We know you must be getting all prepped up for the festive season now, but along with the shopping don’t forget about your makeup looks to complement your ensemble. If you haven’t thought about it yet, don’t worry we have come up with a few makeup tips for you to get the glam look for […]
Reality of Refrigerators
Refrigerators are just like those flats which builders sell us. There is a super built-up area and then there is a carpet area. Super built-up area is something the seller lures you with. Carpet area is something which you finally get to use, which leaves you a bit disappointed and you end up cursing nobody else but your poor miyan for […]
स्त्री
वो तुम न थे वो तुम्हारा गुरुर था जिसने मुझे एहसास दिलाया कि मैं एक स्त्री हूँ और तुम्हारे मुकाबले मेरा अपना कोई वजूद नही मेरी खुशी मेरा स्वाभिमान सब बेमानी तुम्हारे झूठे अहंकार के चलते मुझे कब क्या बोलना है क्या नही ये कभी समझ ही नही पाई धीरे धीरे तुम्हारी खुशी की खातिर […]
A Ray of Hope: Dr. Neelam Gupta
AROH, an acronym for ‘A Ray of Hope’, is fulfillment of a dream which I saw when I was just a child studying in school. “My father sold it” these words from the poor little girl, when I dubiously enquired her about the pullover, I gave her the previous chilly December morning changed my perspective […]
STELLAR SILK SAREE SAGA WEAVES OF THE WEST & BENARASI
The quintessential saree has remained one of the most favourite canvasses for Indian weavers. Craftsmen from all over the country have found unadulterated freedom of expression in these 6 yards of fabric, and perhaps this is why India is home to some of the finest handloom fabric traditions since time immemorial. Sarees have survived thousands […]
paintings
Aanandini Ramawat12 years, Amity International School, GurgaonShe is a National Children’s art winner since three years and her paintings have been displayed in India Habitat Centre.
Know Your Author: Vibha Batra
Title: Pinkoo Shergill Pastry Chef TG: Children 8-12 years (and young at heart adults!) Publisher: Scholastic Pinkoo Shergill has a dream. He wants to be a pastry chef! But it’s the worlds biggest secret. You see, his Papaji believes that boys shouldn’t step into the kitchen or cook or bake. In fact, Papaji wants Pinkoo to […]
Nupur Tewari : Heal Tokyo
“I always thought I was different from everyone else, and always believed that my life was distant from what I was living. I wanted to finish my education as soon as possible so that I could explore the world outside the village.” Nupur Tewari is a woman who believes in becoming a positive example. A […]
Orchha: Travel Tales
Christmas time has weather appropriate to the occasion. In the early dawn, there’s fog all around and wisps of mist loiter over the ground. The mornings are too chilly for sane beings. However, when sun-god arrives in his chariot it is all a clear, bright, promising day. Generally speaking, this is a good time for […]
HER PROFOUND SOJOURN
Celebrations! Baby girl arrivingA piece of heaven descending Upon ecstatic parents who are waiting Cooing, smiling and her eyes shining How euphoric and rewarding! n parental tenderness, blooming beautifully Inherent virtues, flourishing favourablyBuoyantly vibrant teenager, metamorphosing magically Lithe, lively lady moulding, unfolding gracefully How breathlessly beautiful, this transition so suddenly! Deft, determined lady emerging on […]