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Women Achievers – Small Town, Big Dreams

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

What do places like Palakkad, Kumardhubi, Barwani, Bokaro, Dehradun and Baroda have in common? They may not feature in the list of being a metro, but these are the places where strong-willed and courageously beautiful women come from, and they’re not afraid to step out of their comfort zones to achieve their dreams. Here is a story of six different women from various parts of India who have carved a niche for themselves be it in the field of education, accounting or arts!

Beauty & Fashion Lifestyle

Does Positive Body Image impact men?

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Does body image only impact women? Aren’t men affected by it too? Kavita Srivastava, does an in depth research on the idea of what an ideal body image should be based on societal standards, its effects on the mind that not only impacts women, but also men. She shares startling findings that you must know before you think anything negative about the way you look. Read on to find out more!

Parenting

Instilling Empathy in our Children

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Can empathy be taught to our children? In a tech driven world, how important do you think empathy and kindness are for our children to grow up to be caring and respectful adults? If you agree that empathy is a crucial life skill that our children should imbibe, then read on…

Lifestyle Pep Talk

Women of 40! What’s the fuss all about?

March 30, 2021April 1, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Turning 40 doesn’t have to be just an additional candle on the cake. It is a new chapter in our lives where we become more conscious of our choices and decisions as we’re backed by the wisdom of experience. Sharing pearls of wisdom as I turned 40 during the lockdown and what this last one year has taught me.

Essays & Short Stories

A blessing in disguise…

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Sometimes when things don’t go as planned, can be a blessing in disguise. Amrita Paul, a Human Rights Advocate & a Senior Programme Officer, narrates one such incident how a set back actually proved to be a blessing and made her more grateful in life.

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Lifestyle Pep Talk

5 Lessons to Learn from Hindu Mythology

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Kavita Srivastava, an avid reader of Hindu mythological stories, shares five lessons for practical life. She gives us examples of various characters from several mythological stories and how we can learn from them, reprogram and rewire our old patterns and mindsets to be better humans in mind, body and spirit.

Essays & Short Stories

Sunday, the perfect beginning of a lifetime!

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Amrita Paul narrates a heartwarming Sunday afternoon in Bangalore. It isn’t just a mundane Sunday after-all, it is the beginning of a life long bond of companionship fragrant with love.

Student Testimonials

Student Testimonial by Amrita Paul

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Our hearts fill with joy seeing yet another student, Amrita Paul, a Senior Programme Officer with the Prison Reforms Programme, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative take flight after completing our Writing Program. This has been one of the most interactive sessions we have had, where we discussed everything related to legal and human rights, to travel, baking and life in general. I am truly humbled and honoured to have mentored Amrita, a wonderful human being, a thorough professional and an exceptional writer.

Education Lifestyle

Should Legal Education be made mandatory for the youth?

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

This Women’s Day as we celebrate the beauty and strength of women across the globe, Amrita Paul, a Human Right Advocate talks about why Legal Education is mandatory amongst the youth in our country. As women have been carving an equitable space for themselves since centuries, Amrita urges every citizen of our country to strive for equal rights, freedom and opportunities for all.

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Essays & Short Stories

A good friend is a cure to everything

March 2, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Do introverts need a friend? Of course, as long as they’re at the same wavelength. Kavya Mehta writes a delightful short story of Astoria Allan an introverted girl finding a friend and learning valuable lessons on friendship.