It’s National No Smoking Day today, which is an annual event in the United Kingdom that takes place on the second Wednesday in March. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of smoking and helping smokers to quit. The campaign is organized by the British Heart Foundation, and it has been running […]

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights. The history of International Women’s Day dates back to the early 20th century when […]

Holi is a time for colourful celebrations. Friends, families, and communities celebrate together. In most Indian cultures, people make special traditional dishes as an essential part of Holi celebration.  We’ve put together a list of some special foods that Indians prepare on Holi, in different parts of the country and the globe. Expatriated Indians, who […]

Holi is one of the biggest festivals in India, its festivities rivalled only by Diwali. While people now celebrate Diwali as a mostly close-knit family festival, they look forwards to fun and frolic with the community at large on Holi. Holi celebration involves food, dancing, splashing of water and colours, and in most cultures – […]

The temperatures are already on an upward graph with the sweet Sun baking our souls almost everyday!😅 With temperatures that can soar above 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, summers in India can be quite challenging. Summers can be harsh on the skin due to the high temperatures, humidity and increased exposure to UV radiation. […]

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its potential health benefits. It is made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (referred to as a “SCOBY”) to sweetened black or green tea, and allowing the mixture to ferment for about a week. During […]

With summers fast approaching, it is only right that you start eating light salads and raitas. The heat isn’t kind so it’s best you are kind to your own body! The following blog gives you great recipes for salads and raitas that you can make in a jiffy, without much hassle. You can also get […]

We know what we love best about Guacamole, right? It’s pasty, fresh, crunchy, sour and salty, all at the same time. Paired with the right corn chip tortilla, or spread on a thin crispy toast, it makes for a perfect snack. So, here’s an easy guacamole dip recipe that is satisfying to make and tastes […]

The greatest meals or snacks can sometimes be incomplete without a chatni (chutney) to accompany them. The word ‘chaatni’ or chutney actually comes from the Hindi word ‘chaat’ which means to ‘lick’ making the literal meaning of the word to be ‘something that’s finger-licking good’!  We have all seen our mothers and grandmothers make fresh […]

National Women’s Day in India is celebrated on February 13th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in India. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter and poet who was also known as the “Nightingale of India”. The main aim of […]