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Single Women In India Are Staging A Revolution And Taking Back Their Autonomy
Being a single Indian (or South Asian woman for that matter) has been long weighed down by cultural expectations of marriage, questions of the person's value all the while trying to navigate a patriarchal system that has permeated all aspects of society. Now there seems to be a revolution a foot. Indian women who are unattached are becoming the powerful force and they are taking back their autonomy, creating a powerful demographic for busines
Saravanaa Bhavan London Celebrates India's Multi-Cultural Veggie Cuisine
Known as "World's #1 Vegetarian Restaurant" Hotel Saravanaa Bhavan in London boasts an incredible array of veggie delights. What's more, they also celebrate the multi-cultural cuisine that is the benchmark of India. We continue our dine-in and take-away
Anxious About Re-Entering Society? Here's How To Cope With Social Anxiety Disorder In Our New World
As the world begins to re-open, social anxiety is at an all-time high. The better we can understand what social anxiety is, and how to identify its symptoms in ourselves and others, the better equipped we will be at coping with this potentially crippling form of anxiety as we re-enter our work and social environments. Dr. Monica Vermani is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating trauma, stress and mood & anxiety disorde
Bombay Bustle In Mayfair Pays Homage To Mumbai's Tiffin Food Culture
Bombay Bustle takes comfort food to the next level. Inspired by the "institution of men who use Mumbai’s railway to deliver home cooked meals across the city" This eatery located in Mayfair has an incredibly long and delicious list of comfort foods which elevates the entire brunch, lunch or dinner experience for the die-hard foodie. [caption id="attachment_440459
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Tips On How To Stop Existing And Start Living
We get so focused on our goals, and what needs to be done that we forget to live! Here are the many benefits of building a full and enriched life. Life is, as they say, what you make it. And what we make of our lives can be the very making of us. One of the tenets of Buddhism speaks of ...
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World Mental Health Day: Men Need Mental Health Help Too And Here’s What You Can Do
In the spirit of World Mental Health Day (happening on Sunday October 10th), we take a closer look at how we as a South Asian community can work towards destigmatizing mental health awareness among men. Men are becoming one of the largest growing demographics requiring mental health a ...
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Tips On How Not To Let Your Problems Hold You Back
When we’re feeling overwhelmed, or our lives feel like they are out of control, we struggle to understand what’s happening. And we’re often at a complete loss as to how to deal with our problems. It’s important to become aware of how to identify problems that show up in our lives, how ou ...
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Self-Care Sept. Part 3: How To Raise Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
What exactly is Emotional Intelligence? Why is high Emotional Intelligence (also known as EQ) such a valued attribute? Are there things we can do to raise our emotional intelligence? In Part 3 of our Self-care September series, you’ll find answers to these questions, and a whole lot more! ...
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Chakra Restaurant In London Aims To Bring Harmony To The Mind & Body Through Their Cuisine
Nestled in Kensington, Chakra takes a unique approach to South Asian fare. With their focus on ensuring a mind & body connection Chakra wants to bring harmony to your sense through their delectable cuisine. A ...
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Self-Care Sept Part 2: Take-Charge Tools For Self-Care
We’ve all been there. There are some days when we seem to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. We miss a bus, forget an important document, we’re late for an appointment, lose track of time, and things just seem to go from bad to worse. The next time you have one of those days, there are wa ...
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You Won't Believe These Obstacles Women Face When Trying To Have A Baby In India
When it comes to trying to conceive, there are many factors that need to be taken into account. One's health, age and of course the financial ability to be able to take care of the newborn are usually at the top of the list. However in India, trying to have a baby presents itself with additional ...
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Self-Care September Part One: How To Set An Intention Of Better Self-Care
September is here. And that means back to school, back to business, and back to work. What better time to get back to basics than the fresh start that September ushers in? Let’s declare September ‘Self-care’ month with intention. This month we will be focusing on how to reboo ...
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Mindful Ways To Help You Transition To The Classroom
Now that online classes may be a thing of the past, with vast majority of students opting to go back to in-person learning, being able to transition to the classroom culture after 18 months of remote learning can be daunting. Here are mindful ways for learners of all ages to get prepared for thi ...