Sedentary lifestyle is a global health problem A sedentary lifestyle can make us a sitting duck for a host of diseases. On an average day, it is a norm to sit down for most of the time when we are awake. We are tied to our desks when we are working. We sit for the meetings.… Read More How to break away from a Sedentary Lifestyle to fight Diabetes
“I am going to have coffee with cats. Will you come along?” My daughter asked me. “What!” I wondered aloud. Till now I had heard only about ‘Koffee with Karan’, but when she said something like coffee with cats, I wasn’t sure if I had heard it right. “The cat at home keeps a constant… Read More Cat Café Studio – A café for ‘Coffee with Cats’
Monsoon has arrived in Mumbai. The sun has gone on leave and the overcast sky is pouring since morning. My cat had been running around, inside the house like a misfired missile since morning. He has now got tired, curled up and gone to sleep. From my window, I can see the children coming out… Read More Video for smart living, savvy lifestyle blog
For someone living with #depression, talking to a person they trust is often the first step towards treatment & recovery. ~Tweet by WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Depression, as an illness characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily… Read More Depression is treatable: Let’s Talk
Changing perception about turning fifty Fifty seems to be the new thirty. Not very long ago, hitting the big ‘five-oh’ was considered a time to slow down in life; a time to take things easy and relax. That’s no longer the norm. With advances in medical care and growing self-awareness, perceptions are changing. People… Read More Fifty plus and restless: How older Indians are working on unfulfilled dreams
A new lamp, a piece of art can transform a room. ~ Madonna This is exactly why I love to collect decoration pieces and wall hangings. Recently, I had been to a furniture exhibition at NSE Ground in Goregaon in Mumbai. Just at the entrance of the exhibition was a stall that had mosaic lamps hanging from the ceiling,… Read More Turkish Mosaic Lamps in Mumbai
Fine dining is an occasional treat for most people. ~ Rene Redzepi Having great food in an exceptional restaurant in the company of our loved ones is an experience that most of us cherish. Last month, I had met up with my college classmates for our silver jubilee alumni meet. It was an out and out… Read More Savor fine dining experience at these five places
A coloured wall enlivens the room. I have always felt that a differently coloured wall renders a character to the room. For example, an orange- red wall adds vibrancy to a room, a blue wall renders a soothing touch, whereas a purple wall gives a luxurious feel to the room. To add an atheistic touch,… Read More A hassle free way to paint my home!
Walking is a physical exercise but it also impacts the psyche. The process of walking makes the mind clutter free and paves the way for a clear and fresh thinking. I have quoted these lines from a blog post on the site ‘Makeup & Breakup‘. The post by Nihar Pradhan details out the physical as well… Read More Resolution to walk my way to a healthy Lifestyle
In the city of Mumbai, living close to the workplace is a dream cherished by many, particularly by those who spend a considerable portion of their time commuting to work. It is not uncommon for people to spend 2 – 3 hours each day traveling between work and home, with the travel time increasing substantially… Read More Omkar Meridia – Residential apartments near BKC, Mumbai
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