about his caste, he said, adding that everyone eats and drinks together and works together. Such an atmosphere has to be created in every home, he told the families, the release added. The RSS chief told the participants to work for environment protection, and the

Only 'swadeshi' products available in central police canteens: Govt

MoS for Home Nityanand Rai told LS that 119 'master bhandar' and 1,871 'subsidiary bhandar' are functioning for the benefit of serving and retired personnel of Central Armed Police Forces

Policy influencers: How SJM, CAIT have impacted Modi's economic road map

The SJM lobbied vigorously against the RCEP that culminated in an 11-day national protest in October 2019

Swadeshi doesn't mean boycotting every foreign good: RSS chief Bhagwat

Bhagwat suggested that the pandemic has made it clear that globalisation did not yield desired results and one economic model cannot be applicable everywhere.

ITBP inks deal with KVIC to procure 'swadeshi' items for CAPF personnel

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Friday inked a deal with the KVIC to procure a variety of 'swadeshi' and 'khadi' goods for around 10 lakh personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces.

Amit Shah urges people to use indigenous products for economic self-reliance

Shah said party workers should continue to help those in need during the crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic

Swadeshi push: Over 1000 imported goods delisted from paramilitary canteens

The central police canteens sell products to cater almost 50 lakh family members of about 10 lakh personnel serving in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, NSG and Assam Rifles

Adityanath makes Swadeshi pitch for industrial growth, jobs for migrants

UP to sign MoU with industry chambers tomorrow for job creation

Globalisation can't be done away with Swadeshi slogans: Skanray Tech chief

In a Q&A, Vishwaprasad Alva, founder and managing director, Skanray Technologies, explains why trying to lure companies moving out of China to India could prove counterproductive

Nestle India's business loss could be more than 30%, says MD Narayanan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for swadeshi was misinterpreted by some. We are here for 108 years. We have 7,200 Indian employees. We work with over 100,000 Indian farmers, says Nestle India CMD

Piyush Goyal asks traders to go swadeshi by selling, consuming local goods

Modi in one of his 'Mann Ki Baat' programmes has called upon people to promote indigenous products.

In last 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2019, PM asks people to promote indigenous goods

He cited Mahatma Gandhi, saying he viewed this spirit of Swadeshi as a lamp illuminating the lives of millions as well as bringing prosperity in the lives of the poorest of the poor

Boycott Chinese goods, promote swadeshi products: RSS official on I-Day

Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi advocated swadeshi goods to check influx of Chinese goo