Life Style
Seven fashion designers pay ode to ‘Make In India’
Fashion designers Anju Modi, Gaurang Shah, Namrata Joshipura, Payal Jain, Rahul Mishra and Rajesh Pratap Singh got together to showcase their interpretation of ‘Make in India’ theme at the ninth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 here.
Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), which has been a frontrunner in taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ vision, organised an event showcasing the Indian craft and textile at the ninth edition of the summit on Saturday.
The event saw participation from seven fashion designers including Anju, Shah, Joshipura, Jain, Mishra and Pratap Singh and Shyamal & Bhumika, read a statement.
With the theme “Make In India”, the designers showcased their collection in their distinctive signature style at the show, which was held on the banks of the Sabarmati.
“We are delighted to be back in Ahmedabad for such a major event, after three amazing shows in this city in the past,” FDCI President Sunil Sethi said.
“We would like to thank the Gujarat government, the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Ministry of Tourism for giving us this opportunity,” Sethi added.
In her collection titled “Raas Leela”, Anju showcased Banarasi brocade and matka silk along with techniques like gold foil print, gota patti work and zardozi embroidery. Shah presented Chitravali, featuring kalamkari inspired by Ajanta paintings on Kanjeevaram weaves.
Joshipura picked contemporary silhouettes with traditional brocades for the show, while Jain’s white Blanc collection had tone-on-tone usage of chikankari, applique, mirror-work, resham embroidery, mokaish, zardozi and glass beading on silk jamdani, chanderi, katrua and khinkhab.
Mishra showcased traditional chikankari from Lucknow in his collection “Charbagh”. Khadi from Gujarat and Rajasthan mixed with ikat was presented by Pratap Singh. Shyamal & Bhumika curated “Vayanti”, a couture collection incorporating exquisite brocade from Gujarat for the show.
Health
These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.