Being a responsible tourist can be a great opportunity to keep our environment clean and safe, considering that climate change is affecting everything around us.
French novelist Gustave Flaubert has rightly stated – Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.
You realise that...
Fats are one of the most important macronutrients for the human body. Fats are building blocks for around 70 trillion cells that make up our body. Our hormones, bile, and cholesterol also consist of fats. The body uses fats as an energy source and protection.
Fatty acid deficiency is widespread...
The spread of the pandemic from one country to another has put a heavy toll on international travel with most countries imposing travel restrictions as one of the main precautionary measures. Every country depends a great deal on air travel for continued work, trade, education, diplomacy and so on....
Let in the good vibes at your house with these basic Feng Shui ideas
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging objects in an appropriate space, intending to achieve harmony and balance in life, and bring good luck. The idea behind Feng Shui is to unblock the...
Sometimes we need to make that external physical journey in order to make that inward spiritual journey and connect to our souls. That is the essence of the Pandharpur Yatra (pilgrimage) or ‘Wari’ as it is more commonly referred to.
The Wari
Sant Tukaram was the first one to set out...
Mumbai: Marks & Spencer held an exclusive fashion show on Thursday 8th February 2018, showcasing their Spring Summer 2018 collection at the Four Seasons Hotel at Worli in Mumbai.
The collection was launched by Belinda Earl OBE, the interim Womenswear and Global Style Director for Marks & Spencer. Bollywood actors...
The Siddhivinayak temple on Akshay Tritya is decorated with yellow and orange marigold flowers.
We studied Sanskrit in school, albeit with the aim of scoring high in the final examination, hardly realising that this exotic language of ancient India is the door to the secrets of our sacred ancient texts, which can unravel many a mystery of spiritual life and heritage, which is...
Dear readers,
It's the leap year with February having an extra day. For those constantly on the go and those who love to travel, an extra day in a year comes as a boon. We are launching our monthly digest from this month onwards, which will carry special and offbeat...
Goswami Tulsidas, or more famously Tulsidas, was an Indian poet-saint, philosopher, composer, and social reformer widely known for his literary work Ramcharitmanas - the Hindi equivalent of Saint Valmiki’s Ramayan.
Life and times
Tulsidas was born into a Hindu Vaishnav family in the year 1532 A.D. in the village of Rajapur...
Being big thali food freaks, we decided to visit Maharaja Bhog in Goregaon. At all its five outlets (in Goregaon, Malad, Juhu, and Lower Parel), Maharaja Bhog’s thali is a sell-out for the unlimited, healthy, and hygienic platter that it puts forth and it is my favorite thali place...
Stretching from the arid landscapes of the Sahara Desert to the steamy jungles at the heart of the continent and the Southern wine country, Africa’s vastness and diversity are staggering. After four trips exploring all corners of the continent, I have still only just scratched the surface and never...
Mind-altering benefits of meditation for teens
Parenting teenagers is no easy task and can be quite challenging. One moment they are carrying the groceries for you without you asking them to and the next they are slamming their bedroom door because you expect them to empty the dishwasher and, well,...
It is the month of Shravan and the atmosphere is resplendent with devotees thronging temples, offering obeisance to their favourite Lord Shiva, also known to be quick to grant wishes or bholenath. Men and women offer water, milk, honey, bhasm, fruits, dhatura, flowers and garlands to the shiva lingam...
Beaches, parties, resorts, festivals, food – Phuket has all the makings of a terrific holiday destination! The rain-forested region is one of Thailand’s most-visited – and largest – islands while the 30 or so smaller islands nearby offer travelers quick escapes from the touristy scene. If you are in...
