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Observed on 17th October each year, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty aims at creating awareness about the need to eradicate poverty.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021: Building Forward Together

Observed on 17th October each year, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty aims at creating awareness about the need to eradicate poverty.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2021:&nbsp;The Covid-19 pandemic that continues to wreck chaos all across the world has severely hampered the fight against poverty. As per the World Bank Report, the crisis has driven between 88 and 115 million people into poverty. This figure is predicted to have climbed to between 143 and 163 million in 2021.
Observed on 17th October each year, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty aims at creating awareness about the need to eradicate poverty. The day was established on 22nd December 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.&nbsp;
The theme for the year 2021 is, Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet. It is important that governments work towards dismantling discriminatory structures that put poverty-stricken people at a disadvantage, and build policies on the legal framework of human rights.
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According to a new study, children who increased their connection to nature during COVID lockdowns have lower levels of emotional and behavioural problems.

Children who spent time in nature during lockdowns fared best, says study

According to a new study led by researchers at University of Cambridge and the University of Sussex, children who increased their connection with nature during COVID lockdowns have lower levels of emotional and behavioural problems.

Nature improved mental well-being of kids during lockdown

Children who increased their connection with nature during COVID lockdowns have lower levels of emotional and behavioural problems, says a new study.

According to a new study, children who increased their connection to nature during COVID lockdowns have lower levels of emotional and behavioural problems. The study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Sussex, also found that children from affluent families tended to have increased their connection to nature during the pandemic more than their less affluent peers.
An increased connection to nature was reflected in children spending time gardening, playing in the backyard or doing physical activities outdoors. This was commonly linked to having more time available for these activities during the lockdown.&nbsp;
The study used an online survey to collect responses from 376 families in the UK, with children between three and seven years old. Over half of these families reported that their child's connection to nature increased during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The remaining parents whose children's connection to nature decreased or stayed the same during this period also reported that their children were experiencing a problem of well-being and increased sadness or anxiety.
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This study strengthens the case for nature as an important resource of mental health support for children and suggests that more efforts should be made to support children in connecting with nature - both at home and at school.

A new study has revealed a link between screen time and a higher risk of myopia or short-sightedness in children and young adults.

Screen time could increase myopia risk in young people: Study

Screen time during lockdown has greatly increased the risk of developing myopia or short-sightedness in children and young adults, reveals a new study.

You can now add Pandemic Myopia to the list of lockdown after-effects 

Screen time could increase myopia risk in young people: Study
Millions of children have been using remote learning methods due to Covid-19
Authors examined more than 3,000 studies investigating smartphone exposure &amp; myopia
High levels of smart device screentime is associated with a 30% higher risk of myopia
Myopia risk rose to 80% when combined with excessive computer use

New research published in The Lancet Digital Health journal has revealed a link between screen time and higher risk and severity of myopia in children and young adults.

According to a study published in The Lancet Digital Health journal, screen time could increase myopia risk in young people and children. The research comes as millions of children around the world have spent substantial time using remote learning methods following the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The study was undertaken by researchers and eye health experts from Singapore, Australia, China and the UK. The authors examined more than 3,000 studies investigating smart device exposure and myopia in children and young adults aged between 3 months and 33 years old.
After analysing and statistically combining the available studies, the authors revealed that high levels of smart device screentime is associated with around a 30 percent higher risk of myopia. And when combined with excessive computer use that risk rose to around 80 percent.
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COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study.

Study says high BMI can cause death and longer ICU stay for COVID patients

It was observed that there was a significant association between increasing BMI and the composite outcome of death during intensive care or an ICU stay of longer than 14 days in survivors

Covid Complications: The higher the BMI, the bigger the risk

COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study.

COVID-19 patients, who have a high body mass index or BMI have an increased risk of severe health complexities, including the possibility of death, revealed a new study. The study which was published in PLOS, an Open Access publisher, was led by Dr.&nbsp;Lovisa Sj&ouml;gren of the University of Gothenburg at&nbsp;Sweden.
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The research team analysed data from 1,649 COVID-19 patients from the Swedish Intensive Care Registry, a national quality registry that covers all ICUs in Sweden. The patients included in the study were admitted to ICUs during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of the study cohort had a high BMI with 78.3% overweight patients.
It was observed that there was a significant association between increasing BMI and the composite outcome of death during intensive care or an ICU stay of longer than 14 days in survivors. Moreover, this association remained despite other comorbidities&nbsp;like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease.
The team thereby concluded that obesity is an independent risk factor for the severe outcomes from intensive care in patients with COVID-19 and suggested that BMI must be included in the severity scoring for COVID-19 ICU patients.

As per a new study, eating early in the morning lowers insulin resistance and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Eating breakfast early may lower diabetes risk: study

If you're a late riser or regularly eat your first meal of the day late, you may want to reconsider your breakfast eating habits. Watch to find out!

Diabetes: Rise and dine to control your blood sugar!

Eating an early breakfast may reduce your diabetes risk: Study
Eating breakfast early may also help you manage your weight
For the study, researchers analysed data of 10,575 adults
Team studied the pattern between meal timing &amp; blood sugar levels
People who ate breakfast earlier than 8:30 am had lower blood sugar levels

According to a new study, people who eat breakfast before 8:30 am have lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance, which could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A new study suggests that eating breakfast on the early side may reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and lower insulin resistance. The practice could even help you avoid a diabetes related risk factor; being overweight. The study was recently presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
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For the study, the team analysed data of 10,575 adults from a national survey on health and nutrition to see if there was a pattern between meal timing and the levels of blood sugar and insulin
The researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, Chicago, found that people who ate breakfast earlier than 8:30 am had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance than people who ate their first meal later in the day.
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Duolingo has reported a 76% rise in new users signing up to learn Korean in Britain and 40% in the United States over the two weeks following the show's premiere. 

Massive rise in people learning Korean amid Squid Game success

K for... Massive rise in people learning Korean amid Squid Game success

The Korean word for the Korean wave is Hallyu which is used to describe the global success of South Korean music, film, television, fashion and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With huge fan followings of bands like BTS, the soft power of Korean culture has been on the rise for quite some time. Just recently, the Oxford&nbsp;English&nbsp;Dictionary added 26 new words of Korean origin to its latest&nbsp;edition.
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And&nbsp;Netflix&rsquo;s latest hit Korean show Squid Game is cementing the global obsession with Korean culture.&nbsp;The show&rsquo;s popularity has caused a spurt in people wanting to learn the Korean&nbsp;language, as per language learning app Duolingo.
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The app has reported a 76% rise in new users signing up to learn Korean in Britain and 40% in the United States over the two weeks following the show's premiere.&nbsp;Globally, <a href="https://blog.duolingo.com/squid-game-could-inspire-a-new-wave-of-korean-language-learners/" target="_blank">Duolingo</a> has&nbsp;roughly witnessed a 40% rise&nbsp;in new Korean learners compared to last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Duolingo said&nbsp;that after Hindi, Korean is the second-fastest-growing language among learners with 7.9 million active users learning&nbsp;the language.&nbsp;
In case you were curious, the Korean word for the Korean wave is Hallyu and is often used to describe the global success of South Korean music, film, TV, fashion and food.

Childhood marijuana use can affect learning ability, attention, memory, coordination, balance, judgment and decision-making.

What you need to know about Marijuana use in teens 

Marijuana can cause serious health problems in teens. Take a look at some short and long-term effects of smoking pot. 

Don't smoke your teens away: Marijuana may be the devil in disguise 

Marijuana is the dried and shredded part of the cannabis plant
It is important to talk about the risks of consuming marijuana with your child
The brain is particularly sensitive to drug exposure During adolescence
Marijuana consumption increases the risk of a heart attack in teens
Marijuana smoke can raise concerns about the risk for cancer &amp; lung disease
Marijuana consumption has been linked with depression and anxiety

The teen years are a time of rapid growth, exploration and behavioral&nbsp;change. But some risky actions such as consuming&nbsp;marijuana can have harmful and long-lasting effects on a teen&rsquo;s health and well-being.

Marijuana is the dried and shredded part of the cannabis plant and is commonly used and abused by teens. It has many potential short and long-term effects on the body.&nbsp;According to research by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) U.S.,&nbsp;childhood marijuana use can affect learning ability, attention, memory, coordination, balance, judgment and decision-making.
But what makes a teen try marijuana? As per research&nbsp;in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, young people may use marijuana as a result of peer pressure or to ease boredom, relieve tension, escape problems and in some cases to increase (or decrease) the effects of other drugs.
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Teens rarely think they will end up with problems related to marijuana use, so it is important to begin talking about the risks with your child early and continue this discussion over time. Here are some short term effects of smoking pot, as suggested&nbsp;by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) U.S.:
Altered senses Altered sense of time Changes in mood Slow reaction time Increased appetite Hallucinations Delusions Psychosis
Now let's talk about some long term effects of consuming weed as listed by the&nbsp;CDC:
Cognitive function
The teenage brain is not fully mature with neurodevelopment continuing until the mid-20s. During adolescence, the brain is particularly sensitive to drug exposure and marijuana consumption can impact&nbsp;cognitive function and the connections formed within the brain.
Increased heart rate
Marijuana consumption may increase or even double the heart rate (normally 70 to 80 beats per minute) especially if other drugs are taken along with it. This increases the risk of a heart attack and teens are more vulnerable to it.
Respiratory problems
Like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause a heavy cough during use. It also contains levels of volatile chemicals and tar that are similar to tobacco smoke, raising concerns about the risk for cancer and lung disease.
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Increased risk for mental health problems
Marijuana consumption has been linked with depression and anxiety as well as suicidal thoughts among teens. In addition, smoking marijuana during the teen years might increase the risk for developing psychosis in people with a genetic risk for developing schizophrenia.

Exposure to common chemical group phthalates linked to 100,000 deaths in older Americans annually in a study. 

Phthalates: chemicals in everyday products linked to early death. How to reduce your risk

Chemicals in everyday products linked to early death. Here’s how to reduce your risk

Phthalates, chemicals found in daily products linked to early death
Study links chemical group to 100k+ American deaths annually
Found in&nbsp;shampoo,&nbsp;detergents, makeup, perfume, toys &amp; more
Phthalates have been known to be&nbsp;&lsquo;hormone disruptors&rsquo; for decades
Highest phthalate&nbsp;levels&nbsp;linked to greater risk of all-cause mortality
Linked with developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems
Toll on society is much greater than previously thought: scientists
They make&nbsp;plastic more flexible and make fragrances last longer
Lead author shares some ways to reduce your&nbsp;phthalates&nbsp;exposure
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Use fragrance-free&nbsp;personal products and&nbsp;cleaning supplies&nbsp;
Use glass, stainless steel, ceramic or wooden containers for food storage&nbsp;
Stick to&nbsp;fresh or frozen fruits &amp; veggies rather than canned or processed kinds&nbsp;
Wash your hands frequently to remove chemicals from them&nbsp;

Called &lsquo;everywhere chemicals&rsquo;,&nbsp;phthalates&nbsp;help&nbsp;make&nbsp;plastic more flexible and harder to break&nbsp;and, make fragrances last longer in personal care products.&nbsp;

A group of chemicals called&nbsp;phthalates&nbsp;which can be found in daily use products like makeup or plastic containers has been linked to&nbsp;100,000 deaths in older Americans annually, in a study from New York University.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Found in hundreds of products such as shampoo,&nbsp;detergents, makeup, perfume and children&rsquo;s toys, phthalates have been known to be&nbsp;&lsquo;hormone disruptors&rsquo; for decades.&nbsp;The new research says that people with the highest levels of phthalates had a greater risk of death from any cause, especially cardiovascular mortality.
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Peer-reviewed&nbsp;in the&nbsp;journal Environmental Pollution, the study explained that the man-made chemicals have been linked with developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems.&nbsp;However, the new findings show that the toll of phthalates on society is much greater than previously thought.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also called &lsquo;everywhere chemicals&rsquo; due to their omnipresence,&nbsp;phthalates&nbsp;help&nbsp;make&nbsp;plastic more flexible and harder to break&nbsp;and make fragrances last longer in personal care products.
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Speaking to CNN, the study's lead author&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Leonardo&nbsp;Trasande&nbsp;shared a few ways to reduce your&nbsp;phthalates&nbsp;exposure:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Use fragrance-free&nbsp;personal products and&nbsp;cleaning supplies&nbsp;</li>
<li>Switch to&nbsp;glass, stainless steel, ceramic or wooden containers for food storage&nbsp;</li>
<li>Stick to&nbsp;fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables rather than canned or processed kinds&nbsp;</li>
<li>Wash your hands frequently to remove chemicals from your hands</li>
</ul>

If you want to live a longer life, you might want to focus less on weight loss and more on consistent exercise, says a study from Arizona State University. 

Exercise or weight loss: what is more helpful for a longer life?

Focus more on exercise, not weight loss for a longer life. Here’s why

Want to live longer? Focus more on exercise than weight loss
Researchers review&nbsp;200 relevant meta-analyses &amp; individual studies
Link between&nbsp;fitness, weight, heart health and longevity assessed
Exercise and improved fitness lowered premature death risk by 30%
Benefits&nbsp;of exercise were observed regardless of weight loss
Yo-yo dieting, on-off weight loss linked to risk of metabolic problems
Physical activity can help limit the mortality risk attributed to obesity
Focussing on weight-neutral treatment may be as effective&nbsp;
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People who frequently lose and gain weight through&nbsp;yo-yo dieting&nbsp;have a greater risk of&nbsp;metabolic problems.

If you want to live a longer life, you might want to focus less on weight loss and more on consistent exercise, says a study from&nbsp;Arizona State University.&nbsp;
Reviewing&nbsp;more than 200 relevant meta-analyses and individual studies, researchers assessed the relationship between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. They found that&nbsp;exercise and improved fitness in sedentary and obese men and women lowered their risk of premature death by as much as 30 per cent. This was regardless of whether they lost weight or not.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/do-you-indulge-in-intense-exercise-in-the-evening-you-ll-want-to-note-this-1633349016830">Do you indulge in intense exercise in the evening? You&rsquo;ll want to note this</a>
The researchers also found that people who indulged in on and off dieting, frequently losing and gaining weight&nbsp;even had a greater risk of&nbsp;metabolic problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, and lower life expectancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published in&nbsp;iScience, the study explained that&nbsp;cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity&nbsp;have the power to reduce&nbsp;and sometimes,&nbsp;eliminate the&nbsp;mortality risks attributed to obesity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For people dealing with&nbsp;obesity-related health conditions, a weight-neutral approach to treatment may be as, or perhaps more, effective than weight-centred&nbsp;ones.
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Black pepper is a regular kitchen ingredient, extensively used as a whole spice or ground into a powder. 

Black pepper: Simple test to check if the black pepper in your kitchen is adulterated or not

Did you know that the black pepper in your kitchen may be adulterated? Yes, berries of the whole spice may not be entirely pure and if you want to test its purity, here’s a simple hack shared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Strike out the adulterated black pepper using this hack

Black pepper, a common kitchen ingredient can also be adulterated. So, it is important to check the purity of the whole spice before using it.&nbsp;

Black pepper is a regular kitchen ingredient, extensively used as a whole spice or ground into a powder. It adds a spicy seasoning to a bland soup or escalates the flavour of any curry or gravy. But, did you know that the black pepper in your kitchen could&nbsp;possibly be adulterated? Berries of the whole spice may not be entirely pure and if you want to test its purity, here&rsquo;s a simple hack shared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/fssai-guide-how-to-disinfect-your-fruits-and-vegetables-properly-1593697446715" target="_blank">FSSAI</a>).
Place a small quantity of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/more-than-just-a-kitchen-staple-black-pepper-for-stronger-immunity-1600760417253" target="_blank">black pepper</a> on a table. Press the berries with your finger. The pure berries will not break away easily. The adulterated berries, on the other hand, break away easily, showing there are light blackberries mixed in with the normal black pepper.
And there you go! Try this easy hack to figure out if the black pepper in your kitchen is usable or not.
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A more conscious approach to consumption, the circular design system is a commitment to reuse things and abandon the concept of using and throwing away products.  

Young Indian brands designing for a circular future of fashion

Beyond recycling: Indian labels designing for a circular future of fashion

Overconsumption&nbsp;and waste are synonymous with the fashion industry

A more conscious approach&nbsp;to consumption,&nbsp;the&nbsp;circular design&nbsp;system&nbsp;is&nbsp;a commitment to reuse things and abandon the concept&nbsp;of using and throwing away products.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With overconsumption at the heart of&nbsp;fashion&rsquo;s endless trend&nbsp;cycles, the&nbsp;industry&rsquo;s waste problem is no secret.&nbsp;
But some&nbsp;brands and organisations&nbsp;are&nbsp;advocating&nbsp;for&nbsp;products&nbsp;that are designed&nbsp;in a more holistic manner. A more conscious approach&nbsp;to consumption,&nbsp;the&nbsp;circular design&nbsp;system&nbsp;is&nbsp;a commitment to reuse things and abandon the 'use and throw' culture.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/sustainable-shopping-made-easy-3-online-platforms-for-all-your-fashion-needs-1633497174489">Sustainable shopping made easy: 3 online platforms for all your fashion needs</a>
For a fashion or lifestyle brand, this means&nbsp;designing the waste and pollution out of your production cycle.&nbsp;The intent is&nbsp;to&nbsp;keep materials in use and to regenerate nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Let&rsquo;s take a look at 4&nbsp;new&nbsp;Indian labels&nbsp;designing for&nbsp;a circular future of fashion.</h3>
<h3>LataSita</h3>
Giving old, unused and discarded post-consumer waste a new life, Kolkata-based LataSita&nbsp;turns vintage textiles into new, modern garments. Apart from procuring waste materials on her own, the&nbsp;journalist-turned designer&nbsp;Meghna&nbsp;Nayak&nbsp;also lets people send in their old saris and transforms them into new pieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Bandit</h3>
From&nbsp;used artist canvases, repurposed sails, waste vinyl flex to billboards and waste tarpaulin, Goan&nbsp;brand Bandit makes colourful bag packs, laptop sleeves, skins and other accessories. Winner of the&nbsp;Circular Design Challenge 2021, the brand also encourages people to send the bags back to them after use so that they can be further turned into smaller products.&nbsp;
<h3>Desi Hangover</h3>
Buying ethical leather is a complicated affair. Kolhapur-based Desi&nbsp;Hangover makes shoes using&nbsp;upcycled leather&nbsp;from the waste laid off by the meat industry that would otherwise end up in landfills. Supporting a dying industry, the brand is working to form rural craft clusters through social innovation.&nbsp;
<h3>Paiwand Studio</h3>
Based in Noida, Ashita&nbsp;Singhal's&nbsp;Paiwand&nbsp;Studio makes products with&nbsp;zero-waste handloom weaving and handcrafted techniques. Not just this, Paiwand&nbsp;also works with other&nbsp;design houses to find solutions for their textile waste.
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Research claims that babies have 15 times more microplastics in their bodies than adults. 

Is that your baby or a blob of microplastic? New research alarms parents

Babies have 15X more microplastics in their bodies than adults
Microplastics come from cosmetics, washing products, drug capsules &amp; more
MPs&nbsp;are specks of synthetic material measuring&nbsp;less than 5 mm
Can be created from day-to-day activities like washing clothes
Babies may be consuming&nbsp;MPs&nbsp;from chew toys, contaminated surfaces
Formula prepared in PP bottle, plastic-packaged baby food could be sources
Microplastics&nbsp;found in all sampled of 10 adults and 6 babies studied
Baby poop&nbsp;had at least&nbsp;10 times more MPs&nbsp;than adult poop
MPs&nbsp;may cross cell membranes &amp; enter our bloodstream
May cause&nbsp;cell death, inflammation and metabolic disorders

From&nbsp;cosmetics, biotechnology, washing products to drug capsules, microplastics can come from many industries.

Babies are full of tiny microplastics, finds an alarming new study from the U.S.
While we&rsquo;re all aware of human exposure to microplastics&nbsp;(MPs), the research claims that&nbsp;babies have 15 times more microplastics in their bodies than adults.&nbsp;
From&nbsp;cosmetics, biotechnology, washing products to drug capsules, microplastics can come from many industries. MPs are basically&nbsp;specks of synthetic material measuring&nbsp;less than 5 millimetres&nbsp;and you can find&nbsp;them&nbsp;on the highest of mountains&nbsp;to the bottom of the ocean.
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They can be created from&nbsp;day to day&nbsp;activities like washing clothes in the machine&nbsp;or a degrading plastic bag.
In the case of babies, scientists believe that&nbsp;babies are gobbling microplastics through chew toys and by crawling around on carpets that contain microplastics.&nbsp;Additionally,&nbsp;infant formula prepared in PP bottles and baby foods packaged in plastic containers may constitute another source of exposure in one-year-old infants.&nbsp;
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/microplastics-found-in-unborn-babies-placentas-study-1608706688770">Microplastics found in unborn babies' placentas: study&nbsp;</a>
To study microplastic presence, scientists studied poop samples&nbsp;of&nbsp;10 adults and six babies in America. They found at least one type of microplastic&nbsp;in every sample.&nbsp;So, even though adults bodies were also polluted with plastic, babies have at least 10 times more of the stuff, found the study published in&nbsp;Environmental Science &amp; Technology Letters.
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While the research on how microplastics affect human health is limited, some animal studies have found that microplastics can cross cell membranes and enter our bloodstream. This may cause&nbsp;cell death, inflammation and metabolic disorders.

Study says that spinach might aid in cancer prevention in patients by delaying the need for colon removal and prolonged drug treatment.

Eating Spinach Could Protect Against Colon Cancer according to new study

A new study from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center suggests eating spinach could prevent colon cancer. The study explores the relationship between spinach, gut health, genes and colon cancer outcomes.

Spinach didn't only give Popeye strength; it protected him from a type of cancer as well

A new study from the Texas A&amp;M University Health Science Center suggests eating spinach could prevent colon cancer.

A new study from the Texas A&amp;M University Health Science Center suggests eating spinach could prevent colon cancer. In the United States, colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Previous studies have shown that eating green vegetables and fiber reduces the risk of colon cancer by as much as half.
Now this new study, published in the journal of Gut Microbes, explores the relationship between spinach, gut health, genes and colon cancer outcomes. The researchers used a model of a hereditary disease called familial adenomatous polyposis, an inherited disorder that causes young people to develop multiple noncancerous growths in their colon. Most people with this disease must have their colon surgically removed to prevent hundreds of tumors from growing in their colon as they age.
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The results of this study indicate that spinach might aid in cancer prevention in these patients by delaying the need for colon removal and prolonged drug treatment.
And when it comes to how soon people should start adding spinach into their diet to help prevent colon cancer, experts suggest that it doesn&rsquo;t hurt to start now.
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Know as Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Navratri marks the beginning of Durga Puja. This year Maha Saptami shall be celebrated on 12th October.

Navratri 2021: Maha Saptami celebrations of Navpatrika Puja

Know as Maha&nbsp;Saptami, the seventh day of Navratri marks the beginning of Durga&nbsp;Puja. This year Maha Saptami shall be celebrated on 12th October.

Navratri 2021: Navratri&nbsp;is a 9-day long festival dedicated to goddess Durga and her nine avatars. During these festive days, idols of Durga&nbsp;are placed in pandals and worshipped with some special rituals.&nbsp;
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Amongst these days, the seventh day is believed to be particularly auspicious. Know as Maha&nbsp;Saptami, the seventh day marks the beginning of Durga&nbsp;Puja. This year Maha Saptami shall be celebrated on 12th October.&nbsp;
On this day devotees perform a special ritual, known as the Navpatrika Puja. For the ritual, people gather leaves from 9 distinct plants that are worshipped. The Navpatrika is then purified with a ceremonial bath in the morning which is known as Mahasnan.&nbsp;
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A Gallup survey of over a thousand participants from 116 countries shows that nearly 72 per cent of people would choose a calm life over an exciting one.  

Do most people prefer a calm or an exciting life? The answer might surprise you!

A Gallup survey of over a thousand participants from 116 countries shows that nearly 72 per cent of people would choose a calm life over an exciting one.

A Gallup survey of over a thousand participants&nbsp;from 116 countries&nbsp;shows that nearly 72 per cent of&nbsp;people&nbsp;would choose a calm life over an exciting one.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fast cars, city lights&nbsp;and&nbsp;nights out about town may not be as dreamy for many as Hollywood films&nbsp;would have you believe!&nbsp;&nbsp;
A Gallup survey of over a thousand participants&nbsp;from 116 countries&nbsp;shows that nearly 72 per cent of&nbsp;people&nbsp;would choose a calm life over an exciting one.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;yearning for calmness and inner peace was most pronounced in East Asia with 85 per cent picking&nbsp;tranquil vibes&nbsp;over excitement, followed by 82&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;in Latin America,&nbsp;75&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.S. and Canada&nbsp;and,&nbsp;73 per cent&nbsp;in&nbsp;Australia and New Zealand.&nbsp;While&nbsp;Eastern and Western Europe stood&nbsp;at 71 per cent and 68 per cent respectively.&nbsp;
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Interestingly, Indians and South Asians, in general, were not as inclined towards calmness with only 56 per cent preferring&nbsp;tranquillity&nbsp;over excitement.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The findings may come as a surprise to some as a penchant for calm is generally associated&nbsp;with Eastern cultures.&nbsp;But the survey done&nbsp;in partnership with&nbsp;the Wellbeing for Planet Earth (WPE) Foundation&nbsp;proves that&nbsp;at least in 2020, people across the world were seeking&nbsp;a life of calm.&nbsp;
The researchers say the pandemic might have skewed preferences. Faced with unprecedented stress and&nbsp;uncertainty, the&nbsp;notion&nbsp;of going out and trying exciting things poses&nbsp;too much risk for most, at least for now.
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It will be interesting to see how tastes deviate as&nbsp;we move away from Covid-19 and into a new climate struck reality.

Love for food

As more Indians begin to appreciate the value of high-quality, artisanal coffee beans, several homegrown brands have entered the market to meet the rising demand

Bold & brewed: Indian brands offering local, artisanal coffees

As more and more Indians begin to appreciate the value of high-quality, artisanal coffee beans, several homegrown brands have entered the market to meet the rising demand. 

Bold & brewed: Indian brands for your local, artisanal coffee fix 

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As more and more Indians&nbsp;begin to appreciate&nbsp;the value of high-quality, artisanal coffee beans, several homegrown brands&nbsp;have entered the market to meet the rising demand.&nbsp;

From cold brew and espresso to filtered or French Press, there are plenty of ways to savour your&nbsp;cup of&nbsp;coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But every true coffee connoisseur would know that the beans behind every coffee pour&nbsp;can&nbsp;make a&nbsp;world of a&nbsp;difference to its flavour.&nbsp;As more and more Indians&nbsp;begin to appreciate&nbsp;the value of high-quality, artisanal coffee beans, several homegrown brands&nbsp;have entered the market to meet the rising demand.&nbsp;
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Although India has been exporting local coffee for decades, Indian roasteries are now&nbsp;also experimenting with new brews, blends and flavour profiles for the local buyers.&nbsp;
Here are 5 Indian artisanal coffee brands that should be on your radar:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Araku&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;
Produced and processed by Adivasi farmers in Andhra Pradesh,&nbsp;Araku&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;sells 100% organic beans as well as&nbsp;biodegradable and compostable vegetable capsules.&nbsp;Araku&rsquo;s&nbsp;roast even won the honourable&nbsp;Prix Epicures gold medal in Paris&nbsp;in 2018 amid heavy competition from other global blends.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Black Baza Coffee&nbsp;
Do&nbsp;you want your cuppa&nbsp;to be&nbsp;responsibly sourced?&nbsp;Black Baza Coffee claims their coffee is&nbsp;100 per cent traceable back to the farm. Focussing on conservation,&nbsp;the brand is also making grassroots efforts to protect coffee growers and the environment.&nbsp;
Halli Berri&nbsp;
With its roots deep in the jungle canopies of the western ghats, the Halli Berri coffee estate is a family business going back six generations.&nbsp;You can buy sustainable, shade-grown 100% Arabica&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;from Halli Berri or spend some time at one of the boutique cottages on the&nbsp;sprawling&nbsp;estate.&nbsp;
Ainmane&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;
With one of the world&rsquo;s most expensive Civet coffee on the menu,&nbsp;Ainmane&rsquo;s&nbsp;range of speciality coffees&nbsp;boasts of a validation from the Coffee Board of India. Based in Coorg,&nbsp;Ainmane&nbsp;also sells&nbsp;unique&nbsp;varieties like&nbsp;Monsooned&nbsp;Malabar,&nbsp;Robusta&nbsp;of Coorg among others.
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If you find it difficult to fall asleep at night, you may want to try some herbal teas. There are some types of herbal teas that improve sleep quality.

If you face trouble falling asleep at night, try these herbal teas for best results

If you face the trouble of falling asleep at night, you are not alone. But did you know that there are some types of teas available that help induces a better sleep quality? Yeah, you heard that right! No pills or added chemicals, just a simple cup of warm tea.

Chai time before bed? Yes, with these teas, you will sleep better!

There are some types of herbal teas that improve sleep quality and help with&nbsp;insomnia.&nbsp;

If you face the trouble of falling asleep at night, you are not alone. But did you know that there are some types of teas available that help induce a better sleep quality? Yeah, you heard that right! No pills or added chemicals, just a simple cup of warm tea.
<h2>Hibiscus tea</h2>
As the name suggests, hibiscus tea is derived from the leaves of dried hibiscus flowers. The bright red coloured potion has many healthy components, one of which is methanol. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information in the United States, methanol exhibits both sedative and anxiolytic effects in animal studies. Additionally, hibiscus tea has been shown to have mild CNS-depressant activity and muscle relaxation properties, all of which promote better sleep quality.
<h2>Chamomile tea</h2>
A herb derived from the Asteraceae plant family, chamomile tea is another beverage that acts as a sleep inducer. According to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, chamomile contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to certain receptors in the brain that promote sleepiness. The study also adds that having a cup of chamomile tea just 45 minutes before bed has the best effect on sleep.
<h2>Lavender tea</h2>
Lavender is best known for its relaxing aroma. But this beautiful herbal tea, made from the small purple buds of the flowering plant has many more beneficial effects. A&nbsp;study published in the National Library of Medicine in the United States revealed that consuming lavender tea reduced heart rate, anxiety and improves&nbsp;sleep quality.
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Legumes including beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, seeds and lentils should be consumed after soaking for maximum health benefits. 

Should legumes be soaked before cooking? Here's all you need to know 

Have you ever thought why we soak legumes before cooking them? While it reduces the cooking time and makes the dals easier to digest, there are some other health benefits of soaking lentils as well. Take a look!

 Soak before you cook: Prep your legumes the right way! 

Legumes such as&nbsp;beans, lentils &amp; green peas&nbsp;are a healthy addition to any diet
Pulses like&nbsp;rajma &amp; chole require overnight soaking&nbsp;in order to be cooked quickly
 Soaking lentils increases the&nbsp;mineral absorption rate of the body
 Soaking breaks down complex starch in lentils&nbsp;&amp; makes them easier to digest
 Soaking process removes&nbsp;gas-causing compounds&nbsp;from the lentils
 Soaking reduces complex sugar&nbsp;content which saves you from stomach issues

According to&nbsp;the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, legumes including&nbsp;beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, seeds and lentils should be consumed after soaking for maximum health benefits.&nbsp;

Legumes such as beans, lentils and green peas are a healthy addition to any diet. Most people have a habit of washing the legumes before cooking but very few are habitual of soaking them. Pulses like rajma and chole require overnight soaking in order to be cooked quickly. But do you know that soaking has a number of benefits apart from decreasing cooking time?
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According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, soaking legumes for several hours is a must before cooking. Here's why.&nbsp;
Improves absorption of nutrients
Soaking lentils increases the mineral absorption rate of the body. An enzyme called phytase is activated when you soak the dal for some time. Phytase helps in breaking down phytic acid and helps in binding calcium, iron and zinc. This makes the absorption process much easier.
Improves digestion
Beans and some lentils are difficult to digest. Soaking activates a compound called amylase that breaks down complex starch in lentils and makes them easier to digest.
Removes gas-causing compounds
The soaking process also removes gas-causing compounds from the lentils. Most legumes contain complex oligosaccharides, which is a type of complex sugar responsible for bloating and gas. Post-soaking this complex sugar content is significantly reduced which further saves you from stomach troubles.
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Ideal soaking time for various legumes:
<ul>
<li>Whole dals like moong, masoor, urad dal should be soaked for 8 to 12 hours.</li>
<li>Overnight soaking is the best option for heavy legumes like rajma, chana or chole.</li>
</ul>

As heart problems and blood pressure cases are rising, it is important to include flavonoid-rich foods in our daily diet.

Keep your blood pressure in check with these Flavonoid-rich foods

Many plant foods are rich in flavonoids, therefore, increasing fruits and vegetables in your diet is the easiest way to obtain them. 

Flavonoid rich foods are the next thing to add to your diet. Find out why!

Flavonoids are naturally produced substances obtained from fruits &amp; vegetables
Flavonoids have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties
Flavonoid-rich foods lower blood pressure: Research
Flavonoid-rich diet reduces hypertension and rising blood pressure
Blueberries, cherries &amp; raspberries contain a moderate amount of flavonoids
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and lemons contain flavanoids
Rich in natural substances, apples can help in the regulation of blood pressure
Leafy vegetable kale contains more flavonoids than other vegetables
Onions add flavour to the food and help keep blood pressure in check

Hypertension and rising blood pressure are some of the pressing issues in recent times. Flavonoid-rich food may curb the problems and contribute to the thriving health of the heart.

Flavonoids are naturally produced substances usually obtained from fruits and vegetables. Known to have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, flavonoids are said to be extremely good for health.
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Researchers at Queen&rsquo;s University Belfast, UK recently led a study that found that individuals who consumed flavonoid-rich foods tended to have lower blood pressure.
Including more flavonoids in your diet is a great way to help your body stay healthy and potentially decrease your risk of some chronic health conditions like hypertension and rising blood pressure.
Here are some flavonoid-rich foods that may keep Blood pressure in check. Take a look!
Berries
All berries contain flavonoids, but certain varieties are more potent than others. Blackberries are particularly powerful and include all six types of flavonoids. Alternatively, blueberries, cherries and raspberries also contain a moderate amount of flavonoids.
Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and lemons contain flavanoids. Juicing these fruits results in an even more concentrated availability of these healthy plant compounds. They help as antioxidants and may regulate blood pressure.
Apples
This fruit contains three different subclasses of flavonoids. They are rich in natural substances and can help in the regulation of blood pressure.
 Kale
Another great source of flavonols is the green leafy vegetable kale. It is said to contain more flavonoids than other vegetables and has a healthy effect on the body.
Onions
Onions are also a rich source of flavonoids and can easily be added to your diet. They add flavour to the food and help keep blood pressure in check.
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Noma and Geranium were ranked at No 1 and No 2 respectively, at “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards ceremony held on 5th October in Antwerp, Belgium.

The list of 50 best restaurants across the world is out! Have you been to any?

The list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants is out and Copenhagen stole the show with two restaurants from the city bagging the first two spots on the list. The list is prepared by 1040-member experts, known as the Academy. 

World’s 50 Best Restaurants!

The annual list of the world&rsquo;s 50 best restaurants is back. And this time, Copenhagen dominated the first two spots on the list.

After a year of hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual list of the world&rsquo;s 50 best restaurants is back. And this time, Copenhagen dominated the first two spots on the list.
Noma and Geranium were ranked at No 1 and No 2 respectively, at &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants&rdquo; awards ceremony held on 5th October in Antwerp, Belgium.
Here&rsquo;s the list of the restaurants which stole the first 5 spots.
1. Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark)
2. Geranium (Copenhagen, Denmark)
3. Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Spain)
4. Central (Lima, Peru)
5. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
Europe stole the show this year with more than half of the ranked restaurants located there. Asia booked eight slots and Singapore's Odette, at No. 8,&nbsp;bagged the highest position of the continent.
Eight restaurants in North America made the cut, with Mexico&rsquo;s Pujol named the &ldquo;Best Restaurant in North America.&rdquo; South America took six slots, with two restaurants in Peru securing a spot in the top 10. And lastly,&nbsp;Africa edged onto the list, with South Africa&rsquo;s Wolfgat, taking the 50th slot.
And Spain left the ceremony with 8 awards, the most number of awards from any country. Most of the award-winning restaurants are located in Basque Country which is renowned for its culinary powerhouse.
If you are wondering how one makes the list, we'll tell you exactly how.
According to the official website of the world&rsquo;s 50 best, there are 1040 industry insiders, known as the Academy. They are generally food writers, critics, chefs and restaurateurs from 26 geographical regions across the globe.
Each member chooses 10 restaurants but there aren&rsquo;t any set requirements or criteria and restaurants are chosen at the discretion of the members alone. Academy members vote for at least four restaurants outside of their regions. To accommodate restricted travel and dining opportunities caused by the global pandemic, the 2021 list consisted of votes cast in January 2020, which were never published, as well as updated regional choices.
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Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. Studies link the consumption of sunflower seeds to a number of health benefits.

Sunflower seeds: know the benefits of these white coloured seeds

Derived from the flower heads, sunflower seeds are known for their nutty flavour and high nutritional value. They are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. 

Grab a bag of sunflower seeds for some healthy snacking!

Sunflower seeds are nutritious seeds derived from the flower heads of the sunflower.&nbsp;They are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals.

Derived from the flower heads, sunflower seeds are known for their nutty flavour and high nutritional value. The white tender seeds are encased in black and white striped shells, also called hulls.
They are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. Making it a popular ingredient in trail mix, multi-grain bread and nutrition bars. But if that's not your thing you can eat them&nbsp;straight from the bag as a healthy snack.
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Different studies published in the National Institute of Health of the United States show that these seeds have a range of health benefits.
Reduces inflammation
Sunflower seeds contain vitamin E, flavonoids, and other plant compounds that can reduce inflammation. A study in over 6000 adults found that eating sunflower seeds five times or more each week resulted in 32% lower levels of inflammation. This in turn lowered risk factors for several chronic diseases in the participants.&nbsp;
Lowers diabetes
Sunflower seeds have a promising effect on type 2 diabetes mainly due to the plant compound chlorogenic acid. Adding sunflower seeds to foods like bread may help decrease carbs&rsquo; effect on your blood sugar.&nbsp;The protein and fat of the seeds slow the rate at which the stomach empties, thus allowing a more gradual release of sugar from carbs.
Healthy for the heart
Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats like polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. Studies found that consumption of seeds including sunflower seeds were linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease.
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Fashion files

Manish Malhotra is releasing five exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the WazirX NFT Marketplace in partnership with FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week.

Lakme Fashion Week: Manish Malhotra becomes India’s 1st fashion designer to drop NFTs

Sold out in seconds! Manish Malhotra becomes India's 1st designer to drop NFTs

Sold out in seconds!&nbsp;Manish Malhotra&nbsp;becomes India's 1st fashion designer to drop&nbsp;NFTs

Manish&nbsp;Malhotra&nbsp;is releasing five exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the&nbsp;WazirX&nbsp;NFT Marketplace in partnership with FDCI X&nbsp;Lakmé&nbsp;Fashion Week.

Fresh on the heels of Italian luxury brand&nbsp;Dolce &amp; Gabbana&nbsp;setting&nbsp;a record for selling&nbsp;it's premier NFT drop for $6 million,&nbsp;our&nbsp;very own <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/star-studded-inside-manish-malhotra-s-star-studded-house-party-1613887784645">Manish Malhotra</a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;become the first&nbsp;from India&nbsp;to ride the&nbsp;NFT&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;wave.&nbsp;
The designer released five exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the first day of FDCI X&nbsp;Lakmé&nbsp;Fashion Week. The NFTs&nbsp;sold out within seconds of launching on the&nbsp;WazirX&nbsp;NFT Marketplace.&nbsp;
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Speaking during a live stream&nbsp;at the&nbsp;phygital&nbsp;edition&nbsp;of the fashion week, Malhotra&nbsp;said he looks at NFTs as a&nbsp;whole new&nbsp;industry&nbsp;for the exchange of art and culture which is creating new opportunities for all creatives.
As for his first NFT drop, the celebrity designer said the capsule depicts his journey&nbsp;in the fashion industry, including a 1998 image of supermodel Lisa Ray wearing his creation.
Known as a stylist to the stars, Malhotra&rsquo;s eponymous label&nbsp;also boasts of&nbsp;having opened&nbsp;India&rsquo;s&nbsp;first and only&nbsp;virtual reality&nbsp;couture store&nbsp;last year.
Discussing the future of NFTs in India, LFW&rsquo;s Jaspreet Chandok said the fashion body also plans to&nbsp;work with local artisans&nbsp;to create special NFTs that&nbsp;will&nbsp;talk about&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;crafts and use this technology to&nbsp;promote dialogue about the same.
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These homegrown platforms claim to host products only from brands that have been pre-vetted for their claims. 

Sustainable shopping made easy: 3 online platforms for all your fashion needs

These&nbsp;homegrown platforms claim to host products only from brands that have been pre-vetted for their&nbsp;claims.

The fashion industry is notorious for its high carbon emissions.&nbsp;And&nbsp;more and more consumers are starting to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;the&nbsp;impact of their shopping habits on the environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This awareness has also pushed us&nbsp;to invest in clothing made by local, ethical and sustainable brands.&nbsp;But it can be hard to verify the claims made by fashion brands.
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Luckily, there are several Indian shopping platforms that are now trying to take the guesswork out of sustainable fashion shopping.&nbsp;These&nbsp;homegrown platforms claim to host products only from brands that have been pre-vetted for their&nbsp;claims.&nbsp;
Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of these specially&nbsp;curated&nbsp;online&nbsp;fashion shops.&nbsp;
IN-D.CO
A multi-brand platform for unique&nbsp;everyday&nbsp;clothing, In-d.co&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;independent brands from across India, each picked for design, ethics and transparency. You can shop for d&eacute;cor,&nbsp;accessories as well as clothing from local brands highlighting regional crafts.&nbsp;&nbsp;
CICA INDIA
With a primary focus on ethical fashion,&nbsp;Cica&nbsp;India calls itself an online concept store for&nbsp;home-grown brands that produce environmentally responsible products.&nbsp;Apart from men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s clothing,&nbsp;Cica&nbsp;also stocks furniture and skincare brands.&nbsp;&nbsp;
IKKIVI
A curated platform for ethical and sustainable brands,&nbsp;Ikkivi&nbsp;is your one-stop-shop for organic, fair trade, minimal waste, and&nbsp;vegan fashion and accessory brands from India.&nbsp;Ikkivi&nbsp;also recently launched an&nbsp;initiative to&nbsp;provide 2XS to 5XL sizing at no added cost&nbsp;to promote inclusive sizing.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Derived from the word Khaddar, Khadi has a rich history and a bright future. From being a fabric of freedom it has now become Haute Couture.

How Khadi went from being the 'Fabric of Freedom' to 'Haute Couture'

Derived from the word Khaddar, Khadi&nbsp;has a rich history and a bright future. From being a fabric of freedom, it is now counted as&nbsp;Haute&nbsp;Couture.

Known to have been donned by both Nehru and Gandhi, Khadi&nbsp;is part&nbsp;of a strong textile history of India. And at present, it is the most sought after and celebrated fabric in the fashion industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What is Khadi?</h2>
Khadi&nbsp;is a coarse&nbsp;handspun&nbsp;and hand-woven fabric made from natural fibres.&nbsp;Derived from the word Khaddar, the making of Khadi involves converting fibre into yarn using spinning wheels. Made from cotton, silk and wool it can keep you warm in winters and cool in summers.&nbsp;
<h2>Evolution of Khadi</h2>
Khadi's evolution dates back to India's freedom struggle when Mahatma Gandhi revived the fabric and turned it into a powerful political tool against the British Raj. Gandhi with his chakra encouraged the use of the fabric "Made in India," as an effort to improve the socio-economic conditions and make way for self-sustenance.&nbsp;A symbol of the Swadeshi movement, self-reliance and self-respect, the revival of Khadi&nbsp;helped pave India's path to liberation.&nbsp;
Khadi has a rich history and a promising future.&nbsp;From being a "fabric of freedom" it has now made a transition into a "fashion statement." Even big labels such as&nbsp;Sabyasachi&nbsp;have their eyes glued on Khadi.&nbsp;
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The fashion landscape is seeing&nbsp;designers who&nbsp;have been quick at adopting&nbsp;the intricate weaves of khadi&nbsp;in the form of shirts, bridal lehengas&nbsp;and even&nbsp;sarees.&nbsp;
<h3>11.11 / eleven eleven</h3>
Known for its use of indigenous cotton, Eleven Eleven label uses heritage techniques such as hand spinning. Founded by&nbsp;Shani Himanshu and Mia Morikawa, the designers&nbsp;work closely with local Indian artisans. Available all over the world, the label has its roots in Khadi.&nbsp;
<h3>Anju&nbsp;Modi</h3>
Founded by designer Anju&nbsp;Modi, the foundation for her design lies in her love for Indian craft and textile. Using techniques&nbsp;she has worked closely with khadi.&nbsp;
<h3>Khanijo</h3>
From jumpsuits to trousers, Khanijo&nbsp;has a wide range of Khadi&nbsp;products to offer. Established by&nbsp;Gaurav Khanijo, the label taps into style while keeping the Indian&nbsp;heritage alive.&nbsp;
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The list is never-ending! Today khadi&nbsp;is more of a sustainable luxury supplied by numerous designers, and this in the process has helped save the age-old craft from dying.
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A research team at the Mechanical Engineering dept of IIT-BHU has developed a QR code that will be woven into handloom Banarasi sarees to confirm their authenticity.

QR code to be woven into Banarasi sarees to confirm authenticity

Using modern technology to authenticate Banarasi sarees, the manufacturer will now weave a QR code into the saree&nbsp;to validate its credentials.&nbsp;

Adding a bit of tech to the age-old Banarasi saree: Scan the QR code now!

QR code to be woven into Banarasi sarees to confirm their authenticity
The weaved QR code will contain&nbsp;relevant fabric and manufacturing details
The QR code will be incorporated into the extra fabric of the blouse
Customers can differentiate between handloom &amp; power loom products

Using modern technology to authenticate Banarasi sarees, the manufacturer will now weave a QR code into the saree&nbsp;to validate its credentials.&nbsp;

A research team at the Mechanical Engineering department of the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) has developed a QR code that will be woven into handloom Banarasi sarees to confirm their authenticity. This will also give assurance to the customers about the quality of the&nbsp;saree and they will not get duped into paying a hefty amount for low quality copies.&nbsp;
The manufacturer can weave the QR code into the&nbsp;saree, containing relevant fabric and manufacturing details. The new technique of weaved QR code will include the Handloom&nbsp;Mark Logo, Silk Mark and the&nbsp;Banaras Geographical Indications (GI) logo, along with other relevant information.&nbsp;
It should be noted that the QR code will be incorporated into the extra fabric of the blouse. This will not affect the fabric strength, style and the look of the saree will remain intact. The code will also help local and foreign customers to differentiate between handloom products and power loom products, as per the researchers.

From Beeple to Big B, the concept of unique non-replaceable digital tokens is the hottest new way of buying and selling things in the digital realm.

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Metajuku&nbsp;is&nbsp;a virtual shopping district located in&nbsp;a digital Metaverse
A virtual&nbsp;mall with&nbsp;stores&nbsp;by digital brands and 3D designers
The Dematerialised is a web3 marketplace for verified fashion assets
Products built on LUKSO&nbsp;and designed by popular digital brands

Digital-only fashion brands with no&nbsp;physical presence are the real leaders of the wearable&nbsp;NFT market.

Would you pay tens of thousands&nbsp;of bucks&nbsp;to buy clothes that you could&nbsp;never wear in real life?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Well, you might not,&nbsp;but there are plenty who will and are paying big bucks for digital-only garments and accessories.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;world of wearable non-fungible tokens or NFTs.
SEE MORE <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/from-tesla-s-technoking-to-the-twitter-boss-what-s-the-buzz-about-nfts-1615894471885">What's the buzz about NFTs?</a>
From&nbsp;Beeple&nbsp;to <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/amitabh-bachchan-launches-nft-collection-first-indian-actor-to-do-so-1630413596548">Big B</a>, the concept of&nbsp;unique non-replaceable digital tokens is the hottest new&nbsp;way of buying and selling things in the digital realm.&nbsp;
No strangers to sales, fashion brands and designers are&nbsp;jumping&nbsp;in to&nbsp;cash in on the wave.&nbsp;
Italian fashion label Gucci auctioned off its first NFT, a fashion film, for $20,000&nbsp;earlier this year.&nbsp;British fashion house Burberry created a character capsule&nbsp;of NFTs in partnership with Mythical Games&nbsp;that was sold for&nbsp; $400,000 as in-game purchases to&nbsp;Blankos&nbsp;Block Party players.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/nft-luxe-you-can-buy-gucci-s-new-sneakers-for-870-but-you-can-t-wear-them-1616067392668">You can buy Gucci's new sneakers for ₹870 but you can't wear them</a>
Now, Italian luxury brand Dolce &amp; Gabbana&nbsp;is blending the digital with the physical for a high-fashion NFT drop.&nbsp;With&nbsp;nine NFTs, D&amp;G is auctioning&nbsp;a couture collection that&nbsp;features&nbsp;digital versions&nbsp;of real garments&nbsp;for your&nbsp;Metaverse&nbsp;wardrobe as well as five physical pieces that you can wear IRL.&nbsp;The auction will&nbsp;be run&nbsp;on&nbsp;UNXD.com,&nbsp;which&nbsp;calls itself a&nbsp;curated marketplace for digital&nbsp;culture.
But these luxury brands are far from the only crypto fashion sellers. In fact,&nbsp;new age digital-only fashion brands with basically no&nbsp;physical presence are the real leaders of this market.&nbsp;One such brand&nbsp;RTFKT has sold digital goods worth over $4.5 million and&nbsp;recently raised&nbsp;$8 million in funding.
If you&rsquo;re&nbsp;looking for some fashionable swag for&nbsp;your&nbsp;digital avatar, here are some digital&nbsp;fashion marketplaces!
DressX
With the tagline &lsquo;don&rsquo;t shop less, shop digital,&rsquo;&nbsp;DressX&nbsp;retails digital clothes designed&nbsp;in-house and&nbsp;by&nbsp;various&nbsp;brands.&nbsp;DressX&nbsp;has now partnered with crypto.com to add limited-edition drops or NFT items to its offering as well.
Metajuku&nbsp;
Inspired by Tokyo&rsquo;s Harajuku,&nbsp;Metajuku&nbsp;is a virtual shopping district located in&nbsp;a digital Metaverse called&nbsp;Decentraland. It's basically a virtual mall with&nbsp;stores&nbsp;from well-known digital brands and 3D designers. And get this,&nbsp;DressX&nbsp;is&nbsp;also a&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;tenant&nbsp;in&nbsp;Metajuku!&nbsp;
The Dematerialised
The Dematerialised is a Web3 marketplace for authenticated fashion assets.&nbsp;Items on the platform are built on the LUKSO blockchain and so far, they have launched pieces by&nbsp;hot digital brands like&nbsp;ARTFKT,&nbsp;The Fabricant and Tribute among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All in all, these marketplaces are just the tip of the NFT iceberg&nbsp;with new shops cropping up every day.&nbsp;
So, will this collectors craving boom or die away? Only time can tell.
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When you think about traditional Indian embroideries,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is one of the first techniques that comes to mind. Artisans have&nbsp;been creating materials with&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;handwork&nbsp;since as early as the third century. Its popularity in Lucknow can be dated back to over two&nbsp;hundred years ago.&nbsp;
It is believed that&nbsp;Mughal Emperor Jehangir's Begum,&nbsp;Noor Jahan, was greatly influenced by this Turkish embroidery in the 17th century and this is how this&nbsp;artisanal work came to India.&nbsp;
The work&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;in&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;comes from the&nbsp;Turkish word 'chikh' which means perforation.&nbsp;The handwork looks delicate, refined and very lightweight making it perfect for India&rsquo;s scorching summers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Due to its versatility, you can add&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;to your wardrobe in several ways, let&rsquo;s dive in to see some of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ethereal&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Kurta&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s nothing better than an easy breezy&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;kurta in the summer heat. Depending on what you like, from jeans to the&nbsp;palazzo, you can pair the&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;kurta with just about any kind of bottoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Regal&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Suit&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both comfortable and stylish,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;suits are a wardrobe staple and everyone should own at least one set. Whether you prefer a&nbsp;sharara, churidar or pant style suit, chikankari&nbsp;suits are the perfect outfit for office parties,&nbsp;a Sunday lunch or just a trip to the market.&nbsp;
Casual&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Top&nbsp;
If you love the traditional appeal of&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;but don&rsquo;t want to wear a desi silhouette, you can opt for a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;top or shirt.&nbsp;Being such minimal-looking handwork,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;looks absolutely beautiful in western silhouettes as well. You can dress your look down or dress it up with some accessories.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Breezy&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Lehenga&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lehengas come in all different shapes and sizes but the appeal of a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;lehenga is unmatched.&nbsp;The&nbsp;intricate&nbsp;thread work&nbsp;not only enhances the beauty of the lehenga but also adds a royal touch. Be it brides or bridesmaids,&nbsp;experiment with the embroidery&nbsp;in&nbsp;different&nbsp;colours to make a statement.&nbsp;
Soothing&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Saree&nbsp;&nbsp;
Soft pastel colours uplifted by the&nbsp;karigari&nbsp;of hand-done&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is a match made in heaven.&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;sarees, often found in cotton, georgette and smooth silks, are graceful and just perfect for summers. Sarees with&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;and&nbsp;gota&nbsp;work done side by side&nbsp;are also quite popular these days.&nbsp;

Embrace the beauty and history of Lucknow's beloved chikankari embroidery

When you think about traditional Indian embroideries,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is one of the first techniques that comes to mind. Artisans have&nbsp;been creating materials with&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;handwork&nbsp;since as early as the third century. Its popularity in Lucknow can be dated back to over two&nbsp;hundred years ago.&nbsp;
It is believed that&nbsp;Mughal Emperor Jehangir's Begum,&nbsp;Noor Jahan, was greatly influenced by this Turkish embroidery in the 17th century and this is how this&nbsp;artisanal work came to India.&nbsp;
The work&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;in&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;comes from the&nbsp;Turkish word 'chikh' which means perforation.&nbsp;The handwork looks delicate, refined and very lightweight making it perfect for India&rsquo;s scorching summers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Due to its versatility, you can add&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;to your wardrobe in several ways, let&rsquo;s dive in to see some of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ethereal&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Kurta&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s nothing better than an easy breezy&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;kurta in the summer heat. Depending on what you like, from jeans to the&nbsp;palazzo, you can pair the&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;kurta with just about any kind of bottoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Regal&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Suit&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both comfortable and stylish,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;suits are a wardrobe staple and everyone should own at least one set. Whether you prefer a&nbsp;sharara, churidar or pant style suit, chikankari&nbsp;suits are the perfect outfit for office parties,&nbsp;a Sunday lunch or just a trip to the market.&nbsp;
Casual&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Top&nbsp;
If you love the traditional appeal of&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;but don&rsquo;t want to wear a desi silhouette, you can opt for a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;top or shirt.&nbsp;Being such minimal-looking handwork,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;looks absolutely beautiful in western silhouettes as well. You can dress your look down or dress it up with some accessories.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Breezy&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Lehenga&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lehengas come in all different shapes and sizes but the appeal of a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;lehenga is unmatched.&nbsp;The&nbsp;intricate&nbsp;thread work&nbsp;not only enhances the beauty of the lehenga but also adds a royal touch. Be it brides or bridesmaids,&nbsp;experiment with the embroidery&nbsp;in&nbsp;different&nbsp;colours to make a statement.&nbsp;
Soothing&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Saree&nbsp;&nbsp;
Soft pastel colours uplifted by the&nbsp;karigari&nbsp;of hand-done&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is a match made in heaven.&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;sarees, often found in cotton, georgette and smooth silks, are graceful and just perfect for summers. Sarees with&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;and&nbsp;gota&nbsp;work done side by side&nbsp;are also quite popular these days.&nbsp;

Embrace the beauty and history of Lucknow's beloved chikankari! 

Ethereal&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Kurta
Regal&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Suit
Casual&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Top
Breezy&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Lehenga
Soothing&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Saree

When you think about traditional Indian embroideries,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is one of the first techniques that comes to mind. Artisans have&nbsp;been creating materials with&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;handwork&nbsp;since as early as the third century. Its popularity in Lucknow can be dated back to over two&nbsp;hundred years ago.&nbsp;
It is believed that&nbsp;Mughal Emperor Jehangir's Begum,&nbsp;Noor Jahan, was greatly influenced by this Turkish embroidery in the 17th century and this is how this&nbsp;artisanal work came to India.&nbsp;
The work&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;in&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;comes from the&nbsp;Turkish word 'chikh' which means perforation.&nbsp;The handwork looks delicate, refined and very lightweight making it perfect for India&rsquo;s scorching summers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Due to its versatility, you can add&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;to your wardrobe in several ways, let&rsquo;s dive in to see some of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ethereal&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Kurta&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s nothing better than an easy breezy&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;kurta in the summer heat. Depending on what you like, from jeans to the&nbsp;palazzo, you can pair the&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;kurta with just about any kind of bottoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Regal&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Suit&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both comfortable and stylish,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;suits are a wardrobe staple and everyone should own at least one set. Whether you prefer a&nbsp;sharara, churidar or pant style suit, chikankari&nbsp;suits are the perfect outfit for office parties,&nbsp;a Sunday lunch or just a trip to the market.&nbsp;
Casual&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Top&nbsp;
If you love the traditional appeal of&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;but don&rsquo;t want to wear a desi silhouette, you can opt for a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;top or shirt.&nbsp;Being such minimal-looking handwork,&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;looks absolutely beautiful in western silhouettes as well. You can dress your look down or dress it up with some accessories.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Breezy&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;Lehenga&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lehengas come in all different shapes and sizes but the appeal of a&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;lehenga is unmatched.&nbsp;The&nbsp;intricate&nbsp;thread work&nbsp;not only enhances the beauty of the lehenga but also adds a royal touch. Be it brides or bridesmaids,&nbsp;experiment with the embroidery&nbsp;in&nbsp;different&nbsp;colours to make a statement.&nbsp;
Soothing&nbsp;Chikan&nbsp;Saree&nbsp;&nbsp;
Soft pastel colours uplifted by the&nbsp;karigari&nbsp;of hand-done&nbsp;chikankari&nbsp;is a match made in heaven.&nbsp;Chikankari&nbsp;sarees, often found in cotton, georgette and smooth silks, are graceful and just perfect for summers. Sarees with&nbsp;chikan&nbsp;and&nbsp;gota&nbsp;work done side by side&nbsp;are also quite popular these days.&nbsp;

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