Author: Karina Pandya

Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try.” Sounds familiar? Known by many (if not all), these lines are from the popular song, Imagine by singer, John Lennon who dreamt of a world which had no violence and lived in peace. Have you ever imagined what life would be like if there were no social evils that existed in the society? There would be no poverty, child labour or illiteracy. Wouldn’t it be a far better world to live in? While many may believe that it is a distant dream that will never come true; the truth is that…

November 14th, a day which is known across India as Children’s Day is also the birthday of India’s first Prime Minister- Jawaharlal Nehru. Chacha Nehru (Uncle Nehru) as he was fondly remembered had emphasized the importance of giving love and affection to children as he firmly believed that the youth was the future of the nation. The progress of children was deemed as essential for the growth of the nation; for which he had established many educational institutions and passed a five year plan which ensured free primary education and free meals (inclusive of milk)so as to prevent malnutrition in…

Day by day, online platforms are embracing social media in every possible way that they can, be it Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or any other social networking site. This is extremely important for every business in today’s digitised time. The need for relevant and good content has been, and will continue to remain, the most integral aspect for any business to prosper. So what is the basic difference between ‘content’ and ‘content curation’? Which are the different tools that can be used for curating content across the web?  While content simply refers to information or ‘data’ which holds some relevance to…

With a burgeoning middle class, a drastic shift in lifestyle trends and the mushrooming of entertainment complexes; fast food has become an integral part of Indian lifestyles. From teenagers to young adults, the desire and preference for fast food (quick meals, on the move) is extremely high. Isn’t it easy to order-in-a-quick meal while at office or at home; or even pick something up on your way home? Speed and convenience are the two main reasons why the growing Indian urban population turns to these quick meals as solutions to satiate their hunger in-between their busy and hectic schedules.  Global…

Are you one of those small-scale business entrepreneurs who dream of getting large-scale success that international brands such as Apple, Samsung, Google, etc. have achieved? If you are then the successful methods that are used, at least at reaching out to the customers are more or less similar. Depending on which type of product/good or service that you are selling you can choose your method accordingly. Although there are many types of reaching out to your target audience, direct marketing remains one of the most hard-hitting and effective manners where by companies can directly communicate with their customers. They can…

Unique Restaurants in Mumbai We all have been to restaurants throughout our lives, but wouldn’t you want to visit a funky, out-of-the-box styled restaurant as well? Wouldn’t it be cool to dine in a Shikhara or even an ice-lounge; or perhaps have your food while sitting in a rickshaw? Mumbai is a place where you not only can eat in luxurious restaurants and even find small quaint cafes as well; but you can also find extremely ‘unusual’ places to dine at. Not only will you find good food with great music in most of the restaurants in the city; but…

A Natural Cosmetic Product? Do you have hair that is dry, damaged and dehydrated? Is it too tangled up, that combing it becomes a tedious process? Hair in these cases lacks a chemical called sebum- one of the protective elements which leads to hair losing its natural lust, and beauty which eventually causes the hair to wither away. In such conditions and times, careful attention must be payed to strengthen the hair and regain its texture. “Milk is a necessity for protein and calcium!  Many turn to chemical substances to solve the issue of hair damage, not knowing that they…

Are you searching for a vacation spot, but left confused at the variety of options before you? Search no further, for Himachal Pradesh is your perfect solution!   Mashobra- a small town in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh is at an elevated height of 2,500 mts. Covered by thick Oak and Pine forests, it is located on one of Asia’s largest watersheds with the Indus and Ganges on either side of it. Affluent in various fruits and vegetables this remote little town in Shimla has historical roots, being built in the 18th century by Lord Dalhousie. Shimla is also…

These water-bearing nuts are much more than a cool evening drink, but find a place among the weight-gaining category of foods. Coconuts- or better known as The King of all Nuts is an Indian delicacy- which has most commonly been associated for the cool water and flesh (Kernal)- the white layers of thick fibrous skin in it; as well as the key ingredient for Indian chutneys. By just, including this nut in your daily diet you can be sure to add those extra kilos! A coconut is loaded with fats and is estimated that 90% of its fat is saturated…

Getting the right amount of fatty acids in your diet can be quite a challenge for both a vegetarian as well as a non-vegetarian. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are considered to be the most essential fatty acids, are known for their important role in brain growth and development. A very important source of these fatty acids are edible seeds and including the right share of edible seeds in your diet can help you protect your body against illnesses by creating a stronger immunity system. Edible seeds are basically nutrient- dense foods and include all legumes, grains and nuts. They form…