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It is among some of the finest weaves of India. It was loved by the ladies from the royal houses of Baroda, Indore, Gwalior and Nagpur. It is as famous and as big a traditional handloom icon as the Patola sarees of Gujarat , the Benarsi Saree of Uttar Pradesh, the Kanjeevaram Pattu of Tamil Nadu, the Muga silk sarees of Assam, the Mysore Silks of Karnataka or the Kasavu sarees from Kerala. I am talking about the famous Chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh that have more than 700 years of weaving history and that are one of top heritage destinations to visit in Madhya Pradesh . The Chanderi saris, which are among the finest in the country are produced from a mix of cotton and silk, which gives it its unique texture and feel. Embellished with beautiful motifs of coins, buds, peacocks, geometric designs and gold zari border, these sarees originated sometime in the 13th century even though the weaving culture dates back to the 2nd century CE. The birth of the Chanderi saree might have taken p...

WHAT IS STRESS? According to WHO, stress is defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain.  THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRESS?! Stress can be divided into two types, acute stress and chronic stress. Acute stress is short-term and tends to reduce after the problem is resolved. Chronic stress is long-term and dangerous. Chronic stress will affect our body mentally and physically over time. WHO CAN BE AFFECTED BY STRESS? Everyone can be affected by stress regardless of their age. Early childhood should have been filled with happy thoughts without any worries. Children as early as preschoolers can be affected by stress.  Teenage years or adolescence period is a very awkward phase for everyone since we are still exploring things and building our own identity. It is understandable that teenagers often feel pressured. Being an adult comes with a lot of responsibilities and commitments, there are a lot of things that we need to think and consider.  The...