DOGGONE IT! Many things differentiate us from each other but of the things that brings most if not all of us together is Viral Animal A live webcam fixed on a bald eagle nest running 24 hours a day to watch an egg hatch. A goat frolics with a baby rhinoceros. A pig nestles up to a house cat. A...
MUMBAI, INDIA’S GOURMET CAPITAL Today Mumbai is India’s restaurant capital. From it is a genre-defining to the genre-defying cooking. Mumbai is experimenting with flavours and formats that are transforming India’s food landscape, leaving a foodie like me spoilt for choice. There is an energy to the city’s restaurants, a sense that a chef can do anything...
GRATITUDE - A FORGOTTEN VIRTUE? Are you concerned about maintaining the health of your brain as you age? You’re not alone. Losing one’s memory and mental abilities to cognitive decline is something we all fear, and the current statistics on the prevalence of cognitive decline in this country are not pretty. By age 65, sadly 1 in...
GRATITUDE - A FORGOTTEN VIRTUE? It’s easy to be grateful for the big moments in your life, but in the day-to-day craziness, sometimes we forget to be grateful for all of the people and the little things in life that make us happy. Here are 4 tips that encourage gratitude: Be thankful for what DIDN’T happen. No matter how...
OLD IS GOLD There is a school of thought that believes mental health problems are a ‘normal’ aspect of life, but most older people do not realise that they have developed mental health problems, and they can be helped if they do. While a significant number develop dementia or depression in old age, they are not...
THE MEANING OF DIWALI Diwali or Dipawali is the Festival of Lights. Historically, the lights symbolize the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance” that commemorates Lord Ram’s return after years of exile the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness for the Sikhs the release of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind for Jains marks...
WINE AND DINE The goal of food and wine pairing is to combine two elements that bring out the best in each other and create a harmonious whole. Good balance between the two components is essential; think of it as a conversation where neither person dominates. Or you could say a perfect pairing is one that may be...
SUSEGAD, MY NEW WAY OF LIFE ‘Susegad’ – which comes from the Portuguese word ‘sossegado’ for quiet – refers to the relaxed, laid-back attitude of Goans, who seem to live in a perennial state of contentment. Perhaps in these troubled times one needs to take a slice out of the Goan notebook and learn the subtle art...
CALM BEFORE THE STORM 2020 has already cast such a heavy metaphorical storm our way...
WORK FROM HOME While the benefits of working from home are many, not being in the same physical location as your co-workers can hinder your ability to get things done if you have a difficult time with selfdiscipline or holding yourself accountable. It can also be tough if you thrive around other people. This is why...
TEA TREATS OR SOMETHING’S BREWING As we have spent so many months at home now, one turns to hobbies to pass time. After all there is just so much television one can watch. Music is a great companion in these distressing days where gloom and doom are permanent bedfellows. Listening to classical music brings me to the topic...
TEA TREATS OR SOMETHING’S BREWING Guess what? Tea remains the second most widely consumed beverage after water. And in case you feel guilty for consuming all those endless cuppas at work – don’t worry. Common facts on tea indicate it is rich in antioxidants, can help shield our immune systems, is capable of stopping infections, and can...