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Cleopatra To Kamala: Inspiring Journeys In Honor Of Trailblazing Women
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International Women s Day celebrates the achievements of women across the globe on 8 March. Not only does this inspiring occasion give the world a day to focus its efforts on ambitions such as driving gender balance across the world, but also creates opportunity to recognize and celebrateSHEroesthroughout history who took bold steps to break through barriers, make a unique mark and pave the way for future generations. Advertisements
While travel is still mainly on pause, our research reveals that 7 in 10 women globally (67%) are excited about the possibilities that traveling again presents whenever all travel restrictions are lifted. And 65% of women say they won t take travel for granted. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, we are marking International Women s Day with a list of women from all over the world who defied expectatio
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The blouse worn with a sari in modern India has apparently had its origins in the traditional choli, evolving with Mughal and Western influence. British modesty regulations during the colonial era, the Christian missionaries, social reformers and the freedom movement also left their impact on the sari blouse s progress and popularity.
India is home to a diverse variety of stitched and unstitchedapparel due to its ethnic and regional variations. Sari, an unstitched draped garment, is a distinct attire of women in the Indian sub-continent. The sari is worn with an underskirt, called the petticoat, and a short fitted blouse known by various names across India. The most popular term for the blouse is choli,
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A 25-minute ride from Ahmedabad’s international airport brings us into India’s first smart city, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. Our destination is the Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City that we visited to get away from the routineness of life that has come to become the new normal.
You could consider the hotel if you’re looking for a quick getaway from in and around the city. You can choose to duck into bed and sleep off your stay like many youngsters like doing to get rid of work-life weariness but we suggest you make time for a few activities during your stay. There is a wall embellished with dextrously made kite motifs at the pre-function hall. These are inspired by the famous kite festival of Gujarat. In bright colours, they display Kutch embroidery as well as local block prints. The nine kites are placed in a free-flowing form and we find that the wall décor is a good introduction to the state’s handicrafts.