Category: Lifestyle

  • Place highlight: Sarawak

    CULTURE If there a place with Indians and Chinese co-habit with cultural interaction, it is Sarawak. In fact, if there is one  feature that sets Sarawak apart from many of Malaysia’s other states, is its cultural diversity. Sarawak has a population of 2.5 million, with 27 distinct indigenous ethnic groups…

  • Creating an Indian menu in an hour

    Indian meals are very elaborate and can be a bit daunting for many people. Preparing Indian meal can be even more overwhelming not just for western fans of the cuisine but also for a hurried Indian chef. To begin with, let’s remember the main difference between western and Indian meal.…

  • How safe is drinking water in India?

    How safe is drinking water in India?

    Safe drinking water is a concern for travelers to India, including for Indians visiting India who prefer bottled water or distilled water in India. Contaminated water can cause a range of diseases, including diarrhoea, and spoil your well-planned trip. It can also result in hospitalisation and put unnecessary strain on your…

  • Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

    Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

    Weight loss was a major goal for Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. She had studied in a boarding school in Singapore for two years, and had no intentions of losing weight because she wasn’t planning to make a career in Bollywood. For Sonam Kapoor weight loss was a distant goal. She…

  • Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

    Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

    By Shalini Samravat Can I get pregnant when I am taking a birth control pill? That’s one of the main questions Indian women ask their doctor or gynaecologist.  The answer is yes. No birth control method is fool-proof. Having sex while on the pill can lead to pregnancy, though the…

  • Top 7 Health Concerns For Travel to India

    Have you thought of immunizations and vaccinations for travel to India? Tourism in India is on the rise. The Incredible India campaign is getting everyone – foreigners and Indians alike – excited about visiting many tourist places in India. However, travellers should be aware of health issues and concerns in…

  • Four foods to stay in shape

    Four foods to stay in shape

    Losing weight fast is almost every woman’s dream, but here are foods that will not only help you lose weight but will also help lead a health life. Whole grains Most whole grains are that are important to our diet.  Most whole grains have almost twice as much nutrients and…