Washington
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1 day ago
Scientist, designer create bodysuit to fend off malaria
Washington, May 9 - A scientist and a designer have created a fashionable hooded bodysuit for warding off mosquitoes carrying malaria parasites, a disease that kills 655,000 people annually on the African continent.Though insecticide-treated nets are commonly used to drive away mosquitoes from African homes, the Cornell University prototype garment can be worn throughout the day to provide extra p ...
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New Delhi
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4 days ago
Wives of African diplomats thank India, via charity
New Delhi, May 6 - Bilateral bridges are often strengthened with acts of selfless giving and paying back to express gratitude. This is what wives of African heads of missions here are doing: starting charity projects for the poor, women and underprivileged children to thank India for helping in the continent's economic growth.The low-key projects are currently confined to the capital from where th ...
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New Delhi
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12 days ago
Indian women should try messy, classic look: French hairstylist
New Delhi, April 28 - The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.Decreton, who himself sports very short hair, told IANS: I think women should try new fashionable styles an ...
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New Delhi
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15 days ago
Malaria awareness - in a stylish way
New Delhi, April 25 - A group of students in the national capital proved that style and malaria awareness can go hand in hand -- with models walking the ramp wearing dresses made of mosquito net in a fashion show Wednesday to create awareness about the use of mosquito nets.The fashion show was organised jointly by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation -, the J.D. institute of fashion technology and sout ...
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New Delhi
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15 days ago
Malaria awareness - in a stylish way
New Delhi, April 25 - A group of students in the national capital proved that style and malaria awareness can go hand in hand -- with models walking the ramp wearing dresses made of mosquito net in a fashion show Wednesday to create awareness about the use of mosquito nets.The fashion show was organised jointly by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation -, the J.D. institute of fashion technology and sout ...
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Singapore
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16 days ago
It's back to Singapore for IIFA this year
Singapore, April 24 - Eight years after showcasing Bollywood's wonder in Singapore, the International Indian Film Academy - is heading back to the City of Lions for its annual weekend and awards, to be held June 7-9.Singapore will host the 13th edition of IIFA, which will have fashion shows, a musical extravaganza, and all the celebrations culminating into a glittering awards presentation ceremony ...
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New Delhi
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26 days ago
750 Pakistanis in Delhi, fashioning way ahead in ties
New Delhi, April 14 - Glasses clinking, but not with champagne, perfume wafting in the air, glamorous, high-heeled women and plenty of air kissing... it was a slice of an evening in Pakistan in the Indian capital where hundreds of Pakistanis and Indians mingled for an evening of fashion, food and music.An estimated 750 Pakistanis, many of them women, were in the capital for the four-day Lilfestyl ...
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New Delhi
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1 month ago
Anuradha Ramam to take Indian weaves to San Francisco
New Delhi, April 8 - India is focusing on hi-street boom and the West is showing interst in Indian handloom and designer Anuradha Ramam will give it a boost by showcasing her collection made with weaves like ikat and kantha in San Francisco.The designer will present her collection in the form of a fashion show April 14.I am very contented to see that Indian handloom, weaves and textiles are becomi ...
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New Delhi
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1 month ago
Delhi to host Pakistani lifestyle expo
New Delhi, April 4 - From clothing lines to home furnishings to accessories - more than 100 Pakistani companies are set to showcase their exquisite collections at a four-day Lifestyle Pakistan exhibition, the first such to be held here from April 12. Participants hope it will boost trade between the two nations.Jointly organised by the Indian and Pakistani, Lifestyle Pakistan will be held at the P ...
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New Delhi
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1 month ago
A fashion show to mark 100 years of Bihar
New Delhi, March 27 - Bihar-born designers Samant Chauhan and Arun Tiwari are set to mark 100 years of Bihar with a fashion show called Silks of Bihar.Eco Tasar Silk Pvt Ltd, an organisation working on Tassar Silk, and Bihar State Small Industries Corp Ltd are organising the show April 1 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium here.Bihar is known for tassar silk and traditional weaving skills. Eco Tasar is tr ...
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