Prada’s Controversial Kolhapuri Chappals: Cultural Appropriation or Inspiration? |

Prada faced criticism for featuring sandals in its Spring-Summer 2026 collection that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals without acknowledging their origin. Following backlash, Lorenzo Bertelli of Prada admitted the design’s inspiration from traditional Indian footwear and expressed interest in collaborating with local artisans. This incident highlights the need for proper credit and support for traditional crafts…

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Uttarakhand travel, uttarakhand tourism, places to visit in uttarakhand, things to do in uttarakhand, hill stations in uttarakhand |

When city life starts to get monotonous, a change in landscape can actually do wonders. For me, it’s time for a quick pahadi escape. And this time, picking Uttarakhand, which thankfully, has plenty of charming hill towns that haven’t been trampled by tour buses—yet.Here are six quiet getaways in Uttarakhand where time slows down, and…

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Can eating fruits on an empty stomach increase the risk of diabetes? Doctor reacts |

A nutritionist’s claim about fruits and diabetes is challenged. Dr. Santhosh Jacob says whole fruits are good for people with diabetes. Fruits have water, fructose, glucose, sucrose, and fiber. Fiber controls blood sugar release. Fruits support gut health. Lifestyle factors are the main cause of diabetes. Whole fruits can help manage or prevent diabetes. Vegetables…

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