LIFESTYLE
Making fashion 'responsible'
Aseem Kapoor and Pooja Haldar (Aseem Kapoor), Ateev Anand (re-), Somya Goyal (Somya Goyal), Arshna Raj (Stoique) and Ankur Verma (TIL) made their LFW debut. Aseem and Pooja's collection "Ambi" draws spiritual inspirations from Indian sadhus. It included hand painting, digitised prints, appliques in fabrics like crepes and mushroom twills with zardozi, Manori work in fine zari and gemstones beading.
Chef Akshay Bhardwaj to face off with world renowned Tapas chefs
Bhardwaj speaks about his preparation for the competition against other world renowned Tapas chefs.
How did you come to represent India at the Sixth World Tapas Competition in the City of Valladolid, Spain? Akshay: I came across the Sixth World Tapas Competition in one of the chef groups I am a part of. After some back and forth and hesitation, I applied, considering that it can be a wonderful experience and an excellent opportunity for me to showcase the progressive approach that comes with Indian street-side food.
Mindful use of smartphones enhances productivity: Study
The study showed that using existing smartphone applications to monitor cellphone screen time can enhance focused or mindful cellphone usage, leading to higher perceived productivity and user satisfaction. "We theorised that individuals who tracked their cellphone usage and set goals surrounding that usage tended to have enhanced productivity and contentment with their productivity as they met their stated objectives," said researcher Kaveh Abhari from the San Diego State University.
Medicines not to take in case of dengue, malaria and chikungunya
Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital in New Delhi, said that one should not take any medicine without the doctor's advice, especially when there is fever.
Karwa Chauth special recipes
After whole day of fasting, Karwa Chauth fast should be completed with some tasty and yummy delicacies that are easy to be prepared.
Nominated timepieces at Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve
On display in New Delhi on the 8th and 9th of October were 80 of the world's most unique and exquisite timepieces competing for awards in 14 categories. Furthermore, the event provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Indian watch enthusiasts to meet renowned watch experts and brand leaders from around the world.
LFW X FDCI opens with riot of colours, prints
The show marked the return to an entirely physical, season-fluid edition of Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). To the foot-tapping music by DJ Kayan, Anamika presented her collection which was a melange of prints, textures, and even contrasts.
Rolex watches: Does Covid crisis make luxury brands out of stock?
The Rolex stainless steel, Rolex sports model, Professionals - all are facing shortage in the market currently in recent years. However, the shortage of this luxurious brand is not particular to India, instead globally there is a shortage of Rolex watches. Meanwhile, other luxurious premium brands do not face such problems of availability in India and outside the country.
Air pollution now linked to deadly health risks other than respiratory illnesses
These new investigations raise a fresh alarm for the governments and agencies in India to fast-track their efforts to safeguard the population from air pollution. Exposure to above-average levels of outdoor air pollution increases the risk of death by 20 per cent, and the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 17 per cent, according to a team of researchers, including one of Indian origin.
Video games may trigger potentially lethal heart rhythm problems in children
The study authors, including lead author Claire M. Lawley from The Heart Centre for Children in Australia, documented an uncommon, but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing electronic (video) games. "Video games may represent a serious risk to some children with arrhythmic conditions; they might be lethal in patients with predisposing, but often previously unrecognized arrhythmic conditions," said Lawley.
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