There’s a hush on the horizon- an uneasy one. The culprit this time is Novel Coronavirus or COVID 19- a deadly virus that has struck terror in the hearts of governments across the world and in the hearts of the…
Which is Your Cup of Tea? Steep Yourself in it!
Ah! The infinite joys of a cup of tea! A triple hurrah for Camellia Sinensis– the plant that gives tea lovers across the world that elixir of ecstasy- “Tea- the cups that cheer but not inebriate”. William Cowper couldn’t have…
5 Books You Simply Must Read In 2019!
Before I rattle away a list of must read books for you in 2019, let me tell you a very short story. The year was 1997. The setting- a school classroom filled with Grade-2 students watching as a teacher taught them…
Best Summer Vacation Destinations in India – I
In the depth of winter, I finally learned there was in me, an invincible summer! Despite half of India being out of the Tropic of Cancer, it depicts a largely tropical climate. This makes Indian Summers as invincible yet appealing as…
3 Oft-Repeated New Year’s Resolutions That Are Seldom Kept!
Resolution Re-Do resolution /rɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ a firm decision to do or not to do something the quality of being determined or resolute The word, ‘Resolution’ has a sort of ‘compulsory’ tone to it. How about we read it a little different…
What to Expect Next in Self-dDriving Cars?
Imagine you were in the driver’s seat, watching your favorite movie, while your car moved around, changed gears, and applied the brakes all by itself! Yes, self-driving cars or autonomous Cars make that possible! With driverless cars, there is no…
International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day is commemorated on December 10th, each year. Both, individuals as well as various groups of individuals observe December 10th as an important day. The year 2018 will mark the 70th year of observance of Human Rights…
World AIDS Day: HIV Battle – An End in Sight?
World AIDS Day, launched on December 1, 1988, is an effort to raise awareness about AIDS and condole the millions that died of the disease. Although there have been tremendous efforts to combat HIV/AIDS worldwide, HIV still remains a veritable…
10 Wahsome Ways to Save on Your Travel Budget
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”- Augustine of Hippo. This saying is very true, as I believe that traveling is the best way to learn. Learn about people, cultures, places, history……
Love Marriage: Expectations vs Reality
The Vagaries of a Love Marriage! My mother used to always say that ‘someone somewhere is made for each one of us’. All we need to do is find that perfect partner. Sometimes we find our perfect partner at college,…
7 Must Read Books on Amazon
A List of Must Read Books for You! The best way to de-stress, for me, on those ‘not-so-good-days’, is to simply curl up with a good book. I feel that reading transports you to a different world, away from your…
Natural Ways to Reduce Blood Sugar
Blood Sugar is a Silent Killer Being a ‘sweet’ person is no more a good thing if that sweetness is going to affect your wellbeing! The quantity of glucose present in the blood determines the blood sugar or the blood…
Do You Really Know Your Herbs? Find out for yourself!
Going Herbal May Not Be The Answer To All Ills! Have you ever wondered why your pasta or salad lacks the zing that so often is an integral part of that dish? You’ve hit the nail on the head! It…
Halloween in India- A Trick or A Treat??
Halloween- What’s it all about? It’s that time of the year again when scary legends do the rounds as ghosts and spirits haunt the terrain. Shelves in supermarkets are weighed down with pumpkins, folks dress up in dark colors and…
The Outrageous Lifestyle of Teenagers Today
Do Teenagers Really Have An Outrageous Lifestyle? All over the world, teenagers are just the same. They are stressed, volatile and edgy- as if waiting to break out of a harness that they’re tethered to. It’s a difficult period…