A rained out day demands some chai, bhajiya and of course great tunes and if Bollywood has anything, it has the most sublime, slow songs perfect for a rainy day. Check out this list of soothing songs that aren’t necessarily about the rains but make for great listening when you’re indoors and enjoying the rains. Whether it is chai, wine, hot chocolate or good ol’ …
Five 90’s Movies That Gen Z Should Watch – Part 1
The 90s and early 2000s were a time when Indipop was at its peak as was Bollywood. Some of the best films were made during this time and millennials were lucky to be old enough to watch them. Check out these 90s movies that are just the first lot in what looks to be a long running series! 1942: A Love Story (1994) There was …
Indian food: Healthy, Delicious and Misunderstood
Indian food is a culinary behemoth; there’s no debating that. Flavourful, colourful, lively, bright and satisfying to all senses, no matter which part of the country you visit, food is the first thing that you want to sample. But, even with so much variety there’re always naysayers and those who like to group all Indian food under one banner – SPICY! While this is the …
Things to do in Mumbai on a Weekend
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, …
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 …
Post-meal sweet options that are nutritious AND cheap!
The word dessert makes your mind wander to a luscious and glistening bowl of moong dal halwa, or a cool matki of phirni, or some warm malpuas. While those images linger on, are you counting the calories that go along with them? Or wondering if you could opt for something less extravagant to tackle that craving for a bit of sweet? The term ‘healthy dessert’ …
Kandahar – Review
Meet Tom Harris. British freelance undercover guy, working for the CIA, with strained family ties, doing one more job to get back in time for his daughter’s graduation. This tough guy role is muscle memory for Gerard Butler at this point. Olympus has fallen, London has fallen, Angel has fallen, Plane, and now this. So Harris has destroyed an Iranian nuclear site and needs to …
Simple Chicken Fry With Vegetables
Chicken meals are go-to meals when you’re looking for something wholesome, healthy and filling. And because chicken is so versatile it’s so easy to adapt to whatever your palate is craving that day. Whether it’s Indian, Chinese, American, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, there’s a special place for chicken in all of these cuisines. Curry, grilled, roasted, fried – chicken is comfort food all the way and if …