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Global movement to restore damaged ecosystems
Led by Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, speakers at the event on Saturday, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, China's President Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, heads of UN agencies and government ministers, stressed the importance of restoration in global efforts to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable development.
Virtual show opens a window to Indian modernism
Featuring still-lifes and landscapes, works sacred and secular, watercolours, oil or acrylic canvases and sculpture, by artists based across the country's length and breadth at its most important art centres, aligned with different collectives or art movements--the virtual show lends a glimpse into the history of art practice across an eventful one hundred years.
Customisation of furniture imperative as lockdowns continue
Our pre-pandemic lifestyle was frenetic and fast-paced; we lived in a high-speed world with little time for ourselves. Common areas in our homes were far less inhabited than our private areas. It was only when the health emergency-induced lockdowns assailed us that we hit the pause button as it became apparent that we were going to be cooped up inside for an indefinite period.
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.
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