“This documentary made me feel like going back to working from home, and being frugal in my existence.”
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NATURE WALK WITH SAI: A DINNER WITH GRANNY
“The moral of the story wasn’t just that the snake was saved. Sure, but it goes beyond that. Granny was always strong willed and other family members had high respect for her and lived far away in cities and visited her on holidays.”
UNHURRY WITH RACHNA: NEW BEGINNINGS
“Leave the cynicism, snide comments & judgement in 2021. If someone is looking sad, reach out and hug them.”
WAX AND WANE WITH NEERJA: I WISH I WERE A COCONUT
“Actually, you can think of it as “The Giving Tree” the “Swiss Army Knife” of the plant kingdom, and “Kalpavriksha”, which in Sanskrit means “tree of heaven” signifying a myth that it will produce whatever is asked of it.”
GRIEF SUPPORT IN COVID TIMES
It’s been more than a year since this unprecedented pandemic and the mortalities seem to be forever mounting. The estimation of deaths is under calculated
REVERSE – AGEING WITH SHIV: 10 THINGS TO DO WHILE WALKING
“Lockdown meant work from home, and back to back video meetings throughout the day. My new working days actually started an hour earlier and ended three hours later than usual, given the pressure of managing supply chains disrupted by COVID.”
THURSDAY TOASTS WITH ARADHNA: MUSIC FEEDS MY MIND
The term “Love-hate relationship” was actually coined to describe my true feelings for exercise. Can’t do with, can’t do without. Over time, I know it’s
WAX & WANE WITH NEERJA: THE PERFUMED TERRACE
“My maternal grandfather Lala Kailashpati Singhania’s home was a lovely bungalow with a beautiful garden, inspired by the English garden landscapes. The large open lawns were dotted with exotic flower beds; a greenhouse for his rare Orchids nestled amidst tall trees on one side and stone archways laden with Madhu Malti creepers on the other led to a swimming pool and the glasshouse where he entertained guests.”
TWINKLE HEALTH EDITION: APRIL 26 – MAY 1
“In these uncertain times, along with protecting your immune system, find out what the stars hold in store for you. Our star astrologer, Archanaa Jain has especially put together these health predictions to help you right through a turbulent week.”
CARE WITH SAMARA: ANXIETY AND STRESS RELEASE TECHNIQUES FOR CANCER PATIENTS
“There are a lot of emotions to process when you find out you have cancer, which does not change when you are undergoing treatment. Not only is it emotional and exhausting, but it can be stressful as well.”
UNHURRY WITH RACHNA: LIE DOWN UNDER THE STARS
“So how do you adapt to today’s changing times and protect yourself from COVID as well as huddle up to enjoy this time with your loved ones, rather than feel irritated by the presence of so many people in the household?”
WAX & WANE WITH NEERJA: LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER
“As the world shrinks into the palm of my hand, I came to learn that what is widely considered a quintessentially Indian street snack with its tightly packed spicy goodness, has come to us from across the world, centuries ago!”
WAX & WANE WITH NEERJA: ZOOM OUT PLEASE!
“People had to engage with each other through small video boxes on screen and zoom “parties” and “meetings” were commonplace. My friend whose family is scattered all around the world and country, told me excitedly how a nephew would organise Sunday zoom parties.”
Unhurry with Rachna: Lock Me Up
Until a year ago We could run away from each and still be together And for many years, be called husband and wife But the