Makar Sankraanti – The festivities continue!  With the beginning of another New Year, it’s time to indulge in the goodness of festivals and the goodness of traditional foods and festivities. Each year, on the 14th of January, India welcomes a wave of festive cheer across the country. Somewhere between hues of yellow and the blue […]

Lohri is a popular winter folk festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It typically falls on the 13th of January and marks the end of the winter solstice. The festival is celebrated by lighting bonfires, singing and dancing, and exchanging sweets and gifts. Lohri is also […]

National Youth Day is a national holiday in India celebrated on January 12th every year to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day is celebrated to promote the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, who was a spiritual leader and a philosopher, and to inspire the youth of India to follow his teachings. The theme […]

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on December 19th. It also signifies the triumph of having a strong country that works for the people, by the people and of the people. This day also helps people of Goa celebrate their independence from the Portuguese after 450 years of relentless rule over them.  What Is […]

Do our nutritional needs change from season to season? The broad answer to this not-so-simple question is – YES! They do. The primary reason behind this is that our body has to change itself and adapt to the surroundings and the environment we live in. Winter season brings with it changed weather conditions. Therefore, to […]

Sambhar or sambar is a Southern Indian dish which comprises of lentils, vegetables and spices. It is described by late food historian KT Acharya as “a fairly thick spicy extract of thuvar dhal soured with tamarind, frequently containing soft vegetables like brinjal, gourd and lady’s finger” A sambar is a great accompaniment for hot idlis, […]

International Men’s Day is observed annually on 19th November to promote the equality of men and boys around the world. The day aims to challenge the perceptions of masculinity and bring attention to the issues that men face. The Need For This Day ♂️ Since 1999, the world has celebrated International Men’s Day to raise […]

Winter means hair becoming dry, rough and brittle because of the cold. You can avoid this with hair masks that can be made at home. Also winter is a great season to get your hair into better shape. Since we shower with hot water, the skin and hair become drier than usual. To avoid your […]

Hey! It’s The World Vegan Day today! Maintaining a vegan diet was surely a challenge back in the days mainly because the food substitutes for items such as eggs, meat, milk etc. were difficult to source in order to make those perfect recipes. However, in 2022, the case is not the same anymore. With modernization, […]

Flaxseeds are one of the oldest known crops to humankind. Flax seeds not only add taste, crunch, and texture to our meals but have been deemed as ‘superfoods’ that provide numerous health benefits. In this post, we will discuss the health benefits of flax seeds as well as simple ways to include them in our […]