Life, More features, 8th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 08 Aug 2019

Life, More features, 08 Aug 2019

National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7 as it was on this day that the Swadeshi movement was launched during the British era. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

National Handloom Day: Leading fashion designers call for #HandloomEveryday

Leading designers and fashion icons urge Indians to opt for handloom clothes on a regular basis

08 Aug 2019 5:58 PM

Francesco Nappo changing the phase of the fashion photography world

Celebrity photography has always been a task to accomplish having a tremendous competition in the market.

08 Aug 2019 4:17 PM

Imran Khatri’s interiors become famous amongst the royals

Doing projects all over UAE Imran Khatri has his company based in Muscat, Qatar, Dubai and Mumbai and many other countries/cities.

08 Aug 2019 4:09 PM

Abdul Al-Romaizan top ups writer game, becomes the most influential writer globally

Abdul‘s first book ‘Nasheed’ became a tremendous hit giving him a commendable name in the publication world.

08 Aug 2019 4:09 PM

The retail industry is doing a huge push towards sustainable and environment-friendly packaging and Starbucks has jumped onto the bandwagon. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Coffee chain plans to eliminate use of straws by 2020

Starbucks introduces a new lid which doesn’t require straws and uses less plastic.

08 Aug 2019 3:37 PM

It is not just a piece of furniture, but the comfort that you are buying for yourself and your home. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 benefits of using a sofa cum bed for your home

Sofa cum bed is the one of the best choices to deal with space issues.

08 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

Surrounded by family and friends, bride Tista Das, 38, and groom Dipan Chakravarthy, 40, took part in rituals and pledged their love for each other. (Photo: AFP)

Indian transgender couple wed in emotional ceremony

'Rainbow wedding': Transgender couple from West Bengal marry among friends and family.

08 Aug 2019 11:07 AM

The name reminds of the Biblical figure Joshua raising his hands skyward in prayer. (Photo: AFP)

Global warming might cause Joshua trees to disappear

Climate change could wipe out California's Joshua trees by end of century.

08 Aug 2019 10:37 AM

Plant it the Japanese way

Forest Creators, A city-based NGo, is using a revolutionary afforeestation technique called Miyawaki to create forests all around the country.

08 Aug 2019 4:26 AM

Rare glimpses of Sushma Swaraj from her younger days.

Trendy as she was

Born Sushma Sharma, she was declared the best NCC cadet of S.D. College, Ambala, for three years in a row.

08 Aug 2019 1:07 AM

Maintaining your furry baby’s health and hygiene during the wet spell will require you to put in some extra effort.

Keep furry friends warm in monsoon

Keep these things in mind to ensure that your pet stays fit and happy in the monsoon.

08 Aug 2019 12:40 AM

Forging ties with animals

It is a home to rescued animals, and open to children who want to observe and interact with them.

08 Aug 2019 12:36 AM

Paradise lost?

After the political unrest in Kashmir and the eruption of militancy, the depiction of the Valley in movies has changed over the years.

08 Aug 2019 12:31 AM

Delhi Talkies

This initiative by the Delhi Government attempts to create an audio library by recognising that the tale of a city is best told by its citizens.

08 Aug 2019 12:15 AM

The bill defines a transgender person as one whose gender doesn’t match the gender assigned at birth, but there’s no provision for self-identification.

Why prove existence?

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, wants trans people to ‘prove their gender’ before the district magistrate.

08 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

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