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Finding Audrey follows Audrey, a kind and forgiving 14 year old girl who suffers from a social anxiety disorder after a terrible bullying incident that occurred to her at old school. Audrey is now home-schooled. She wears dark sunglasses all day to prevent making eye contact with any other human being, even her parents and siblings because its just so stressful for her.
She lives with her family in England.
I thought i wasn’t going to relate to her because she is 14 years old but to my surprise, I could. I was able to visualise every scene. I loved the documentary presentation, the script and most of all, the story telling. It is unique in a way that makes the story hilarious and intense, both at once. The opening scene of Finding Audrey was very beautiful.
I love that this book dealt with anxiety at all. I’ve read one other book that deals with anxiety (The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart) and honestly, its heart wrenching to see authors spilling even the harshest and roughest emotions so beautifully.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the writing style and the presentation. It was light-hearted and riddled with humor; it had me cackling several times throughout.
The fact that this book is written in such a light tone makes it so unique. Anyone wanting to read a book about anxiety would expect dark thoughts and dark words. The brother, Frank, is hilarious. She has another brother who is 4 years old and its so adorable to imagine being around him.
Personally, i feel anxiety is nothing to be made fun of, the swaying away process seems to have been taken lightly and that’s why I wasn’t happy with how anxiety and its recovery process was presented-that meeting a new guy will instantly cure the disorder. But for the most part it was overwhelming to see Audrey dealing with her anxiety, living with her family and finding love.
It was only once in the story that i felt a little distracted.Audrey’s mom’s fixation with ridding Frank (the brother) off his computer games almost became the center aspect of the plot instead of Audrey’s healing process which took away from the enjoyment of the novel for a while.
I would recommend this to someone who would like to read a book that deals with a dark issue in a friendly way and a book that will make you laugh despite the issues being intense.
Title: Finding Audrey
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publication: Delacorte Books
As consumers become more environmentally conscious and socially aware about the ill-effects of manufactured products, sustainability has become a need in modern times rather than being an advantage. Everyone knows about the impact on earth and its environment due to factories and their manufacturing processes. Sustainably sourced and reused fabrics help everybody do the little that they can to help conserve the Earth’s resources and its environment.
Monika Agarwal
In this regard, recycling has always been considered an environmentally friendly practice. And a recycled fabric is no less sustainable. Design houses can easily come across recycled fabric in the market or reuse the fabric used in the production of clothes and accessories that would have otherwise been disposed off. In fact, propagators of sustainability and eco-friendly practices advise in favour of recycled textiles and fabrics.
On the flipside, however, synthetic fibre comprise of almost 65% of the total world production of fibres. It consumes a lot of oil – which in itself is a renewable resource. Natural fibres like cotton, silk, wool tec. also make use of resources that needs to be conserved. Hence, making use of recycled fabrics will help in reducing the speed of their depletion.
Thus, to help conserve the limited resources Earth has to offer, Veave’s Studio has launched a home furnishing line of products called Teori Living. Products such as Table Mats, Table Runners, Cushion Covers and Tissue Boxes are all made using fabrics that would have been discarded. As Veave’s Studio converts “recycled fabric” into home furnishing products, there are lesser wastes to be disposed off overall. Textile waste would have been otherwise disposed onto land – creating more problems than solving them. In addition, since Veave’s Studio makes use of natural dyes using vegetables, it decreases the chances of harmful decomposition of textile. Moreover, it’s found in their product line that the entire collection presents embroidered and hand woven fabric which no doubt are recycled textiles and a good sustainable practice. This kind of practice is beneficial to the environment and highly recommended in the textile industry. Also, it allows for reduced carbon footprint left behind thereby reducing the overall cost of manufacturing textiles.
Hence, sustainability is advisable to everyone and recycling is a step towards it.
(Inputs By Vatsala Chopra Founder of Veave’s Studio)
Plus size styling event was organized in Samshék store at Seasons Mall Pune on 21.December 2019. Samshék, in collaboration with the plus size women of India community, hosted an event at their tech fashion retail store. It was a styling event for plus size women. The purpose was to create awareness about various body types, how technology can help resolve the biggest pain point of fit in the garment and why digital customization is the next upcoming tech in fashion and retail.
The plus-size fashion tech convention was attended by various plus-size influencers, housewives and women entrepreneurs.
Bakir Manasawala, the store manager explained, “Samshék is a tech fashion brand, and we work on zero waste policy, sustainability and digital customization. We have a concept of 3D body scanner which takes 150 measurements in 5 seconds. We are customizing sizes from XS to 9XL which helps consumers to get the perfect fit according to your body type. Because not everybody fits into the mainstream retail clothing system”.
He spoke about the brand, their concept behind body scanning, digital customisation, their future plans and how Samshék is working towards zero waste policy to make their brand more sustainable and ethical.
It was an evening filled with glamour, technology and fashion styling. Various women of all body shapes and sizes tried virtual customization process to understand what kind of garment will suit their body shape.
In their fashion styling segment, the fashion consultant explained about the body types and what clothes they should wear according to their body type; the gorgeous ladies tried their outfits and appreciated the idea of digital customization. She further explained the concept of power dressing and corporate styling “It’s amazing! It’s like a personalized retail experience especially for women who struggle to find clothing in their size” said one of the plus size women Samiksha Bajaj the Co-Founder of Samshék stated, “Everybody type is unique in its own way and women should love it and feel confident about it. With emerging technologies, 3D body scanning and virtual customization, Samshék makes this possible” Samshék is looking for its expansion in the domestic and international market to spread awareness about the concept of virtual customization and zero waste policy through such events. Their vision is to be at the forefront of fashion technology and sustainability in the coming next 5 years and is planning to open up more tech stores in the coming year ahead.
NEW DELHI : Bharatendu Natya Utsav, a tribute to the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre – Bharatendu Harish chandra is being celebrated at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House. The theatre festival, organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad, will be being held at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House until 12th December 2019 and the last two days will be organized at LTG Auditorium, Copernicus Marg.
The works of eminent litterateurs with some promising contemporary writers and directors are being featured during this 6-day long festival. On the first day of the festival, the audience saw the play ‘Seediyan’ written by Daya Prakash Sinha and was directed by Arvind Singh. This was followed by a musical play ‘Ram Ki Shakti Pooja’ directed by Prathibha Singh and written by great poet Suryakant Tripathi Nirala.
On the third day, the play ‘A journey of Romeo Juliet’ originally written by Shakespeare was presented which was directed by Manoj Kumar Tyagi. The play begins with a scene where Romeo enters the stage without any prior rehearsal of his character and this creates a tension between the actor and the director. Romeo states that he doesn’t feel his character and instead of being a puppet in the hands of the director, he wants the freedom to make decisions on his own according to the criteria. The situation becomes even more tangled when instead of Juliet, Romeo falls for her friend and he has the reason to love her friend. But the director doesn’t allow this because it is against the script. This makes Romeo question the tradition and argue on the life, death, freedom and violence and categorizes them as the two sides of the chess.
Manoj Kumar Tyagi, a resident of Delhi, was a science student and a graduate of National School of Drama. He has worked on various plays and drama across the nation as well as on international level. Manoj Kumar Tyagi has worked with renowned institutes like Delhi University, Ambedkar University, IIT, Delhi to name a few. He has directed many \plays and is currently associated with the noted Marwah Film Institute where he is training the student on acting and direction. Besides, he is also working for various news channels.
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UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today launched its second store in India at DLF CyberHub Gurugram at 1 pm. After its successful debut in October this year at Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj, the latest store location is a one-of-its-kind concept in India that offers a premium socializing zone in the corporate hub of the city. The 12,200 square feet store will introduce a brand new shopping experience for Gurugram customers with its thoughtful designs, high-quality and functional products that are made for all. Around a thousand people queued in front of the store to witness and shop at the store opening.
Commenting on the opening of the store, Tomohiko Sei, CEO UNIQLO India, said, “We are excited to launch our second store within two months of our debut in India. CyberHub is a unique location and is a hub that brings together people from all walks of life, culture and diversities much as UNIQLO’s philosophy of Made for All. We are confident that UNIQLO’s highly functional and high quality apparel that we call LifeWear will be loved by one and all”.
UNIQLO DLF CyberHub will feature UNIQLO LifeWear clothing that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity for men, women, kids and babies. This includes iconic UNIQLO products such as the innovative and functional Ultra-Light Down (ULD), Fleece, Pile lined sweat collection, flannel collection and HEATTECH garments, as well as products featuring premium fabric like denim, cashmere, and Extra Fine Merino. The store will also feature smart casual wear and office wear, including rayon blouses for women, EZY bottoms for men and women, and more.
Spread over two floors and with a total retail space of 12,200 square feet, UNIQLO DLF CyberHub welcomes customers with its minimalistic and futuristic design sensibilities. The store design is well integrated with the design approach of the surrounding buildings and showcases an impactful façade. Anchored by a 10-metre high ceiling, the store is an inviting space for customers. The special 2000 square feet UT corner highlights stainless steel structures and an LED ticker, running from one end to the other. A T- shaped staircase draws the pathway for easy access to the first floor where men and women wear collections are showcased.
In addition, the new store continues UNIQLO India’s Good Neighbourhood Guide endeavor, highlighting the hidden gems of local neighborhoods. This is also to showcase local community efforts and bring them forward to all our customers.
To celebrate the opening of CyberHub store, UNQILO will offer free tote bags to the first 200 customers who queue to shop on the launch day. In addition, an INR 500 welcome coupon will be given to every customer who downloads the UNIQLO India APP before 6th of December. The coupon can be availed at UNIQLO DLF CyberHub store from 28th November to 6th December at a minimum purchase of INR 4000. As a special offer, UNIQLO will also provide exclusive limited deals on the Rayon blouse and the Non-Iron shirt from 28th November to 1st December.
While reading a work of fiction you generally don’t look forward to science. However, the book ‘Frosted Glass’ is written on the...
Book Title: Abyss
Author: Sabarna Roy
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
Review by: Swapna Peri
Life always beckons with reality and truth however it is seen through the tinted glasses. Every day becomes a challenge in finding the real meaning of life. From his first book, the author has presented all the human-related things and emotions in his five books very intrinsically. In a perfect mixture of fiction and facts, feelings and emotions the concept of life presented by the author seem so true even though some are fictitious.
In the book Abyss, the author pragmatically used a format of storytelling in the form of plays. Abyss is a full-length play in two acts with an interval. It is a crime suspense thriller. The author has presented the characters in a very pleasing manner and holds the grip of the reader’s mind.
Book Title:
The title of the book ‘Abyss’ is interesting
What I like:
The interlacing of the scenes and the narration is done in an excellent way.
The way the author has presented about life and various emotions will move the readers.
Characters:
Every character in the story is plotted very well with interesting narration and characterizations.
Narration:
The narration of the story is engaging and interesting.
Language & Grammar:
Flawless language and good grammar are found in the story.
My Final Verdict:
A thought-provoking book with facts of life that move the reader’s mind and leave them with a great experience. The book is apt for all ages and all groups of readers.
Book Title: 4/5
Book Cover: 3/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Narration: 3/5
Language & Grammar: 3/5
Final Rating: 4/5
We have spiritual relations, social relations, personal relations and these days we have technological relations which we can call technolations. The relations these days we are making, either in real world or on digital platform do not make any difference. Both exist till we are online either on social networking sites or in this materlistic world. These days we prefer to made relations on digital platform rather than in real world, so that we can show the world that we are social, but internally we are becoming anti-social. We MOURN, we show LOVE and we CELEBRATE every festival and happiness on digital platform. We are not anti-social but we are digitally social. We do love someone till we have good Wi-Fi, we like someone after analyzing their profile and a good picture. In this era we like to keep everything private but whatever is important to show, we definitely show the world. Our identity is not with our parents or with our degrees, but our digital I’d is our actual identity.
We do a lot of survey over other’s I’d and don’t know what lacks in our. Good pictures attract us instead of good character or behaviour. We do charities on social sites and become a social activist. Every coin has two sides one positive and negative, same goes for technolations which help us in getting relations and it connect us to the people across the globe. We also get important messages and news which help us to get knowledge, though how much that forwarded message or news is authentic or true, no one knows about that. Technolations is very much popular in youth, because they are one who needs relation everywhere at the same time they are one who are loneliest from inside. They are getting benefits and at the same time they are the one who suffered because of it. It is said that we don’t use technology but we are living it. These days just like air, water and food, technology is also an important source to survive. Today we can’t even imagine our life without technology. We are getting a new identity techno identity which helps us to maintain a good profile in our society. The person who is not aware about technology is considered to be an illiterate or backward. Technolations provide us an identity on digital world while we are unaware about our real self in this real world. In order to search our real self we are trying to escape from this real world into other world. Somehow or the other we are enjoying Technolations in this modern absurd techno world.
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