Yesterday I posted about the importance of fat in our diet. While doing research for the same I came across the recipe for “Washed Ghee” or Shata Dhaut Ghrita (100 times washed ghee). After I read about this miracle at home cream, it was inevitable that I would try to create this cream myself. All
I made “Washed Ghee” at home and it turned out great! Read More »
It was a chance remark at the tailor’s that got me thinking about the real reason for dry skin. I was collecting some clothes I got stitched a while back. My tailor is extremely fond of talking about my weight loss with her other clients. As usual she was discussing it with a client who
Why 8 glasses of water won’t hydrate your skin… Read More »
Did you know that the pixie cut Anushka sports in the movie was a wig? I just found out a while ago and I’m glad it ain’t a permanent cut. I’m not fond of pixie cuts. Even Penny sports one on the latest season of Big Bang Theory and it doesn’t seem to suit her
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with 87 strangers from the world over. Apart from yoga, meditation and classes on Buddhism, we observed 10 days of silence. Ironically, from those wordless times came amusing dinner-table stories, four of which I am sharing here: 1. The great Indian stereotype Imagine a magnificent Gompa (Tibetan Praying Room), and steps leading to a two-leveled garden. On
10 Days of Silence and Unexpected Cultural Lessons at a Himalayan Monastery. Read More »
By Archana Singh. The Himalayas are not just a destination for me. They are home. Despite their popularity, I have found hidden delights, and discovered beauty in places, cultures and people from fresh angles. In my attempt to get off the beaten path, I discovered that Ladakh is not only its landscapes, it is indeed
9 Soulful Reasons to Visit Ladakh. Read More »
It’s been six months since Startup Victoria was launched to the fanfare of a $100,000 government grant, matching corporate sponsorships and generous individual donations. I decided to take a step back from my tech startup to focus on building the startup ecosystem in Victoria and I haven’t regretted it for a second. Melbourne is full
Startup Victoria off to a great start! | by Startup Victoria Read More »
There’s probably nothing more cliché than a female member of the Startup Victoria board writing a blog about women in tech. In fact, when I was asked to investigate putting together some sort of women’s committee for Startup Vic, I’m rather ashamed to say I groaned at the thought. I didn’t like the idea of
From First Date to IPO: Closing the Gender Divide in Tech | by Startup Victoria Read More »
By Reema Sathe. Traveling opens my mind, helps me learn new principles of life, and unlearn some. I have travelled alone for work plenty of times, but this year, I decided to take a vacation to the hills of Kumaon – alone. My only agenda for this trip: To rediscover my inner strength and take
Why, Where and What I Learnt. Read More »
By Amrita Das. Teleportation is perhaps one of the most desired superpowers. The magic of being in one place and then the next is too irresistible an offer for anyone to escape. I have never been lucky enough to possess superpowers, though travelling occasionally gives me the momentary joy of teleporting myself. In one such
India Untravelled: Fontainhas, Panjim: A Walk to Remember. Read More »
By Paromita Debroy. It was a rainy June evening in 2013. I sat at my office desk, staring at the monitor, unable to work. I had read about the Uttarakhand floods the previous day and was still trying to come to terms with the devastation caused by it. I love the Himalayas and it felt as
Conquering West Bengal’s Highest Peak and My Fears. Read More »
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