Thirty years after Denmark became the first country to allow same-sex couples to register in legal unions, the world has become more accepting. But in 1989, it was a trailblazing move. “It was a ceremony that takes place every day at city hall,” Ivan Larsen recalls. “But for us, for the first time […]
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Worried about climate change? Skip that cruise
Cruise ships are big business for port cities around the world. But starting next year, Cannes, one of the world’s most famous ports-of-call, will no longer welcome them unless they comply with strict pollution controls. Passengers who choose to sail on dirty vessels will have to disembark elsewhere. So far, the […]
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Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition
At Kostas Mouhtaridis’ silk factory in Soufli, the non-stop “clunk-click” of the weaving machinery is a loud but welcome sound. The factory is a few hundred meters from the Evros River, which forms Greece’s natural border with Turkey. It is one of Europe’s most heavily militarized areas, patrolled constantly to deter illegal […]
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Paris Fashion Week 2020: Valentino channels powerful simplicity in PFW SS 2020
A less-is-more philosophy at Valentino had celebrity guests, including American singer Camila Cabello and model Naomi Campbell, vigorously applauding. Meanwhile, Thom Browne showcased his spring-summer designs from the most unlikely of places: A snow-covered garden. Here are some of Sunday’s Paris Fashion Week highlights. Valentino’s powerful simplicity “By subtracting colour, shape and […]
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Paris Fashion Week 2020: Balmain channels 90s, Issey Miyake debuts new designer
Balmain defied the trends in designer Olivier Rousteing’s rebellious ode to the 90s, serving up an infectious soundtrack of nostalgia that had Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria tapping their feet. And the debut of Issey Miyake’s new designer tried literally to take flight with a multi-segment musical and gravity-defying dance […]
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Navratri 2019: Here’s how you can add contemporary swag to your traditional outfits
Are you ready to celebrate nine days of dance and festivities? While your first thought would be to pick a traditional attire, we recommend you give it a contemporary twist. Here are some traditional looks that are trendy and stylish. The idea is to break the monotony of old styles you go back […]
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Just like children and dogs, cats too form secure or insecure bonds with their humans
Unlike dogs, cats are known for being aloof from their owners. But a study suggests that cat’s socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated. The findings reported in the journal Current Biology showed that, much like children and dogs, pet cats form secure and insecure bonds with their human […]
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One hour yoga, exercise, fitness activities a must in colleges : UGC Fit India guidelines
The students, faculty of staff of all universities and colleges should devote an hour each day for on fitness activities such as exercise, yoga, meditation, walking, cycling, aerobics, dance, traditional regional martial arts etc, according to latest guidelines released by higher education sector regulator, the University Grants Commission (UGC). According […]
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World Tourism Day 2019: Travel to broaden your horizons
With their backpacks and sneakers on, all travellers are always on a hunt for a new destination to explore. For the love for travel is like no other. American writer Mark Twain while explaining the significance of travel in human lives had said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness and many […]
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World Tourism Day 2019: Host country, significance, date and theme
The soul of a tourist is an insatiable one as no matter how many places one visits, the urge to explore newer terrains and every nook and corner of the place just never diminishes. Curious people have been travelling to landscapes both known and unknown since time immortal. The desire […]
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Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020: Raising a toast to diversity
American fashion designer, Nanette Lepore, once said, ‘When it comes to fashion week, I think it’s time to hit refresh.’ That’s what runway shows are all about – we leave behind the old and create new ones. So with autumn approaching, the much-awaited fashion week in Delhi goes a notch up with its 34th […]
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Take 650mg Paracetamol Instead of Usual 500mg: U’khand CM’s Advice to 4,800 Dengue Patients
Take 650 mg of paracetamol instead of the usual dose of 500 mg — this is what Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat advised dengue patients amid reports of the disease affecting 4,800 people in the state. Rawat was on Wednesday reacting to claims that the mosquito-borne disease had become […]
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Tips to keep in mind before travelling by yourself
If you search for #solotravel on Instagram today, there are 5M posts, with the number steadily moving towards the next million. Evidently, planning a holiday is no more seen as complex or bothersome. It is not hard to find places to stay at and cities no more daunting labyrinths to navigate through. What’s more […]
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Gum disease has high connection with your blood pressure
People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of suffering from high blood pressure or vice versa, warn researchers. The study investigated gum disease as a potential risk factor for hypertension, but the reverse could also be true. “Further research is needed to examine whether patients with high blood […]
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Waterfalls and natural caves: 5 places you must visit when in Meghalaya
There was a time when the state of Meghalaya was called the ‘Scotland of the East’, en epithet given to it looking at the mesmerizing beauty and the topography of this place which was so similar to Scotland, one of the most naturally gifted places on earth endowed with unquenchable beauty of […]