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Six new designers to showcase at AIFW Spring Summer 2016

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New Delhi: Six budding designers are set to present their collections at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2016 in association with Maybelline NY. The five-day event is scheduled to start from October 7 at the NSIC Grounds here.

The names include Love Birds by Amrita Khanna and Gursi Khan, Ikai by Ragini Ahuja, Dhruv Kapur, Anavila, Shalini James and Nimish Shah (stall designer).

Delighted to showcase theier works, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said: “We are happy to announce that these uninhibited style gurus will bring a fresh impetuous to the floor, making it an ideal amalgamation of contemporary and traditional designs. They are going to set the bar high by infusing oodles of energy.”

Love Birds is label for a modern woman who leads an active life. They are keen on dressing the global woman of the metropolitans, while Ikai by Ragini Ahuja aims to create incredibly practical clothing with relaxed fits and natural textiles that exude luxury with no hint of pretence.

Dhruv Kapur’s designs employ discreet detailing to create luxurious, timeless, elegant, utilitarian and unisex clothes from fine, natural and locally sourced fabrics.

Anavila is centered around comfortable and earthy hand woven textiles that are inspired by nature, while Shalini James’s label is a potpourri of everything Indian; in silhouettes that are sometimes ethnic, sometimes contemporary, and mostly a unique mix of both.

Nimish Shah, who is showcasing his collection at the stall, will offer a range of sophisticated modern separates.

The fashion week will also witness a collaboration with Elle magazine to launch ‘First Cut’, a new initiative for emerging designers that recognises India’s most promising fashion talent.

The First Cut 2015 designers are The Meraki Project by Sonali Pamnani, Asa by Shreya Oza, Example by Moutushi & Rituraj, Lola by Suman B , Vitasta by Aditi Dhar (accessory) and Dvibhumi by Vyshnavi.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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