“Every day we hear of a new person dying of COVID,” Kanika said. “People call us several times a day asking whether we have any access to oxygen. This made me and Rohit think that even though we are far away and feeling helpless, there must be something we can do.” Kanika and Rohit Mediratta are not seasoned charity workers. …
Continue Reading
Diwali is around the corner, and we’d be lying if we say it isn’t the most loved festival of India. Diwali has always been a time of joy, colors, light, and celebrations. We all look forward to that one week of ultimate celebration, where we forget every work, and dive into the vibe of lights. However, during 2020 with the …
Continue Reading
‘As I stood in my toilet, pinching the fat on my belly, before I was about to inject myself with pre-diabetic medication, I said to myself, THIS IS NOT HOW I WANT TO LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE! My epiphany was that I am here to thrive, and not to merely survive my life.’ This was a pure eureka …
Continue Reading
HARVIN DEOL TOUGH TIME NEVER LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO AUTHOR: ROBERT H SHULLER Tough Times Never Last But Tough People For someone going through a difficult time, or is having trouble seeing the good amidst all the noise, this is the book for you. Around the world, we have been tested financially, socially, mentally and likely in a myriad …
Continue Reading
Meet Sonia Samtani, founder of All About You Wellness Centre, and one of Hong Kong’s most popular hypnotherapists. Having practiced for 15 years, Samtani shares the transformative nature of hypnotherapy when leveraged as a tool to heal, address their past and grow. What inspired you to begin working in your field as a life coach, trainer and clinical hypnotherapist? Like …
Continue Reading
ARTI & SHONEE are the female dynamic duo behind Hong Kong’s beloved community bookshop, Bookazine. They were not always in the business of books, but were collectively inspired by their family business, and decided to take the reigns and build upon it’s legacy. As the female-led dynamic duo behind Bookazine, what do you hope to achieve with the brand? Our …
Continue Reading
“Writing is perhaps the greatest of human inventions, binding together people, citizens of distant epochs, who never knew one another. Books break the shackles of time–proof that humans can work magic.” – Carl Sagan Writing is a craft that develops with conscious effort and practice – be it short stories, novels or poetry. The writers featured below don’t just have …
Continue Reading
vc_rowvc_columnvc_column_textThis exhibition served as a platform for artists from Hong Kong, India and China. Titled Tranquillity of Mind, it showcased Hong Kong based Indian artist, Kashmira Doshi’s Mandala Art Series that fit in perfectly with the theme. Mandalas are at the core of Buddhist philosophy where everything is a reflection of our mind. They have a prominent place in Indian …
Continue Reading
vc_rowvc_columnvc_column_textThe magical vibrance of Hong Kong is one that never fades. The mesmerizing, iconic towers gazing the skies, creating an enthralling skyline that could take your breath away. It was with this in mind, that the “Vibrant Hong Kong” art series was created. The series is a depiction of Hong Kong in its essence. A true global city, a melting …
Continue Reading
ARUNANJALI MARIA Book: The Henna Artist By: Alka Joshi I absolutely loved the vibrancy, colours, sights, sounds and smells of India that come alive in the book. The vivid description of Rajasthan, the scents, smells of herbs, of cinnamon and cardamom are just magical. The mention of the local delicacy like ‘rabri’ and the flagrance of henna add to the …
Continue Reading
