Brave Girl in an Unsuitable World

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?

Plastic Plastic Every where.. A challenge – count the number of plastic items that are there around you and at your place(in your fridge). A lot – and you know it. Maharashtra banned plastic – a great move, appreciated by many – but did you ban it from your life? Its ubiquitous – and we know it. But we can choose a good quality plastic to avoid its harmful effects – especially the ones which we use to store food items and juices and of course Water bottles - now that’s in our control. A Good quality plastic – does it exist? Well ever wondered about what the number in that small ‘recycle’ triangle stands for? For those who don’t know – here is a little sneak peak. Here are the seven standard classifications for plastics. No.1 - PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Found in: Soft drinks, soda, beer and water bottles, ovenable food trays, salad dressing, vegetable oil containers, peanut butter containers , medicine containers  and mouthwash bottles. Remember...

An Experience to experience One of the hits when it comes to holiday destinations – Andaman islands – The feeling that you get when you see the various tiny islands through the tiny window of your flight can not be expressed. An island very safe for solo travelers (Yes, also for solo women travelers!) and filled with helpful locals would make your experience worthwhile. Without any further ado lemme tell you the places you need to visit over there.  Ross & Smith Island (North Andaman) – 3 day tour           A must visit if are looking for quiet unexplored place and yes – an absolutely breath taking view. Yup that’s right this is exactly where you will be – on the land connecting the 2 islands. But -wait for it - there is a catch – the path to this heavenly place is not easy. Be ready to get up as early as 4 in the morning to begin your journey. Approx. Price : 12000 Rs (Including A/C cab, stay) Travel It...