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UNESCO reports persistent gender bias in cultural & creative industries
The report titled 'Gender & Creativity: Progress on the Precipice' explores existing, and at times widening, gender gaps in the field, notably in the context of Covid-19, and calls for a new commitment and transformative actions to promote gender equality. The digital divide remains a pressing concern, with women disproportionately facing obstacles to access digital tools for artistic creation and distribution, including digital music platforms, online tutorials, and sound-mixing software.
'Uncontrolled diabetes, improper steroid use major factors for black fungus'
However, they said the study could not look into the role of the Covid-19 virus in causing immunity disturbance leading to mucormycosis. Already more than 20,000 cases have been reported across India, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Professor and Head, Department of Medical Microbiology, PGIMER, said.
World Environment Day: Brands and their sustainability initiatives
IANSlife lists down some fashion and beauty brands to know about such initiatives:AMERICAN EAGLE
As part of American Eagle's broader sustainability goals, the brand has introduced 'Real Good' products. With an aim to be carbon neutral by 2030, the brand is making a commitment to move towards more sustainable raw materials and reducing water and energy usage
Negative impact of Covid stress on adolescents: Study
The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found that negative mental health outcomes were disproportionately reported by girls and older adolescents (13-18-year-olds), compared to same-age peers before the pandemic. At the same time, it revealed a decline in cigarette smoking, e-cigarette usage and alcohol intoxication among 15-18-year-old adolescents during the pandemic.
Pro-planet initiatives can help build a healthy future
There are many ways to go about restoring our ecosystems including adopting green technologies, making sustainable consumption choices, incorporating conservation efforts, and developing environmental awareness. Individuals, communities, governments, and companies can contribute in their own ways to the protection of environment by taking effective measures to help reduce their carbon footprints.
Summer grooming tips for men
Additionally, apart from the comfort and convenience factors, consumers prefer having more control over their style and overall looks. This has led to a massive uprise in the popularity of personal care and even skincare appliances. Listed below are few basic grooming tips and tools for men can try at-home:
Art for Education: Where Fashion Meets Philantropy
The online sale is produced in collaboration with LA's art and luxury fashion retailer, Church Boutique, and the eco-fashion house Ministry of Tomorrow (MOT) powered by Christie's charity auction partner Charitybuzz. The online auction runs from June 1-16 with an in-person preview at Christie's New York from June 4-9.
Christie's to auction Duchess of Abercorn's Faberge Collection
The estimated value of the 18 lots ranges from 8,000 to 90,000 pound. The collection was initiated by Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich and his wife Sophia Mehrenberg, Countess de Torby. Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920) is best known for the Easter eggs he began making in 1884 for the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia.
Pride Month: Trans beauty queen raises voice against trans teasing, discrimination
Today, Joshi is a pioneering transgender international beauty queen, a trans rights activist, and a supermodel from the trans community. But the 37-year-old says her life had "no family support, no friends, no relatives", and has achieved solely due to her individual effort. Born Aizya Joshi in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, Joshi shares her life story and views on issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.
Top brain-boosting food for kids
Eggs
Filling your child's breakfast plate with a combination of carbs, protein, and a small amount of healthy fat will help him or her stay energised throughout the day. Eggs are high in protein and as an added bonus they contain choline, which aids memory.
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