Monday 5 February 2018
variednews: Khap Panchayats and their irrational diktats
variednews: Khap Panchayats and their irrational diktats: The Supreme Court’s directive to khap panchayats also referred to as community or social groups that pass judgements on various subjec...
Khap Panchayats and their irrational diktats
The Supreme Court’s directive to khap panchayats also
referred to as community or social groups that pass judgements on various subjects
including marriages not to act like the conscience keepers of society is significant
considering the fact that more often than not these so called kangaroo courts
interfere in the in the marriage of two consenting adults. The Supreme Court’s
ruling comes against the backdrop of a plea seeking a prohibition on the
workings of khap panchayats as well as the necessary actions to be taken
against honour killings that has resulted in the bizarre acts of violence by
members of khap panchayats against individuals who have tried to defy the diktats
of these groups with extreme views on marriages in which individuals belonging
to different social strata are barred from entering into a wedding
relationship.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is a welcome relief for those who
have tried to defy resistance from society and tried to tie the wedding knot
with the person of his or her choice. It is common knowledge that khap
panchayats enjoy considerable clout in North India and have tried to impose
their decision on marriages which is not in accordance with their desired social
customs. At times khap panchayats have
labelled marriages as null and void according to their perceptions.
It is a matter of
great regret that in a country like India Khap Panchayats have been allowed to chalk
out the dress code, especially of women, dissolving marriages, clamping a ban
on cellphones and at times compelling victims of rape to marry their tormentors.
The severe opposition of the khap panchayats to marriages have resulted in a
number of murders that has seen an alarming rise in recent years.
The Supreme Courts stringent criticism of the Khap
panchayats for their assault on those going for inter-caste marriage and
terming the acts of the khap panchayats as illegal is the step in the right
direction and needs to be greatly appreciated. Unless and until sanity prevails
among these groups the Apex Court’s role is likely to be of momentous nature.
variednews: Chai and pakoda: a favourite combination for India...
variednews: Chai and pakoda: a favourite combination for India...: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments that selling pakodas was not below a person’s dignity and was a decent means of livelihood ...
Chai and pakoda: a favourite combination for Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments that selling
pakodas was not below a person’s dignity and was a decent means of livelihood
for people as it enabled them to fend for themselves has evoked mixed
reactions. While the Congress is of the view that such comments are purely designed
to mislead the people about the government’s failure to create suitable jobs
for the unemployed, the BJP is of the notion that selling pakodas could pave
the future generation of the person concerned to be prospective entrepreneurs.
Congress leader P Chidambaram’s remarks that since the government did not
succeed in creating jobs to cater to the requirement of the unemployed of the
country such a ploy was to distract the attention of the nation. But
Chidambaram’s observation that the poor and the disabled who beg should be
counted as employed people is rather surprising considering the fact that those
who adopt such practices do not have to toil to earn their livelihood.
A pakoda seller on the other hand hast to produce a food
stuff through his exertion as well as labour and ensure that it is fit for
consumption. Such business activities even though on a small scale should be
always encouraged as involving in such enterprises would keep the youth away
from wrong doings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his relentless effort
and perseverance became the Prime Minister of India from a chai wallah or a
person who vends tea. This by itself is no mean achievement. Who knows whether
a pakoda seller could turn out to be a business tycoon in the near future?
Examples of people rising from humble beginnings to attain unimaginable
monetary and social success are not uncommon in the country. There are also
instances of offspring of famed personalities faring badly in their pursuit of
success. So whether selling pakodas or chai can lead to the road to glory
cannot be said with certainty but there is no denying the fact that there is no
substitute to hard work.
ANJISHNU BISWAS
Wednesday 24 January 2018
variednews: $1,000,000.00 Special Brand Ambassador Treaty conf...
variednews: $1,000,000.00 Special Brand Ambassador Treaty conf...: LOS ANGELES, January. 24: A 22-year-old Instagram fan of high-fast fashion brand MinxStar (@Minx.Star) has been conferred a $1,000,000 a u...
$1,000,000.00 Special Brand Ambassador Treaty conferred by High-fast fashion retailer MinxStar (@Minx.Star) to 22-Year-Old Instagram fan
LOS ANGELES, January. 24: A 22-year-old Instagram fan of
high-fast fashion brand MinxStar (@Minx.Star) has been conferred a $1,000,000 a
unique modeling/brand ambassador treaty.
She is the foremost of three women that will be selected to represent
MinxStar for its 2018 debut presentation line.
MinxStar is the first brand of its type to present such a profitable treaty
to one of its Instagram fans.
MinxStar (@Minx.Star) is a novel online retailer presenting reasonable,
high-fast fashion for women of all proportions. The business's first brand
ambassador came to fame by posting a photograph of herself sporting and labeling
@Minx.Star on her Instagram. While scrolling through @Minx.Star labelled
photos, its CEO saw a photo that impressed him for days. "I was
specifically looking for a real girl that embodied the everyday, accessible
attitude that MinxStar embraces, and this particular shot of the young
Instagrammer stayed with me for days," revealed CEO Barry Peele, who stretched
out straight to the young woman through Instagram to present her the special
gig. Peele, also an LA-based superstar
photographer, knows of what he communicates, having photographed such stars as
Madonna, Demi Moore, Sofia Vergara and Paris Hilton.
MinxStar plans to confer two extra treaties, also through
Instagram, and inspires women of all ages and proportions to get occupied. Prospective brand ambassadors require to only
post a MinxStar clothing of the day (#OOTD) on Instagram and tag @minx.star in
their remark to be judged for one of the company's two residual treaties. MinxStar will also repost chosen fans' posts.
About MinxStar: MinxStar is a fast fashion online retailer presenting
clothes, shoes as well as accessories for the average woman. One can feel sexy
in one’s own skin with MinxStar's extensive range of sizes and styles. At
MinxStar, there are clothes for each and every one women, from xs to plus size.
variednews: Revlon Unveils LIVE BOLDLY Promotion
variednews: Revlon Unveils LIVE BOLDLY Promotion: NEW YORK, January 24: Revlon has unveiled its recent Live Boldly promotion in New York City, presenting four new Global Ambassadors, who j...
Revlon Unveils LIVE BOLDLY Promotion
NEW YORK, January 24: Revlon has unveiled its recent Live
Boldly promotion in New York City, presenting four new Global Ambassadors, who
join legendary actress Gal Gadot. Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, Imaan Hammam as
well as Raquel Zimmermann were selected to represent Revlon's novel promotion
platform since they exemplify what it is to "Live Boldly."
As a leading model as well as advocate, Graham has utilized her
personality and opinion to contest traditional views and encourage women
everywhere. Her confidence, concern and power have altered the industry's viewpoint
by generating a more comprehensive explanation of beauty.
"I am thrilled to be part of this timely and
groundbreaking campaign with different types of women across races, ages and
sizes, and to leverage this platform to continue to create positive
change," revealed Graham. "To 'Live Boldly' is the mantra of my life.
Every day in the mirror I say to myself, 'I am bold, I am brilliant, I am
beautiful,' and together with Revlon, we can inspire all women to do the
same."
Aboah, Hammam as well as Zimmermann are each stimulations in
their own right and typify numerous crucial features of what it signifies to
"Live Boldly." Aboah was in recent times named Model of the Year by
The British Fashion Council, and in 2015 she created Gurls Talk, an online
community devoted to giving girls a platform to reveal their stories, authorizing
them via a larger community. As a leading African-Arabic model, Hammam has adorned
numerous magazine covers and is a feature on fashion runways throughout the globe.
A Brazilian-born cover and runway model and environmentalist, Zimmermann was located
by a scouting agency at the age of 14 and was specified by VOGUE Paris as one
of the "30 models of the 2000s."
"Revlon gives us a platform that allows us to be
accessible to all different types of women," stated Aboah. "To me,
'Living Boldly' means being unapologetic, knowing no boundaries, being
vulnerable, strong, authentic and yourself."
Revlon's Live Boldly multi-media platform forces social,
digital and in-person communications to participate, boost and authorize women via
community building, catalytic understandings and stimulating exchanges.
A top American beauty product, Revlon was created in 1932
with innovative opaque nail enamel. Nowadays the brand is considered as worldwide
beauty frontrunner, trendsetter and color specialist, offering customers in over
150 nations a variety of great quality color cosmetics, under foremost
franchises comprising ColorStay, Super Lustrous, Revlon Ultra HD and
PhotoReady. The brand has a gorgeous tradition in hair color and care, comprising
ColorSilk, the top consumer hair color brand in the US. Revlon also presents an extensive variety of
tools for beauty and nail. Revlon aids
professional hair stylists and colorists with the Revlon Professional line, presenting
hair color, hair care and styling products under the Revlonissimo, Nutri Color
Crème, Young Color Excel, Be Fabulous, UniqOne, as well as Equave
franchises. Revlon Professional furthermore
presents progressive education to aid salon experts around the globe alter
their customers to appear their very best.
With a long-standing assurance to women's advancement, health and comfort,
the brand has past of raising funds and responsiveness for women's topics via signature
programs like the Revlon Run Walk as well as The Revlon Million Dollar
Challenge.
Tuesday 23 January 2018
variednews: U.S. Millennial Tourists Still Favor Hotels over A...
variednews: U.S. Millennial Tourists Still Favor Hotels over A...: NEW YORK, Jan. 23: As stated by a fresh account on the prospect of U.S. Millennial travel, American tourists between 20 and 36 years o...
U.S. Millennial Tourists Still Favor Hotels over Airbnb
NEW YORK, Jan. 23: As stated by a fresh account on the prospect
of U.S. Millennial travel, American tourists between 20 and 36 years of age favor
full-service hotels to an Airbnb rental, even as the home-sharing facility grows
in 65,000 cities and in preparation for a forthcoming IPO.
Resonance Consultancy, a top consultant in real estate, travel,
and fiscal expansion for nations, cities and communities, divulges this and numerous
other understandings in the 2018 Future of Millennial Travel Report: A survey
of America's fastest growing tourism demographic, a 70-page trend briefing
released this month.
The account assessed over 1,500 vigorous U.S. Millennial tourists
finding that notwithstanding 52% of respondents articulating they frequently or
sporadically utilize owner-direct rental facilities like Airbnb, it is really
among their least favored lodging selections. Merely 23% revealed that a temporary
residence and/or condo leasing was their favored kind of lodging.
"Findings in the 2018 Future of Millennial Travel
Report are contrary to the prevailing belief that hotels are in trouble with
younger travelers who prefer homesharing," stated Chris Fair, president of
Resonance Consultancy.
Millennial tourist respondents quoted full-service hotels as
their primary selection, residing with acquaintances /family as second, trailed
by all-inclusive resorts. Approximately a third of Millennial tourists favor expensive/luxury
hotels/resorts (35%), trailed by camping (33%).
Resonance is presenting the FUTURE OF U.S. MILLENNIAL TRAVEL
BRIEFING: FEB. 28 IN NEW YORK CITY, a half-day executive conference which will aid
resort, hospitality and tourism experts future-proof their trade and ascertain fresh
prospects.
"U.S. Millennials will spend $200 billion in 2018
alone," observed Fair, adding, "A lot of that will be on travel and
tourism. Our Feb. 28 briefing will bring our research to life and give travel,
tourism and hotel marketers the chance to tap into this massive demographic's
imminent spend."
Saturday 20 January 2018
variednews: Devouring the uneatable just to survive, mud now a...
variednews: Devouring the uneatable just to survive, mud now a...: Jan 21: The revelation that a farmer from Jharkhand Karu Paswan has subsisted on mud since he was eleven to stave of poverty is shocking...
Devouring the uneatable just to survive, mud now an addiction for Jharkhand farmer
Jan 21: The revelation that a farmer from Jharkhand Karu Paswan
has subsisted on mud since he was eleven to stave of poverty is shocking and
brings to the fore how the underprivileged in the country are compelled to find
ways and means just for their survival. Karu Paswan has now developed a liking
for mud which has turned into an addiction of sorts and his mature age of 99 in
which he is fit and strong makes many wonder whether the secret to his long
life is the consumption of the filth as is commonly referred to by the advantaged
classes. . The fact that Karu has been consuming mud since he was 11 prompts
one to ponder over the fact how people can go to any extent to fulfill their
hunger.
Though Karu Paswan is fit and healthy even after eating mud
which in common parlance is often labelled as dirt, it does not necessarily
mean that such habits should be encouraged. There are weird reports in India
even today of the deprived surviving on leaves which are not commonly eaten and
even grasses and weeds. Bizarre instances of the starving, eating fruits unfit
for consumption have also come to the fore. While India boasts of many
technological accomplishments and grand progress made on the economic front both
the rural as well as the urban poor continue to be victims of a system where
their voice is seldom heard. Before every election political outfits make significant
electoral promises for the voters especially the poor who form the bulk of the electorate
only to forget the pledges once in power.
It is high time that the people at the helm of affairs give
a serious thought to the progress of the underprivileged class who can go to
any extent to consume food unfit for human consumption for satisfying their
hunger and fulfilling the demands of the family. Karu Paswan took to eating mud
as he had a large family to feed. Such a pathetic tale should goad the politicians
to review their strategy about the welfare of the poor and not rely merely on
publicity stunts.
ANJISHNU BISWAS
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