Curiosity has a major influence on academic performance

A new study published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science has revealed that curiosity plays a significant role in academic performance, and traits like curiosity are as important as intelligence in determining how well a student will perform. Intelligence is important to academic performance, but is not the whole story. Brilliant students sometimes fail…

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New website launched to honour India’s war dead

A new website has been launched by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to mark the often overlooked contribution of the people of India during the First and Second World Wars. “Forever India” at www.cwgc.org/foreverindia tells the remarkable story of some of the millions of Indians who left their homes in order to fight for the…

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Menswear lags behind in UK online fashion market

The online fashion market in the UK is predicted to be worth £4.8 billion be the end of 2011, according to Mintel, the market analysts. But the latest analysis carried out by Greenlight  shows that 50 per cent of the 1.1 million fashion searched carried out by Google in July related to women’s clothing, compared…

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Bridal fashions inspired by ancient African queens

A growing number of brides are referencing their heritage for bridal inspiration from the ancient thrones of Africa. They are taking their cues from Cleopatra, Nefertari, Makeda, and Queen Kahina of Egypt. Upholding such high expectations is challenging, yet can be found in the crafty hands of a soft-spoken dress designer working in Texas. TeKay…

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Oxfam to host African fashion show in London

As part of Oxjam, the month long fundraising music festival, the charity Oxfam is launching its first night of entertainment based around African Culture on October 21. It will feature traditional dance, song, drumming, fashion shows, and African cuisine. The event is being organised by 4TY (for the youths) a charity that aims to bring…

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