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How important is it for us to set a healthy standard of beauty for our girls? 11th Grader Anaya Mohanty explores the colourist mindset and its change for the better in India. Even brands such as ‘Fair & Lovely’ have renamed themselves to ‘Glow & Lovely’ that encourage a healthy and positive mindset to promote acceptance of beauty in all skin tones.
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Every year we talk about the ill-effects of air pollution. It’s widely written about in the newspapers, social media and talked about with grim pictures on television news channels. Sheema Shireen shares examples of how Goa and Kerala are setting an example towards cleaning up the air and how entrepreneurs such as Angad Daryani, the Founder of Praan, are doing their bit to help ‘clean up the act’ of the years of air pollution caused by us. Read on and hopefully, it will inspire us to help support the cause of reducing air pollution plaguing us.
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Why is it we judge people based on their skin colour? Is it fair for us to arrive at conclusions just because someone is fairer or darker than the other? Sheema Shireen gently uncovers India’s deeply ingrained colourist mindset plaguing our country for generations. She is hopeful that future generations will be kinder and more accepting of people from all colours and races living in harmony in a more equitable society for all.
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Join 8th Grader Advay Khetan as he tries to unravel the mysteries of the deep sea creature, the prehistoric shark called the Megalodon. Learn about some of the fascinating features of this prehistoric beast while it ruled the depths of the oceans millions of years ago. If you’re wondering whether the Megalodon is still alive; well, read on to find out more.
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Ananya Sampath talks to her Bharatnatyam teacher, Anjana Ramesh, about her journey to a seasoned Indian classical danseuse. Anjana talks about how overcoming challenges, following her heart, and being inspired and self-motivated are vital to pursuing one’s dream. If you’re an aspiring performing artist in the making, Anjana’s story may be just for you.
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Do you think organic farming is a way to a more sustainable future? 10th Grader, Nithya AS, who is into organic farming herself, analyses farming in India and explores its various nuances on a more extensive spectrum. As she has reaped the benefits of organic farming, she feels that this could be a healthier option for people and the planet as well.
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As the prestigious Union Christian College, Aluva in Kerala, recently completed 100 years, Sheema Shireen beams with pride as she shares the rich history of her college. She also recounts some of the fondest memories and favourite spots she was lucky to have enjoyed as a college student. For those of you who are caught up with life’s busy routine, this memoir is sure to take you down nostalgic moments of college life.
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When life gives us lemons, make lemonade, and what better way one could put it into practice than Priya Menon and her co-founders of Weaves by Sankalp, Deepa Viju, and Varun Menon have done. The Lifestyle Portal is proud to share Priya’s new venture promoting handloom weavers from Kerala.Â
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Sheema Shireen invites us to witness the 8th Wonder of the World – Dubai Expo 2020. A much-awaited international event in which countries from across the world are participating for a common goal – innovation and sustainable development. Sheema tells us all about Expo 2020 in her home city Dubai and the wonders we’re sorely missing out!
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As we realise that immunity is not built in a day, we have to work on our mind and body for a healthier us. As there’s been a rise in yoga classes in the last couple of years, Sonal Srivastava talks to yoga experts, Gautam Sanwaria from Pune and Anuja Chowdhry from Hong Kong, about what beginners – young or seniors need to keep in mind, before embarking on a new journey with yoga.
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