‘Brave New World’, a new digital series by Jaipur Literature Festival.
Please tune in for today’s sessions starting at 7 pm (details below) at any of the following social media handles –
Will share details for about the next session on 8th April, Wednesday over the next few days.
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Saturday, 4th April | 8 pm IST
As the number of cases of Coronavirus pandemic is escalating, Fashionista – The School of Fashion Technology has taken the initiative of making face masks. It is the need of the hour to fulfil the social responsibility and Fashionista – The School of Fashion Technology is doing exactly the same. The institute through its students has been engaged day-in-day-out in making face masks to reduce the risk of the virus from spreading and students distributing it in their own vicinity to the people who need it. Fashionista – The School of Fashion Technology has been working actively to create awareness about the pandemic. In these tough times, every effort counts to protect our society.
Neetu Pavan Manikatalia, Managing Director, Fashionista -The School of Fashion Technology says, ‘Wearing a mask is extremely crucial in preventing the spread as it reduces the risk of travelling the virus from one person to another. The first few days, an affected person does not show any symptom and hence every person in his vicinity is equally vulnerable to the virus. If everyone wears mask it may, to a great extent, reduces the risk of spread. We are very proud of our faculty and students who are working strenuously to fight against this crisis’.
In this uncertain environment, it’s important that learning continues, even if it can’t happen in person. That’s why Fashionista- The School of Fashion Technology has started online admissions as well as online classes for all courses for the convenience of students. Online classes aim at keeping the studies continued and make students ready to face abrupt challenges without deviating from their path.
Fashionista – The School of Fashion Technology is an answer to the larger than life and vastly diversified fashion industry with the vision to develop artistic & academic potential in the budding designers. They aim at creating entrepreneurs with the burly calibre and developing professionals with innovative skills to face the challenges of the world of Fashion and Design.
It is the place of arty expression, to boost creation & novelty within the industry & to enable ‘trends’ to shine forth. It has been imparting education for self-employment and successful career development. It offers an amalgamation of theoretical and practical skills, supported by an understanding of the social culture, context and industry needs.
Fashionista –The School of Fashion Technology has a world-class intellect training which is in tune with the needs of the modern industries in India, as well as all over the world. They produce innovative, well-informed and motivated professionals with the ability to analyze, synthesize and conclude various complex issues related to design, planning and technical management.
For more info, please get in touch,
Fashionista – The School of Fashion Technology
D-7, LGF, South Extension Part 2, Ring Road, New Delhi – 110049.
Landline : 011 – 41640033
Baby Collection
For a Princess Who has just Arrived
With Sheen of Silver and glam of gold, Junior collection is meant to shine & to bring out the richness that this collection embodies club it up with premium Indian Sweets, nuts & cookies.
The collection ensures that these are merely not just invitations but a memory that will stay forever, thus each element of the creations are handcrafted with best quality and utility quotient attached.
What- Izhaar comes up with their Winsome Baby Collection
Price- On request
Available at-
• Gurugram – 775, Udyog Vihar Phase V, Phase V, Udyog Vihar, Sector 19, Gurugram, Haryana 122016
• Mumbai– 187, First Floor, Zainab Villa, Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
• New Delhi– D 18, Basement, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024
#AntiAgeing #DoubleDefence #ActNow
SAY GOODBYE TO WRINKLES
Innisfree’s Wrinkle Science range
Provides special care to 7 different types of wrinkle concerns. This line is enhanced with Marine Double-Defense™ that consists of Jeju Seaweed Omega Oil, Oleanolic Oil and Jeju Seaweed Ferment Extract. Jeju Seaweed Omega Oil is rich in essential fatty acids with antioxidant benefits, Oleanolic Oil is a functional ingredient that helps in wrinkle improvement and Jeju Seaweed Ferment Extract improves firmness from within, smooths deep wrinkles and adds vitality to skin’s ability to nurture itself.
.This range consists of the following products
Innisfree Wrinkle Science Spot Treatment
Real anti-ageing is about taking care of deep wrinkles from within. Innisfree Wrinkle Science Spot Treatment is a rejuvenating treatment for improved look of deep fine lines and firmer looking skin around targeted areas of concern. It improves wrinkles in eye, forehead & lip area by enhancing the firmness of skin and helps smooth facial lines.
This treatment can be included in both day and night skin routine. During the day, it can be used to target deep wrinkle areas around the eyes (crow’s feet), smile lines and forehead while at night, it can be applied on the entire face.
Price: INR 2900/-
Quantity: 40ml
Innisfree Wrinkle Science Eye Cream
Real anti-ageing is about caring sensitive eye area with thin skin. Innisfree Wrinkle Science Eye Cream is a high-performance eye cream that provides an intensive solution for wrinkles around the eye area (crow’s feet). Made with micro sized ingredients, its lightweight texture absorbs into skin quickly without stickiness.
Price: INR 2300/-
Quantity: 30ml
Innisfree Wrinkle Science Oil serum
Real anti-ageing is about smoothing fine lines by shielding skin’s protective barrier. Innisfree Wrinkle Science Oil Serum is a functional oil serum formulated with omega oil that forms rich nourishment protective barrier that improves fine lines and helps skin become softer and smoother. It visibly firms skin and creates a protective moisture barrier for a smooth & a soft complexion.
Price: INR 2500/-
Quantity: 30ml
Women and men are at home to stay safe from worldwide COVID-19 Virus. Therefore, during the time of quarantine take tips from beauty expert Aashmeen Munjaal, Director Star Salon & Academy for hair and skin care.
Activities to bring glow on the skin:
‘If you want that your metabolism should not get affected due to low physical activities, then you can walk 10 minutes on the stairs. First up, then down, this will give you a good workout. If you like to dance, then dance to a song in the room. This will keep your hair and skin both good. Maintain activity for at least 20-20 minutes in the morning, afternoon and evening. This also helps in the circulation of antioxidants in the body.’
Stay away from processed food:
‘Processed food has a bad effect on both body and skin when physical activities are reduced. That is why take as much processed food as you can. The less original you take the food, the better it is, because it will strengthen your immune system, on the other hand it is also helpful in producing antioxidants, which is very important at this time. In this time if you are drinking juice, coconut water then it is good for your body. As much as possible, eat fresh vegetables, fruits and salads. Eat light food with fewer spices, it will be good for you, skin and body will be healthy even with soup diet. ‘
Use natural ingredients for skin care:
‘If you want, you can follow my tried recipe. For this you need a cucumber, tomato and a potato. Wash and grind all three in a grinder. You can make its ice cubes by putting it in a tray of ice and leave it for 15 minutes by applying one cube daily. When you start the kitchen work in the morning, first put this cube, then do the kitchen work and then wash it. A tray will last for a week for the whole family. This will keep the skin glowing. At this time, even if women are not able to take the services of the parlor, then by adopting this domestic method, the skin will look fine.’
How to get rid of dead skin:
‘At this time the weather is changing, in this case, add half a teaspoon of semolina with gram flour to make the bathing skin glow. If there is bran at home, add half a teaspoon of bran. If the skin is oily, then add rose water to this mixture, if the skin is normal, then with curd and if your skin remains very dry, make a pack with mustard oil. Keep the ingredients different according to the skin type, but mainly gram flour and semolina are used. Keep the ratio of gram flour and semolina in it 2: 1, that is, if taking 2 spoons of gram flour, take one spoon of semolina. If you are thin, then take one teaspoon gram flour and half a teaspoon of semolina and keep the quantity a little more or less according to your physique. After applying it while bathing, it has to be removed by rotating round and round. If you wish, you can also get rid of it by wetting the skin with water in between. It helps in better blood circulation, makes skin glow and also gets rid of dead skin.
And most important tip, Stay inside your house, keep on washing hands and using sanitizer. It’s a time to stay with your family, give time to your family.
Inspired by the spirit of India and Indians, some of the country’s most well-known singers along with a bevy of young upcoming artists have collaborated online to create a unique song titled “Chappa Chappa Afwaah Chale”, based on Vishal Bhardwaj’s evergreen hit from the film Maachis.
Led by Padmashri and National Award winner Hariharan, the band that calls themselves ‘The Sur-Viralists’, comprises of celebrities from various fields including Padmashri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, playback singers Roop and Sunali Rathod and Ishaan Dutta, MasterChef Ranveer Brar, the young sibling duo of Actor Karan & Music Producer Akshay Hariharan, the svelte and talented Reewa Rathod, Marketing Guru turned Foodpreneur Vinod G. Nair, Diamond merchant Punit Gupta, renowned IT Advocate Nadeem Lasani, US based cryptocurrency expert Rakesh Sreekumar and music composer Immanuel Berlin.
The brainchild of Vinod G. Nair, who has also penned the lyrics for the Lockdown version of the original soundtrack, the song cautions people to not become victims of rumours (Afwaah) and to avoid being party to spreading false rumours.
The 5-minute track will release as a 1-minute promo video, that too has been entirely self- shot by the band members in their homes and the full track will be available as a free download on all social media and music platforms.
The Chappa Chappa Afwaah Chale track will be released on April 2, 2020 at 5pm across all social media platforms simultaneously. Follow #TheFightAgainstAfwaah, #AfwaahStopCorona and #TheSurViralists for updates.
“When we started off with the project, we all felt that it was impossible to achieve. But thanks to the marvel of technology and app-based platforms, we did it, says Vinod G. Nair, who conceptualised the initiative. “After this, we are now gearing up to do an even more ambitious project aimed at infotaining people as they battle the virus from their homes”, he adds.
Says Hariharan, “In the current environment where everybody is #gharbaithoindia and under #lockdown, the spread of rumours via social media especially whatsapp is alarming. We want to tell people to ignore rumours and to stop their friends and others from spreading them”.
Legendary Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who is also an avid drummer, adds, “The song is a fun track with a serious message behind it – Afwaah Roko, Corona Roko. For every 1 person getting infected with the #COVID-19 virus, there are hundreds getting infected by the Afwaah Virus, which is equally dangerous and debilitating. People experience fear, despair and frustration due to uncontrolled rumour mongering and tend to be disturbed through-out the day”.
The 1-minute promo video is a light-hearted humorous look at the frustrations of people who are being bombarded with #fakenews, rumours and Afwaahs all day long.
Digital news publisher BISBO has stressed on these insights as some of the emerging trends from India’s COVID-19 lockdown period. BISBO, from the GoBisbo Broadcasting Network Pvt. Ltd is India’s first YouTube channel for animated news explainers and commentary. The organisation also keenly follows and expounds on the latest trends in news and media consumption.
Out of the current total 959 billion minutes of viewing time per week, the highest views went to three genres – news, movies and kids content.
“Right now, the Indian audience covets credible news, even children between 2-14 years of age. There is also a lot more reliance over credible news sources on television and apps, rather than news aggregators”, shared Shakir Ebrahim, founder and creator of Bisbo.
He stressed on the recent insights shared by BARC India and Nielsen, a media research organisation, in their report ‘COVID-19 Impact: What’s Happening In the TV and Smartphone Landscape’. This report lists changes in television and smartphone behaviour over the last month, against our media habits in January 2020.
Age-wise, children between 2-14 years and teens between 15-21 years are the ones who’re watching the most television. And what they watch is chiefly in Hindi – Hindi content consumption is the highest, rising in this time by an overall 8%, followed by Malayalam and Tamil content. The number of children who are sitting in front of their television screens also shares a disturbing insight. There are not enough online options for education – meaning that this disruption from schooling will leave a dent on their learning.
Another trend is the surge in non-prime time watching habits. There is an overall 20% increase in the consumption content between 6 AM to 6 PM (18% in urban areas and 23% in rural areas). So, not all Indian viewers have found suitable work from home routines and our spending their days with daytime TV. There is also a surge in viewership from noon, indicating that families have fallen into daily routines, which free them by this time.
They spend most of this time on chat and social networking (277 minutes and 242 minutes per week respectively), followed by video on demand (VOD), gaming and news. The changing times have, however, increased their need for the last segment the most – news consumption is up by 8% users and 17% in terms of time spent.
They’re also looking forward to people to people connections, though not necessarily through calls. Direct calls have risen by just 4%, which means that we look forward to these connections on chat instead. “Chat conversations are high as they are easier to get in and out of. They also link into the larger slice of time we’re dedicating to social media as well”, Ebrahim added.
Speaking of social media usage, we’re now spending more time on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok than ever before. The number of sessions per week per user have also increased by 20% across all three, while time spent is also up by an average of 25%.
These are unforeseen times, where the Indian audience is evolving to indoor isolation and seclusion. It would be worthwhile to see how this continues to impact their media habits over the next few weeks.
About GoBisbo Broadcasting Network Pvt. Ltd. – Bisbo:
Bisbo, registered as GoBisbo Broadcasting Network Pvt. Ltd. is India’s (and the world’s) first content producer that creates detailed news videos in animated format and has a strong user base of over 12 million, 1 million+ combined subscribers and over half a billion combined views on YouTube across 10 channels in 8 different Indian languages. Bisbo was awarded “Best Startup in Asia” in 2018. Recently, they have launched an international news channel targeted at the American market.
Bisbo YouTube Channel Link:
https://www.youtube.com/
Exciting Kids Room
Designed by Aparna Kaushik
FEATURES
Subtle hues and pared down décor elements go a long way in creating spaces that offer the right stimulus to impressionist minds, without overcrowding their imagination. The spaces gently awaken their intellect and tickle their senses to get on an exploratory journey. They also create a serene and tranquil world where they find the much-needed relaxation that further allows them to recharge and take on a new, exciting day with vigor.
The rooms grow with the children and stay relevant for quite some time without needing much change as they graduate to become young adults.
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Blush pink curtains, bed and a decorative trail drop at the bed back create the right ambience for a pretty room for a girl. Floral wallpaper accented with wall moldings, the ornate mirror, the side tables add a classic touch.
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A world map wallpaper in a subtle color scheme on the bed back, along with the lit coven livens this room done in a predominantly brown shade with wooden herringbone flooring and wooden study table. The fluted glass shutters of the cabinets break the monotony, while the chairs add colour to the scene. The two hanging chandeliers infuse a sense of luxury.
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A grey, pink and beige palette creates an exhilarating environment in this kid’s room. An all encompassive unit of TV cabinet, study table and a play hut with ladder is designed to meet all the necessary requirements of the kid. Wooden herringbone flooring, the carpet and the headboard add pattern.
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Blush pink wallpaper with white moldings adds beauty and elegance to this part of the kid’s room. A dresser with pencil-shaped storage units are sure to click with any kid. Two suspension lights on one side of the bed further add charm to the space with simple, yet captivating décor.
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A slate board wall for the kid to express herself, playful triangular top storage units and a fun bunny-shaped shelf… what more does a child want? With several delightful design elements tied together by a subtle colour scheme, you can sense the innocence of childhood in the environment.
Availability – G-178, Sector 44, Opposite Amity University, Noida
Travel Washington, DC Virtually!
Travel Buffs-Continue your Journeys
DC has a plethora of museums, including 17 Smithsonians. If you’re looking for creative ways to get out of your house and into a new environment without actually leaving your house, we’ve compiled a list of virtual museum tours in DC. You can take a voyage to space, see live animals, discover famous women in history or view the Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden from a whole new perspective.
Reference link: https://washington.org/virtual-dc-museums
National Air and Space Museum
The Air and Space Museum takes visitors to the sky, showcasing the amazing technological achievements that have progressed aviation and space exploration throughout the last century. Explore more virtual exhibits at the online. Students and educators can access STEM resources.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Go wild with online resources from one of the nation’s most popular zoological parks. Explore more virtual exhibits at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Students and educators can Follow That Bird!
Live Cams
Ford’s Theatre
A working theater, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination for exploring and celebrating the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC. You can view their many online exhibits, including one that focuses on Lincoln’s assassination, or peruse online teaching resources.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world solely dedicated to celebrating the diverse artistic achievements of women. During Women’s History Month, you can get involved in the #5WomenArtists 2020 Challenge and view virtual exhibits.
Hirshhorn Sculpture Gardens
The Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden displays some of the most unique artworks in modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and photography. Explore the Sculpture Garden through the museum’s virtual view 1 and virtual view 2.
National Portrait Gallery
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery captures America through the imagery of remarkable people who have shaped history.
Women’s History Month Exhibits
Smithsonian 3D
A small group of technologists working within the Smithsonian Institution Digitization Program Office have brought the Smithsonian museum collections to life with 3D digitization.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture learning lab offers students and teachers digital resources including imagery, essential documents and engaging videos. These materials bring stories to life and inspire readers to become agents of change.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Fortunately, you don’t have to venture to the Unites States Holocaust Memorial Museum to experience their latest exhibit, Americans and the Holocaust, which examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped the American response to Nazism, war and genocide. Browse through a curated list of frequently searched themes.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
You might recognize the necklace pictured above from a little movie that stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet called ‘Titanic’. The Smithsonian National Musuem of Natural History has this necklace on virtual exhibit for you to see and learn more about.
SPY Museum
The SPY museum may not be open, but you can still get-a-look into the largest collection of international espionage artifacts online, some that have never been seen by the public…until now! If you’re an educator or a student, you can also access their free activities and lesson plans.
Ralph Lauren Home
Summer Living-New Furniture Collection
(Brought to India by Seetu Kohli Home)
Minimal contemporary designs are combined with the finest quality materials and finishes to achieve a breathtaking array of comfortable pieces of furniture. There are sofas, sectional sofas, arm chairs and canopy beds in the collection.
Desert Modern Sectional Sofa
With its luxurious proportions, this clean, modern sectional can be configured in countless ways to suit the needs of any space.Available in Desert Teak Finish on Maple Solids among others, this sofa combines comfort with style.
Atherton Sofa
This simple straight-line sofa with slight sensuous curves, offers a serene seating option.
Bryant Chair
With its sculptural cubist form and bold finger joints at its corners, this chair makes a strong statement. Available in rich finishes as modern Walnut Finish and ebony.
Desert Modern Canopy Bed
The straight-line solid cherry frame and rails, formed with mortise and tenon joints, support an upholstered headboard that is a picture of supreme comfort and relaxation.
Availability
H 5/2, Haveli, Ambawatta One,
Kalka Das Marg,
Behind QutubMinar,
Mehrauli,
New Delhi, Delhi 110030
