Culturama June 2016 Edition is out now
Here are the key picks from Culturama June 2016: No matter where you are in India, you are never too far away from authentic, local biryani. A peek at the street food of India and what you can savour. ‘A Dyeing Art’ brings you up close with one of... Read More
Giving back: Fareesa Khan | Vice President, SAFA Society
Tell us about yourself I quit my job after 20 years in corporate travel industry. Having learnt so much from the corporate world, I decided to put my experience to better use at SAFA. SAFA is a social venture with the belief that socio economic empowerment of women begins with... Read More
Leaving Charminar, Hyderabad By Piya Bose, Girls On the Go
In my solo travels around India, I have experienced many strange reactions. But this one beats them all hands down. At the entrance of the over 400 year-old, stalwart Charminar (Four Towers) in Hyderabad, the security guard looked at me strangely and asked me if I was travelling solo. After... Read More
Educating young girls on menstrual hygiene
Menstruation is a subject which is often discussed among women of all ages secretly. Though women have progressed in many aspects of life, menstruation still remains a topic of silent gestures and little whispers. Since I started working on menstrual awareness programs, I began to notice that women had many... Read More
The goodness of water birth | Dr Vijaya Krishnan
Water has been used over the ages to for labour and during actual child birth. On closer examination, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid all throughout its stay in the womb. Water birth considerably eases the baby’s transition from inside the mother’s womb to the outside world. The benefits... Read More
Mangoes are Magnificent! | Gunjan Mittal
As the temperature rises, one thing that I think of is mangoes. I love this summer fruit. Apart from being sweet it is a nutrient-packed fruit, extremely rich in minerals, antioxidant vitamins and enzymes. I guess that’s why it’s is called, “king of fruits”. One 100g mango provides: Around 50... Read More
Balancing that wheel of life | Geethika Agastya
When I was working in a well reputed MNC, the women there would always ask me, “How do you manage work and family?” In my mind, there was never a doubt regarding which to choose if I had to. I know that I would have reached a higher state of... Read More
Benefits of Rose Water | Gunjan Mittal
When I was growing up, if I ever had a skin problem, my mother would always tell me to spray some rose water on my face. It’s something that I have grown up with. It’s a natural miracle product! It works like a cleanse, toner, astringent and moisturiser. Rose water... Read More
Benefits of Multani Mitti or Fuller’s Earth | Gunjan Mittal
Multani Mitti or Fuller’s Earth is a clay that has healing properties and fights against acne and blemishes. It was originally used in the wool industry as an absorbent. It is rich in magnesium chloride which helps reduce acne. Since centuries, multani mitti has been used by women especially in the Asian continent for a glowing flawless skin. It can... Read More