India West Journal

Fashion - Sustainable fashion choices, including the highly regarded capsule wardrobe, are becoming increasingly popular. Whether inspired by Marie Kondo’s wardrobe-focused tidying technique or Matilda Kahl’s decision to wear one outfit to work for three years, the trend of dressing consciously and adopting a capsule wardrobe is gaining momentum. But before we delve into the process of building a capsule wardrobe, let’s understand what it entails.

Politics - Uzra Zeya, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, highlighted India’s pivotal role as a global leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and its critical contributions to combating the spread of synthetic drugs. The remarks were made during the 4th US-India Counternarcotics Working Group meeting held here. During the session, Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, expressed enthusiasm for the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation in drug policy between India and the United States.

Politics - Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced legislation proposing to double the annual intake of foreign workers on H-1B visas, a short-term work permit that has been a gateway for Indians to work, live and, eventually, seek citizenship of this country. The bill introduced on July 14, by the Democratic Congressman, seeks to boost the annual H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. The US runs the H-1B visa program to make up for the shortage of specialty workers, although critics have argued that the shortage is highly exaggerated and that the program is being used by American companies to use less expensive foreign workers brought here by IT services companies.

Politics - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has apologized for calling Israel a “racist” state. Jayapal is the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and is known for her anti-Israel positions in an official statement on July 16 clarified that she does not believe the idea of Israel as a nation is racist “Words do matter,” said Jayapal in the statement adding “and so it is important that I clarify my statement. I do not believe the idea of Israel as a nation is racist.” Jayapal posted her statement on Twitter and said that she was attempting to “defuse a tense situation” and offered her “apologies to those who I have hurt with my words.”

  Today World News - On July 12, Google commemorated the world record achievement of a restaurant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for serving the highest number of pani puri flavors. The restaurant, Indori Zayka, in collaboration with Dainik Bhaskar, achieved this feat on July 12, 2015, under the guidance of Masterchef Neha Shah. In celebration of this milestone, Google created a vibrant and interactive game Doodle. In a statement, Google said, “Play today’s interactive game Doodle and help a street vendor team fill orders for pani puri.” Players are invited to select the puris that match each customer’s flavor and quantity preferences in order to keep them satisfied. The tech giant added, “Let’s get to serving!”

Horoscope Today   - It is about time that you cultivated healthy eating habits. Today, you will be prone to doing everything in excess. You may overeat or get swept away by emotions. You must keep a check on your emotions, or it may lead to unwanted complications. Eat vegetables or salad for a healthy lifestyle, suggests Ganesha.

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Fashion - Platinum jewelry is treasured for its elegance and durability. Regular cleaning and polishing are essential to maintain its luster and keep it looking exquisite. Before delving into cleaning and polishing methods, it’s important to understand platinum’s unique characteristics. Platinum is a dense and corrosion-resistant metal, making it an ideal choice for jewelry. However, it can develop a dull patina and minor scratches over time. Proper care can help restore its shine.

Politics - India has again opted out of supporting China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) refusing to endorse the project. The New Delhi Declaration after the conclusion of the summit, which took place on July 4 under India’s chairmanship, stated that Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their support to the BRI. The SCO summit concluded under India’s presidency earlier in the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heads of state of other SCO nations virtually took part in the event.