ARUNANJALI MARIA Book: The Henna Artist By: Alka Joshi I absolutely loved the vibrancy, colours, sights, sounds and smells of India that come alive in the book. The vivid description of Rajasthan, the scents, smells of herbs, of cinnamon and cardamom are just magical. The mention of the local delicacy like ‘rabri’ and the...
Read MoreSometimes I wonder… Would the Ramayana have become another Mahabharat if it weren’t for the remarkably principled Bharata’s unwavering love for his brother? doubt there is a single person of Indian heritage who hasn’t heard at least the abridged version of our epics. And almost all of us have been inadvertently instructed, by our...
Read MoreTanja Wessels has been moving up the environmental ladder in the bustling city of Hong Kong in the past few years. Known as part “advocator” and part “agitator”, Tanja has been raising awareness about environmental issues through art, writing and activism. In her own words, she “writes, talks, wears, and thinks sustainability”. Wessels focuses...
Read MoreTeenage years are not easy on anyone, especially the teenager. For preteen having their own sanctuary or a small space to call their own can definitely help. Transitioning your pre-teen’s room to a teenager’s room maybe be emotionally hard, but here are a few tips to help make their room appropriate and fun. You...
Read MoreMany mainstream sources of information about nutrition are guilty of spreading dietary myths and misconceptions that lead to poor health outcomes. Is it any wonder people are confused? Here, I review five common, widespread lies and misconceptions that have been refuted by science. LIE #1 – SATURATED FAT CAUSES HEART DISEASE As recently as...
Read MoreTempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many indigenous cultures also ferment soya beans....
Read MoreI am so angry! I want to cry! It frustrates me! How often do you shout, or think these in your head? Are you always grumpy and upset “about something”, but unsure why? Do you let emotions bubble under the surface, but refuse to acknowledge what’s really going on? We all have emotions. Positive...
Read MoreThe living room is pretty much the focal point of a home. I like most people, spend a lot of time there and need the space to be comfortable and look good! Here are a few simple tips to make your living room space bright, fresh and stylish. The first thing to do is...
Read MoreSarah Brennan has dedicated the last 13 years of her life to writing about and publishing The Chinese Calendar Tales. One book per year for each animal of the Zodiac, the 12-year cycle ends this month with the kind, happy, but sometimes gullible Pig packing up her bags and wistfully following her 11 predecessors...
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