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NCCA Basketball Tournament – Yahya Enterpirses

NCCA Basketball Tournament – Yahya Enterpirses

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  The NCAA Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, is an annual college basketball tournament held in the United States. The tournament is organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and features teams from over 350 Divisions. In colleges and universities across the country. The tournament is a single-elimination format with 68 teams competing in seven rounds of games to determine the national champion. The teams are selected through a combination of automatic bids. Which are awarded to conference champions and at-large bids. Which are selected by the NCAA’s selection committee. The tournament is widely considered one of the most exciting and unpredictable events in sports, with upsets and buzzer-beaters frequently occurring throughout the c...
Luxury brands script clause to share space with equals at Jio World Plaza, ET Retail

Luxury brands script clause to share space with equals at Jio World Plaza, ET Retail

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  Some of the super-luxury brands that have opened stores at the recently inaugurated luxury mall, Jio World Plaza in Mumbai, have put in a condition that at least four top brands - such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Tiffany, Valentino, Bulgari, Zegna, Giorgio Armani and Bottega Veneta - should be present in the same complex, to ensure the position of their brands is not diluted. ET has seen copies of the agreements between Reliance Industries, the owner of Jio World Centre, and five brands, accessed through data analytic firm CRE Matrix. Reliance Industries and the brands did not respond to emails seeking comment till press time on Friday. Brands often have an exclusivity clause with the mall where they don't want competing brands near their stores. Howev...
US DHS urged to boost isotopic tests use to track forced-labour cotton

US DHS urged to boost isotopic tests use to track forced-labour cotton

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Lawyer and Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton recently sent a letter to US secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action to strengthen Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ability to detect imported cotton sourced from forced labour using isotopic testing technology.The letter requested information about the agency’s current limited usage and high cost of testing and outlines the benefits of scaling up this tool to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA).Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton recently wrote to US secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action to strengthen Customs and Border Protection's ability to detect imported cotton sourced from forced labour using isotopic testing technology. National Council of Text...
Actress Kiran Ashfaque ties knot with PPP official Hamza Ali Chaudhary

Actress Kiran Ashfaque ties knot with PPP official Hamza Ali Chaudhary

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Content creator Kiran Ashfaque has married Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) political advisor Hamza Ali Chaudhary. The actress was previously married to actor and host of ‘Mazaaq Raat’ Imran Ashraf. The couple divorced in 2022 after being married for four years. The wedding ceremony was held in Lahore at Hamza’s private residence, where Kiran donned a pastel kurta and a sheer white veil. She wore silver jewellery for the ceremony. The Instagram influencer shared several pictures of her event on her Instagram account. RELATED STORIES ...
UK manufacturing sector contracts for 9th consecutive month in Nov

UK manufacturing sector contracts for 9th consecutive month in Nov

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The UK manufacturing sector potentially turned a corner in November this year, with production contracting for the ninth consecutive month, according to S&P Global Ratings. The rate of decline, however, eased sharply to its second-weakest during that sequence.The downturn in new orders, although still solid, also slowed during the month.Production in the UK manufacturing sector contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, S&P Global Ratings said. The rate of decline, however, eased sharply to its second-weakest during that sequence. The main reasons were weaker domestic demand, decreased intakes of new export business and destocking at both manufacturers and their clients.Manufacturers nonetheless remained on a cautious footing, with ongoing market uncertaint...
The Difference Between Sherwani & Kurta

The Difference Between Sherwani & Kurta

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You might wonder about the difference between a sherwani and a kurta, two staple pieces in Indian men’s fashion. They’re both iconic elements of traditional attire, but they offer distinctive styles.Understanding their unique features can help you make informed choices when exploring this rich cultural clothing realm.Length and Fit of the GarmentSherwanis are generally present as longer garments, usually knee-length or slightly beyond that. They tend to be more structured than kurtas, which have a relaxed feel due to being unstructured and typically falling above the knees.On your special day, though, you’re free from conventional hues. Opt for any color, so long as there’s harmony with the bride’s outfit. The groom should leave an impression on everybody while entering with his baraat (we...
Must-Have Sarees for the Season

Must-Have Sarees for the Season

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Festive seasons in India are a time of pure magic, an enchanting blend of tradition, celebration, and fashion. Amidst the myriad choices of traditional attire, none quite encapsulates the grace and versatility that sarees do. Be it Navratri, Durga & Kali Pooja, or the grandeur of Diwali, sarees have an innate ability to elevate your festive style. In this article, we unveil the latest trends in festive sarees, ensuring that you stand out in your festive wear sarees. Navratri Glam: Lehariya & Bandhej Sarees Festive sarees come alive during Navratri, and among the most celebrated choices are Lehariya and Bandhej sarees. These traditional Rajasthani sarees are a testament to the vibrancy of Indian culture. The intricately tied and dyed patterns of Lehariya and Bandhej sarees evo...
US, EU efforts to hinder RMG exports to be futile: Bangladesh minister

US, EU efforts to hinder RMG exports to be futile: Bangladesh minister

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There will be no problem if the US imposes sanctions on Bangladesh, according to the latter’s foreign minister AK Abdul Momen. Commerce minister Tipu Munshi, meanwhile, asserted that US and European efforts to hinder Bangladesh's garment exports will finally prove futile.Momen, however, clarified Bangladesh has not been informed of any such US decision.US sanctions on Bangladesh, if imposed, will pose no problem, the latter's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen recently said. Commerce minister Tipu Munshi, meanwhile, asserted that US and European efforts to hinder Bangladesh's garment exports will finally prove futile. Momen, however, clarified Bangladesh has not been informed of any such US decision.US secretary of state Anthony Blinken recently said countries violating labour rig...
Cloud Kitchens: Anushka Malkani and Nariman Abdygapparov, Masa Bakery

Cloud Kitchens: Anushka Malkani and Nariman Abdygapparov, Masa Bakery

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Wine & Dine Text and Photography by Mallika Chandra. Anushka Malkani, 27 and Nariman Abdygapparov, 24Masa BakeryLocation: AndheriSpeciality: Baked goods, pastries Tell us about your journey as chefs before Masa. What led you to start a cloud kitchen and how were you intending to stand out? Anushka Malkani (AM): I studied in Switzerland, and then I moved to Paris, where I was working with the Ducasse group. I learned a lot about the importance of good ingredients and how you source them. In fact, it inspired Nariman and me to open Masa because we felt like there was a space for ingredient-driven pastry in Mumbai. There are a lot of ingredient-driven restaurants in Mumbai, where...
Compuational modelling reduces dyeing inconsistencies

Compuational modelling reduces dyeing inconsistencies

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Dyeing/​Finishing/​Printing DP Dyers, based in Holmfirth, UK, has collaborated with the Future Fashion Factory on a project aimed at improving the replication of lab dyeing results in mass production, to try and reduce excessive repeat dyeing and the subsequent waste this generates. Led by Professor Stephen Westland of University of Leeds, the Call 6 project employed the use of computational modelling to analyse inconsistencies between lab and mass dyed fabrics in order to improve results. The process has analysed the areas in which lab dyeing results do not translate to mass dyed fabrics and led to new solutions for eradicating the inconsistencies, leading to significantly reduced waste, energy and water consumption. Continuous testing In traditional piece dyeing, woven lengths of w...