1. Instead of using tomato slices in rasam, sabzi or any other such preparations, if the fruits are used after boiling in water, peeling and made into pulp, then it gives a better taste. 2. If you want to preserve ginger-garlic paste for later use, if ¼ teaspoon salt and ...
Read More »After Celebrations of Independence Day
Come Independence Day, many of us have functions in our schools, organisations and even in our housing societies. We decorate the premises with balloons, paper and even flags. But after the celebrations what happens? The main flag that is hoisted is folded and placed inside safely. What happens to the ...
Read More »Psychological Trauma
By Dr. Samir Parikh Throughout our lives, we all witness significant experiences, both positive and negative. While we enjoy and savour the positive ones, the negative experiences, too, have significant and long lasting effects on our lives. These negative experiences range from daily life struggles to more severe and intense ...
Read More »Diya Makhija-Transformation from Bani to Suhani Si Ek Ladki
Television actor Diya Makhija debuted in Bani Ishq Da Qalma. Since then she has never looked back. Currently doing Suhani si ek Ladki, she will also been seen in a small but interesting role in a new serial on Sony TV. This is the first time I did an interview ...
Read More »What’s Hot and Happening in North Indian Groom Wear?
Brides prepare for their D-day with enthusiasm. Likewise the grooms too choose their wedding dress in style. Over the years there have been a lot of variations in groom wear. Today in groom wear, tradition and experimentation have become prevalent. Like the bride, the grooms also want their dress to ...
Read More »Protein Sambhar
Ingredients: Masoor dal (pink lentils) – 1 cup. Toor dal (pigeon pea) – ½ cup. Chana dal (baby chickpeas) – ¼ cup. Moong dal (green gram) – ¼ cup. Tamarind – the size of 1 big lemon. Arum – 5 big. Drumstick (Moringa) – 2 sticks (cut into 3 inch ...
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Kanchan Hiranandani contacted me over Facebook for their client www.mojolane.com sometime back. As usual I suggested a product or website review. Kanchan said that the client would not mind sending a complimentary product for a review. Thus I selected this skirt blouse for myself. http://mojolane.com/default/women/women-skirts/set-skirt.html One of the brands selling ...
Read More »Ladies Special
Yes, Ladies Special. Guys, I am not talking about the local trains running especially for women. I am talking about an exhibition that is currently happening in Baaya Design (Till August 10, 2015) for which I got an invite from their PR Bhagyashree Shetty. The name Baaya (sic) Design actually ...
Read More »Fried Potatoes in Kashmiri Chilli Powder
Ingredients: Potatoes – ½ kg. Zeera (Cumin) – 1 tea spoon. Methi dana (Fenugreek) – ½ tea spoon. Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tea spoon or as required. Turmeric powder – ¼ tea spoon. Garam masala – ¼ tea spoon. Onion – 3 medium sized. Ginger-garlic paste – 1 heaped ...
Read More »Health Tips
1. Fry 5-6 garlic cloves in gingelly oil and have it with breakfast. This is a very good remedy for joint pains and inflammations. 2. Those prone to asthma should not have jaggery in combination with peanuts. 3. These days, due to environmental degradation, we are almost roasted by the ...
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