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Fashion Value Chain
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
India Launches Mission for Global Sustainable Fashion Role
On World Environment Day, the International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC) officially launched the National Mission Committee (NMC) at the World Trade Center, Mumbai, taking a decisive step toward positioning India as the Responsible Fashion Business Capital of the World by 2030. The launch brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates, including Smt. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, CEO of KVIC, alongside representatives from Reliance Industries, Bestseller, IDH, United Way Mumbai, WTC, and various academic, government, and civil society institutions. The newly formed National Mission Committee will serve as the strategic backbone of IFBEC's sustainability goals, focused on aligning India's textile and fashion industries with global standards. Its key mandates include: Promoting circular fashion and textile innovation Facilitating sustainable international trade practices practices Empowering SMEs and artisans for global access for global access Developing financial and regulatory systems that support ethical production Smt. Roop Rashi Mahapatra emphasized: 'India is naturally circular by culture. We must reclaim that ethos. Textile waste must be seen as potential, not pollution. True change starts from the ground up—only then will policy create lasting impact.' Neha Gupta, Founder of IFBEC, added: 'The NMC is more than a committee; it's a national call to action—uniting institutions and innovators under a common goal of measurable sustainability in fashion.' The event echoed the urgency of climate-conscious transformation in the fashion industry and the need for collaborative efforts across value chains. Mr. Harshavardhan Chauhan, visionary behind Bharat YEF, stated: 'This is not just about textiles. It's about India's future. Circularity is dharma—where innovation respects the environment. This mission declares that India will no longer be stitched into someone else's story—it will craft its own.' With the NMC in place, India signals a shift from volume to value, from linear to circular, from tradition to transformative leadership. This initiative marks a turning point—defining India's new identity in the global sustainable fashion dialogue.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
No more lizards. Simple tricks to keep them out naturally
Lizards, though generally harmless, are unwelcome visitors in many homes. Their sudden appearances and droppings can be unhygienic and unsettling. Fortunately, there are several easy and natural methods to deter lizards from entering or staying in your home, without resorting to chemicals or traps.1. KEEP YOUR HOME CLEAN AND CLUTTER-FREEA tidy home naturally repels lizards. Food crumbs, stagnant water, and piles of unused items provide ideal shelter and hunting grounds for insects, which lizards feed noticed fewer lizards once we started regular cleaning and sealed cracks near the kitchen window,' said Neha Gupta, a Delhi-based homemaker.2. USE GARLIC AND ONIONLizards are repelled by the strong smell of garlic and to usePlace garlic cloves or onion slices in corners, near windows, or under spray garlic juice mixed with water along walls.3. SPRAY PEPPER WATERThe pungency of black pepper irritates 2 tablespoons of crushed pepper in 1 cup of the mixture in entryways, behind furniture, and in dark corners.4. HANG USED EGG SHELLSUsed egg shells give off a smell that signals predators nearby, which scares lizards to usePlace empty, dry egg shells near windows and them every 3–4 days.5. TURN OFF EXCESS LIGHTINGadvertisementBright lights attract insects, and insects attract off outdoor lights when not yellow lights indoors, which are less attractive to bugs.6. FIX LEAKS AND SEAL ENTRY POINTSWater leaks attract insects and give lizards a reason to to followRepair pipe small cracks, holes, and ventilation gaps with caulk or mesh.7. USE NAPHTHALENE BALLS AND TOBACCO MIXLizards avoid strong chemical to usePlace naphthalene balls in cupboards, under sinks, and in can also mix tobacco with coffee powder, place it in small balls, and leave it in suspected lizard zones (keep away from pets and children).Getting rid of lizards at home doesn't require harsh chemicals or exterminators. Simple household items like garlic, pepper, and eggshells work effectively when used consistently. Preventive steps like sealing gaps and maintaining cleanliness further ensure that lizards don't Watch
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Following successful operation against Pakistan, 17 newborns named 'Sindoor' in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar
In Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, at least seventeen newborns have been named 'Sindoor'. This naming trend follows the success of Operation Sindoor. The operation was India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Parents express gratitude to soldiers. They see 'Sindoor' as a symbol of sacrifice and national unity. The name also breaks traditional naming customs. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads At least 17 newborns have been named ' Sindoor ' in UP's Kushinagar district after being inspired the success of Operation Sindoor , reported TOI. Most of these infants were born on May 9 and 10 during the Operation Sindoor against Pakistan as India's strong reply to the Pahalgam terror attack."My baby was born on May 9, two days after our brave soldiers avenged the Pahalgam attack. While I empathise with the pain of the bereaved families, I also wish to thank the brave soldiers who guard our borders. So, I have named my daughter 'Sindoor' as a tribute to them," Neha Gupta told also has broken the tradition for many Hindu families in this eastern UP district where newborns are named by their paternal aunt.'Sindoor' (vermilion), applied by married Hindu women, has become a mark of solidarity for women who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam RK Shahi, principal of Government Medical College (Autonomous) in Kushinagar, confirmed to TOI that 17 babies born in the hospital have been named 'Sindoor'."Sindoor has become a symbol of sacrifice and national unity after India's counter-terror operation in Pakistan," he said, adding that he was also overwhelmed to see how people celebrate their love for the activist Rajesh Mani said that the trend is an example of 'collective emotion and shared feeling of pride'."A good number of families in Kushinagar and some other districts of eastern UP have a family member serving in the Army. Maybe the nationalist sentiments owe their genesis to this connection. Nonetheless, one can hope that these babies grow up into strong women willing to serve the nation in uniform.""Even before the birth of my baby, I decided that Sindoor will be his/her name as it now stands for courage and resilience," said Archana Shahi of Bhedihari village, holding her newborn daughter. Her husband Ajit added that the name is a tribute to the soldiers who restored national pride . "We are safe here because of the soldiers, this is the least we could do to show our respect," he said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Apt tribute: 17 newborns named ‘Sindoor' in UP's Kushinagar
Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Inspired by the success of Operation Sindoor of the armed forces, at least 17 newborns in UP's Kushinagar district have been named 'Sindoor' by their parents. Most of these babies were born on May 9 and 10 during the Operation Sindoor against Pakistan as India's strong reply to the Pahalgam massacre. "My baby was born on May 9, two days after our brave soldiers avenged the Pahalgam attack. While I empathise with the pain of the bereaved families, I also wish to thank the brave soldiers who guard our borders. So, I have named my daughter 'Sindoor' as a tribute to them," Neha Gupta told also marks a break from tradition for many Hindu families in this eastern UP district where newborns are named by their bua (paternal aunt). 'Sindoor' (vermilion), applied by married Hindu women, has now become a mark of solidarity for women who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam r RK Shahi, principal of Government Medical College (Autonomous) in Kushinagar, confirmed to TOI that 17 babies born in the hospital have been named 'Sindoor'. "Sindoor has become a symbol of sacrifice and national unity after India's counter-terror operation in Pakistan," he said, adding that he was also overwhelmed to see how people celebrate their love for the the trend an example of 'collective emotion and shared feeling of pride', social activist Rajesh Mani said: "A good number of families in Kushinagar and some other districts of eastern UP have a family member serving in the Army. Maybe the nationalist sentiments owe their genesis to this connection. Nonetheless, one can hope that these babies grow up into strong women willing to serve the nation in uniform.""Even before the birth of my baby, I decided that Sindoor will be his/her name as it now stands for courage and resilience," said Archana Shahi of Bhedihari village, holding her newborn daughter. Her husband Ajit added that the name is a tribute to the soldiers who restored national pride. "We are safe here because of the soldiers, this is the least we could do to show our respect," he list includes Vyasmuni and his wife from Bhathahi Babu village, Priyanka Devi from Padrauna and also Madan Gupta from Padrauna who chose the same name for his granddaughter. Besides the name Sindoor, the love for the nation is the other common link among these Kushinagar families.
