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Fashion Designers 20 NIFT NID EXAM

  Indian Fashion Designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee – Sabyasachi Known for his opulent bridal wear, Sabyasachi blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern silhouettes. His label is synonymous with luxurious handloom fabrics and regal aesthetics. Manish Malhotra – Manish Malhotra A Bollywood favourite, Manish Malhotra is celebrated for his glamorous couture and costume design. His brand defines contemporary Indian fashion with intricate embroidery and sleek designs. Ritu Kumar – Label Ritu Kumar A pioneer in reviving Indian textile heritage, Ritu Kumar fuses traditional block prints with modern cuts. Her brand has championed handloom and artisanal techniques since the 1960s. Anita Dongre – House of Anita Dongre Founder of multiple sub-labels including AND and Global Desi, Anita Dongre promotes eco-conscious fashion. Her bridal and pret collections are celebrated for ethical luxury and handcrafted beauty. Tarun Tahiliani – Tarun Tahiliani Known for mergin...

ANTARTICA AND INDIA MISSIONS

 Antarctica, the southernmost continent, is crucial for several reasons: Climate Regulation : Antarctica plays a key role in Earth's climate system. Its ice sheets reflect sunlight, which helps regulate global temperatures. Changes in the Antarctic ice can influence sea levels and global weather patterns. Scientific Research : The continent offers insights into climate change, glaciology, and biology. Its isolation and extreme conditions make it a unique natural laboratory for studying Earth's history and ecosystems. Biodiversity : Despite its harsh environment, Antarctica hosts diverse life forms, including penguins, seals, and krill, which are integral to the Southern Ocean's ecosystem. Indian Missions to Antarctica India's involvement in Antarctic research began in the early 1980s. Here's a chronological overview of India's missions and achievements: 1981: Establishment of Indian Antarctic Program Operation Deep Freeze : India launched its first Antarctic exp...

WORLD HERITAGE SITES

  40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2022 There are  40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites  in India.  Dholavira and Ramappa Temple  are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category. ‘Ramappa Temple’, Telangana and ‘Dholavira’, Gujarat which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2021. This decision was made in the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 44th session held in China. In 2021 the total number of World Heritage Sites has increased from  38 to 40. What is UNESCO World Heritage Site? UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is exemplified by the Convention regarding the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, accepted by UNESCO in 1972. Criteria for UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1. Human creative genius. 2. Interchange of values. 3. Testimony to cultural tradition. 4. Significance in human history. 5. Tr...

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Lines and Emotions

Lines have been used by artists and designers to convey mood since the first drawings in cave walls.  Through repeated use, certain patterns and lines have gained universally recognized meanings. These were documented in Landscape Architecture, by John Ormsbee Simonds, who put together a diagram of 48 Mood Lines.  Despite the fact that mood lines are ubiquitous in art and design, there are few references or resources on them as a subject. For this reason, we’ve put together this article, where we’ve taken each mood line and shown it in use. Hopefully you’ll find this helpful in understanding the various mood lines and seeing how you can use them in your own designs. THE MOOD LINES This is the most complete list of mood lines we’ve come across, which comes from Landscape Architecture, by John Ormsbee Simonds. We’ve put it together in a  single diagram so that it can be easily assimilated. You can draw the diagram at the bottom of this article. In going through the li...