Author: Gunavit kaur

The recent state dinner hosted by the Biden administration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a notable presence from the fashion industry. Alongside the usual attendees, prominent fashion figures like Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra, and Maria Grazia Chiuri were present. These designers had connections to the event, such as Lauren designing dresses for First Lady Jill Biden and Acra being a favorite designer of the first lady. Chiuri, during her tenure at Dior, emphasized India’s role in global craftsmanship. Karishma Swali, an Indian entrepreneur running the Mumbai embroidery atelier Chanakya, accompanied Chiuri. Chanakya has provided embroidery work to luxury…

The fashion industry’s contribution to global carbon emissions surpasses that of international flights and maritime shipping combined. Although green and sustainable fashion concepts are often discussed, the industry struggles to meet the demands of fast-fashion consumers. Urgent action is required to address the environmental damage caused by the fashion industry and its growing carbon footprint. 1 The Need for Change: With the fashion industry accounting for 10% of annual global carbon emissions, it is a significant contributor to global warming. Furthermore, the industry generates approximately 20% of global wastewater and is one of the most polluting sectors. Despite these alarming…

Shein, the Chinese-founded online fast-fashion giant, has reached an agreement with Reliance Industries Ltd., owned by Mukesh Ambani, to re-enter the Indian market. This agreement, occurring three years after Shein was banned in India, will require Reliance’s retail arm to have complete ownership of the domestic business. According to insider sources, Shein will provide production support and training to over 25,000 local suppliers in India, enabling them to produce Shein-branded products for global distribution. The arrangement aims to capitalize on the growing consumer demand in India, the world’s most populous country, allowing Shein to benefit from sales and increase the…

Generative AI technology has emerged as a game-changer in the fashion industry, holding the promise of being one of the most influential advancements in decades. By utilizing generative AI, businesses can revolutionize product design, campaign creation, content development, and customer engagement. Early adopters and industry experts have begun exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by this transformative technology. The flexibility and versatility of generative AI make it a significant asset for the fashion industry. Companies that have already embraced this technology report enhanced creativity and improved efficiency. It enables them to seamlessly bring their ideas to life and automate time-consuming…

Heatwaves alone do not pose a fatal threat in nature. However, when high temperatures combine with high humidity, known as the wet bulb temperature, heatwaves become potentially lethal. In a recent incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, at least 68 people were admitted to a hospital with suspected deaths caused by scorching heatwave conditions. Although officials are investigating the cause of these deaths and have not established a strong link to high temperatures, it is crucial to understand why heatwaves can be deadly. Heatwaves cause deaths primarily due to the combination of high temperatures and high humidity. For example, in…

Delhi Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Interpol have so far arrested six people, four from India and one each in Canada and Uganda.  This collaboration between the Delhi Police and the FBI dealt a major blow to the economic $ 20 million call center. According to him, Special Commissioner of Police HCS Dhaliwal, this operation has broken the belief that culprits of international crimes can escape justice “The FBI informed us of Parth Armarkar, who is originally from Gujarat but has been living in Uganda for a long time. In Uganda, he ran call centers as US’s…