From Flying Dosa to Bahubali Dosa, social media has made us witness many variations of this South Indian delight that tastes best with sambhar and coconut chutney. The concept of fusion food has also made us witness Chocolate Dosa and Schezwan Dosa, which are far away from the traditional taste of this delicacy that is …
The Spanish call it síndrome de la cabaña (cabin syndrome). The French prefer syndrome de l’escargo (snail syndrome). In English, we favour the less poetic ‘re-entry syndrome’, or ‘reverse culture shock’. Whatever the name, feeling anxious as we emerge from our shells or cabins to re-enter the Covid-19 world is very real. At first, this …
Indian mythology and festivals beautifully teach the best lessons of life. Today is Guru Purnima, a festival that celebrates the selfless love and devotion of a mentor. Here’s all you need to know about Guru Purnima 2021, date, significance and foods prepared to celebrate the day. Tithi and celebration The occasion of Guru Purnima is …
Inside a splendid mansion that was once home to Napoleon’s daughter is one of the world’s most cutting-edge medical spas: Villa Stéphanie. Offering full-service diagnostics (the on-call team of specialists includes cardiologists, gastroenterologists and dentists), and astonishingly advanced treatments, visitors leave Baden-Baden the picture of good health. The spa’s renowned nine-night “The Kings Way” programme …
If you want to try the best Chinese green tea, TeaVivre is a brand that could be exactly what you are looking for. The brand is all about premium quality, freshness and superior tea experience. I’ve tried a selection of their green teas and I am really impressed. You will see why after you read …
When to commence the home spa days during lockdown number two? There really is no time like the present. Once a highlight in our calendars, spa days now feel like a lost fragment of our once-pampered pasts, but they can – and will – be recreated. Simply indulge in your favourite treatments in the comfort …
Christy Turlington has teamed up with Loro Piana as the Italian company launches its art of wellbeing collections for meditation, exercise, and exploration. Not your ordinary active gear, these mats, water bottles, and hand weights are wrapped in the brand’s waterproof cashmere, turning exercise routines into enjoyable tactile experiences. Turlington, a wellness pioneer who appeared …
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Spotify’s year-end Wrapped lists are always something to behold; a unique and deeply fascinating form of social anthropology. But in 2020, a year defined by unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, it was all the more intriguing to get a peek into the audio offerings that helped get people through it all. Some takeaways, according …
If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of… not a surprise, but how about a sense of increased peace and happiness with some stress relief thrown in? Communing with Mother Nature is an instinctive human impulse; you need only cast your mind back to previous lockdowns and the amount of people suddenly …