Raksha Bandhan preparations are in full swing! As Indians across the globe get set to carry out the Rakhi tying ritual and make their siblings feel valued, let’s not forget to celebrate all the laughter, teasing, and leg-pulling that goes on between every sister…
Raksha Bandhan is a week away, and there’s already excitement in the air! There’s something about the sight of Rakhis being sold, and all the pre-planning that goes into gifting, which makes this festival seem so very special. If you’ve already begun to brainstorm…
Virtual Raksha Bandhan Celebration Ideas The celebration of Raksha Bandhan is one of the most endearing ones in India. On this auspicious occasion, siblings, no matter how far or near they live from each other, come together to carry out rituals that symbolize the…
Spoil Your Brother This Raksha Bandhan! Gift Him Something As Unique As The Bond You Share
Brother — a simple word that holds so much meaning and emotion. Sometimes our partners in crime, sometimes our philosophers and guides, and yes, sometimes the most irritating people we need to deal with! Nevertheless, more often than not, they’re our lifetime support system,…
Rakhi Bel plants, also known as a Passiflora incarnata or the Krishna Kamal Plant, is a perpetual climber that gives an ornamental look to your arbores, trellises, walls or fences. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Rakhi Bel Plant – Origin and…
Friends are the family we choose, they’re our support system, they stick with us through thick and thin. Although we often take them for granted, let’s be honest, life without friends is empty. We crave their affection and attention, after all, they are our…
“Bura Na Mano Holi Hai” – It’s the festival of colors and “no” is not an excuse. People love Holi for its uniqueness; no Holi party is ever completed unless everyone starts looking alike, am I right? Holi without colors is not really Holi…
There’s often love in the small things, and we don’t always need grand gestures to showcase our affection. However, having a day in the year dedicated to celebrating all the love around us helps a lot. Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate…
Karwa Chauth is celebrated amongst Hindu married women mostly in northern India. However, the ritual has been glamorized by Indian TV serials and Movies to the extent that it is marked by many communities nowadays. In the religious books of Dharamasindhu, Nirnayasindhu and Vratraj…
The most vibrant time of the year is right around the corner and we are all busy preparing for it. This is the season of twinkling fairy lights and radiant Diya illuminating our homes with sheer auspiciousness. Diwali is the festival of lights and…
Medicinal Plants for Home Remedies We are all quite aware of our grandmothers’ home remedies, from a sneeze to a cut, grandmothers know precisely what to do and which concoction to be used for a natural treatment. From turmeric milk for your sore throat…
Some unforeseen circumstances and an unprecedented lockdown situation, 2020 has been a wild ride for people all over the world. We’re spending all our time at home plus long working hours are making us stressed out. Many of us are on the brink of…
“Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.” – Josef Albers The way teachers have changed their conventional teaching methods in recent years is noteworthy; it’s a practice of eras and ages. We sure learn a lot…
Do you ever visit someone’s home and wonder about the plants beautifying the ambiance? Are you someone who always thought of getting house ferns, but never really went with it because you lacked knowledge about them? Well, here is your chance to know all…
Unique Gifts for Brother in Raksha Bandhan The history of Raksha Bandhan goes back to the origins of Mahabharata where it is believed that Draupadi tore a strip of her saree and tied it on lord Krishna’s wrist which stopped his bleeding from a…
Fatherhood is a blessed journey but do different generations have different approaches to it? Do millennials do it differently than the baby boomers? Have things changed over the years? Unequivocally Millennial Dads are different, even studies suggest that! A recent Pew Research study found…
10 Things Every Father Must Teach His Son A Father is a daughter’s first love and a son’s true hero. Have there been things that you always wanted to say to your father like how they’ve been the best teacher for you? Sure he…
In the current scenario, sending gifts and wishes to your near and dear ones have become a menace. But, here’s something that can be delivered to their mailbox right away! Isn’t that fun? Placing an order for a fun-filled virtual gift such as a…
It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver – Mahatma Gandhi. Your immune system is the greatest asset that you have and it is your responsibility to take care of it and to make it even stronger. From…
We know it’s difficult. We understand that you might be getting a little impatient while staying at home all these days. You miss the sun shining through the leaves, fresh air caressing your face, sand in your shoes; you must be missing your friends…
“Mommy, Daddy look at this,” “Mommy, what does this mean?” “Daddy, play with me” – You must have heard these lines at least 100 times this week; it’s always nice to spend some quality time with your kids but not at a cost of…
From listening to stories of the legends of Hiranyakashipu, Prahlad and Holika around the cozy bonfire on the previous night to splashing colors on each other in the next morning and marking a tikka on loved ones’ foreheads with respect, Holi – The Festival…
Women, the most powerful force of nature, the creators of new lives, the nurturers, the caregivers, the soldiers, the heros, the genii and many more roles that they play along throughout their lives; they deserve way more appreciation than they get. Their kind acts…
If there’s a perfect time to level up the gifting game, surely it is Valentine’s Day. Chocolates, flowers and fragrant, scented candles, etc. are great, however, this Valentine’s, do something a bit different. Gift them something thoughtful and personal to watch the spark and…
Mobile apps are so much fun and convenient to use that they have replaced web browsing to a large extent. Every app out there has got some unique features. Have you ever thought of an exclusive gifting app? Yes! You read that right. Gifting…
Special Valentine‘s Day Gift Ideas to Make Your Girlfriend Feel Extra Special It is that time of the year; once again love is in the air and butterflies are not just fluttering around in your stomach seeing your crush but they are everywhere (yes,…
Why is Makar Sankranti Celebrated? Sun, the source of all energy and life on Earth and a ritual that celebrates its very potential; how majestic is that – this is the very reason why Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India. Makar Sankranti or Maghi…
Unique Handmade Gifting Ideas for Everyone in Your Life
Unique Handmade Gifting Ideas “Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” – Chuck Klosterman Human nature is to find joy in whatever they create; handcrafted gifts are the epitome of happiness and…
“Happy birthday to you…” – Who doesn’t love to hear this song? It’s the day you were born, everyone loves to feel special on this very day. But, in this world filled with diversity, there are so many different traditions around the world even on…