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Sustainable investment trends – performance, flows and greenwashing

Loknath Das, , , , , , ,

There’s no doubting the strength of the sustainable investment tide, as last year responsible funds accounted for around a third of overall industry sales. This year looks set to be even bigger, and on current trends will eclipse 2020 to post a new record for ethical fund sales. These funds still only make up around 5% of total assets, so there’s plenty of road ahead for ESG funds to eat the lunch of more traditional offerings. Perhaps that’s why almost all fund groups seem to be beefing up their sustainable…

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Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2016: Towards a Fitter India

Srijita, , , , , , , , ,

Fitness is a dynamic industry. New techniques, variations and forms emerge every day. This borrows a great deal from our need to change our fitness regime periodically in order to stave off plateaus. The relentless want to keep oneself challenged and motivated gives rise to novel ideas. The world of fitness has received an overhaul – from some of the fanciest equipment to regimes which require no more but a mat – the contemporary domain of fitness has something to offer everyone. As we wrap up this year, it was…

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5 healthy food trends worth trying

Srijita, , , , ,

Throughout my career I’ve seen a lot of food trends emerge and evolve. Some-like clean eating and the growth in organics-have been awesome, while others, like processed, fat-free, sugar free, diet foods, have been downright dreadful. Fortunately, most of the current “it foods” are pretty amazing, with an overall emphasis on getting back to basics and tapping into natural health benefits. Here are five of my favorite currently in fashion, and how to include them into your eating repertoire. Seeds I am a huge fan of nuts-I eat them daily…

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Nail colour trends that make way this season

Srijita, , , , , , ,

Nail colour trends that make way this season (Getty Images) From using pastel shades, solid colours and frosty hues, it’s time to lay out a fashion statement with your nail colour, says an expert. Aakriti Kochar, beauty and make-up expert, Oriflame India, lists down colours that are in vogue this season. – Pastels: Soft colour tones are always a hot favourite as these are easy going and not a strain to the eyes. Everything around us in monsoon is so lush and green, a little hint of colour does all…

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10 travel trends expected to grow in 2013

Srijita, , , , , , ,

So now that 2012 is over, the world hasn’t come to an end and life continues as normal, and people will continue to travel. Here are 10 travel trends expected to grow in 2013: 1. Increase in the number of independent travellers – The lack of company is not an excuse to plan or postpone travels anymore. People like to go solo and find travelling companions on the go to discover new places and their own self! 2. Domestic travel for festivals – We’ve seen it grow in the past…

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