101 interesting facts about Yoga
The word yoga originates from ‘yug’ in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. It means to ‘yoke’ or ‘bind and unite’. It is a system that sees the body, the breath and the mind as a union of the multi-dimensional aspects of human beings. Through this union of physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation, man strives to achieve better health, happiness and a higher level of … Continue reading 101 interesting facts about Yoga
28 wisdom from 16 prominent Indian Yogis
When the world is celebrating International Yoga Day on 21st June 2017, it is important to know about Yoga beyond just Asana and Pranayama. We will now from their wisdom how Yoga can become life-changing engagement for the practitioners. Though Yoga history goes beyond Sage Patanjali, the Ashtanga Yoga, the Yoga we know today was written by Sage Patanjali as Yoga Sutras. He is known … Continue reading 28 wisdom from 16 prominent Indian Yogis
Yoga Inspiration of Virat Kohli You Need to Know
Yes, Indian Cricket Captain is known for his aggression also knows how to calm down when required. He tweets; “I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged.” ‘He is referring to a book is a famous Yoga book by an Indian Yogi Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda. The goodreads.com … Continue reading Yoga Inspiration of Virat Kohli You Need to Know
How to Make the India’s Favourite – Pani Puri
Panipuri is a common street snack in several regions of the Indian subcontinent. In North India, it is called Golgappa, In Madhya pradesh, It is called Fulki, In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is called as Pani Puri While in Odisha it is known as GupChup . In Gujarat, it is called Pani Puri. This dish is equally popular in Pakistan i.e. erstwhile India. Things … Continue reading How to Make the India’s Favourite – Pani Puri
Singapore Cruise – Vegetarians beware !
Royal Caribbean Cruise from Singapore was our first Cruise experience. We were on the cruise for 3 days. In Singapore, Cruise starts from two port centers – Harbourfront, which is also a Metro Station (MRT) for Sentosa and Universal Studio, and Marina Bay Port. Our Cruise was from Marina Bay Port. There are many travel options to reach the Cruise center like Bus, MRT and … Continue reading Singapore Cruise – Vegetarians beware !
Fajeto – Mango Kadhi
This is a Gujarati recipe. No Gujarati meal with Aam Ras and Puri is complete without Fajeto. Fajeto is a preparation of Mango Juice. Ingredients 1 bowl Mango Juice (Aam Ras) 2 ½ bowl Water 1 teaspoon Gram Flour (Besan Flour) 2 teaspoon Sugar (According to taste) Salt to taste Few leaves of Coriander leaves (For Garnishing) For Seasoning (Tadka/Vaghar) 1 teaspoon Ghee (Clear Butter) … Continue reading Fajeto – Mango Kadhi
15 ways to keep your Spine healthy
“You are the age of your spine. You are as flexible as your spine. That transfers to other areas of your life.” Diane Lane In the previous post “Why knowing about spine is so important“. we read about the importance of the Spinal Column and why it is important to keep the spine fit and healthy? In this post, we will check out some preventive measures … Continue reading 15 ways to keep your Spine healthy
Our visit to beautiful Singapore
Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Singapore gained independence as the Republic of Singapore (remaining within the Commonwealth of Nations) on 9 August 1965 with Lee Kuan Yew as the prime minister and Yusof bin Ishak as the president. Singapore has a total area of 719.1 sq KM and the population of 5.6 mn … Continue reading Our visit to beautiful Singapore
72 ideas about Water and Good Health – Free Ebook
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Mango Shrikhand
Shrikhand has been referred to as “Shikhrini” in the Sanskrit literature. According to Jashbhai B. Prajappati and Baboo M. Nair, it originated in ancient India, around 400 B.C.E. In Maharashtra, Mango Shrikhand is known as Amra-khand. Thin Shrikhand (Milk or Water added) is known as ‘Piyush’ in Maharashtra. Ingredients: 1 Ltr Full Fat Milk 1 tablespoon Curd 200 grams Sugar (to taste) 2 cup Mango Pulp (Pref. … Continue reading Mango Shrikhand
Why Knowing About Your Spine Important?
“You only worry about your head or spinal column. Everything else, some way or another, will repair in time.” Tony McCoy Our spinal column is a very important part of our body which needs our attention and care, but unfortunately, it’s the most ignored. The spineless way we sit, the way we get up, the way we carry the weight all are indications of our … Continue reading Why Knowing About Your Spine Important?
Linchpin – A Seth Godin Book, Why You Need to Read?
“A genius looks at something that others are stuck on and gets the world unstuck.” Seth Godin in Linchpin. Reading books is a major key to success. This was the title of a blog post I recently read. I would twist a bit: Reading GOOD books can change a life forever. The mega-rich and successful like Bill Gates and Elon Musk devote extraordinary amounts of their … Continue reading Linchpin – A Seth Godin Book, Why You Need to Read?
Healthy & Tasty Oats Rava Handava
Havdava is a part of Gujarati cuisine. The original recipe is made of flour mix of rice and Oodad flour (Dhokala Flour) and Bottle Gourd here we have made some changes and used Oats in place of flour and other vegetables in place of bottle gourd. Cooking Time: 45 to 60 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 Cup Rava ½ cup Oats ½ teaspoon Chilli Paste … Continue reading Healthy & Tasty Oats Rava Handava
3 Effects of Yoga-Abhyas You Need to Know
We all practice Yoga-Asana and Pranayama. Some have learned from trained Yoga Guru, others from an untrained trainer and most have seen on TV and started practicing. We all know however that learning from a trained Yoga Guru has its own advantage. Be that as it may, today my focus is to explain HOW Yoga-Abhyas actually help us. Yoga-Abhyas has an effect on the whole … Continue reading 3 Effects of Yoga-Abhyas You Need to Know
Delhi – Limited
Delhi – The Capital City The arrival of Delhi – Sansad MargWe the couple in action. Rashtrapati Bhavan – Distant View The reception area of Rashtrapati Bhavan. All ex-Presidents of India Shopping at Rashtrapati Bhavan – The Mug Rashtrapati Bhavan – Entrance Entering the famous Chandani Chowk Area The Lassi with toppings Kulfi in the Making Golgappa – Pani puri – Puchka. No Indian … Continue reading Delhi – Limited
Pizza Twist – Tasty Snack
Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 5 Bread Slices 1 cup Diced Tomatoes 1 cup Diced Capsicum 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds 2 teaspoon Coriander Powder ½ cup chopped Coriander Leaves 4 Slice of Cheese ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder 2 teaspoon Pav Bhaji Masala ½ tablespoon Garam Masala (Hot spices) 2 tablespoon Oil ½ Ginger Chilli … Continue reading Pizza Twist – Tasty Snack
6 Natural Ways to Remain Fit Without Exercise
Caution: These tips are not substitutes of exercise. These are complementary and necessary but not sufficient. Like businesses are having good practice guide and they follow it to the extent possible, we human being can also learn from good practices of other healthy people. Some of the proven, simple and backed by science practices, which usually we ignore, can amazingly help us remain fit. 1) … Continue reading 6 Natural Ways to Remain Fit Without Exercise
Are you an Introvert? Quiet is for you.
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”Mahatma Gandhi (One of the quotes from the book, Quiet) Today you are reading about the book titled Quiet. This book has more than 5000 reviews on the Amazon site and 88% of the readers have rated the book with either 5 or 4 stars. I have not seen any book that enjoys so much popularity. (The … Continue reading Are you an Introvert? Quiet is for you.
Healthy Dinner – Bottle Gourd Dumpling (Dudhi/Lauki – Muthia)
Here is a healthy and tasty dinner dish for you. Cooking Time: 25 Minutes, Serves: 2 Ingredients: ½ Kg Dudhi (Bottle Gourd/Lauki) 1 cup Majestic Multigrain Flour 2 teaspoon Curd (Sour) 1 ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Sugar ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds 3 – teaspoon Oil Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) Salt to taste Process: Shred the Dudhi Mix the … Continue reading Healthy Dinner – Bottle Gourd Dumpling (Dudhi/Lauki – Muthia)
Cancer – What You Need to Know?
The word cancer is the most dreaded word. Believe it or not, the spread of cancer in recent years has been very rapid. For everyone, someone close to us is or were suffering from cancer is a reality. Most of us have experienced the disease very closely. I experienced it closely when my sister in law died a few years ago of Cervix cancer and … Continue reading Cancer – What You Need to Know?
Thepla & Kacha Kela (Raw Banana) Vegetable for Dinner
Open the Tiffin box any Gujarati tourist and you will invariably find Thepla. Thepla is so universal that we can eat it Ghee, Tea, Curd, Vegetable or alone. This is the power of popular Thepla. Here we present a recipe of Thepla and Raw Banana Vegetable. Number of Thepla: 10-12 Preparation time: 75 minutes (Incl 60 minutes of waiting) Making Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading Thepla & Kacha Kela (Raw Banana) Vegetable for Dinner
Corn-Capsicum-Paneer Vegetable
Capsicum is also known as Bell peppers. This is originally an American plant entered India appx in the 15th century. According to the “Condensed Encyclopaedia of Healing Foods,” bell peppers offer many health and medicinal benefits: Bell peppers are recommended for those with high cholesterol levels. Red bell peppers, high in lycopene, are full of cancer-fighting antioxidants. Lycopene also fights skin aging, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even improves fertility. … Continue reading Corn-Capsicum-Paneer Vegetable
6 things you MUST know about Walking
“Walking is an intrinsic part of my fitness regime. I strongly believe that walking is a great way to stay fit and encourage everyone to start walking since it is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get healthier.” Akshay Kumar, Bollywood Actor. We religiously follow our Heroes so we have started to walk. But we do not know anything about the frequency, duration, … Continue reading 6 things you MUST know about Walking
Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone, and Mental Health
Do you know before creating the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling was clinically depressed? Leading Indian actress Deepika Padukone was once a depression patient. Anuksha Sharma another leading actress was treated for her depression. She once tweeted. I have anxiety. And I’m treating my anxiety. I’m on medication for my anxiety. Why am I saying this? Because it’s a completely normal thing. It’s a biological … Continue reading Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone, and Mental Health
Recipe of Tasty Cucumber Puda (Pudla) – Pancake
This healthy recipe is made from Majestic Multigrain Flour (Desai Vada Lot). This special flour has its origin in south Gujarat, India. This is used especially by Desai community. Known as Anavil Brahmins this community dominant in Surat and Valsad districts of south Gujarat, India, where they have been significant land-owners. The famous known Anavil is Indian former Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai. Mr. Klass W VanDer Veen – a … Continue reading Recipe of Tasty Cucumber Puda (Pudla) – Pancake
Bahubali, The Original
When Bahubali mania is gripping the country, it is the time to know about the original Bahubali, the historic character. The literal meaning of the word Bahubali is a person with strong arms. Bahubali was the son of the first Jain Tirthankara Adinath/Rishabhdev. He was the younger brother of Chakravartin King Bharata. According to Jains and Hindu Puranas, Bharata, another name of the country India … Continue reading Bahubali, The Original
The Unmissable Jewel of India – Ladakh
Ladakh is not about writing, it’s about seeing and experiencing. Northeastern part of Indian state Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh has snow, desert, mountains, rivers, Northeastern part of Indian state Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh has snow, desert, mountains, rivers, lakes and even highest motorable road in the world known as Khardung La. This is at 18300 feet above sea level. Welcome to explore Ladakh. Road work … Continue reading The Unmissable Jewel of India – Ladakh
Rasmalai – Mouth Watering Bengali Sweet
You are about to make one of the most popular Indian desserts Rasmalai. Ingredients: 10 pieces – Rasgulla 1 liter – Full fat milk 6 tablespoon – Sugar 10-12 leaves – Saffron 8 pieces – Almond 8 pieces – Pistachio 1/4th teaspoon – Cardamom Process: Make Rasgulla as per the process explained here. Add sugar and saffron in the milk and boil it for 20 … Continue reading Rasmalai – Mouth Watering Bengali Sweet
Beautiful Konkan – The Scenic Ganapatipule
This was a beautiful road journey of about 350 km from Mumbai to Ganpatipule in Konkan region in Maharashtra. Roads from Mahad onward towards Ganapatipule are awesome. View from Vasishtha Point en route from Mumbai to Ganapatipule near Chiplun. See passing of Konkan railway train. Museum worth visiting @ Ganapatipule Ganapatipule Ratnagiri Coastal Road. View from Coastal Road. ‘Waterfall on Koyna Dam Road (via Chiplun) Complete fog-out. … Continue reading Beautiful Konkan – The Scenic Ganapatipule
Are You Suffering From Fitness Misconceptions?
I am fit and fine. I am slim. I go for a walk and do jogging to remain fit. I don’t have any health-related problems. Misconceptions: Slim means fit. No need for exercise. No disease NOW means no disease in FUTURE also. Walking keeps me fit, so I only do walking. Jogging is what I do regularly. I do Yoga and that is enough to … Continue reading Are You Suffering From Fitness Misconceptions?
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