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Kabira Festival back in Varanasi
The festival, to be held between November 26 and 28, will have a limited guest list of fully vaccinated delegates and crew, and will follow all Covid-19 protocols. The programme will include a plethora of classical and folk music, talks, live-art demonstrations, the characteristic Kabira boat rides, a local food journey and the quintessential Ganga Arati experience.
Vogue's 'We are the Champions' edition
In this time, Chanu has met countless ministers, sports stars, film stars and several other important people. Everywhere she goes--a photoshoot, a television studio, a felicitation function--they want a selfie, they want to get as close as possible to her medal, perhaps even touch it. And they always order her a pizza.
Know your immune response post vaccination
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), over 232 million Covid-19 cases have been reported, out of which India has officially reported 33 million cases (1). If we aim to bring the pandemic under control, we need to employ measures that go beyond social distancing and wearing a mask.
Combine sustainability with style
Looking to upgrade your style for occasions? The wait is over Arnette, a global mainstream street-style, sustainable eyewear brand for generations gives your wardrobe a street style makeover. As good to look at as it feels, the lightweight frame features a trendy upsized calibre, on-point colour combos or total crystal frames with dark polar, colourful flash to add a dash of fun.
Deck up your corners ideas for every nook
Rachna Agarwal, Founder and Design Ideator, Studio IAAD, shares some chic decoration ideas that translate boring corners into eye-catching, inviting spaces. Provide a biophilic touch: A hint of verdant energises a dull nook and makes one feel closer to nature. Add some subtle touches like stone tiling or even water features to create the feel of an outdoor spot.
New E-com, fashion brands see surge in sales as festive season begins
Fashion e-commerce giant Myntra reported record-breaking 19 million visitors on the first day of its sale and 6 lakh items were purchased in the first hour. The first day witnessed customers shopping over 4 million items, of which 40 per cent of the orders were from tier 2 and 3 cities and beyond. Top categories for women were women's ethnic, women's westernwear, beauty and personal care and for men, it was casualwear, occasion wear, workwear and sports apparel.
Bali to reopen for international visitors from Oct 14
Indonesia will receive international visitors from South Korea, China, Japan, New Zealand, as well as from Abu Dhabi and Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan told a virtual press conference. The international visitors are allowed to enter the archipelago country by having a proof of hotel booking for a minimum of eight days of quarantine and health tests.
Anonymous artist Princess Pea says 'Khud Se Pooche'
Gurugram-based 'anonymous' artist Princess Pea, who is part of a women-centred campaign 'Khud Se Pooche', aimed at raising awareness on access to dignified healthcare for women in Patna, says that the project resonates with the many years of her artistic practice.
Green pledge for elimination of single use plastic
Stressing that there is no Planet B, Yadav reminded that "what we have is not a parental property rather a loan from our future generations." Emphasising public participation for success in the mission to manage plastic waste and reduce single-use plastics, Yadav administered the Green Pledge to the students and youth who had joined the virtual webinar from across the country.
Lakme won't carry tests on animals for its cosmetics products
"Lakme, which is owned by Hindustan Unilever, will now feature the programme's PETA-approved bunny logo on its packaging," PETA India said in a release here. "Not testing any of our products on animals is critical to our values at Lakme and is in line with Unilever's Positive Beauty vision," said head of innovations at Lakme, Sumati Matti.
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