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Why Aren't Indian Students Learning About Sex In School?
It's shocking but it's happening. Indian students aren't learning about proper sex education in school and why that's a huge problem. Sex. Yes, I said it. Hopefully, the Aunties of the cyber world don't come for me! But, in all seriousness, ‘sex’ is basically a bad word in South Asian households that, especially for a young person, who should neither think about nor dare to talk about it. Period. You're probably thinki
You Need These 4 Hot September Tech Gadgets For Back To School
Back to school is here. Whether you are in class, hybrid or completely online, these latest offerings from the tech world will get put you in good shape!
Finding Love The Second Time Around: Why It's Hard For Older Desi Divorced Women To Find Love
When it comes to love finding it once is pretty remarkable. However when it comes to finding love the second time around, specifically for older divorced women it's not so easy. Thanks to incredible cultural biases that face older Desi divorced women. We t
4 Fool-Proof Ways To Grow Your Herbs At Home
Growing herbs and fresh veggies at home are a great home project for anyone. Round up some soil and seeds and get ready for fresh produce at anytime with these 4 fool-proof ways to grow your herbs at home. Step 1: Figure Out Lighting Figure out the lighting situation. Depending on what you want to grow you’ll need to know how much sunlight is available. If you live in a condo, with limited space to a garden plo
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I Did A Quarantine Juice Cleanse — Here's Why I'm Glad I Did It
My eating habits have changed drastically over quarantine and this might be the case for many. Whether you're looking to reset your diet for summer and undo any bad habits that you may have picked up in quarantine, or boost your immunity from home, I found a brand that actually works and helps c ...
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Dark Is Beautiful: 9 Ways To Vibe Up Your Space With Darker Hues
Adding darker hues into your home isn’t as daunting and overwhelming as it used to be. Strong graphic lines, matte finishes, and dainty decor have all made adding a touch of sultry darker tones in your home much easier. When thinking dark tones, picture blacks, deep greys and luxurious ...
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7 Decor Pieces That Will Take Your Balcony To The Next Level
WFH combined with warmer weather, the outdoor living space is now more important than ever. Rocking out your balcony requires some creativity and patience. It may take a little planning but it will become your own mini city-oasis to enjoy the nice weather. So here are 7 decor pieces that will ta ...
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Soak It Up! How To Turn Bath Time Into A Soul-Enriching Ritual
The art of bath is not about getting wet in a tub, it is about transitioning to a relaxed state. Our South Asian culture is a font of helpful tips and ingredients geared towards achieving that soothed state of mind. With the increased popularity of bath time as a way to restore and revitalize, h ...
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Grill Up Some Indian Street Food Inspired Good Eats With These 4 Recipes
Give your BBQ some Desi flavour with a few creative spins on the traditional Indian street food. Go ahead and heat up that grill! The Classic Grilled Corn (Bhuttas) [caption id="attachment_433808" align="aligncen ...
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3 Ways To De-Stress With Getting Stressed About It
Sometimes we are so caught up on ways to de-stress that it in fact, becomes even more stressful. Here are ways to de-stress without getting stressed about it. The popular catch phrase “the struggle is real” is relatable, because real life, is not a perfect life. Stress is a part of ...
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No Machine Needed! Be A Barista At Home With These 3-Step Coffee Recipes
Check out our 3-step recipes to coffee house faves. For iced versions, freeze a batch of the tea or coffee base (without milk) and add the ice cubes to the hot mixtures. Be a true artisan and no fancy coffee machine required! Since working from home and social distancing from our favou ...
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No Camp? No Problem! Tips To Give Your Kids A Camp Experience At Home
COVID-19 continues to disrupt all schedules, this time cancelling the time honoured tradition of summer camp. In that spirit, here are are some ways that you can create that cool camp experience right at home! Summer vacation has kicked off for students and many parents have (ever so g ...