The Lifestyle Portal by Tanya Munshi

Why I admire Elon Musk – the Times Person of the Year 2021

February 3, 2022February 4, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

8th Grader Aarush Mohan is a huge fan of Elon Musk. Despite all the bouquets and brickbats showered on Musk, Aarush admires him for his personality, sense of humour, entrepreneurial skills, ability to thrive across several industries and having the courage to take huge risks – all this apart from being the richest man on Earth. Clearly, Musk has done something right to be admired by many, including 13-year-old Aarush. Read on to know why Aarush looks up to Musk…

Lifestyle Sports

Why Football is my favourite sport

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Aarush Mohan, a football fan and an ace footballer, talks about his love for the sport and how it catalysts social change in India. In a cricket crazy country like India, Aarush is hopeful that football will also get the due it deserves.

Essays & Short Stories Pep Talk

New Years – a time to remember

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

New Year is always a bag of mixed feelings, isn’t it? It’s got bittersweet memories but reminds us to hope for a better future. Sheema Shireen opens her treasure chest of childhood memories as she takes us down the memory lane, just before the New Year and what it meant to her.

Beauty & Fashion Lifestyle

Let’s make beauty – fair for all

January 15, 2022January 16, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

How important is it for us to set a healthy standard of beauty for our girls? 11th Grader Anaya Mohanty explores the colourist mindset and its change for the better in India. Even brands such as ‘Fair & Lovely’ have renamed themselves to ‘Glow & Lovely’ that encourage a healthy and positive mindset to promote acceptance of beauty in all skin tones.

Lifestyle Planet

Breathless, are we?

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Every year we talk about the ill-effects of air pollution. It’s widely written about in the newspapers, social media and talked about with grim pictures on television news channels. Sheema Shireen shares examples of how Goa and Kerala are setting an example towards cleaning up the air and how entrepreneurs such as Angad Daryani, the Founder of Praan, are doing their bit to help ‘clean up the act’ of the years of air pollution caused by us. Read on and hopefully, it will inspire us to help support the cause of reducing air pollution plaguing us.

Beauty & Fashion Lifestyle People & Culture

All colours matter

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 1 Comment

Why is it we judge people based on their skin colour? Is it fair for us to arrive at conclusions just because someone is fairer or darker than the other? Sheema Shireen gently uncovers India’s deeply ingrained colourist mindset plaguing our country for generations. She is hopeful that future generations will be kinder and more accepting of people from all colours and races living in harmony in a more equitable society for all.

Planet

Megalodon: The Prehistoric Shark

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Join 8th Grader Advay Khetan as he tries to unravel the mysteries of the deep sea creature, the prehistoric shark called the Megalodon. Learn about some of the fascinating features of this prehistoric beast while it ruled the depths of the oceans millions of years ago. If you’re wondering whether the Megalodon is still alive; well, read on to find out more.

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The joys of Bharatnatyam with Anjana Ramesh

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 1 Comment

Ananya Sampath talks to her Bharatnatyam teacher, Anjana Ramesh, about her journey to a seasoned Indian classical danseuse. Anjana talks about how overcoming challenges, following her heart, and being inspired and self-motivated are vital to pursuing one’s dream. If you’re an aspiring performing artist in the making, Anjana’s story may be just for you.

Lifestyle People & Culture Planet

Organic Farming for a more sustainable India

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

Do you think organic farming is a way to a more sustainable future? 10th Grader, Nithya AS, who is into organic farming herself, analyses farming in India and explores its various nuances on a more extensive spectrum. As she has reaped the benefits of organic farming, she feels that this could be a healthier option for people and the planet as well.

Education Kerala People & Culture Travel

Union Christian College – nostalgic over my alma mater

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal 0 Comments

As the prestigious Union Christian College, Aluva in Kerala, recently completed 100 years, Sheema Shireen beams with pride as she shares the rich history of her college. She also recounts some of the fondest memories and favourite spots she was lucky to have enjoyed as a college student. For those of you who are caught up with life’s busy routine, this memoir is sure to take you down nostalgic moments of college life.