Author: Karina Pandya

  While good health is the most priceless possession to anyone walking this planet, it is also extremely difficult and almost impossible to have an absolutely healthy body. Mental health issues are one of the leading causes of disharmony in the body but other people may have neurological, physical and other disorders in their bodies. Good health is when we have good physical, mental and social well-being. It is not just about the absence of infirmity or diseases. We all are bound to suffer from one thing or the other at some point of time in our lives.  Is it just when…

 Stress has become more and more a part of life as times have become so fast-paced and we live in a digital age. Whether it is at home, living with our parents and siblings and the obligations that we carry towards our family or it is at the workplace where we have to work long hours and submit some or the other work by the deadline to our seniors. Anxiety and depression are two side effects of stress and we have no other choice but to find a way to deal with these mental health issues. Headspace | Mini Meditation |…

Sometimes I sit in silence,  a quiet comes over me What I actually need is some sort of guidance. but how can I ever be free? My breath it’s slow it makes me feel so calm. The silence comes to take over me, As I breathe into my palm The breath just seems to be free! You calm me like no other,  Oh mindfulness you are just like a mother

 Understanding your karma is one of the most important aspects of life in order to change anything about your life. What makes situations go sour and unfixable? What is the root of a hurt soul or illness? What makes things go well and life so joyful? Is it something that we are responsible for or is it something that we create? What is karma in the first place and can things in our lives ever change? A sum of the actions of a person in his current life state as well as of his past life state creates effects in one’s…

 With 15 days left for Halloween, one may wonder how Halloween actually came about.Commonly known as Allhalloween/All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve; Halloweens Day has been celebrated across the world on the 31st of October. It is celebrated as the eve of the Western Christian feast of Day. All Saints Day is observed on November 1st and signifies which honours that all saints of the church have deemed to have gone to heaven. This is a day which is dedicated to remembering the dead- inclusive of some saints, martyrs and all the faithfully departed. A Christian holiday, this day has evolved over the years with many countries contributing to how…

  As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati used to love playing the game of dice. Hence, playing games on the Diwali night is considered auspicious. Board games not only enhance social skills but also sharpen motor skills and hand-eye coordination, boost self-esteem and encourage flexible thinking. While different card games are usually at the top of the list of gatherings, board games are also not too far away. Games such as Monopoly, scrabble,  pachisi, ludo, chauka bara and chaduranga are some of the popular ones. Of course, other modern board games can also be added! 1.     Monopoly: While Monopoly is known to be a classic game…

Symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance; Diwali is one of the most anticipated Indian holidays. Not only does it signify a time to destroy all our dark desires and thoughts but it is a time of strength as well as zeal to carry on with our goodwill for the remaining part of the year. This festival is observed by more than a billion people across different faiths and lasts for five specific days where it is accompanied by a lot of prayers, feats, fireworks and a new year.  It commemorates the victorious…

     With over 60% of the people living in Mumbai living in slums, the Brihanmumbai Municipality Corporation (BMC) plays a very critical role in the city. The local Government of the city, also known as the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is known to be the governing civic body of Mumbai – the capital of Maharashtra.  The BMC is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city and some suburbs. There are 9 Municipal Corporations in the city: Greater Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi- Nizamapur, Vasai-Virar, Mira-Bhayandar and Panvel; and 9 Municipal Councils.  These municipal corporations are the urban local bodies which…

India has been a centre of art centres for quite a while with collections of theatre, music, dance, folk traditions, performing arts, writings, paintings, rites and rituals, songs, etc. For this, it is also known as the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ (ICH) of humanity. Some of the popular art centres in Mumbai include the Jehangir Art Gallery, Piramal Art Gallery, National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA), Prithvi Theatre, and now the one of its kind multi-disciplinary cultural space – the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre – which was recently opened this year on March 31st, 2023.  https://youtu.be/-oppBZ6kT14 The aim of this center, as spelled…

Girgaon falls under a quaint neighbourhood known as ‘Charni Road’. Known for its old charm chawls, wholesale markets of diamonds (Opera House), garments, Irani cafes and tall skyscrapers, Charni Road is an integral part of Mumbai’s culture. With many iconic places to visit, some of the places worth visiting here are Girgaon Chowpatty Beach, Royal Opera House, Babul Nath Mandir, Hanging Gardens, etc.   At the dawn of the 19th century, these neighbourhoods – all recognised by the ‘wadi’ at the end were small packed cottage-like structures inhabited by people belonging to one community. One of the most popular areas here is Girgaon (Girgaum)…