The world celebrates Coconut Day on September 2nd. The coconut plant is one of nature’s most versatile products. There are so many amazing uses for coconuts: making curries with coconut milk and coconut cream, drinking coconut water or milk, using coconut oil for cooking, coconut butter for snacks, adding it to alcoholic drinks (pina colada), […]

Lord Ganesha, or Ganpati, the much-beloved God with an elephant head, is worshipped across India. Lord Ganesha is known as a bearer of fortune and a remover of barriers. He is a symbol of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesha’s elephant head’s origin story has various interpretations. The most well-known version is that his mother Parvati gave […]

Animals have always been an essential part of human evolution. Be it as a source of food and clothes for the hunter-gatherers or the means that plough our fields or even guard our valuables, animals have always rendered themselves indispensable to human needs. While different species were required for their functionalities, a few evolved with […]

Gokulashtami, Janmashtami, or Sri Krishna Jayanti commemorates Lord Krishna’s birthday. It is observed all over India on the eighth day of Shravana’s dark fortnight. Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindus by fasting, singing, praying together, and sharing special food. Along with praying to Lord Krishna, people dress up and decorate their homes for the occasion. Lord […]

Nothing beats opening a bottle of wine or champagne and raising a glass during celebrations. Prosecco is undoubtedly one of the most popular varieties of wine around the world and may even outsell champagne. But how much do you know about prosecco? Let us see! Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Northeast Italy that has […]

Friendship is one of the most treasured relationships of our lives. Each of our friends has some characteristics that make them special and irreplaceable. Our list of friends ranges from our partner in crime to one who mothers us. They fight with you, annoy you but always love you—the imperfect you, the confused you, even […]

We would like to share some helpful tips and insights for stocking a healthy pantry. The following tips will help build a healthy pantry and also help get them into a quick start on a healthy eating journey.  Life can get busy and stressful at times. The essential step to healthy eating starts with a […]

World Hepatitis Day is sponsored by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) on July 28th each year to raise awareness of viral hepatitis. July 28th was the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925-2011) who discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and later developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. It is an officially mandated global public […]

Bakrid, also known as Eid-al-Adha, is an Islamic festival observed every year to honor Ibrahim’s sacrifice of his beloved son in obedience to Allah’s mandate. While every year we talk about how to eat healthily, this year we are breaking free. The magnificent feast prepared and eaten by relatives is the most essential Eid part […]

Chocolates have been sold over time as a treat that is somehow tied to our feelings and love. Have you ever been given a box of chocolates as a gift, as a mark of appreciation, or as an apology? Oh, and don’t forget about the occasions like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas Day, or New Year’s […]

What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach. Hence, that empowers patients and physicians to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. […]

What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that are present at birth. It is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes—one from each parent.  Worldwide there are about 300,000 babies born with SCD every year. Furthermore, the majority in low-income countries […]

Father’s day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. It’s a day to honour fathers and enumerate their special qualities.  There are two stories of how this day came into being. According to some, it was first celebrated in Washington in the year 1910 by a woman named Sonora Dodd. Her father, […]

Let’s be honest, prioritizing your mental health can seem daunting and intimidating. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements on TV, radio, and social media platforms telling us how we can focus and pay more attention to our mental health. But, what if that one thing is to change your entire mindset or lifestyle so that you […]

In 2005 the World Health Assembly designated June 14th World Blood Donor Day around the globe. It has served as an opportunity to celebrate and bring awareness to blood donation worldwide. This date commemorates the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO human blood type system, which best-determined donors and led to the prominent […]

World Brain Tumour Day is observed on June 8 every year to raise awareness and educate people about brain tumours. It’s a day when the world pays tribute to individuals fighting brain tumours and stands in solidarity with their families and loved ones. The day was first commemorated by the German Brain Tumour Association in […]

Cycling, nutrition and hydration are not one size fit all. If you were to ask a group of cyclists what their menu looked like in preparation for their ride, you would get a room full of differences.  Despite the different approaches,  there are some key principles cyclists should use to get started. After we discuss […]

A new baby is always a source of excitement for a family. It’s a moment of complete happiness and a lot of joy. However, the new born comes with their own set of challenges. A new mom makes several changes in her life in order to comfort her newborn. Even if the infant is her […]

According to popular belief, a mother is someone who brings up a child with unconditional love and affection. To understand the dynamics of motherhood better, we spoke to various ‘Mothers’ to know their narratives of motherhood.  Let’s dig into their stories. 

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease where the airways get narrowed, swelled, and produce extra mucus, thus disturbing the breathing cycle. However, during an asthma  (or)attack or episode, swelling of the airway’s lining increases, muscles surrounding the airways tighten, and thick mucus clog the tiny airways making it difficult to breathe.   However, according to Indian […]

For each one of us, irrespective of the community we belong to, this day holds a special meaning. . Apart from the basic virtues, Ramadan has a lot to offer that goes far beyond the 29 days of fasting. Let’s learn about them

The Quran was revealed to the prophet in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and was accompanied by month-long fasting by the prophet himself. These 30 days of fasting during Ramadan are one of the pillars of Islam. The followers refrain from eating or drinking  anything between dawn to dusk for 30 days. The […]

As we put steady foot forward towards progress and development, we come together to spread awareness about certain conditions that need special mention. April 2nd is internationally recognized as World Autism Awareness Day. This day is all about learning a little more about Autism and supporting people around us affected by it. This article is […]

The month of February marks the beginning for the celebration of love. It is the day when we make sincere efforts to spend time with our loved ones with candlelight dinners, romantic getaways and extravagant gestures. Valentine’s day gives us the perfect opportunity to express our love and affection to all our loved ones.  Over […]

All it takes is 21 days! Remember, it takes 21 days to form a habit. You must’ve noticed that when you talk to someone who has achieved their goal, they talk about staying true to a new routine. For example, someone who wanted to lose weight gave up a piece of a cake. The first […]

There are numerous festivals that have graced our land, however, there are a few that hold cultural significance and add to its splendour. The significance of agriculture has always been a jewel in the crown for India. Honouring the roots, the entire country comes together in January to celebrate the abundance and prosperity brought by […]

It’s been two years since the earth went into emergency mode. COVID 19 spread like wildfire and soon became a pandemic. We were all quarantined and hidden into the comforts of our homes. Sounds so apocalyptic, right? Though humanity suffered a great loss, we can’t be giving up on our will to pursue passion and […]

“The Elves Made Me Do It” is a great excuse, but only for a 5-year-old. If you have been driving past your favourite dessert shop and haven’t peaked for a year, you surely will be okay this Christmas. Though spoiling yourself once in a while with a decadent dessert and Christmas food is not too […]

A drizzle of syrupy goodness over your warm fluffy pancakes is an excellent way to kick start a Sunday. However, maple syrup is so much more than a fancy ingredient in your kitchen. The sap of sugar maple, black maple and red maple trees are extracted to produce this syrup. Though several of the maple […]

As we hustle in the world of hybrid working and resetting our work-life balance, there is a ton that we must consider as our priorities. While the concept is becoming exceptionally popular among the corporate crowd, we need to take a minute to understand that, in the long run, earning a healthy lifestyle is equally […]