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Malala Yousafzai, Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall and Paulo Coelho have a common string connecting them - They are 'United Nations Messengers of Peace'. Amongst many others, they uphold the need for peace, which is of great urgency today. (With inputs from official United Nations announcements and website) The date of September 21 is annually observed as International Day of Peace. Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race. United Nations Messengers of Peace in 2022 are : Princess Haya, Daniel Barenboim, Paulo Coelho, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall, Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai. Backed by the highest honour bestowed by the Secretary-General on a global citizen, these prominent personalities volunteer th...

Festivals and long weekends in India call for quick getaways and short vacations to meet family and explore new horizons with friends. Check out popular travel quotes that can motivate you for solo travel or group getaways. Ready? TIP1 : Covid-19 phase in our lives is a strong reminder of how significant living happily truly is. So, go ahead and spend time with loved ones. TIP2: Traveling can truly build your confidence levels. You start to make timely decisions and make quick checks on what is safe, friendly, affordable, and suitable for your own self. Plan a solo travel trip if you can to get started and be mindful about how you are making decisions when the vacation depends largely on your call. TIP 3: Do not fret about the unknown. Trust the process. This will bring down unnecessary moments of anxiousness. TIP 4: There is no reason why you must live with regrets. In fact, you can create the future you believe in. Make wise decisions by involving persons who care for you and who ...

Following the initial test launch of NFTs in May 2022 and subsequent expansion in June, starting in August, Instagram is expanding access by rolling out digital collectibles to more people in 100+ countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas.   The latest update will allow people to: Connect a digital wallet. Once connected, people will have the ability to choose which NFTs from their wallet they would like to share on Instagram. Share digital collectibles. Once you post a digital collectible, it will receive special visual treatment and can display public information, such as a description of the NFT. Posts will also be visible on their profile. Automatically tag both the creator and collector. The creator and collector can be automatically attributed in the digital collectible post (subject to their privacy settings). As per the blog post on the official Meta website: In order to post a digital collectible, all you need to do is connect your digital wa...

Cannes Film Festival in 2022 has thrown the spotlight back on to hair accessories and Indian shoppers are taking to this trend wholeheartedly. Hair accessories are truly hitting the magical sales figures this year as chunky hairbands, jeweled clips, tiaras and scarves are topping the shopping carts. Take some inspiration for hair accessories from celebrities this season Hair accessories are indeed a highlight of hairdos this season. This fashion trend is here to say as many jewelers, designers and costume experts are vouching for hair accessories to make a bejeweled entry back in to the markets at affordable rates for maximum sales. TAKE A LOOK AROUND : At the Cannes Film Festival, thanks to actress Deepika Padukone’s perfect look in a saree and headband, the fashion police are now alerting shoppers of a profound trend alert – Hairbands or headbands.  “The headband pays homage to the traditional Indian 'matha patti' headpiece with Art Noveau detailing,” says designer Sabyasachi...

Bollywood's favorite jodis have tied the knot and established new wedding trends for all. Take a filmi cue and personalize your own sagai, Shaadi, Mehendi and reception day. Go ahead, etch beautiful memories for a lifetime. HAPPY IN-SYNC: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor opted for pastel shades in their wedding trousseau  RED IN LOVE : Katrina Kaif and Vickey Kaushal chose a red and gold colour combination TIP 1. PLAN YOUR COLOUR SCHEME: Be it the groom's turban or the bride's bridal lehenga, the colour scheme must be planned properly. Outfits that look amazing in pictures are not the impulsive right pick, in fact, outfits that make you look good are the the ultimate right pick. Yes! there's a subtle difference in understanding this cue but it will make a significant shift in the way you look on your big day.  TOGETHER WE SHALL: Varun Dhawan and wife takes the vows  TIP 2. THEMATIC WEDDING DECOR: Did you know the time of the event matters when decor is being planned. ...

How 'safe' is the food on your plate? World Food Safety Day 2022 (June 7) is celebrated to draw attention and mobilize action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health. (With inputs from United Nations guidelines and WHO norms) WHAT IS A 'HEALTHY DIET'? As per WHO guidelines, a healthy diet helps protect against malnutrition in all its forms and is a foundation for health and development. It also helps to prevent non-communicable diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, some cancers and other conditions linked to obesity. Together with a lack of physical activity, an unhealthy diet is one of the leading global risks to health. Evidence shows the benefits of a diet high in fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, but lower in salt, free sugars and fats, particularly saturated and trans fats. Developing a healthy diet begins early in life with breastfeeding and educational initiatives for young children and parents. These b...

Saving the world can be effortless if you put your mind to it. On June 5 (World Environment Day), make your move to conserve energy, protect biodiversity, and save human lives – Yes! There’s a connection. YOUR COMMUTE NEEDS TO BE IN PUBLIC INTEREST: World Bicycle Day is observed on June 3. Cycling trails in the cities are a growing hobby activity. While many like to enjoy their weekends by cycling to the nearest beaches and sunset points there are few others who have shifted to commuting to their workplace riding their bicycle. Now, who does not love privacy but make reasonable changes to your commute behavior in the longer run. Car-pooling is ideal. Taking the local bus or local train or metro services as they are more energy-efficient methods to commute from home to work or for shopping etc. Make some commute friends too. WHAT TO DO : Public transportation systems are being overhauled by the State governments across India. More and more buses are now electric vehicles and are ver...