Sometimes I wonder… Would the Ramayana have become another Mahabharat if it weren’t for the remarkably principled Bharata’s unwavering love for his brother? doubt there is a single person of Indian heritage who hasn’t heard at least the abridged version of our epics. And almost all of us have been inadvertently instructed, by our elders, to be ‘like Lord Rama.’ …
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Tanja Wessels has been moving up the environmental ladder in the bustling city of Hong Kong in the past few years. Known as part “advocator” and part “agitator”, Tanja has been raising awareness about environmental issues through art, writing and activism. In her own words, she “writes, talks, wears, and thinks sustainability”. Wessels focuses on second hand fashion, psychology and …
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VEER MATHUR 10 years, Grade 4, Hong Kong International School, HK Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series By: Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a great series. It is very funny and when you start reading them you can’t put the books down. The books are about a boy named Greg Heffley. He has a younger brother …
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Teenage years are not easy on anyone, especially the teenager. For preteen having their own sanctuary or a small space to call their own can definitely help. Transitioning your pre-teen’s room to a teenager’s room maybe be emotionally hard, but here are a few tips to help make their room appropriate and fun. You can of course do a complete …
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Many mainstream sources of information about nutrition are guilty of spreading dietary myths and misconceptions that lead to poor health outcomes. Is it any wonder people are confused? Here, I review five common, widespread lies and misconceptions that have been refuted by science. LIE #1 – SATURATED FAT CAUSES HEART DISEASE As recently as 2002, the “expert” Food & Nutrition …
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Tempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many indigenous cultures also ferment soya beans. For instance, the Naga Tribes of …
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I am so angry! I want to cry! It frustrates me! How often do you shout, or think these in your head? Are you always grumpy and upset “about something”, but unsure why? Do you let emotions bubble under the surface, but refuse to acknowledge what’s really going on? We all have emotions. Positive emotions feel good – like happiness, …
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The living room is pretty much the focal point of a home. I like most people, spend a lot of time there and need the space to be comfortable and look good! Here are a few simple tips to make your living room space bright, fresh and stylish. The first thing to do is to choose a colour palette or …
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Sarah Brennan has dedicated the last 13 years of her life to writing about and publishing The Chinese Calendar Tales. One book per year for each animal of the Zodiac, the 12-year cycle ends this month with the kind, happy, but sometimes gullible Pig packing up her bags and wistfully following her 11 predecessors into the sunset. But as Sarah …
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What if I told you that a small 2-inch long butterfly-shaped gland in your body (more precisely in your neck) is one of the main glands responsible for your body’s entire metabolism? When we say that the thyroid is responsible for your metabolism, it means quite simply that it regulates the speed with which your body cells work. Not only …
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