It’s Ugadi/Gudi Padwa today – which marks the beginning of spring and is considered very auspicious and also treated as the beginning of a New Year. While Maharashtrians tie a gudi and eat a mixture of neem and a bit of jaggery to herald the new year, down south, people in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and…Continue reading Recharge, Reflect, Reset, Restart
Staying Safe And Sane : Coronavirus Precautions
Full disclosure : I used to be a hypochondriac who also feared doctors, white coats, needles, blood, hospitals, syringes, pills, medicines, tests. I would do anything to keep from falling ill and when I WAS ill, I’d downplay it and do anything to not go to a doctor. I realised it’s stupid, I am now…Continue reading Staying Safe And Sane : Coronavirus Precautions
Happy Holi 2020
Thank goodness we are all different. As we each have unique experiences, perspectives, and skills, there is a way in which we need each other and can learn from each other. Our differences create a new ground for us to dance with each other. We can’t each be everything, but together we are all everything.…Continue reading Happy Holi 2020
Happy Women’s Day To All The Queens
I loved watching ‘Queen & Slim’ recently for its dazzling depiction of black life in America, the outrageous costumes, defying perceived gender roles and the best part was the soundtrack. The story of Queen & Slim’s perceived gender roles will surprise you the most. Daniel Kaluuya, one of the two leads, describes Slim as someone…Continue reading Happy Women’s Day To All The Queens
Why Keep A Food Diary?
I started my Healthy Eating Instagram page called @theskinnyganesha on 1st February 2020 for motivation, really for myself. Like most people, I too begin the new year with a resolve to improve my health. This improvement often starts with changing what I eat. A food diary can be a useful tool in this process. It…Continue reading Why Keep A Food Diary?
A DIY Guide To Creating A Buddha Zen Garden
I’ve always wanted to have an outdoor space that looks green, serene and makes me feel zen. I’ve admired the tons of pictures of a Buddha-themed garden on my phone for ages now. I took my time seeing, observing, reading, creating a plan and picking the right stuff that finally brought my dream garden to fruition.…Continue reading A DIY Guide To Creating A Buddha Zen Garden
Happy Sankranthi
Wishing everyone a Happy Sankranthi / Pongal and Lohri