Lifestyle
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 favourite coffee houses has become such a big part of most of our worlds, learning to make some of our favourite java brews isn't that hard. Check out our
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 gratefully) traded in their ‘teacher’ hats for a more casual ‘camp counsellor’ hat as camp spots are hard to come by. As a former camp couns
The Great Escape: What You Need To Know When Travelling During COVID-19
For those who looking to escape, travel has definitely changed. This is what travelling during COVID-19 looks like. Summer is here which means it is time to travel. That was the attitude of the entire world one year ago. Now travel has changed. In these pandemic times, a simple dinner at a restaurant seem
Kickstart Your Way To Good Health With Kitchari!
It's probably one of the most coveted comfort foods in our Desi cuisine. But did you know that Kitchari is packed with nutrients that your body needs? We've got all the goods on the Kitchari here (including doing a Kitchari cleanse!). So go ahead and kickstart your healthy ways with a solid bowl of Kitchari! When it comes to super-foods for our health, there’s lots of new information out there, but do we always need new ideas? Som
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Be A Backyard Beach Bum With These South Asian Summer Reads
As the summer gets hotter and since we are still in the midst of a pandemic, throw up your feet in your backyard and grab a hot summer book to get back your groove. These fun, interesting and thoroughly entertaining books are just what will brighten up your summer days. Go go ahead chill with th ...
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Want A Getaway? Check Out These 6 Travel Movies That Will Give You A Wanderlust Vibe
With travel restrictions still in place and not being able to travel this summer, many of us are experiencing travel withdrawals. Staring helplessly at our cute luggage tucked away in the corner might not be the only thing left to do. There are several Hollywood and Bollywood films that take you ...
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7 Mango Recipes You Can Try This Summer!
You guys, it's mango season! To celebrate your mango love here are seven easy DIY recipes to help you enjoy the tropical fruit this summer! Well, you can thank us after trying them out! There are two kinds of people in this world - the ones who eat mangoes like humans and the ones who ...
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Here Are 8 Key Things You Can Do To Support The Trans Community
Simple things such as learning the right terminologies, supporting transgender organizations, attending rallies, or learning the difference between the different gender groups can be a huge step towards supporting the trans community. Here are some key ways! [caption id="attachment_433 ...
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Educate Yourself On #BlackLivesMatter With These Key Books
Educating ourselves about systematic racism is a stepping stone towards being actively anti-racist. We have curated a list of books that are eye-opening and will educate us as we come to terms with our own privilege and ...
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Mindful Health: You'll Be Surprised At What These 3 Super Spices Can Do For You
“People of the world spice up your life!” Though we are quoting their classic song (and dancing in our seat a bit), this post is not about the Spice Girls, as I'm writing about spicing up your life in the most literal way. These spices are the most commonly used ingredient in our Desi cookin ...
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NYC's India Center Foundation Hands Out Big Dollars For Artists Affected By COVID-19
New York-based, The India Center Foundation (ICF) announces monetary grants to artists during the COVID-19 crisis. We speak to a few winners as well as with the founding director and board president of ICF Raoul Bhavnani, for all the details on this much needed initiative. More than 25 ...
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