LIFESTYLE
Navratri: Cleaning your home the eco-friendly way
It is important to clean your house during the festival since it promotes happiness and wealth. However, we frequently neglect our planet during this process and opt for environmentally unfriendly cleaning techniques. Instead, we should look for environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and cost-effective cleaning methods that are also beneficial for the environment.
How to discern different fabric types
Crepe: It is a silk, wool, or synthetic fabric with a peculiar rumpled and twisty appearance. The term "crepe" is derived from a French word that refers to a thin, tiny pancake. Crepes come in a variety of thicknesses and weights, ranging from thin and light to thick and heavy.
Binge drinking may up Covid infection risk in young women
The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that young women aged 25 to 28 who reported binge drinking - four or more drinks in one sitting - had the highest self-reported prevalence of Covid-19 infection among the subgroups studied.
World Heart Day: Smoking teenagers more prone to cardiovascular deaths, say experts
The worldwide risk of cardiovascular diseases and deaths is 235 per one lakh population but in India the number is alarming at 272 which is very high as compared to any country in the world. On World Heart Day, experts say that the other serious problem is that cardiovascular diseases in India come at a much younger age than the western population. It is more prevalent in vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians of the west.
9 Days, 9 Colours
Holidays are a time for pleasure, happiness, and a lot of colour. Every colour worn over the season is a celebration of the person wearing it. Give your festive wardrobe a upgrade this Navratri with nine exquisite hues brought to life in festive wear curated by fashion labels Sukriti & Aakriti, Ridhi Mehra, Nitika Gujral, Prints by Radhika, Loka by Veerali, Global Desi, Drishti & Zahabia, Vvani by Vani Vats, and Pink City by Sarika.
Diving into still waters: The remarkable life on the Dal Lake
Gulaam Hassan, an elderly man, walks on the banks of the Dal Lake every morning, selling intricately carved souvenirs, most of which are based on shikaras. Another man travels 50 km every morning to set up shop at the bustling banks of the lake, selling freshly plucked apples from his farm.
The 9 forms of Goddess Durga
Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely. People in different parts of the country celebrate this same festival differently. Though they worship the same deity, performing different rituals.
Add these trinkets to your festive celebrations
Minimalism is a great way to add that hint of elegance when you don't want to go all out. Pair your outfit with these studs or a pendant matching your OOTD, and it will immediately lift your glam quotient. You can also match the contrasting colours to add a twist to your outfit.
Vaccines, boosters, prior infection all provide durable protection against severe Covid
The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), showed the effectiveness of the primary series of Covid-19 vaccines a year and a half after administration. "Our study provides the most comprehensive characterisations of the effectiveness of primary and booster vaccination and prior infection in the US," said researcher Danyu Lin from the University of North Carolina.
A celebration of Banaras' rich and rare weaving traditions
True to the brand's genesis and core values of pursuing rare weaving traditions of Banaras, Vanya suggests the idea of the rare Tussar, Eri and Muga, much like metallic yarns, as threads of gold. This is the first such extensive exploration of contemporary Banaras handlooms in such silks - where Mulberry's use is the convention - by exploring creative possibilities in the traditions of Rangkaat.
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