Tag: Health

• August 29, 2014

  Spice it Right

  For thousands of years Ayurveda has been singing praises of herbs and spices, calling them ‘wonder-foods’. Many cultures around the world swear by their spice-boxes, as this little wonder-box has proven itself as a reliable companion whether one’s to rustle up a family feast or a potion for the sick! Herbs and Spices, apart from […]
• July 2, 2014

  Organic Cotton breathes a new life in Fashion

  Summer comfort is defined by light, airy fabrics that breathe. This role often rests on the shoulders of the simple yet sophisticated cotton that is often referred to as “the fabric of our lives” and for good reason. We come in contact with it in varied forms in our daily lives and it has remained the […]
• June 30, 2014

  Healing Melodies

  The difference between life and drama is measured by how quickly life can turn on its head and amaze you. In medieval India, such was the miracle of music, that sometimes, life was stranger than fiction. Legend has it that Tansen, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s court musician was once asked to sing Raga Deepak, and so […]
• April 11, 2014

  10 Natural Ingredients to Nourish Your Daily Diet

  They say, you are what you eat. Then why not make each meal count? We bring you a list of 10 natural ingredients that can do your body a whole lot of good if included in your daily diet. ~ Panchphoran, literally, ‘five spices’, is a whole spice blend used mostly in Bangladesh and Eastern […]
• March 27, 2014

  Why do Indians wear Tilak on their Foreheads?

  The beauty of most Indian Traditions is that they are little lessons in Human Physiology. Disguised as Traditions and Customs, they form habits at an early age with deep meaning attached to them that ensure the well-being of our Mind and Body. Wearing Tilak on our foreheads is one such custom. Though it symbolizes Hinduism and has […]
• March 22, 2014

  The Good Natured Neem Tree

  Ayurveda remains a treasure trove of secrets from nature and the countless benefits that exist therein. Before the time of bristled brushes and pearly white toothpastes, men and women reached out to the friendly neighborhood Neem (or Margosa) tree to solve many a problem. A Neem twig, or datun, was commonly used for cleaning teeth […]