“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free” – Thich Nhat Hanh. Haven’t we all faced this dilemma at least once in our lives about whether we should hold on or […]
7 Proven ways to lose water weight fast
Imagine stepping on the scale in the morning and finding that your weight has increased overnight by quite a few pounds. This has happened to me more than once. When such a thing happens even as you are trying to lose weight with exercise and proper diet, it’s natural to feel panicked. But then I […]
5 Easy habits that helped me to lose weight
Standing at more than 100 kg of body weight and the lowest level of self-confidence, I believed losing weight was all about gyms and exercises. But I was so wrong! There’s more to weight loss than just exercises and gyms, as I found out during my weight loss journey. Sometimes even a few small changes […]
9 Ways to remain motivated during weight loss
For quite a few years, my New Year resolutions had one goal in common: to lose weight. I would start my weight loss mission on a fresh note each year, all enthusiastic and excited. I would plan out a new exercise regime, determine to give up on junk food, and promise myself to stop making […]
How to stop waste from going to your waist
The other day I was at my friend’s home, enjoying a wonderful evening with her and her family. As the conversation flowed and the dinner progressed, I couldn’t help but appreciate her exceptional culinary skills. The delicious biryani and the awesome raita had me tucking in more than I intended to. Even the delightful chocolate […]
10 Things Every Couple Should Do Together
A happy marriage is not about the big celebrations; it’s about the millions of tiny moments you share together to create a beautiful and unique love story. As you spend more time with your partner, your bond tends to grow stronger and deeper. But once the initial fervour of excitement gets over in your relationship, […]
Not Fair, And Yet Lovely – Breaking Coloured Notions of Beauty
She is a woman. She is a juggler. She juggles to maintain a fine balance between all the roles she plays. She shares, she cares, she bears and she nurtures. But she also wants to spread her wings and reach for her share of the sky, and that is her undoing. After all, she’s a […]
Warning Signs Of An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Abuse in any form is not acceptable in any relationship. An emotionally abusive relationship makes you feel negative about yourself and may severely impact your self-esteem and confidence. The difficult part is that the signs of emotional abuse are not as obvious as the signs of physical abuse. But emotional abuse is no less detrimental […]
Why Women Need Their Girlfriends At All Ages
Last month I was chasing a crazy deadline at work when suddenly junior came down with fever. The man of the house was out of the city on an official tour. Surrounded by the strenuous work pressure, a messy home and a sick child who was throwing tantrums, I felt completely drained out. In exasperation I […]
What Does A Woman Want From Her Husband
Women are often labelled as complex beings. Many a man thinks that it is never easy to understand a woman or to please her. Yet when it comes to wives, quite a few husbands tend to believe that a wife’s happiness in marriage is dependent on self-gratifying pleasures like shopping, holidaying, getting pampered, receiving gifts […]