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India Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Education and sports get a major boost in Nagaland with new infrastructure projects
In a move poised to reshape educational and athletic landscapes, Nagaland's Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, has launched a series of transformative projects. On Wednesday, he virtually inaugurated nine new Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) and six sports facilities, marking a leap that is significant in developmental efforts. These projects are integral to the World Bank-backed Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR).advertisementThe LSCs will be constructed across nine districts, including Chumoukedima, Phek, Kiphire, and Dimapur, serving as academic sanctuaries for underprivileged communities. The comprehensive plan for all 16 institutions carries an estimated cost of Rs 198.57 the event, Rio praised the Department of School Education and the NECTAR team for their work in uplifting the educational environment in Nagaland. He remarked, "These initiatives equip our students to engage competitively on broader platforms." Acknowledgements were extended to the Union Ministry of Education and funding allies for their support. Simultaneously, Rio unveiled six new sports and recreational venues, among them a wrestling facility in Dimapur and a mini stadium in projects align with government efforts to foster sports and develop local talent. Rio conveyed via social media, "These amenities will support local talents and offer avenues for physical growth."advertisementFunding stems from central schemes, including the North Eastern Council and the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment. Such initiatives are set to rejuvenate local communities by providing essential educational and sporting developments place Nagaland on a path to bolster both educational frameworks and sports facilities, aligning with broader endeavours to enhance living standards and opportunities for its people.(WITH PTI INPUTS)Must Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nagaland CM launches INR 198.57 cr education and sports development push across state
KOHIMA: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday virtually laid foundation stones for nine schools and inaugurated six sports and recreational infrastructure projects across the state. Under the Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR) of the Department of School Education, Rio laid the foundation of Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) in nine districts, according to an official statement. Funded by the World Bank, the LSCs are envisioned as model schools with all facilities required to function as hubs of academic excellence. On December 1 last year, the chief minister also laid the foundation stones of the seven other LSCs. The total cost for the construction of the 16 LSCs is estimated at Rs 198.57 crore, the statement said. Under the NECTAR project, one LSC each will be developed in the 16 districts of Nagaland. LSCs would reach out to the socio-economically disadvantaged groups to provide learning spaces with adequate resources for children with special needs, the statement said. Those institutes would be set up in Chumoukedima, Phek, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Shamator, Noklak, Longleng, Mokokchung and Dimapur districts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The education sector is undergoing significant reforms in the state, Rio said at the programme held in the chief minister's residential complex here. Rio commended the School Education Department and the NECTAR project for their innovative work which aims to transform classrooms and teaching methods and change the entire ecosystem of schools in the state. He thanked the Union Ministry of Education and the funding partners for their continued support and partnership. The initiatives would help the students of Nagaland compete with others from within and outside the state, Rio said. The CM also inaugurated six sports and recreational facilities across the state. The facilities include a wrestling centre in Dimapur district, a mini stadium in Wokha district and a multidisciplinary sports stadium in Shamator district. "These facilities will serve as centres to nurture excellence, express creativity, foster talent, growth, and excellence. Supported by central schemes including North Eastern Council, Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources, and Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment, these projects are symbols of opportunity and progress," Rio posted on his social media handle. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rio flags off lighthouse project in 9 schools
Dimapur: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stones and launched the Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) initiative in nine schools across the state. Speaking during the programme in Kohima, Rio expressed happiness at the progress of the LSCs under the Nagaland Education Project - The Lighthouse (NECTAR), adding that the education sector was undergoing significant reforms. Commending the school education department and the lighthouse (NECTAR) project for their innovative work, Rio said the aim was to transform classrooms and teaching methods, reforming the entire education ecosystem in schools. Emphasising on the importance of primary schools, which lays the foundation for students, Rio said the new initiatives will help students perform and compete with others from within and outside the state. The LSCs are envisioned as model schools, with all necessary facilities required, to function as hubs of academic excellence. Under the project, one LSC each will be developed in 16 districts, with the total cost of construction estimated to be Rs 198.57 crore. The LSCs will be centres of holistic learning, fostering inclusivity, strong community engagement and constant innovation, thriving on local knowledge of the communities. They will be economically and ecologically sustainable and also promote an evidence-based education system.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Gourmand Fragrances Are Trending This Summer Season
D.S. & Durga's Pistachio is one of the Gourmand trend's best-selling fragrances The perfume industry is enjoying a surge in gourmand fragrances. This rapidly growing sector is characterized by sweet, edible-like scents that evoke the sensations of delicious food and desserts. According to MarkWide Research these fragrances have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their unique and indulgent nature. New Beauty claims that the search for gourmand fragrances is predicted to increase by 33.9 % in 2025. Caramel perfume is expected to see the biggest jump within the category, with an over 42 % increase. Other gourmand scents predicted to trend include marshmallow perfume and especially vanilla, which in 2024 took the spotlight as a key ingredient—from creamy, smooth and fluffy vanilla to rich, smoky or even boozy vanilla. Creme Vanille Le Monde Gourmand MarieAnna Ferdinand, EVP of fragrance development at Le Monde Gourmand, tells me over email that they are seeing year-on-year growth in gourmand fragrance launches. She attributes this to the fact that consumers are tapping into this olfactive profile as they seek comfort in an uncertain political and economic environment. 'Consumers are looking for glimmers of joy that they can experience every day. Gourmand perfumes often tap into a feeling of nostalgia for happier times, like childhood, a favorite memory, but done in a grown-up way,' she says. A good example of this is their Chai Epice perfume, a grown-up gourmand inspired by a comforting chai latte. Ellis Brooklyn, founder of Bee Shapiro, concurs and tells me over email that gourmand fragrances satisfy two of our deepest wants right now: comfort and joy. We tend to feel familiar with these scents because they contain notes that we easily recognize, and they are also joyful, as gourmand fragrances tend to be playful. 'They play on the high-low aspect of perfumery.' This summer, gourmand scents evoke a holiday feel, with increasingly modern fragrances. Ellis Brooklyn's MIAMI NECTAR, for instance, is a tropical formula. 'I love the combination of pink pineapple, watery facets of coconut water with the moss and vanilla underpinning,' says Bee. It's an intense fragrance that is sweet, sophisticated and very contemporary. Another tropical gourmand is Ormonde Jayne's Montabaco Rio, which combines notes of sun-ripened wild fruits, zesty pineapple, and sweet mango with moss, amber, vanilla, and suede, resulting in a vital fragrance perfect for summer. This is a particularly unisex fragrance, as the subtle sweet notes merge beautifully with the amber, making it a strong scent. Ormonde Jayne Montalbanco Rio Jun Lim, founder and creative director of BORNTOSTANDOUT, also tells me that those bright, beachy, borderline edible scents will be stealing the show this summer, as they're both refreshing and mouth-watering. 'Think creamy coconut and sunny citrus blended with gourmand touches, like a twist of salted vanilla, creamy milk, or a hit of tarte tatin. It's as if sunscreen got gourmet," he says. Sugar Addict, a hero fragrance from BORNTOSTANDOUT, encapsulates this summer spirit in a complex scent that has both depth and freshness, simultaneously. Kayali Cherry gourmand fragrance Kayali is another example of summer gourmands. Their Lovefest Burning Cherry is enchanting, and combines succulent cherries, raspberries and sweet caramelized praline with contrasting smoky, earthy notes of palo santo, guaiac wood, and patchouli, making the fragrance unusually sensual. Kayali's Vanilla is another example of a captivating fragrance that opens with a sweet infusion of naturally sourced Madagascan vanilla orchid and creamy jasmine, combined with notes of brown sugar, amber woods, musk, and patchouli, making it a particularly versatile and memorable scent in the collection. The gourmand fragrance category itself has been around since the early '90s, when perfumes such as Thierry Mugler's Angel were first launched, but the new, updated gourmands are different. Speaking to Aitana López de Carrión, global fine fragrance development manager, over Zoom, we discuss how nuts, salted caramel, cocoa, honey, and milk are all ingredients that are rising in popularity, as are bakery-inspired notes, with fragrances that evoke desserts like banana split, crème brûlée, tiramisu or cinnamon rolls, many of which are going viral on platforms such as TikTok. The rise of 'neo-gourmands' scents, however, goes beyond traditional sweet notes and incorporates savory elements, bitter touches or umami flavors, inviting us to explore global culinary cultures. Aitana explains that this year we will continue to see scents inspired by liquors and cocktails. Éclat d'Ombre by Maison Psyche Maison Psyché—the luxury perfume house from the Rémy Cointreau group—fits into this new trend with its unique approach to fragrance: aging perfume essences inside Cognac barrels to create scents of unparalleled depth and complexity. Éclat d'Ombre, crafted by Master Perfumer Sophie Labbé and Rémy Martin Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau, embodies this new technique and captures the essence of Cognac's historic cellars. Bee Shapiro tells me that several years back, gourmand perfumes were directed to a younger demographic, but today that has completely changed. 'Today gourmands are for everyone—gourmands have also evolved quite a bit. Sure, there are the cake-like scents, but there are a wide variety of vanillas for every scent taste,' she says. Jun Lim agrees and adds that gone are the days of candy-sweet celebrity perfumes. He tells me that today's gourmands have broken many old boundaries: they're unisex, multicultural, and global, and if you don't take yourself too seriously, you can enjoy a gourmand at any age. 'It's less about age or gender, more about your vibe,' he tells me. In his words, the gourmand genre is growing up. 'Think of it as the gourmand palette expanding beyond just 'sugar' into a whole experimental kitchen,' he says, and cites many new flavours including buttered popcorn, salted caramel, BBQ sauce, or even touches of cheese or truffle, which are making their way into fragrances. 'Consumers' noses have gotten more sophisticated; they still love sweet, but they want it with a twist. So you'll get a floral marshmallow with a hit of pepper, or a chocolate scent infused with shiso leaf. Neo-gourmand is all about contrast and surprise.' Sugar Addict BORNTOSTANDOUT As we have seen with other fragrance trends, layering scents to further personalise them is very much in vogue. Bee explained to me that all fragrances can be layered, but with gourmands, if they are focused on a few very specific opening notes, the process is easier. Vanilla and caramel tend to be warm and cozy, and sweet fruits with vanilla tend to be more candy-like and summery. 'You can easily add on different fruits via different fragrances, for example,' Bee says. When I asked Jun Lim about layering these scents he told me that in today's fragrance scene, it's actually encouraged and that perfume lovers are becoming their own mixologists. 'You can take a rich chocolatey scent and layer a smoky cedar or sheer musk over it to tone down the sweetness and add depth. And suddenly you've got a sexy s'mores vibe going on,' says Jun. The key is to have fun, experiment with different notes, and spray with confidence. With the gourmand trend underway, whether you enjoy sweet or savory perfumes, the world now really is your oyster.
