Bipin Menon

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), along with other esteemed dignitaries, inaugurated the celebrations of the NIFT International Conference 2026. To mark its 40th Foundation Day, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is hosting the NIFT International Conference 2026, themed “Design for Inclusive Futures”, at its Mumbai campus in 2026. #NIFTAt40 #Inauguration #DesignForInclusiveFutures #NIFTInternationalConference2026 #NIFT @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @NIFT_HO @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP

@timesnowsports Good to see the game pick up in tier 2 and 3 cities of India. It was a tough match and hats off to Sukhbir Singhji.

Bipin Menon emerged as the winner in the 50+ Singles category at the Maa Ganga Pickleball Tournament timesnownews.com/sports/pickleb…

Inauguration of the Special Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition at 44th IITF 2025 Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the “Special Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale” at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), Bharat Mandapam, Hall No.05, New Delhi on 18th November 2025. The inauguration took place in the august presence of Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, along with senior officials from the Ministry. Don't miss out! Visit us at Hall No. 5 & discover the beauty of Indian handlooms and Handicraft! 🌿 🗓️14th to 27th November 2025 📍Bharat Mandapam, Hall No. 5, New Delhi 🕰️ 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Experience the Vibrant Colors of India, Exquisite handloom products & textiles, Unique handicrafts products. #HandloomExpo #Handicrafts #IndiaInternationalTradeFair #NHDC #ArtisanalIndia #CulturalHeritage #SupportLocal #NewDelhi #IITF

Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi ji, UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer, and the people of India & the United Kingdom on the signing of the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Duty-free access for about 99% of Indian exports unlocks nearly $23 billion in opportunities for labour-intensive sectors, marking a new era for inclusive and gender-equitable growth. Artisans, weavers, and daily-wage labourers employed in several MSMEs across textiles, leather, footwear, gems & jewellery, toys, and marine products will step into a new phase of prosperity. From village looms to tech labs, this FTA marks a historic leap for women through improved access to finance and deeper integration into global value chains. This agreement is a big win for farmers, ensuring duty-free exports on nearly 95% of agricultural products, while fisherfolk gain from Zero Duty on 99% of marine exports, boosting their incomes. The deal will also have a transformative impact on manufacturing-intensive sectors like engineering goods, electronics, pharma, chemicals, food processing, and plastics. This agreement will also provide Indian consumers high quality goods at competitive prices. India’s talent in IT, services, and education will gain from easier access to the UK’s high-value markets. The three-year exemption from social security contributions in UK as part of the Double Contribution Convention is a significant breakthrough for Indian workers and their employers. Chefs, yoga instructors, musicians & business visitors will benefit, advancing our vision to be a global talent hub. The #IndiaUKFTA will open doors to UK customers, investors, and innovation hubs for our Startups, helping them expand their global footprint. This deal is a win-win for ‘Make In India’ and ‘Vocal For Local’, driving job creation, empowering communities, and reinforcing India’s strategic trade leadership. It ushers in a new era of economic cooperation, reinvigorating our bilateral trade ties. 🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧

Businesses with big dreams in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing space can now DREAM BIGGER! #SEZ rules for setting up high-tech factories have been relaxed, with the required space reduced to 10 hectares from the earlier 50 hectares.

NcR pickleball league. Support the Rising Stars

Gave a copy of my book " The Spiritual Guardians of the Andamans" to Mr Keshav Chandra, erstwhile Chief Secretary of Andamans & currently Chairman NDMC. Mr Chandra has penned a highly acclaimed book on the islands history and would be in Jaipur Literary festival.@Andaman_Admin

Happy to contribute two bronze medals in 50+ singles and mixed doubles category to UPs tally of 2 gold, 1 silver and and 4 bronze medals at the 4th national pickleball championships held at Benett University Greater Noida youtu.be/1rRd_h297cE?si… youtube.com/watch?v=Y0u5w2…

Latest fiction on the travels of a Shompen boy and his Nicobarese friend to understand the indigenous people of the Andaman & Nicobar islands. Hope you enjoy the "Spiritual Guardians of the Andamans". Available at Notion Press at direct.notionpress.com/read/spiritual…

Happy Xmas

Quadwoke's function to unveil their pickleball racquets and balls in Noida. Presented my tablebook to their owners. And Snippets of a tournament in Mehrauli.

Bronze in both 50+ singles and doubles of the Goa pickleball tournament. Fairly high level of competition in a fun filled atmosphere.

3 golds in the 50+ category of the 2nd UP pickleball championships for selection of the UP team for the nationals. Along with a nicobarese youngster who won the open category gold.

Renuka wildlife sanctuary

Happy and joyous deepawali to you and the family

Wonderful experience in arguably the country's best organised and highest rated PWR DUPR pickleball tournament at DLTA Delhi from 24-27 October 2024. Discussed the tablebook on"India Let's Pickle" too.

Lecture on SEZs and Foreign Trade Policy in UPES Dehradun on 8.10.24

Bekal fort

Probably one of the biggest achievements in Indian sport. Both Olympiad golds in a globally competitive sport.