Balance is the key when it comes to the human body or the environment to thrive best. Unfortunately, not much has been done to create this balance in nature. Problems like resource depletion, pollution, the “throwaway” culture, and the rise of consumerism have exerted immense pressure on the environment. Much damage has been done but it’s not too late to…
Odisha, the land of temples, culture and art has unique festivals to it’s credit that celebrates true spirits of life. One such unique festival is Panchuka which is celebrated in the holy month of Kartika of the Hindu calendar. This festival overlaps from the month of October-November. The month of Kartika is considered to be the most sacred and holy…
In recent times, “Sustainability” has been the buzz word. Its important to understand what this buzz is all about, before we dive deep into the subject. In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. We are consuming resources at a…
Kids are always fascinated by the festival of lights, Diwali. One can say diyas and Diwali are almost synonyms to each other. This festival is all about delicacies, diyas, rangolis and decorating our cosy corners of the house. One of the most awaited festival in our house, diwali. As my kids are preschoolers and they don’t get chance to lit…
Winters are approaching and the best time to have nutty homemade health drink with all goodness of nuts , bidding goodbye to malted protein powder or chocolate powder readily available in market. Winters are good time to consume nuts which have several health benefits like rich in calories, proteins, good source of vitamins and fats . Nutritious as well as…
No human body is flawless or perfect but unique in its way. We mortals only get to see the outer beauty ignoring the inner beauty, which defines who we are. We judge only on physical appearance forgetting about the struggles, challenges that every life faces behind. Forgetting about the beauty that resides inside. It’s these challenges and struggles in life…
It was a bright morning with lovely sunshine, a blessing in winter , especially in North India. The bright weather further added cheer to her beaming face that had a different glow today. After 10 long years, she finally conceived and was going to hear the”LUB” “DUB”, the rhythmic sound of her little one’s heart for the first time. “Avantika,…
To the Divine Goddess who resides in all existence in the form of universal motherTo the Divine Goddess who resides in all existence in the form of energyTo the Divine Goddess who resides in all existence in the form of intellegenceTo the Divine Goddess who resides in all existence in the form of true wealthWe bow to her, we bow…
A couple of years back, I discovered the sweet taste of ‘Me time’ when I explored the streets of Singapore all by myself. It was a rejuvenating stroll with decked up streets and mall as it was Christmas time. This stroll made me want for more such brief ” Me time” where you are just yourself, not a wife or…
I was crowned as a twin mom after a decade long wait, no doubt I was over the moon. I felt blessed, lucky and proud mom of a healthy boy and a girl. Days passed by and I didn’t feel the brunt until a year. For a year I had never stepped out or had 5 mins for myself, it…