The digestive system is one of the most sophisticated mechanisms we have. It is like a gateway between outside world and internal environment of the body. It not only breaks down, digests, and assimilates our food but also protects, and guards us against bacteria, parasites, viruses and foreign invaders....
Significance of Buddha Purnima or Vesak
Buddhists from all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Buddha Purnima or Vaishakh Purnima or Vesak, which falls on 30 April this year. It is a festival held worldwide to commemorate the birth and enlightenment (prakash) of Lord Buddha; every year it...
Padharo Mhare Des! This literally translates to ‘please come to our country’. With a tagline that is so warm and convivial and a welcome that is even more warm-hearted, Panchavati Gaurav offers so much more than one of the best thalis in the country!
Being a vegetarian and a big...
The month of April-May (‘Medom’ in Malayalam) is the season of ‘poorams’ (festivals) in Kerala. For culture enthusiasts, this is the best time to visit Thrissur, the temple town and cultural capital of the state when it gets ready to unfurl the major temple festival called Thrissur Pooram.
Pooram was...
Mango…the moment this word is uttered, one can sense the tangy sweet freshness and the succulent bite of nature’s gift. Just the mention of the King of Fruits is enough to invoke a sense of abundance and profusion. From green to gold to green-red, mango has an exceptionally refreshing...
Mumbai: After a glorious run of 51 days across 17 Indian cities, the historic event – the 8th Theatre Olympics - drew to a colorful close here last night.
Many luminaries descended to grace the momentous occasion in the life of Indian theatre and cultural groups. The chief minister of...
7 April, which is also known as the World Health Day, marks the 70th anniversary of the World Health Organisation, a UN initiative dedicated to eradicating diseases on a global scale. In the spirit of the occasion, it is necessary to be well-informed about perhaps the most important factor...
They say you can regret your words, but never your silence. Indeed, silence sometimes speaks much louder than words, caressing softly when the starkness of words fails. Aptly named Khamoshi Sili Sili (the damp silence), this play has a similar impact on the audiences. The musical softly and gradually...
Think Easter and what flashes across our minds are Easter bunny, ornate eggs, and roast turkey for dinner.
Easter is the festivity of the revivification of Jesus from the crypt on the third day after his crucifixion, which is observed as Good Friday. Christians regard Easter as the fulfilled prophecy...
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...
Mumbai: Tissot, world leader in the Swiss traditional watch industry, launched its new boutique at Palladium Mall with brand ambassador Virat Kohli. The 300 square feet boutique marks Tissot’s fourth standalone store in Mumbai. India Beckons had an opportunity to cover the boutique launch that was subsequently followed by...
Literally! That’s what the newly-refurbished Asian bar and eatery in Bandra offers you on a platter – Asia! Right from Vietnamese to Indonesian, Japanese, and Thai – the best of Asian food and flavours can be savoured at this quiet eatery, tucked away in Bandra’s posh neighbourhood Pali Hill.
With...
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all over the world. But this day is also a reminder that we should take a step beyond commemorating the achievements of countless women all over the globe only on a single...
