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Recently, someone asked me, “Is it worthwhile trying to teach mentally challenged persons a vocational skill?” It set me thinking.

Firstly, they are human beings like us and have a right to a happy and dignified life. They do have a sense of self-dignity.

The recent outbreak of Covid-19 has changed the way of life on a global level. The rapid increase in the number of cases across the world and the alarming number of deaths has scared each one of us. One of the major changes that has occurred in our lifestyles is the mandatory wearing of masks, gloves, and protective clothing. So, we are all taking precautionary measures, right?

These measures are taken to reduce exposure to the dust, pollution, or virus germs that can be found on surfaces and the world outside. But, according to experts, a better way to reduce exposure and help slow the spread of this disease is to wear a face shield. Shields are found to be more effective than face masks in protecting the wearer against the virus and other germs.

Why Do Many People Prefer Face Shields to Face Masks? The primary reason one would prefer to wear a face shield as opposed to a face mask is that face masks cause itching and irritation. This itching can then cause the person to touch their face or rub their eyes or nose, resulting in viruses or germs being transmitted onto the skin and potentially entering the body through the eyes.

So, let’s take a look at the top seven reasons that face shields are preferable to face masks when protecting yourself against this virus!

Prevent Infection The face shields are very effective in preventing any infectious items from touching your face. This is because if an infected person sneezes, coughs, or speaks without wearing a face mask the viral droplets get scattered all around them. If this happens, the virus spreads even more quickly. The extensive coverage of a face shield can completely protect you from such droplets encountering your face.

The fashion trends have immensely grown over the past few years. They are always changing and the new style statement for the woman of 2020 is not so simple. Keeping in mind the altering times trends have also reshaped. Also, women of our society have now completely changed. The woman of today is the woman of substance. She is always on the go, multi-tasker, clear about her goals, leads a healthy lifestyle, has amazing fashion sense, is an influencer for others and knows which style suits her.

Another important aspect to note over here is that now there is no fashion code one has the liberty to choose their own style and fashion. Below are the 10 trends we have come across which can make you look like a boss chick and transform your look completely.

1) Shoes worn over pants

Now you can easily slide those attractive stilettoes of yours even if you are going to office or just going for a casual hangout with friends. The strappy heels can be easily worn over cigarette pants, jeans or slacks. You can also easily complete the look with off-shoulder blouse, coat or matching jacket. Carry bling clutch with it if you are going for a night out or a party. Bingo, you are ready!

2) Oversized Victorian Sleeves

The Victorian oversized sleeves are gaining popularity again. It creates an illusion of slimmer waist and also adds a petite feminine touch to your ensemble. The color scheme can be light colors during summers and dark during winters. But if you want to look bold and want all eyes on you choose a dark color and an off shoulder style would give you a perfect look.

The Victorian oversized sleeves are gaining popularity again. It creates an illusion of slimmer waist and also adds a petite feminine touch to your ensemble. The color scheme can be light colors during summers and dark during winters. But if you want to look bold and want all eyes on you choose a dark color and an off shoulder style would give you a perfect look.

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Recently, someone asked me, “Is it worthwhile trying to teach mentally challenged persons a vocational skill?” It set me thinking. Firstly, they are human beings like us and have a right to a happy and dignified life. They do have a sense of self-dignity.

When taught a skill and made to do it repeatedly, Mentally Challenged persons do learn and can be productive. When they do so, they feel so good about themselves. You can see it in their body language. Secondly, they have feelings and emotions like any of us. When they learn a skill and participate in an activity, their self-confidence goes up dramatically. This is reflected in their changed behaviour, changed for the better.

Hello Friends, Navkshitij, is a registered 16-year-old NGO committed to the well-being of mentally challenged persons. It runs a residential facility offering lifetime care for adult special friends. There are 62 special friends at our two residential units. Navkshitij has launched Lockdown Support for Akash Agarwal, a special friend from a low income family. Akash Agarwal is mentally challenged and got admission at Navkshitij, where we charge a minimum fee (60% of the total amount spent on a person per month) to cover the basic cost of food, lodging and other recurring expenses. Akash's father Mr Anil Agarwal runs a flour mill in Pune and earns a decent income while his mother is a housewife. The current crisis - the pandemic and the lockdown - has led to the shutting down of the flour mill, leaving the family bereft of any income for two months. There is no money to pay the fees for Akash.  

In this scenario, the family is torn between wanting Akash to continue at Navshitij and being unable to do so due the lack of any income in the family. It also needs to be noted that even after the lockdown is lifted, it could take at least four months before some income could begin to trickle for the Agarwals. For, gripped by the fear of Covid-19, most people seem to prefer packaged flour and are slowly getting used to it. The family is helpless now and needs your support. Please donate generously so that their son Akash is assured of a supportive residential care without any break. Any break in routine is a huge challenge for a mentally challenged person. Besides, he cannot get the same support and activities at home as does at Navkshitij. Mentally challenged persons cannot be rehabilitated back to home. Let us support this family in need and prove that humanity continues to exist even in the most challenging times. Below is the link to a video, which will give you a brief about why Navkshitij was started.

The Mentally Challenged Friends at Navkshitij make Scented Candles of different sizes and shapes that could entice anyone. From ice-cream cone shaped candles to the petal shaped ones, there is one for every age and occasion.

We make a variety of candles at Navkshitij – Tinny, Minny, Medium, Big, Tea light candles and Mountain Rock candles.

A set of 6 tea light candles costs Rs 60. There is a decorated variation of the tea light candle, which comes at the same price. 

Tinny (85 gm) and Minny (100 gm) are priced at Rs 40 and Rs 60 respectively. 

Medium candles (170 gm) cost Rs. 80 each 

The Big ones (190 gm) cost Rs. 120 each. The big-sized Mountain Rock candle, weighing around 500 gm, has a price tag of Rs. 300.