All around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. Each year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. The first International […]
Traditionally associated with festivals like Mahashivratri and Holi thandai is a chilled almond-flavoured beverage and is terrific for when the tempratures soar. Its tasty and cools you down! – See more at: http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/recipe/Thandai-KhaanaKhazana.html#sthash.uCqdEqSg.dpuf Ingredients Full cream milk 1 1/2 litres Almonds blanched and peeled 25 Cashewnuts soaked 20 Pistachios blanched and peeled 30 Melon seeds […]
Lucknow, March 4 In this part of the country, like in most of northern India, Holi comes as a big ticket festival for the lovers of bacchus. So, while there is lot of colour and different hues of ‘pichkaris’ to play with, the city landscape here is set to get tipsy this Holi on friday, […]
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), March 5 A day assigned for mock battles for his troops by the 10th guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, has come to be the symbol of Punjab’s own rich religious and cultural tradition. The festival of ‘Hola Mohalla’, as it is known, takes place this weekend in this Sikh religious town. […]
“Lakshaya: EK Living Planet” is not meant to entertain, but to educate and to create awareness about environmental issues, says its host Niret Alva. “Lakshaya: EK Living Planet” is a 26-episode environment series that went on air in January on Doordarshan. “The show is logical…Through the show, we are trying to join the dots on […]
ocDon’t sleep deprive yourself as it may be a precursor for major depression as you reach adulthood – occurring before other symptoms of major depression and additional mood disorders hit you hard. A genetic study of adult twins and a community-based study of adolescents has reported novel links between sleep duration and depression. Both short […]
If your kid has a strong emotional attachment with pets, be sure she would grow to become a better and sensitive human being. Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, says new research. “Our findings suggest that it may not be whether an animal is […]
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) First they set fashion trends with their on-screen and red carpet wardrobes. Now actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora Khan and Deepika Padukone are taking their creative instincts a step further by creating apparel lines for mass brands, which in turn are minting good business. Several labels are thus […]