Weekends are so polarising. One weekend you just want to vegetate at home in your pyjamas, the next you want to spend at malls, in a theatre or taking a walk on Marine Drive. While making the most of a weekend isn’t that difficult in Mumbai, sometimes you just need some direction. So, I suggest the next time you want to spend the weekends outdoors, …
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Back to School Checklist
The start of a new school year is chock full of mixed feelings – from parents and children alike. Each school year starts with its own set of challenges but having a smooth transition is not difficult if you have your ducks in a row. Check out this simple list from uniform to tiffin to ensure the anticipation and excitement of the first day of …
4 Risky Trends on Social Media
What do you do on social media? Laugh at the memes? Join a trend? Enjoy the comments more than the post? Have a fight in the comments section? Troll celebrities? Share excessively? Scroll endlessly? Get inspired? Make new friends? All of the above? Whatever you do on social media, you need to avoid getting suckered into believing “influencers”. There are four things you need to …
Covert and Deadly – Why Gaslighting Should be Taken Seriously
Who knew that a 1938 play would shock the world into introspecting one of the most covert forms of mental abuse and manipulation? Eventually the name of the play became the term for a sort of psychological and emotional abuse that has seen a lot of attention in recent times, thanks to a number of social factors. You already know what we’re talking about and …
Silent Dehydration: What You Absolutely Must Know
Mumbai weather just can’t seem to make up its mind and we’re to remind you that even if you don’t feel hot or parched you could totally suffer from silent dehydration. This state of dehydration can be very tricky as the symptoms may not be noticeable. Unlike typical dehydration, which may cause symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, and dizziness, silent dehydration …
16 indoor activity ideas for a fantastic summer vacation
Kids wait for their summer vacations all year long and parents tend to dread them as children can get bored easily and keeping them occupied for two months is a feat. If you aren’t planning on taking a long holiday or aren’t going on one at all, I think this might help you out a bit. This list of activities is by no means comprehensive, …
Seven Hobbies That Are Easy Second Income Material
“If your money is not making money you’re doing something wrong.” “You should be making money even when you’re asleep.” We’ve all heard these financial pep talks and come away wondering, “so what DO I do?”. While each of us has a set of skills, and while it may not be of the likes of Liam Neeson, it’s still something to work with. Here’s a …