LIFESTYLE

Book Review | 'When God smiles kindly, the donkey thinks he's a wrestler'
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Khalid A. H. started newspapers and magazines; represented India at the United Nations; accompanied dignitaries on state visits; covered cricket Test matches, nine Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games; and has been honoured with the Padma Shri – a true la vie en rose (life in rosy hues). Even so, Khalid A.H. Ansari remains firmly grounded.
Covid airborne particles can infect over 200 feet: Study
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Small coronavirus respiratory particles can remain moist and airborne for a longer time and at greater distance than scientists have thought so far. Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory estimates that droplets encased in mucus could remain moist for up to 30 minutes and travel up to about 200 feet. The findings were published in the journal International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer.
Femina Miss India: The time to rewrite destiny!
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Miss India Organisation translates its scouting operations into the digital media space, in pursuit of beauty ambassadors. The pageant in its virtual format for the second time now has launched a nationwide hunt to select representatives each from the 28 states and a representative from Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir besides a collective representative from the Union Territories making for a total of 31 finalists.
Adwaita Nayar talks about Nykaa Fashion's latest launch
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IYKYK boasts of its own unique monogram, carefully designed to combine the letters in a circular form, designed to look both sophisticated and fun at the same time. The monogram embodies the brand's core philosophy -- it incorporates the solid form of the logo but at the same time it is open to interpretation, perfectly mirroring the acronym "If You Know You Know"!
Sari, not sorry!
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Trends come and go, but there's nothing quite like a sari. Whether it's a casual outing, an intimate soiree or a lavish celebration, there's a sari for every occasion. Keeping up with the warm months ahead, we've rounded-up some styles that you can add to your summer wardrobe.
Defining Ethical Fashion Jewellery
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From purposefully opaque gemstone sourcing to highly polluting mercury dumping in gold extraction and processing, the fine jewellery industry, which relies on nature's miracles for inspiration and value, is ironically its worst offender.
How much does raising a child impact your career?
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The new study also reveals important differences in how men and women perceive the impact of having a child on job security and workplace success. Mothers are more likely to say they perform more of the household responsibilities, while fathers are more likely to say they share the responsibilities equally with their partners.
Book Review: India must become a tech nation, not just a talent nation'
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The author provides a coherent framework outlining the key drivers that will determine the ability of a nation to succeed in this technology-dominant era, laying down a roadmap for how any country must develop its own strategic plan for success. The book goes on to evaluate whether digital colonialism is an inevitable reality, or whether new frameworks will emerge to govern relationships between technology-rich and technology-poor nations.
Hemp, the newest ingredient to wow the skincare world
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Hemp is the newest ingredient to wow the skincare world with its relaxing and healing effects. Nykaa's latest launch, the unisex Wanderlust Bath & Body Himalayan Hemp collection with a fresh and earthy aroma, transports you to the crisp mountain air and the relaxing greenery of the countryside.
Hyderabad's Numaish to resume on Feb 25
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All India Industrial Exhibition Society (AIIES), the organisers of the annual event, has received permission from Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand to resume 81st All India Industrial Exhibition. AIIES Honorary Secretary Aditya Margam said the exhibition will be open from 4 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends.
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