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Krishna Sarma is a busy Delhi-based lawyer who specialises in intellectual property rights. Her early morning ritual is a 45-minute walk alone so that she can clear her head. “That is the only time in the day when I have time to listen to my favourite music. I listen to podcasts to catch up with […]
On the first Sunday of May, a unique celebration reverberates around the globe – World Laughter Day. Recognised for its potent ability to uplift spirits, foster connections and promote well-being, laughter, often dubbed as the best medicine, takes centre stage. Amidst the backdrop of global challenges and uncertainties in 2024, the significance of this day […]
If there is one quality that people need not just to succeed in life, but to survive, it is resilience. No one’s life is a dream in spite of what social media may portray. The quality that enables us to cope with life’s ups and downs with stoicism is resilience. Described below are some habits […]
When we are on a morning walk, or out to do some errands, many of us are scared and anxious about being attacked by street dogs. This is a valid fear as there have been countless cases of dog bites in our city. The street dog population is estimated to be around two lakhs in […]
There is something about the New Year. It brings a sense of hope, a feeling of resurgence and a quest for new beginnings. That’s probably why people make New Year resolutions. They seek to change old habits, don new hats and take on the coming year with positivity and optimism. But do New Year resolutions […]
With top-notch content production in place, Ankur Raghav’s EPIC69 Official has come a long way and continues to grow. It may take years for a few brands, platforms, and businesses to reach their desired visions and goals. Others may get closer to their goals early in their journeys. Have you ever wondered what could be […]
Today, November 13, 2023, is World Kindness Day. Hmm. Isn’t that a topic for sermons? Or, something moralists love to go on about. Well, perhaps it is. But kindness is also closely linked to mental health. In fact, giving or receiving kindness can help reduce stress levels and ward off depression. Kindness means saying or […]
Being productive at work is a science. It requires more than simply sitting at your desk, going through emails, and hoping to finish everything on time. With a million and one things happening simultaneously, it’s not always easy to stay focused. However, by making a few small changes, you can significantly increase your productivity and […]
With the rise of social media apps like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, pages for animal rescue and adoption have increased. These newborn wonders too deserve a loving family just like expensive breeds. Social media is proving to be beneficial for such voiceless creatures. We all love dogs and cats, don’t we? Pets comfort our lives; […]
National Pet Day is marked to celebrate the special relationship you share with your pet. The day is celebrated on April 11 all across the world. It’s a day to acknowledge the happiness that pets bring into our lives and to promote the value of protecting animals’ welfare. It’s true that animals show us love […]
The way you start the first part of 2023 will define how the year unfolds. So—obviously—begin it strong. I recommend that you implement the following 17 micro-habits as swiftly as you can: 1. Stop worrying about things you can’t control. 2. Drink more water. 3. Don’t check your mobile upon waking up. 4. Work in […]
By Aruna Raghuram It’s a common enough situation. Over the years, you collect furniture, artefacts, clothes, linen, vessels, crockery, books, toys, and many more things. Many of these you may not need anymore. But they still occupy space in your home and add to the clutter. If you are wondering what all this fuss about […]
Gujarat and Dairy have an inseparable bond. The state has bejewelled India with the White Revolution, Amul, and the ‘chaas’ culture. However, one dairy product Gujaratis love that does not have its heritage in Gujarat is CHEESE. As per a 2015 food survey, Gujaratis likely eat 50% of India’s cheese. Moreover, the delicacies around Ahmedabad […]
Tables have definitely turned for Radhika Gupta, as once she was bullied at school for her Indian accent, rejected by a string of jobs, but finally made her way up to being one of India’s youngest CEOs. The Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss, Radhika Gupta, did not have a rosy childhood, as she was teased […]
Food is known to trigger metabolism, which in turn, is the breaking down of nutrients into its component chemicals and nutrients. While nutrients are essential to regular physiological working, it is the chemicals that maintain the electrolyte balance, which is key to hormonal functioning. Research has established the role of hormones as the key to […]
All human beings are in pursuit of happiness, be it material or spiritual. It is this quest which differentiates us from other species. What is strange however is that often the journey in search for happiness brings unhappiness and creates challenges for the mental well-being. In today’s world, weeding this trail towards happiness is becoming […]
Imagine being invisible to the world for your entire life and then, one day, finding out that every person in your life is trying to prove that they are connected to you. This is the reality now for the Indian athletes who participated in the recent Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and won 19 medals. In […]
When a kind, elderly woman in Ahmedabad gave her duffle bag for repair last week, it sparked a chain of events that serve as a reminder that maybe not all is wrong with the world, that maybe honesty and compassion are not as rare as they seem to have become. Kamal Kellogg, 84, who lives […]
Thoughtfulness is when you take food over to the house of a sick neighbour. Politeness is when you hold open a door for someone getting out of a car. Social mindfulness, on which India has one of the lowest scores as per a global study published last week, is a more subtle concept. Like politeness […]
Eighteen-year-old Khushi Purohit is still processing her achievement, though she worked hard for it, it came as a huge but pleasant surprise. A student of Navrachana School, Vadodara, Khushi secured a seat in the esteemed National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad by procuring All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the NID DAT (Mains). “Design is […]
