‘Lifestyle’ Archives
Volunteers sweat out for Auckland Diwali festival
Nearly 120 volunteers applied to help Auckland celebrate Diwali this year; just 39 were selected. The oldest is 60 years old, the youngest only 16. Some of these volunteers will lend their experience gained from their volunteering work last year at the one of the [Read More]
Book Review: March of The Aryans
In his latest book – March of the Aryans – published by Penguin Books India, Bhagwan S. Gidwani takes us, again, back to the dawn of civilization (8000 BCE) to recreate the fascinating story of the Birth and Beginnings of Hinduism (Sanatan Dharma), with a thrilling [Read More]
How to stay healthy with busy lifestyle
Too busy to work out? Too stressed to eat healthy? You can’t use those excuses any more to explain your poor health, bad eating habits and low energy levels. Let’s face it, if you are over-weight or even under-nourished, you will have less energy to deal with the hectic [Read More]
Tauranga plans first Hindu temple
The plans to build first Hindu temple in New Zealand’s Tauranga have achieved it first milestone as the Hindu group behind the project has secured land. Sanatan Dharam Trust bought a 2150 square metre land in Tauranga for $400,000 to build what it calls Bay of [Read More]
Virginity cream draws criticism in India
A vaginal tightening cream is serving an unintended purpose in India – rekindling debate about sexuality in a society of contradiction. The oxymoron? The second-most populated country in the world puts social taboos on public discussion or display of sexual [Read More]
US airport hosts Indian deities
Lord Ganesha and other deities are on display at an exhibition at San Francisco airport in the United States. The exhbition, which opened this month will be on display till February 2013 and features Hindu sculptures borrowed from the collections of San Francisco’s [Read More]
Cathay starts Auckland-Hyderabad flights
Hyderabadis living in New Zealand can now fly Cathay Pacific, from Auckland to Hyderabad. The airline has announced it will start flying four times a week to the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from 1 December. The flights will be via Hong Kong. There is a [Read More]
Miracle Indian foods for weight loss
Looking for Indian foods for weight loss? Here’s a list of 9 Indian foods for weight loss that will help you burn unwanted fat and get in shape for summer. These tips are based on Ayurveda which contains knowledge of Indian foods for weight loss based on ancient [Read More]
How to discuss hate crime with children
“I don’t want to go,” Simran said to her father (name changed). She had listened to her family talk about the tragic shooting at the gurudwara (Sikh temple) in Oak Creek in the United States and did not feel safe to visit the Sikh temple. She heard how an [Read More]
Digital mat for Muslim prayers
He wanted to make flying mats, but then decided to work was something that was more functional. UK-based designer Soner Ozenc did not have to look too far. A devout Muslim, he designed a prayer mat that lights up when placed facing Mecca. It’s a prayer mat with [Read More]
