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From Ari to Zari, craft will define couture in the post pandemic era
Couture in India really has its own definition. Indian couture is about weddings and special occasion wear--- watch any edition of India Couture Week and it is obvious who the designers are catering to-brides. Last year it was this very same wedding driven couture that actually saved many designers. While the Big Fat Wedding had to get skinny thanks to the pandemic, weddings still happened, and brides still wanted that special dress.
Key insights on travel in 2021 by VFS Global's Regional Group COO
VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, headquartered in Dubai, UAE is a leading visa services organisation. Keeping you apprised of the re-openings of Visa Application Centres in India, and other efforts currently undertaken according to the regulations set by governments, it has resumed the visa application process for over 40 governments at select Visa Application Centres across India
Pride Month gets hybrid celebrations in US cities
San Francisco, California
Long considered as one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the U.S., San Francisco is nicknamed 'the gay capital of the world' and is home to one of the largest and most prominent LGBT communities in the country.
Headphones, earbuds may affect hearing in children
"Nonoccupational noise exposure in everyday life comes from a handful of noise sources: personal listening systems, especially for younger people; transit noise, home appliances; power tools; and entertainment (sports events, movies, parties, NASCAR races, etc.)," said Daniel Fink, from The Quiet Coalition, a US-based nonprofit.
Summer-ize your home decor
Nothing says Summer like bright floral patterns, incorporate more floral prints in your space, with bedding cushions and accessories. Accessories with citrus, summer lemons, and oranges placed around the house in beautiful bowls and platters. These make for the perfect summer accessory.
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope (From June 14-20)
This week the Sun will be shifting its position from Taurus to Gemini sign on June 15. This is termed as Mithuna Sankranti. Mithuna Sankranti marks the beginning of the third Solar month in the Hindu calendar. This signals the onset of the rainy reason in different parts of India. Gifting or donating clothes during this time is considered highly auspicious.
Saliva can be more effective for Covid testing: Study
The researchers, including Ravindra Kolhe from Augusta University in the US, found that an innovative protocol that processes saliva samples with a bead mill homogeniser before real-time PCR (RT-PCR) testing results in higher sensitivity compared to NPS samples. "Saliva as a sample type for Covid-19 testing was a game-changer in our fight against the pandemic.
Lack of Vitamin D may up opioids addiction
The findings suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a part in combating the ongoing scourge of opioid addiction. "Our results suggest that we may have an opportunity in the public health arena to influence the opioid epidemic," said researcher David E. Fisher from the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Can you really shrink your pores?
Pores are simply hair follicle openings, and each pore contains its own sebaceous gland, which produces oil, or sebum. Your skin requires sebum for lubrication and protection, but an excess of sebum can cause breakouts, and a lack of sebum can cause dry skin.
Caravan tourism the preferred option for travellers in India?
The van becomes your home for the duration of the trip that helps to avoid the hassle of inflated flying and accommodation costs, local transport, safety and hygiene and minimizing human contact. Caravan trips may seem like an expansive mode of travel. Jigyasu Joshi, Co-Founder, Carvaa Travelers Private Limited speaks to IANSlife and opens up about how the brand was conceived and his aim to make caravanning.
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