Meet Saima Shafi, Kashmir's ‘potter girl’, who is working to revive the age-old pottery heritage of the valley. Famously called ‘Kral Koor&

Meet Kashmir's Potter Girl, reviving an age-old art form

Meet&nbsp;Saima Shafi, Kashmir's &lsquo;potter girl&rsquo;, who is working to revive the age-old pottery heritage of the valley.
Famously called&nbsp;&lsquo;Kral Koor&rsquo;, which in Kashmiri&nbsp;means 'potter girl',&nbsp;Saima&nbsp;took to pottery with an aim to cure her depression.&nbsp;
a&nbsp;civil engineer in the Public Works Department of Jammu and Kashmir, she hopes to one day set up her own institute in the valley. Over the weekends, she frequents places in the valley that were once bustling with potters and is hopeful about getting the respect the art form deserves.&nbsp;

Meet Saima Shafi, Kashmir's ‘potter girl’, who is working to revive the age-old pottery heritage of the valley. Famously called ‘Kral Koor’, which in Kashmiri means 'potter girl', Saima took to pottery with an aim to cure her depression. a civil engineer in the Public Works Department of Jammu and Kashmir, she hopes to one day set up her own institute in the valley. Over the weekends, she frequents places in the valley that were once bustling with potters and is hopeful about getting the respect the art form deserves.

The Covid-19 pandemic may put 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage before the end of the decade, a new UNICEF report has revealed. The report, release

The Covid-19 pandemic may put 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage before the end of the decade, a new UNICEF report has revealed.
The report, released on International Women's Day, states that school closures, service disruptions, economic stress and parental deaths caused due to the pandemic may put girls who are vulnerable at an enhanced risk of child marriage.
In the past 10 years, the proportion of women globally, who were married as children decreased by 15%, a gain which UNICEF says, is now under threat.
Across the world, approximately 650 million women and girls alive today were married in childhood and about a half of those occurred&nbsp;in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nigeria and Ethiopia.
To tackle the issue, the UN body suggests ensuring access to health services, reopening schools, offering social protection measures for families among other things.

32-year-old N Muthamil Selvi from Tamil Nadu just set a record as she rappelled down a 155 ft mountain in 58 seconds in Tamil Nadu’s Srip

32-year-old&nbsp;N Muthamil Selvi&nbsp;from Tamil Nadu&nbsp;just set a record as she rappelled&nbsp;down a&nbsp;155 ft mountain in 58 seconds in Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Sriperumbudur&nbsp;and she did it blindfolded!
The mother of two set an example for women across the globe and has entered the&nbsp;UNICO Book of World Records.
Rappelling down the mountain was no ordinary feat for her and did not come without its set of challenges but Selvi&nbsp;overcame them courageously.
She hopes her achievement would inspire others in the country.
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Google commemorated International Women's Day with a special doodle, dedicated to all the women firsts in history. The video doodle sheds light on the female pioneers

Google commemorated International Women's Day with a special doodle, dedicated to all the 'women's firsts' in history.
Illustrated by Helene Leroux, the video Doodle honors the (s)heroes by depicting the hands of many trailblazers paving way for generations of women.
The video doodle sheds light on the female pioneers who broke away from the shackles of society and excelled in civil rights, science, art and education among other fields.
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Just in time for International Women's Day, Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani launched a digital platform called 'Her Circle' for women. The

Just in time for International Women's Day,&nbsp;Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani&nbsp;has launched a digital platform called 'Her Circle' for women.&nbsp;
The social media platform, which was launched on Sunday, aims to empower women across the country.
'Her Circle' is a one-stop destination for all content related to women and aims to strengthen bonds of sisterhood.
On the platform, users will be able to read articles and watch videos related to topics like wellness, finance, beauty, fashion, entertainment and more.

Celebrating International Women's Day on the 8th of March, Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus lit up in pink lights ahead of the day. Women's Day w

Celebrating International Women's Day on the 8th of March, Mumbai's&nbsp;iconic&nbsp;Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus lit up in pink lights ahead of the day.
Women's Day was officially recognised by the United Nations, across the globe in 1977.
The day aims to celebrate womanhood and spread awareness about the various issues that women face in their day to day lives.
Lucknow's Charbagh railway station also lit up with pink lights to mark the occasion.&nbsp;
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The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the economic and social hardships faced by women, feeding into what is being dubbed as the 'shadow pandemic'. UN Women has set the

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the economic and social hardships faced by women, feeding into what is being dubbed as the 'shadow pandemic'. UN Women has set the theme for this year's International Women's Day as &ldquo;Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world." Here are some facts that uncover the fallout that the Covid-19 pandemic had on women and girls.

In a bid to revive its tourism sector, Thailand is planning to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month, reports the Bangkok Post.

In a bid to revive its tourism sector,&nbsp;Thailand is planning to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month, reports the Bangkok Post.
The Covid-19 authorities are set to&nbsp;consider on Monday a proposal that will allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after three days of a mandatory two-week quarantine, the report said.
The relaxation will initially be implemented&nbsp;at top five tourist destinations such as Phuket and Krabi&nbsp;and might be completely waived for vaccinated travellers.&nbsp;

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that the country needs to make marathons a culture and a popular event in the country. Rijiju'

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that the country needs to make marathons a culture and a popular event in the country.
Rijiju's remarks came as he was attending the New Delhi Marathon 2021 on Sunday and he also conferred awards to the winners along with BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi.
New Delhi Marathon 2021 was flagged off during the early morning hours on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and ended at the same place.&nbsp;

Haruki Murakami, the 72-year-old best-selling author of books like Kafka by the Shore and Norwegian Wood, has turned fashion designer for his latest coll

Haruki&nbsp;Murakami,&nbsp;the 72-year-old best-selling author of books like&nbsp;Kafka by the Shore and Norwegian Wood, has turned fashion designer for his latest collaboration with Japanese retailer Uniqlo.&nbsp;
The Japanese author has designed eight graphic T-shirts that draw inspiration from his love of music and his popular literary works. The t-shirts that&nbsp;will go on sale in mid-March also feature some of Murakami's favourite things such&nbsp;as&nbsp;cats, birds, records and men sitting in bars.

A new study has found that there might be a deeper relationship between physical activity and mental health than previously thought. Research conducted before and duri

A new study has found that there might be a deeper relationship between physical activity and mental health than previously thought.
Research conducted before and during the pandemic revealed the average steps of subjects declined from 10,000 to 4,600 steps per day while rates of depression soared from 32 per cent to 61 per cent. Additionally, the study found that short-term restoration of exercise does not meaningfully improve mental well-being.
A co-author from the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science said, 'the results clearly show that those who maintained physical exercise throughout the pandemic were the most resilient and least likely to suffer from depression.'&nbsp;

Following in the footsteps of 2020's Dalgona coffee, there is a new coffee trend going viral on social media. Called 'proffee', this coffee is actually pretty easy

Following in the footsteps of 2020's Dalgona&nbsp;coffee, there is a new coffee trend going viral on social media. Called 'proffee', this coffee is actually pretty easy to recreate.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;cool beverage is made with a combination of protein powder and your regular coffee. This fitness-friendly version of coffee is getting a lot of love from health nuts who say this drink can increase protein intake without having to give up on their favourite drink.&nbsp;
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Giving a boost to local weavers and artisans in Nagaland, the National Handloom Expo started on the 5th of March at Urban Haat in Dimapur. Organised by the&n

Giving a boost to local weavers and artisans in Nagaland, the National Handloom&nbsp;Expo started on the 5th of March at&nbsp;Urban Haat in Dimapur. The expo will go on for 15 days. Over 30 stalls from Assam, Nagaland&nbsp;and Manipur&nbsp;have put up their work at the expo. The theme for the handloom this year is 'Pavillion'.&nbsp;

Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde has created an installation called the 'Urban Sun' that seeks to reduce the amount of coronavirus in the air in public spaces. The structu

Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde has created an installation called the 'Urban Sun' that seeks to reduce the amount of coronavirus in the air in public spaces. The structure makes use of ultraviolet light to reduce the risk of transmission, though the artist clarifies that it is no replacement to government rules or the vaccine. In the structure, an artificial sun is suspended above open areas with a UVC lamp under it, that seems to create a halo to disinfect everything within its reach, according to Studio Roosegaarde. The artist hopes his design will be installed in more public spaces so social interaction can become safe again.

South Africa's luxury Blue Train, which connects coastal Cape Town with capital city Pretoria, is offering a short escape from the Covid-19 pandemic. Quite ironic

South Africa's luxury Blue Train, which connects&nbsp;coastal Cape Town with&nbsp; Pretoria, is offering a short escape from the Covid-19 pandemic. In the days prior to the pandemic, very few locals in South Africa had the luxury to board the train. Discounted prices now mean that the train has more locals than international passengers.
The 48-hour journey on board the Blue Train is what bucket lists are made of.
Breath-taking scenery along the way, exquisite five-course meals, panoramic&nbsp;views from the last carriage of the train, make the 2-day trek a once-in-a-lifetime experience.&nbsp;
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Antarctica's mega A74 ice block broke off from Brunt ice shelf last week due to a massive crack that resulted in its calving. Now, a satellite called the UK satel

Antarctica's mega&nbsp;A74 ice block broke off from Brunt ice shelf last week due to a massive crack that resulted in its calving.
Now, a satellite called the UK satellite Vision-1 has released a high resolution imagery of the crack.
The photos show the ever widening "North Rift" a day after calving of the ice shelf.
EU's Sentinel-1 spacecraft also released images capturing a&nbsp;a wider view of the 150m-thick A74 block pushing out into Antarctica's Weddell Sea.&nbsp;
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The 29th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which starts on Saturday March 6, is going entirely virtual this year! Organised by the National Book Trust (NB

The 29th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which starts&nbsp;on Saturday March 6, is going entirely virtual this year!
Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the fair will be free for all this time.
The theme this year focuses on 'National Education Policy 2020' and book lovers can attend the fair through the official website of the NBT.
Over a 100 publishers and exhibitors from across 15 countries will be showcasing at the Foreign Publishers&rsquo; Hall at the fair, according to reports.&nbsp;

Phool.co, a company backed by IIT Kanpur has received the BIRAC Innovator Award for 2021 for its cruelty-free alternative to animal leather, called Fleather. The bio-a

Phool.co, a company backed by IIT Kanpur has received the BIRAC Innovator Award for 2021 for its cruelty-free alternative to animal leather, called Fleather.
The bio-alternative to leather developed by Phool.co has been created with farm waste and temple flowers and performs almost like leather.
Made in a sustainable manner, the process cuts down many traditional tanning processes and also helps increase job opportunities for women in marginalized&nbsp;sections, according to the company.

Earlier this week, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa had announced that he would take 8 crew members along with him on a voyage to the moon on SpaceX's Starship. In

Earlier this week, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa had announced that he would take 8 crew members along with him on a voyage to the moon on SpaceX's Starship.
In three days, Maezawa's dearMoon project has received over 3,00,000 applications from all across the world and the highest number are from India.
This was followed by US, Japan, France and the United Kingdom. The moon mission is slated to be held in 2023 and registrations for the contest are open until the 14th of March.
The week-long, first civilian lunar mission, which will be completely paid for by Maezawa, will have 10-12 people on board.

The Gujarat government on Friday told the state assembly that in the last two years a total of 313 lions have died at the Gir National Park of Junagarh district. G

The Gujarat government on Friday told the state assembly that in the last two years a total of 313 lions have died at the Gir National Park of Junagarh district.&nbsp;Gir is only abode of the Asiatic lions in the world.
Out of the total deaths, 23 were caused due to unnatural forces, like getting hit by vehicles. 159 deaths took place in 2020 and 154 in 2019, which also includes 152 lion cubs.
On being asked of the steps taken by the government to tackle unnatural deaths, the forest minister said patrolling was being carried out day and night.&nbsp;He also added that walls had been built around 43000 wells near Gir Sanctuary to make sure the animals don't fall into them.
He added, conservation efforts led to a 29% increase in the population of the big cats, from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.

Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat arthritis, could help lower risk of mortality caused due to Covid-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respirator

Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat arthritis, could help lower risk of mortality caused due to Covid-19, according to a new study published in&nbsp;The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
The study was&nbsp;India&rsquo;s first multi-centre randomized controlled trial on the use of the drug to treat Covid-19.
It stated that the arthritis drug was found to be safe as the reported adverse events did not differ between patients who received the drug and those who received just standard care.

Meet&nbsp;Saima Shafi, Kashmir's &lsquo;potter girl&rsquo;, who is working to revive the age-old pottery heritage of the valley.
Famously called&nbsp;&lsquo;Kral Koor&rsquo;, which in Kashmiri&nbsp;means 'potter girl',&nbsp;Saima&nbsp;took to pottery with an aim to cure her depression.&nbsp;
She is also a&nbsp;civil engineer in the Public Works Department of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
She took her pottery lessons from Bengaluru and hopes to one day set up her own institute in the valley.
Over the weekends, she frequents places in the valley that were once bustling with potters, hopeful about getting the respect the art form deserves.&nbsp;

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