Brave Girl in an Unsuitable World

A coral paradise PC: Shruti It has been a month and the scenes of that paradise continue to flash infront of my eyes. Funny how passport issues made us change our destination from Maldives to Lakshwadeep – unplanned surprises indeed take form of beautiful journey. Getting travel/accommodation information kept us thinking as it was all controlled by SPORTS authority. Sending back and forth mails to them deciding the itinerary and the cost of package led us to a page of travel agents listed on SPORTS site which was way more easy mode of communication thanks to their correct contact number and we got lucky. Note: Contact numbers and recommended name of agent provided at the end. Planned Itinerary: Cost quoted excluding excursions: 87000 Rs/2 people   for 7 nights (Food & accommodation included) Landing in Agatti – 3N stay at Kadmath – 4N stay at Thinnakara (with a day trip to Bangaram and Parali) However when it comes to me and m...

The great thing about Ayurveda is that its treatments always yield benefits not side effects - Shubhra Krishnan Keeping up with the fast paced life has left us with very little time in hand where we expect science and research to show its magic by putting in as less efforts as possible. We are very much aware about the side effects of chemical ridden products when used or consumed -still use it- to be realized later in our lives when the harmful products manifests it self in different ways. Hair care is one area which most citizens are obsessed about and end up spending exorbitant amount to make sure they do every thing possible to save their hair from the wrath of the chemicals. Ever thought about using natural ingredients which are inexpensive yet filled with goodness of vitamins, absolutely chemical free and also proven by our Asian ancestors and Ayurveda. Source: www.google.com Secrets of Shikakai (acacia concinna), Reetha (sapindus mukorossi) & Amla (india...

One touch of   nature   makes the whole world kin. William Shakespeare. Land of clouds/fog/rains call it whatever – its different, very indigenous. The itinerary I followed was Guwahati-Shillong-Cherapunjee(Sohra)-Mulynong –Dawki-Kaziranga national park-Guwahati. It was a 7D/6N trip, however I reckon it could be done in 5-6 days. The plan was to hit as many offbeat places as possible however our driver was very reluctant & hence we managed to discover only one offbeat location. The beauty of Meghalaya is in the journey and not the destination. The nuance in the landscape and terrain is inordinately resplendent. The thing that matters: Money factor : 20000 Rs max Accommodation for 2 persons: Guwahati – Airbnb 700Rs/night Shillong – Airbnb 841 Rs/night Sohra – Wet land lodge 1500 Rs/night Dawki – hotel 800-1500 Rs/night Kaziranga – oyo 1200-1500 Rs/night Guwahati – oyo 800- 1000 Rs/night (in paltan bazaar – in the middle of t...

They say marriages are made in heaven, well then why is it necessary to prove it to hundreds of witnesses. Indian marriages are nothing less compared to Award shows, just that only 2 families are gonna take care of the cost of all the guests till the event ends. This beautiful ceremony has turned into business for many people. The heart aches to see entire life savings being spent for this one event to please OTHER people. A fact – Weddings/reception are for the guests to enjoy while the couple (for whom it is arranged) become “madam tussauds wax statues” who just solve the purpose of getting the pictures right. After interacting with many family members who have hosted the weddings for their dear ones, my conclusion is – IT IS TOUGH – to host it – to please hundreds of guests – to make sure everything runs smoothly – to run million errands to ensure the guests don’t get disappointed with the arrangements – Aren’t we forgetting something – what about the couple? – well, they ...

Yesss you have also done it lol!!!  It has been long and I want to give up the habit of taking my phone to bathroom every time I enter. To the contrary, I end up looking for my phone every time I am about to go to the loo. I realized that I spend more time on the pot than on finishing my breakfast. It must be a similar scenario with most of you. The world has gone from this : To being this: That’s when I googled about the “reasons for not carrying phones in loo”   - absurd – because I was in the washroom then. People who really care about hygiene and freak out when they hear the words ‘germs’ & ‘contamination’ should have a look at this. Carrying phone to toilets makes washing hands worthless! When you stay on the toilet for upwards of 20, 30, 40 minutes, you're putting unnecessary pressure on the rectum, [which] can cause hemorrhoids, and definitely make any pre-existing hemorrhoids way worse Chances of bacteria breeding are hig...

The only visible part of your body which is the weight bearer of your entire body weight – your legs – also need rest. Ever considered sitting in a position which is fun + beneficial to your legs? Time to take off the pressure and relax your busy legs. Listing down 5 benefits of lying down in this position for 20 minutes. Improved Blood circulation + Drained fluids : Lifting up your legs pumps the blood to heart faster – due to anti gravity. It improves the circulation as well – much needed for our body. It helps drain excess fluid which gets accumulated in the legs – beneficial for those having varicose veins. Improved Digestion : Yes, you heard it right. Your legs affect a part of your body which you may not be aware of. When you raise your legs you are exercising the muscles responsible for digestion. Relaxed Nervous System : Kick up your legs and you will breathe in more amount of air and the tissues will receive more oxygen, which in turn reduces the t...

The popularity of essential oil has been on the rise since the world has began opting for Ayurveda, old school traditions and organic food for their well being. That being said I was interested only in fragrance however a little inspection accidentally led me to encounter some fascinating facts about Essential oils listed below. Did you know Essential Oil is beneficial for your skin, hair, anti ageing, sleep, weight loss, to reduce acne, joint and muscle pain, body pain, flu, to soothe mind and of course to reduce stress? 1. Essential Oil  has unique molecules which have the ability to penetrate cell membranes and diffuse throughout the skin, tissues, and blood. They can travel throughout the body in just minutes, whether applied to the skin or inhaled. They are metabolized by the body just like other nutrients. High quality essential oils do not accumulate in the body over time. They exert their action and they pass on through. 2. Essent...

Wishing you all a very happy 2019 While bidding adieu to 2018, many of us already have a resolution list for 2019 - a bucket (full of) list. Here are a few things to add to it - if you don't already have it. 1. Be humble 2. Don't respond to negativity 3. Be kind 4. Remove clutter 5. Be forgiving 6. Spend time with your loved ones 7. Be grateful So how many of you have "Becoming a better person" on your resolution list?