I have always been fascinated by Gujarat… for its colour, people and its plethora of textiles. The women with their red bandhini odhnis, swirling skirts, heavy silver jewellery and dangling earrings are fashion icons in their own right. Not to be ignored, the bejewelled men in their
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A monk known for his wisdom decided to build a temple. As work proceeded, he became a different person. He worried so much and walked restlessly around the site several times a day. He lost his calmness, peace, wisdom. Seeing his agitated state, his friend remarked gently,
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A migraine can be quite unbearable — the blood vessels around your brain expand and begin to irritate the tissue and nerves around, causing the pain. So, if you, or someone you know, suffers from migraines and headaches, be sure to check out these warning signs, tips
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Body image is not quite literally what we see in the mirror. It is really the interpretation and our own analysis of what we see. All of us with decent eyesight are able to see that perhaps we are a bit overweight, we may like the look
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Ever heard of Aam Papad Chai or Bael Fruit Tea? Or Jasmine Pearl, Rosella Crab Apple, Infused Chrysanthemum? No… these are not flowers of the nursery but some of the exotic teas being offered. Tea has been a staple beverage for Indians for long, and it has
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People visit doctors when they are unwell. This means they are likely to be ‘treated’, usually with medication. This also means they are followed up, given strict instructions such as how to take the medicines, when and with what, what to do during the course of the
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Kutch in Gujarat, with its stunning landscape, brown, barren and yet so enchanting… particularly the Rann of Kutch stretch… is a traveller’s delight of course. But more so, it is a shopping paradise, particularly for
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I often wake up thinking about food. And it’s not just because I’m hungry. I am not a happy person in the kitchen, and anxieties about putting food on the table not just once but
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The preventive benefits of regular, moderate intensity exercise are well known. We know that it reduces obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and improves HDL cholesterol, overall fitness and psychological well-being. Regular moderate exercise cuts the risk of heart attacks by half. However, that it also facilitates early diagnosis
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The dull, grey skies of Assam could hardly dampen the spirits of the seven women trained as masons and entrusted with the responsibility of building toilets in various homes. They were aware that all eyes were on them. Would they live up to their promise or would the challenge be too
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Information Technology (IT) is a potent weapon in the wellness manager’s arsenal. IT tools and techniques have now emerged for the accurate capture of an individual’s health and the consequent analysis of both individual and community health data. The cornerstone of a wellness programme
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