Today is Raksha Bandhan. A thread can be so auspicious that it contains the blessings and prayers for the well-being of the person on whose wrist the rakhi is being tied. The celebrations of this festival have been going on since Satya Yuga. Initially, when kings would go out to ...

One morning, Dolly came limping. When Mom asked, “What happened?” She replied, “Khoon aga. (Blood is coming.)” Mom asked, “How?” She replied, “Jeene pe. (On the stairs.)” When Mom went to find out how she got hurt, just in case she would need tetanus injection, she saw that someone had ...

One day, as usual, Dolly came up to our home. Mom had arranged everything for her properly, including her doll, favourite stool and Mom’s purse. She took the doll and told Mom, “Lola hai (The doll is crying.)” Mom spoke to the doll asking if she had stomachache or did ...

Dolly would make me dance to the tune of the songs she liked. She would sing Akhiyonse boli mare… instead of Akhiyonse goli mare… Her favourite movies were Deewana Mattana (Deewana Mastana) and Aunty No. 1, all movies of Govinda. She and her brother were big fans of Govinda. I ...

Mix sweet lime and lemon juices with honey and consume. This juice has a lot of vitamin C. It is also a very good energy booster. The resistance to diseases is boosted. Hair will become beautiful. Cut pineapple into small pieces. Add pieces of one banana and pour some honey ...

Crush and separate juices of 2 oranges and 3 tomatoes. Add honey to the mixture and consume. It will be cooling to the body and it is good for weight loss. Boil the rind that remains after juices of the above fruits are removed with 3 glasses of water. Add ...

Ripe banana and chilled milk can be mixed in a mixer and add honey to it. This fruit shake can boost energy and reduces hunger. It also removes constipation. If someone is very lean, they can have this shake 3-4 times a day to put on the right amount of ...

Honey plays a very important role in human life. Honey bees are highly active and convert nectar from flowers to honey. In Siddha, Ayurveda and several other holistic healing methods, flowers are used for healing. Therefore, honey has important medicinal value. Honey contains a very high percentage of antioxidants and ...

Mom, when she was in Delhi as a child till marriage, would always travel in a car. We got ready to go to the hospital 3 hours before time because we had to go in a car. We always take Mom in a car or cab, while going to faraway ...

Dolly’s birthday was nearing. But Salma’s grandfather’s problem was increasing. We were in jeopardy where to go – for Dolly’s birthday or to the hospital. This is because the doctors in the hospital would speak between each other in English and would not reveal the real situation to the family. ...