When the aroma of sandalwood roused you up and the house shines brighter with lights and flowers and your mother cooked all those delicious sweets, you woke up in the season of festivals, happiness, and colors.
And, what else can make festivals immensely popular are, its magnificent Indian festive dresses.
To stay on top of your most-worked-on list, MOLEDRO has a collection of the Latest Designer Anarkalis that has been carefully chosen. They have been in popularity for a very long time and are the ideal fusion of fashion and leisure. Our assortments of Anarkali Suit Sets will glam up your holiday wardrobe with their distinctive prints and timeless designs.
A long, frock-style top and a slender, fitting bottom make up the Anarkali. The Anarkali suit is available in a wide range of lengths and embroidery styles, including floor-length incredibly exquisite designs. The name represents the gentleness, vulnerability, purity, and beauty that were attributes of the women who wore it.
Anarkali comes in different embroidery designs like Zardozi, Gotta Patti, Phulkari, Chikankari, Kashidakari, Aari, Mirror Work, and Applique Embroidery.
Carved out of Modal Satin, and lurex the suit is acclaimed for its luster and sleek texture, its shine, flexibility, and elasticity. As every minute element of the Baani Anarkali is lovingly created with affection, the magnificent dress is ideal for your “La fete”. This Anarkali ensemble is every bit as opulent as what you would expect the courtesans of the Mughal Emperor to wear. The dress will stun everyone thanks to its embellished hem and lovely gold floral print. The neckpiece is embraced with gotta pati and aari embroidery. What distinguishes this embroidery from others is the contrast pattern of vibrant color on lighter-colored cloth.
The two layers suit has screen print embellishments. The inner bottom layer of the anarkali's lurex fabric is attached, and the organza dupatta is embellished with lace work on the yoke.
Our Sargun Anarkali easily demonstrates how ageless anarkalis are for every occasion. With its flared purple Anarkali and opulent gold detailing, this outfit is ideal for a wedding or an evening celebration. It creates an ideal alluring silhouette with the hand-embellished belt, highlighting the elegance of this item. The gorgeous, tasseled dupatta gives the ensemble a playful touch and makes you festive-ready.
Anarkali is accentuated by a texture of block prints, sequin details over embroidered embellishments, and flowery patterns.
An awakening of ecstasy, an invitation to the colors of a flowerbed, and a running to a landscape of art and design the collection exhibiting it all help to redeem the new romance and indulgence.
These women's Anarkali kurtas include heavy lace borders, complex hemlines, and fashionable sleeves that are made of the highest quality silk, velvet, and brocade to look classic on all body types.
If updating your wardrobe with this stunning suit set will help you go contemporary for the holiday season, then do so. This combo is a must-have because of Kurti's ultra-modern flare cut!
Buying travel luggage online can be an easy process if you know where to look. There are numerous brands and styles to choose from, so it's not difficult to find the perfect bag to match your needs. Buying from a direct manufacturer can save you a lot of money, but there are other options as well.
Some brands have very long warranties on their products. Check the length of the warranty before making a purchase. Most suitcases come with a two-year warranty, but this can be extended to five years. When buying a suitcase, be sure to check the specifications and the brand name. Some models may be slightly larger than the guidelines provided by the airline.
The best places to buy travel luggage online offer sleek and lightweight bags. They are also affordable, and often offer great deals. You can even buy a luggage set with matching accessories. Some brands are especially eco-friendly, and incorporate recycled materials into their designs. For example, the Paravel Aviator is made from 21 upcycled plastic water bottles, and has a durable polycarbonate exterior and recycled zippers.
Buying the right luggage is a personal choice, so be sure to take your time when making your decision. A faulty suitcase can ruin a trip. Consider buying a travel case online from a reputable retailer, such as Luggagedesigners. They have an expert team to answer any questions you may have about luggage.
The best travel luggage brands include many useful organizational features. Some include dual main compartments, zippered sections, shoe separators, and more. Some are even made of high-quality materials and have lifetime warranties. Many of these brands also offer a trial period, so you can find out if they're for you before purchasing.
When choosing a brand, you should consider price, selection, and usability. You may want to check out the customer reviews of a particular company before making your purchase. Some online luggage stores have a huge selection of travel luggage, and they often offer free shipping. While buying travel luggage from an online seller, you should always check the seller's returns policy and read customer reviews to ensure a good product.
The best travel luggage will have lifetime warranties and last for several years. It will be easy to store and maneuver, and will protect your belongings from crushing and superficial scratches. It's also important to choose the type of luggage you want - soft or hard-sided - to make life easier and more convenient.
Most of us are aware of the concept of gut health and understand its importance to our overall wellbeing, but what exactly does having a healthy gut mean? Our gut is home to millions of microorganisms, with about 1,000 distinct species, including various types of viruses, bacteria, yeast and other fungal bodies. Some of these microorganisms are harmful to our health and the others are very beneficial and important for a healthy body. Studies on people who have lived to be 100 years old in Blue Zones around the world have also shown that the structure and function of the gut microbiome determine whether or not a person will live to be 100 years old in good health. These people also appear to have high populations of good bacteria.
A healthy gut is said to be when there is a good balance between the good as well as the bad bacteria and viruses. In other words, if your gut health is poor, your immune system, hormones, and general health will suffer as a result. Some of the research has also indicated that having a variety of bacteria in your gut may lower the risk of diseases, including psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.
According to studies, the secret to healthy aging may lie in maintaining a healthy gut. Everything starts with our gut. It facilitates the breakdown of the food we eat, takes in nutrients, and utilizes them to energize and sustain our body. It is, therefore, more difficult to maintain good health and healthy aging if our gut is out of balance and our immune system isn’t functioning properly. Our body eliminates metabolic waste and pollutants in our gut.
However, our body will find it difficult to eliminate those toxins if we have a poor digestive system. People, therefore, encounter symptoms, including brain fog, constipation, joint discomfort, etc. Some of the tips to improve gut health and boost immunity and aging recommend consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, and legumes (fruits and vegetables are the best sources of nourishment for a healthy microbiome since they are high in fiber). Fiber may be broken down by certain bacteria in our stomach, which encourages the growth of those bacteria. Legumes and beans both contain a lot of fiber.
Bifidobacteria, for instance, are beneficial bacteria because they may lessen intestinal inflammation and enhance gut health. It has been proven that eating foods including apples, artichokes, blueberries, almonds, and pistachios increases a person’s Bifidobacteria levels.
The majority of the bacteria in our guts have a symbiotic connection with our bodies, which means that both of our systems contribute to the health and growth of these microorganisms as well as their support of bodily functions. They generate vitamins, fatty acids, and amino acids that are necessary for a variety of processes, including immune system health, digestion, mood management, and more. Exercise on a regular basis quickens the process, increasing the variety of microbial species in the stomach and promoting the growth of bacteria.
Microbiome may also be badly impacted by excessive drinking. Recurrent alcohol consumption is connected to gastritis, an inflammation of the gut that causes discomfort. Heartburn, ongoing pain, ulcers, and bacterial infections can all result from such inflammation. Additionally, excessive drinking is linked to intestinal inflammation, which is an indication of a bad gut. According to research, this form of inflammation can upset the microbiota’s balance and change how well it functions.
Probiotics may improve or prevent gut inflammation as well as other intestinal or systemic disease phenotypes by reestablishing the balance of the gut microbiome and introducing beneficial functionalities to gut microbiome. Probiotics may be very useful for elderly people, notably in terms of infection prevention and potentially also in the prevention of a number of age-related disorders.
It is important to make sure that the body has adequate levels of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and even microorganisms to make sure we perform and function at our peak. Different supplements like Glutathione, Magnesium complex, NAD+ booster, Alpha KetoGlutarate, Probiotics, Colostrum and Omegas constantly help our body manage this network of metabolism and make sure that no processes in our body are short-circuited because of lack of an important molecule.
Modern diets are heavy in fatty, salty, or sugary processed foods, which may impair the aging gut, whereas higher fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, seeds, beans, and nuts, together with regular exercise, may assist maintain a healthy gut microbial balance as we age. As a result, it may serve as a warning sign for a variety of chronic illnesses.
(The author is Chief Scientific Officer, Decode Age)
The art and history of a nation are among those fascinating topics that never cease to attract our interest. We present one of the oldest traditions of our nation "The embroidery" which is a part of different parts of the country.
For our clothes, this embroidery is more than just a decorative element, it connects the tales of a particular community in their socioeconomic background as well as their natural surroundings and sociopolitical environment. Today, anything that can be made by hand is a symbol of elegance and has re-popularized and revived embroidery on dresses, sarees or kurta pyjamas, dupatta and many more. Designers from all over the world are working with the best local artisans, and with a commitment to the well-known design of embroidery, they are launching their own collection.
These are the most popular and well-known types of Indian embroidery.
* Chikankari
The process of making of chikan works is known as Chikankai. It is a delicate hand-made work created by hand on silk, muslin and organza, chiffon etc. In India Chikankari's center is Lucknow and is most well-known as Lucknawi Chikan. This kind of embroidery is typically performed on thin and breathable fabrics since the needle employed in chikan can't be able to pass through thick fabric.
* Gota Patti
The origins of the art, which are from Rajasthan in India It is the most popular style of the art Gota Patti or very famously known as gota work. Utilizing the technique of applique, this embroidery takes place when Zari ribbons are cut into tiny pieces and then placed on the fabric, stitched edges to make patterns. The initial embroidery was created using the traditional gold and silver metals However, with time, it's replaced with copper-coated silver since the process was expensive in the traditional way.
* Kashmiri Kashida
In India Kashida is a well-known name is known as Kashmiri Kashida and derived from the natural beauty of Kashmir Valley. Kashmir Valley its design is believed to be influenced by. Through the use of two or more stitches, known as Kashmiri stitch the pattern of embroidery is made using pashima, crystal threads or threads of leather. Traditionally, it is made on silk, wool or cotton fabrics in pastel, white or cream color palettes.
* Phulkari
The main ingredient of the vibrant and vibrant province of Punjab can be seen in the Phulkari design of embroidery. Mostly geometric patterns and is made using silk threads woven on coarse, hand-made cotton. Phulkari costumes are traditionally the major element of a bride's wedding trousseau, and the motifs express their emotions.
* Kantha
Its origins are in east-central region in the Indian subcontinent predominantly located in West Bengal, kantha is an embroidery style. The traditional art of embroidery was performed on sarees, blankets and soft dhotis with simple designs along the edges. In the rural parts in the State, this was an important part of the their daily income.
* Toda
Toda embroidery is a part of the culture of Tamil Nadu from the past many centuries . Its roots are in the Toda community of Nilgiris. "Pukhoor" that means flower is the most common name for the hand-crafted embroidery. Usually, it is performed on white or off white fabrics with cross stitch pattern in red and black threads that create geometric and celestial designs.
* Kasuthi
Originating from the territory in the Karnataka state in India, Kasuthi is a very well-known art style. The embroidery is mostly executed on dark colored fabric with patterns inspired by the chariots, temples birds, animals and flowers among many others. Instead of the patterns for embroidery on certain clothes such as sarees, the overall appearance is that of woven designs.
In various states in India Traditional embroideries from various states of India are described as a feeling of aesthetic and vibrant design on a variety of fabrics with a variety of colours threads as well as motifs and designs. every one of these artistic creations the influence comes in the nature and environment of each state. (Moledro)
The Roe vs. Wade decision, which declared abortion to be a constitutional right, was overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States by a 6-3 decision. With its most recent ruling, the pro-life vs. pro-choice argument has been brought up not just in the United States but also across the globe. Joe Biden, the president of the United States, has also publicly denounced the Supreme Court's decision. Now, some could argue that Joe Biden's comments were just a little bit motivated by politics. as Donald Trump appointed the Supreme Court justices who made the decision. However, the folks' rage is genuine.
History of Abortion Rights in the US
Abortion-related social and legal regulations may be traced back to the colonial era. Before "quickening," or the time when a pregnant woman feels the foetus move, usually at about four or five months, abortion was permitted in the British colonies. State laws banning abortion did not first arise until the 1820s, and the earliest versions of these laws were unclear and not properly implemented. In order to stop the selling of chemical mixtures intended to cause abortions, several regulations were created as poison control measures. Slaves were under the control of their masters, who often desired their subjugated captives to reproduce as many children as possible. As a result, the history of abortion regulation is entwined with racism. Black women and other women of color still today.
Despite the movement's opposition to abortion, the demand for birth control was regarded as a challenge to male domination, and efforts to regulate and limit women to the traditional childbearing role included banning abortion. Additionally, it was a method for males in the newly formed medical profession to usurp midwives, whom they detested for executing abortions and taking over the very lucrative industry of birthing. Attacks against the right to an abortion were also motivated by racism and white supremacy. The eugenics movement fueled worries about the disappearance of the white identity. Attempts to outlaw abortion were driven in the late 1800s by rising immigration, particularly that of Catholic immigrants, and the dropping birthrate among white Protestant women born in the United States. Black midwives were frequently the object of specific censure from White doctors.
Roe vs. Wade: A landmark judgment
In its historic Roe vs. Wade ruling on January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court declared all current criminal abortion prohibitions unconstitutional. According to the Court, every individual has a basic "right to privacy" that is "based on the concept of personal liberty" as stated in the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court evaluated the right to privacy of a pregnant person against the interests of the state in promoting mother health and foetal survival. The Supreme Court ruled that the decision to have an abortion must be made by the person who is pregnant during the first trimester, in consultation with their doctor; that the state may regulate abortion in the second trimester in ways that are reasonably related to maternal health; and that the state may regulate or prohibit abortion in the third trimester, except where necessary to preserve the person's life or health.
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
The United States Supreme Court eliminated constitutional safeguards for the right to an abortion on June 24, 2022. The landmark decisions in Roe vs. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1986) were reversed by the wide ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (1992). A basic constitutional privilege was curtailed for the first time in Supreme Court and American history.
History of Abortion Rights in India. Abortion was not permitted in India until 1971; in fact, it was illegal under section 312 of the IPC. However, the Indian Constitution gave women the right to an abortion in 1971.
MTP Act: Medical Termination of Pregnancy (1971)
The Shah Committee, which was established by the Indian government in 1964, carried out research on the sociocultural, medical, and legal aspects of abortion. The group advocated for legalising abortion and cited several field research. The Constitution was amended to incorporate the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act in 1971. It implied that women up to 20 weeks of pregnancy had the right to an abortion under the following circumstances:
1. If the pregnancy offers a serious risk to the woman's life and is likely to harm her physically and mentally.
2. If the unborn child would be physically or intellectually disadvantaged or pose a threat to their lives.
3. If a rape led to the pregnancy.
4. If a failed method of birth control leads to pregnancy.
A few cases of abortions performed after 20 weeks have also requested Supreme Court approval. The highest court has this authority under Article 142.
MTP Amendment Act (2021)
In March 2020, the MTP Amendment Bill was approved by both Houses of Parliament. One of the final laws approved before the lockdown was enacted was this one. This act is an improved and liberalised version of the prior act, which it embodied in its core.
It raised the threshold for pregnant women to have an abortion from 20 weeks to 24 weeks. This law also permitted unmarried women to end a pregnancy if contraception had failed. Women now have the privilege of having their own privacy. Only the designated individual may get information on abortion from the medical institute. This new law extends more protection to rape survivors, incest victims, people with disabilities, juveniles, etc. Prior to this change, a licenced medical professional may terminate a foetus for up to twelve weeks. Additionally, the advice of two doctors was required for periods of time longer than 12 weeks and less than 20 weeks. One doctor is now required for abortions performed within 20 weeks and two physicians are required for those performed between 20 and 24 weeks. A medical board is responsible for making the decision if any woman requests an abortion post 24 weeks by evaluating the seriousness of the necessity.
Lacunae in MTP laws
The absence of formal policy on appropriate clinical practice and research is a significant flaw in Indian abortion legislation. Published national technical requirements fall short of ensuring excellent clinical practice even at institutions that perform legal abortions and do not follow WHO's worldwide recommendations. As a result, 8–15% of reported abortion clinics continue to employ general anesthesia, and 39–79% of physicians continue to perform sharp curettage. Simply put, India has not been able to find a mechanism to guarantee the use of enhanced and safer abortion techniques brought about by research and continually advancing reproductive technology.
Similar to much of India's health care, abortion treatment is still not given enough attention, particularly in the public sector. A lack of effective law (or its inability to be implemented) combined with subpar treatment and a weak work ethic in the public health care sector has led to an unchecked expansion of the private sector's services, many of which are exploitative in character. Despite the fact that India's abortion policy and legislation are progressive, erroneous and unneeded practices frequently make it difficult for these policies and laws to really increase access to safe abortion treatment.
The bill gives state governments the authority to control abortion providers. Despite the fact that states have modified these laws and regulations, there are differences in how they are interpreted and applied.
The way ahead
Despite not being particularly innovative, recent legislation and policy changes nonetheless mark a positive development in the fight to protect women's access to safe abortion treatment. Goals and objectives from the Action Plan of India's National Population Policy, 2000 that might be used:
1. Expanding access to the availability of safe abortion services.
2. Establishing additional facilities and professionals with the necessary qualifications, particularly in remote regions.
3. The decoupling of clinic and provider accreditation.
4. The tying of policy to technology, research, and excellent clinical practice.
5. The use of uniform standards in both the public and commercial sectors.
These policies require political will and commitment in the form of proper financial allocation, training, and infrastructural support, together with social inputs based on women's needs, in order to be implemented effectively. The National Population Policy, 2000's operational methods for abortion must be implemented through advocacy and legislation at the federal and state levels.
(Rushil Gupta writes articles on contemporary topics)
On the occasion of Population Day, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath made a statement regarding population control. Yogi said that the population control program should proceed successfully but the situation of demographic imbalance should not arise. He said that it should not happen that the population of the original denizen decreases and on the other hand the population of any one section keeps on increasing. He expressed concern over an adverse fallout of disparity in the religious demography of India.
In any country, when the population reaches an explosive state, it starts growing disproportionately with the resources, so it is necessary to bring stability to it. The resource is a very important component. The population growth rate is higher than the rate of development in India. This creates a regional imbalance within the country. For example, in the Southern states of India the total fertility rate is about 1.8, which is considered a stable rate, but in contrast, North India, which has states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, have about 3.0 total fertility rates. When development is low and the population is high, people migrate from such places to other places in search of employment and livelihood. The limitation of resources and excess population creates conflict; gives birth to fights among people of different states based on ethnic group, region, and language.
English scholar Thomas Robert Malthus has explained population growth and its effects in An Essay on the Principle of Population. According to Malthus, the population grows in a geometrical fashion, while resources increase in an arithmetic progression. Therefore the population doubles every 25 years. Although the views of Malthus cannot acquiesce literally; it is veritable that the rate of growth of population is greater than the rate of growth of resources. On the coordination of population and resources, David Ricardo, the father of the land tax theory; Thomas Sadler; and Herbert Spencer have also expressed serious views on population growth.
India will overtake China by 2025
According to the latest edition of World Population Prospects 2022 released by the United Nations, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. According to the report, India’s population stands at 1.412 billion in 2022, compared to China’s 1.426 billion. India is projected to have a population of 1.668 billion in 2050, way ahead of China’s 1.317 billion people by the middle of the century.
China is now ahead of us in population, so it is also very big in the area. India accounts for a meager 2.4 percent of the world's surface area yet it supports and sustains a whopping 17.7 percent of the world population. However, India’s population is expected to stabilize after 2050 and may virtually stop growing by the end of this century, due in large part to falling fertility rates. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) projects a total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.29 births per woman in 2100 instead of 1.69 in the United Nations medium scenario for India, resulting in a population that is 433 million smaller than according to the United Nations projections at the end of the century.
Understanding ‘total fertility rate’
Total fertility rate refers to the average number of children that a hypothetical cohort of women would bear over the course of their reproductive life if they were subject to the age-specific fertility rates (usually referring to women aged 15 to 49 years) estimated over a given period and were not subject to mortality. It is expressed as children per woman. A TFR level above 5 children per woman is considered high fertility whereas below 1.3 children per woman is very low fertility. TFR levels of about 2.1 children per woman are replacement-level fertility. According to the United Nations, “if replacement level fertility is sustained over a sufficiently long period, each generation will exactly replace itself in the absence of migration.”
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21 found that India’s total fertility rate is 2.0 children per woman, which declined from 2.2 children in 2015-16 and is currently below the replacement level of fertility of 2.1 children per woman. This means that the population of India achieved the replacement level. At least the official figures tell the same. In most of the states/union territories the total fertility rate is well below replacement level. Bihar (3.0), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.3), and some northeastern states such as Meghalaya (2.9) were present as exceptions.
Economic Survey 2018-19: A different approach
The Economic Survey 2018-19 states that the rate of population growth in the country has been hindered over the past few decades. During the year 1971-81 the annual growth rate was 2.5 percent, which has come down to 1.3 percent in the year 2011-16. Referring to the demographic trends in the survey, it has been highlighted that states like Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, which have historically had high population growth rates, have also shown a drop in the population growth rate. The states of South India and West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh have annual growth rates of less than 1 percent. According to the survey, the population growth rate in India is expected to decline sharply in the coming two decades, with some states beginning to move towards the status of an aging society by 2030. The Economic Survey not only upholds an optimistic view of population control but advocates that the focus of policymaking in the country should be on the increasing number of elderly people in the future.
Demographic dividend or demographic curse
The population of youth and working population in a country and the economic benefits from it are seen in the form of demographic dividends. India currently has the largest population of youth in the world, if this population is used to accelerate India's economy, then it will provide a demographic dividend to India. But if education is not of quality, employment opportunities are limited, and means of health and economic security are not available, then a large working population can take the form of a curse. Therefore, different countries emphasize population growth in proportion to their resources. In the present situation in India, the young and working population is large but only limited employment opportunities are available for them. In such a situation, unless the population growth is regulated, the situation can become catastrophic.
Key challenges of a growing population
First, to provide citizens with a minimum quality of life, investments have to be made in the development of education and health systems, maximum production of food grains, providing affordable houses, clean drinking water supply, and work on strengthening infrastructures such as roads, transport, and power generation and distribution. Second, to take advantage of the growing population, India has to build a strong base of human capital so that it can contribute significantly to the country’s economy. However, India’s low literacy rate (about 74 percent) can be the biggest obstacle in this path. Third, the country’s urban population will double by the year 2050; due to which there will be a challenge to improve urban facilities and provide housing to all, as well as it will be necessary to save the environment. Additionally, unequal distribution of income and increasing inequality among people may result in negative consequences of overpopulation.
Poverty and population growth
Family health, child survival, and the number of children are closely related to the health and level of education of the parents (especially the mother). Thus the poorer a couple is, the more children they tend to give birth to. This trend is concerned with the opportunities, options, and services available to the people. Poor people tend to give birth to more children because child survival is low in this class, the desire to have a son has always been high, and children help in economic activities and thus meet the economic and emotional needs of the family.
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21, women in the lowest wealth quintile have an average of 1.0 more children than women in the highest wealth quintile. Thus moving from the richest to the poorest, the fertility rate is found to be 2.6 instead of 1.6. Similarly, the number of children per woman decreases with the increase in the level of schooling of women. The TFR was 2.82 for women who did not attend school compared to 1.8 for women who had been schooled for 12 years or more. This reveals that health, education, and inequality are closely related to fertility rates, and people with less access to health and education remain trapped in the vicious circle of poverty and give birth to more and more children.
Political demand for population control law
From time to time, there has been a demand from political parties to make laws to stop population growth. Such demand has increased significantly after the Modi government came to power in 2014. On 15 August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while giving a speech from the Red Fort, said that the population explosion that is happening in India will create many troubles for the coming generation. He also recognized that a conscious section of the country, understanding the problems caused by rising population growth, keeps its family confined. These people display patriotism in a way, he held. Last year, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also advised policy formulation regarding population control. Many Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders keep raising this issue time and again. Rakesh Sinha, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament of BJP, introduced the Population Regulation Bill as a private bill in July 2019. Even before Sinha introduced the bill, in May same year, Delhi BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay had filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court, demanding a stringent law for population control. The Delhi High Court had disposed off the case. Now the matter is with the Supreme Court. In 2018, around 125 lawmakers urged the President to implement the two-child policy in India. In 2016, BJP MP Prahlad Singh Patel also introduced a private member's bill on population control. However, like most private bills, it did not reach the voting stage. Since independence, about 36 such bills have been introduced by MPs of different parties, out of which 15 have been introduced by Congress MPs.
Many states have already implemented penal provisions to control the population or encourage small households. Soon after Prime Minister Modi’s speech, the BJP-led Assam government decided to implement the Assam Population and Women Empowerment Policy, which was passed in September 2017. Under this policy, no person with more than two children shall be eligible for government jobs in Assam from January 2021 onwards. Similar provisions are in place in about a dozen states that impose eligibility and entitlement restrictions if the conditions of the two-child policy are not met. These restrictions also include barring people from contesting elections to Panchayati Raj institutions in some states.
Population growth and the M-factor
Once again Muslims are in the thick of a hysterical debate in India. While some groups are successful in creating a common belief among the people in the country that Muslims produce more children, on the other hand, allegations are being made that the government is trying to bring population control law by conspiring against the Muslim population. What’s the truth? Are Muslims growing faster than other religions or is it a population myth? According to Census 2011 data, the population growth rate of various religions has come down from 2001 to 2011. Hindu population growth rate slowed down to 16.76% in 2011 from the previous decade's figure of 19.92% in 2001 while Muslim witness a fall in growth rate to 24.6% in 2011 from the previous decade's figure of 29.52% in 2001. Similarly, the TFR among women in Hindus has declined from 2.8 children in 1998-99 to 1.9 children in 2019-21 while Muslims witnessed a fall in TFR to 2.4 children (2019-21) from the previous figure of 3.6 children (1999-99).
Although these numbers look comfortable, people who have been pointing out these numbers as an indication of the ceasing of the religious imbalance are wrong. A study of religion data from Census 2011 by the Centre for Policy Studies (cpsindia.org) reveals that at the national aggregate level there was an increase in the share of Muslims in the population of India from 13.43 percent in 2001 to 14.23 percent in 2011, which means there was an addition of 0.8 percentage points to their share in the population. This level of increase was significant as it was the third decade in a row when their share had increased by or above 0.8 percentage points. Another important aspect is that the share of Muslims has been rising every decade since independence. During 1951-61, the decadal increase in the growth of the Muslim population was 0.24 percent and it has jumped to almost four times at 0.80 percent in 2001-11. Studying the growth of the Muslim population in absolute numbers, it can be seen Muslim population in India has grown to 172.2 million in 2011 compared to 37.7 million in 1951, implying a multiplication factor of 4.6. The population of others in the same period has multiplied only 3.2 times. Given the upward, most demographers agree that within two or three decades India will be home to the largest Muslim population in the world.
A report by Pew Research Center backs these concerns about the changing religious demography of India. According to the study India is expected to have the largest population of Muslims in the world (11% of the global total) in 2050. In 2050 the Muslim population in India will be 31.10 million, an increase of 76 percent compared to 2021. At the same time, the population of Hindus is projected at 1.3 billion, an increase of 33 percent. The youngest median age and highest fertility rates among major religious groups are the reasons Indian Muslims are expected to grow faster than Hindus. The median age of Indian Muslims was 22 in 2010, compared with 26 for Hindus. Likewise, Muslim women have an average of 3.2 children per woman, compared with 2.5 for Hindus. Due to these factors, India’s Muslim community will expand faster than its Hindu population, rising from 14.4% in 2010 to 18.4% in 2050.
Lessons from the past
With 350 million people India was one of the most populous countries even during its independence. This was the reason the world’s first state campaign for population control was started in the year 1951 in India. But this did not lead to success. During the Emergency of 1975, efforts were made to control the population on a large scale. Many inhuman measures were used in these efforts. Not only did this program fail, but there was an atmosphere of fear among the people about the program and its execution, which hindered the efforts of population control for many years. After the disastrous experience of forced family planning during the Emergency, the term was rarely used by politicians. Population control remained politically untouched since then.
Population support instead of population control
India has not seen the population in terms of a problem and control over it, but as a thriving resource that is the life force of a growing economy. Seeing it in the terms of problem and control and acting from this point of view may not be a favorable step for the nation. This approach may stifle progress so far and set the ground for a weaker and worse health delivery system.
Despite supporting the population policy, experts are against making it a law and strictly implementing it. Many believe that the states should focus on the already existing system. At present, the work of family planning in rural areas is done by ASHA, Anganwadi, and ANM health workers. Their effort and work on the ground in the family planning program, specifically in rural India, are commendable. Modern contraceptive use by currently married women in the country has increased from 48 percent to 56 percent between 2015-16 and 2019-21. The TFR among women in rural areas has declined from 3.7 children in 1992-93 to 2.1 children in 2019-21; it was 2.4 in 2015-16. Presently, the fertility rate in 23 states and union territories (including all the states of South India) has already reached below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. Thus a policy of support rather than control would be more effective.
Finally, do we need a law?
Although population growth has given rise to many challenges, a legal course of action cannot be considered a suitable step to control it. India’s position is different from China and unlike China, India is a democratic country where everyone has the right to decide about their personal life. In my view, instead of resorting to law, efforts should be made for population control by taking measures like awareness campaigns, raising the level of education, and eradicating poverty. Financial incentives should be given to the families associated with family planning and such families who have not adopted family planning should be motivated for the same through various programs.
While I agree that the population growth rate of various religions has come down during past years, the fact that India’s Muslim community will expand faster than its Hindu population and the country is going to have the largest population of Muslims in the world cannot be repudiated. And this reality will continue to preoccupy a large section of the Hindu community and its leaders in this country.
Most of those who went through psychological distress like anxiety, depression, worry, and perceived stress before Covid-19 struck them, happened to develop Long Covid, a study published in The JMMA Psychiatry said, suggesting that physical health conditions like smoking, asthma, and other health behaviours were not only the main reasons for Covid-19.
The study by researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health reinforces the need to increase public awareness of the importance of mental health and to get mental health care for people who need it, including increasing the supply of mental health clinicians and improving access to care.
“We were surprised by how strongly psychological distress before a Covid-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of long Covid,” said Siwen Wang, a researcher in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard Chan School who led the study.
“Distress was more strongly associated with developing long Covid than physical health risk factors such as obesity, asthma, and hypertension.”
To determine the effects of psychological distress before Covid-19 infection on developing long Covid, Wang and her colleagues enrolled more than 54,000 people in April 2020.
At the beginning of the study, the researchers asked the participants about their psychological distress. Over the following year, more than 3,000 participants contracted COVID-19, and the researchers asked participants about their Covid-19 symptoms and symptom duration.
After analyzing the responses and comparing those who developed long Covid to those who did not, the researchers determined that distress before Covid-19 infection, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, was associated with a 32per cent-46per cent increased risk of long Covid. These types of psychological distress were also associated with 15per cent–51per cent greater risk of daily life impairment due to long Covid.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about 20per cent of American adults who have had Covid-19 have developed long Covid, which is defined as experiencing Covid-19-related symptoms, such as fatigue, brain fog, or respiratory, heart, neurological, or digestive symptoms, for longer than four weeks after infection. Severe Covid-19 illness increases the risk of long Covid, although people with milder Covid-19 cases can also develop long Covid. Symptoms, which can be debilitating, could last months or years, and little is known about which traits are linked to developing long Covid.
Mental health is known to affect the outcomes of some diseases. Depression and other mental illnesses have been associated with greater risk of more severe Covid-19 including the risk of hospitalization, which is a risk factor for long Covid.
In other acute respiratory tract infections, such as flu or the common cold, mental health conditions are associated with greater severity and longer duration of symptoms.
Previous studies have also suggested that distress is associated with chronic symptoms following Lyme disease and in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, which have symptoms similar to those of long Covid.
From Kareena Kapoor’s shimmery peach lehenga in Bole Chudiyan to Alia Bhatt’s pink and silver glittery lehenga in Radha, lehngas have always been a part of festive occasions and grand parties. Lehngas are timeless women's ethnic wear, which has quite frankly adapted well with changing times. Seasons might change from time to time, but reasons for wearing lehngas won’t. Variety is the spice of life, and different functions call for different types of lehengas.
Printed Lehnga Design
These lehengas are mostly arched with summery colors. They are lightweight and have fewer to no embellishments. These lehengas are a perfect choice if heavy and embroidered lehngas with elaborate artistry work on them are not something you like. Printed Lehngas are easy to don and carry and do not cause body discomfort or leave marks. It comes out in easy breezy colors and is pleasantly anomalous to other types of lehngas sets.
Off-shoulder blouse lehngas
The fusion of an off-shoulder and lehenga is an irresistible compact choice for wedding celebrations. Firstly, the overall combo look is a bonanza treat to the eyes. Contrasting color scheme, sharara-cut lehngas are the ‘it’ thing, which gives comfort and feel of a well-put look. It has a flare that projects a slimmer and refined body presentation. It is popular both among plus-size women and slim girls.
Another deadly combination, well, not literally but metaphorically, is the half saree lehenga. It is a low flare A-line lehenga that has South Indian roots. The Half saree lehengas are especially worn by women during engagement ceremonies, pre-wedding photoshoots, and pal’s weddings, etc. It suits hourglass-figured women and tall-heightened ladies as it gives them a physical stature that goes well with the design and looks of the saree.
Lehngas pocketed with Jackets
This look is a raging fashion statement these days. Chubby women mostly opt for these lehngas as it covers their fuller areas and carves off a look that is regal, royal, and ladylike. It has also become a common sight at fashion shows and programs. It is a modern ethnic look that every contemporary woman loves to wear.
These lehengas are creating a buzz in the fashion universe. Women are often known to be good decision-makers. Fashion is an expression of our inner self. For women, looking good is not the means of feeling good but quite the opposite. Looking good is the outer reflection or representation of feeling good. Lehngas is not just a part of women’s clothing and popular culture. It is an act of embracing womanhood and embodying the feminine traits of a woman’s agency.
While most people love shopping, not all of them know how. Shopping is an art. Shopping is an art, especially when there are so many options.
We agree with the saying, "Behind every successful women is a bag they love" We aren't exaggerating when we say that the right bag can make a woman feel like she has all the power in the world.
We can't forget to mention the excitement of going back to school in a new uniform and carrying a NEW BAG. They are our friends, our identity, and the way we connect with others at school.
Women who work need to make sure they have everything they need for the hectic workdays ahead. A backpack that is bright and features-rich is a plus.
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Do you consider yourself a bag hoarder or a bag shopper? Are you a bag hoarder? Do you find it difficult to close your wardrobe that houses all your bags? Are you aware that you have too many bags?
Good bags are a must-have and a necessity. Cool backpacks are a must-have for school. It's like wearing armour, it speaks for us before our own. Do you agree, girls?
What should you consider before buying a backpack? Do you not need to consider the color or number of pockets?
This guide will help you choose the right backpack for you.
We've selected the best. This article will help you choose the right backpack for you.
1. Size
When shopping for a bag, the size of the bag should be your first consideration. The majority of backpacks are between 12 and 45 liters. Let's see what backpack is best for you. There are 35-45 liter backpacks, 35 liters for those who want to travel light and 45 L for those who want more. A 35L backpack is sufficient if you need a backpack to take to school or carry your laptop to work. For a day, a backpack should hold 25 liters. Daypacks should hold 12 liters. Are you planning a hiking trip? You should not consider anything less than a 45 liters+ backpack. Even a 25-liter backpack is possible for weekend trips if you're a light packer.
2. Color
The colours we choose to see the world around us can have a significant impact on how we perceive it. Your mood is affected by the colour of your backpack. This should be considered before you buy. You should be careful when choosing a backpack in a particular colour. Different colours have different effects on our moods. Learn more about how colors affect emotions
3. Scope
Both your life and your bag need to have a purpose. To ensure that the bag you choose is right for you, you need to know where your life is heading. You will be super annoyed if you carry too much or too little bag. Here's how to find the perfect bag for every occasion and live happily ever thereafter.
- School
This category would be the most important if bags were given a ranking. A new session means a new uniform, class, notebooks, and a NEW BAG. You will be different from your schoolmates if you have a bag that stands out. You want a bag that is trendy, colorful, spacious, and has multiple pockets for books, tiffins, bottles, stationery, and more. If you want to get to school on time, your school bag must be organized better than you.
- Laptop
The approach to laptop bags should be different. They should have a strong look. They should also have sufficient padding to protect your computer. Laptop bags with front pockets that are easily accessible are a game changer. It's hard to describe the joy one feels when they can slip their hands into a pocket and find what they need.
Daypack
The backpack families' smallest members are cute and very portable.
These daypacks are perfect for trips that last a whole day and you need to have all your essentials within reach. These bags can be used for a whole day, as the name implies. They are large enough to hold all your essentials and small enough to make it easy to transport them. You will love your wardrobe if you add a little colour to your bag.
- Small backpacks
You will find plenty of space to store your essentials in these large backpacks. Perfect size, not too big or too small. You don't always need to bring the whole house with you. Small backpacks are perfect for such occasions. These backpacks are still backpacks but they are a smaller size.
4. Style matters
Happiness is not something you can buy, but you can get a fashionable bag that's almost the same. The above statement may not be agreed with by our mothers. It is important to determine if the backpack matches, enhances, or complements your style before you buy it. Your bag can be an accessory that makes or breaks your look. Don't underestimate the impact a backpack can have on your #OOTD. Be sure to consider the style of the bag in conjunction with current trends. A backpack can make it easy to look stylish at school. When choosing a bag, keep in mind whether the style and print will be relevant for many months. To be trendy and futuristic, the bag must be modern. Don't buy a bag that isn't in fashion.
5. Material
The bag's material is its heart and soul. Everything depends on the material it is made from. Your bag should reflect your confidence and strength. Nylon is the most popular material for backpacks. Nylon is tough and durable, and it's waterproof. It's also very convenient for hiking and trekking. After nylon, denim is also very popular. It is extremely lightweight. The bag should be simple and ergonomic, but also designed with comfort in mind.
6. Compartments and pockets
You can organise your stuff more efficiently by having pockets and compartments. It's easy to lose your stuff in your backpack if you don't have compartments and pockets. You can ensure your laptop's safety by using a different pocket. Different compartments make it easy to find things and simplify the process. When you have an urgent need for something, keeping everything in one place can make you feel depressed. A well-made backpack will have plenty of zipper pockets and convenient compartments. At school, for example, there are many things that need to be carried, such as stationery, books, tiffins, and water bottles. It's easy to identify each category in the backpack and make sure everything is organized.
7. Weight
Two things are important to consider when weighing a bag. The bag's weight and the bag itself are important factors. Both a and b are important when planning long trips. However, b is more important for shorter trips or daily commitments. You can always try on a backpack before you buy it online. This will help you to gauge how much weight it can carry. A backpack packed with stuff should not weigh more that 20% of your body weight. A hiking backpack shouldn't weigh more than 10% of your body weight, as you will be carrying it with you most of the time.
8. Water resistance
The primary function of your bag is to protect the contents it holds. The bag must be strong enough to protect what it carries. Water-resistant bags are essential. The bag will be exposed to all elements and should not be stressed when you are out. You can feel confident while taking your bag on long trips or for uncertain treks, regardless of whether it is exposed to the sun or heavy rains. The best backpacks are waterproof and won't fade from the sun. Backpackers who travel on adventure will carry their most essential gears in their backpack. These backpacks must protect everything from water. Waterproof backpacks are made with a lot more padding, which helps you organize and gives you a lot more space.
9. Padding
Good backpacks should have padded shoulders, backs and shoulders. Padding provides more comfort and ease of travel. When checking out the padding, remember that thicker padded straps offer support and comfort. Mesh straps allow for better ventilation and flexibility while thin padding offers greater flexibility.
Supermodel Heidi Klum jokes that the secret to her youthful appearance is "sucking" her husband's "young blood".
When asked for her anti-ageing tips, the 49-year-old German supermodel, who has children Leni, 18, Henry, 16, Johan, 15, and Lou, 12, with ex-husband Seal, joked that drinking her 32-year-old musician spouse Tom Kaulitz' claret is the reason behind her ageless complexion, reports aceshowbiz.com.
"I suck his young blood, is what I'm doing," she laughed.
She added: "Like a vampire."
The former Victoria's Secret Angel said life is too short to worry about sticking to strict beauty regimens - but said applying sun protection is a must.
She told E!'s Daily Pop: "I feel like we're never gonna be as young as we are right now, so we might as well live right now. I love to live right now, and for me, that is sun and having fun and, you know, just wear sunscreen."
Meanwhile, Klum recently shared the bizarre fact that one of her legs is worth more than the other.
One of the blonde bombshell's clients took out a whopping $2 million insurance policy on her limbs, but suggested a childhood accident had reduced the value of one of her pins.
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has a 'secret list' of Hollywood actors he won't work with, according to his 'Bullet Train' co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
The 58-year-old has an enviable career working with some of the biggest names, but Taylor-Johnson reckons there are some faces he refuses to film with, reports mirror.co.uk.
The husband of director Sam Taylor-Johnson shared this during an interview for the pair's new film 'Bullet Train', in which they play assassins in Japan.
Speaking about working with the dad-of-six, Aaron said: "He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time.
"You work with many actors and after a while you start making notes (like) "I am definitely not working with this person ever again."
"Brad has this list too: the 'good' list and the s*** list," reports Variety.
Having made his debut in Hollywood at 24, Pitt has shared the screen with the great and the good of Hollywood.
He starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood', Tilda Swinton in 'Benjamin Button' and of course his ex-wife Angelina Jolie in 'Mr and Mrs Smith'.
Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016 after just two years of marriage, citing 'irreconcilable differences'.
There were concerns the actress' ex may be thinking of retiring after his latest movie when Brad told GQ he was entering the "last semester of the trimester".
However, when asked by reporters during the premiere whether the movie would be his last, Pitt seemed surprised by the line of questioning.
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