The Lifestyle Portal by Tanya Munshi

9th grader Advika Karve from JBCN International School, Mumbai dives into the fascinating world of board‑game design after interviewing Zenwood Games founder, Sidhant Chand. She discovered that behind every exciting game lies a mix of strategy, storytelling, and countless hours of testing. What impressed her most was how Sidhant balances creativity with practicality — from refining rules to understanding players. His journey inspired her to see games not just as entertainment, but as powerful tools for thinking, learning, and connecting with people.

Lifestyle People & Culture Sports Success Stories

April 27, 2025 The Lifestyle Portal

Kicking Off Change: How IYSA Transforms Lives Through Football

Team The Lifestyle Portal witnessed a powerful moment in Jasour Kheri as young footballers received brand-new boots from an IYSA donor. Joy filled the air as each child got a perfectly sized pair—more than just shoes, they were a step toward empowerment. Every football boot carries a dream. Will you be part of the journey with IYSA?

Lifestyle Sports

January 20, 2022 The Lifestyle Portal

Why Football is my favourite sport

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.

Kerala Lifestyle People & Culture Sports

November 10, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal

Kalaripayattu – the mother of all martial arts

Did you know that Kalaripayattu, or ‘Kalari’, is considered the mother of all martial arts? 10th Grader Nithya AS, shares her experience learning Kalaripayattu from her Kalari Gurukkal, Dr S Mahesh. She sheds light on how this ancient martial art form has survived centuries to teach people the art of self-defence and balancing the mind, body and soul.

Sports

July 28, 2021 The Lifestyle Portal

How Taekwondo helped me evolve as a person

7th Grader and a Taekwondo Black Belt, Dhairya Mittal, shares how learning this martial art has helped him evolve as a person. Not only has it given him mental and physical strength, but it has instilled in him a healthy and positive competitive awareness and social skills. He urges his readers to try it out and see the positive change for themselves.

Sports

December 3, 2020 The Lifestyle Portal

Figure Skating – Elegance on ice

7th Grade Kavya Mehta is a huge fan of figure skating. She shares a beautiful account of this elegant sport that is known for its athletic and graceful ballet style. She talks about figure skating having a global presence especially in the Winter Olympics and how in spite all odds, Nishchay Luthra, India’s very own figure skating champion has made a mark and made us proud!

Sports

August 14, 2020 The Lifestyle Portal

The Winning Stroke with Mudit Dani

International table tennis player Mudit Dani talks to Zahaan Sabuwala in an exclusive interview. He shares his love for the sport; how it has not only helped him bounce back from an injury but ingrained in him the importance of mental health and fitness, staying focused and living in the moment.

Why I love playing Basketball. Image by Varun Kulkarni from Pixabay

Pep Talk Sports

May 22, 2020 The Lifestyle Portal

Basketball – its evolution and why I chose it

Aarya Menon talks about her love for basketball, its evolution and journey to India and why she chose it. She decodes this high energy sport for you and encourages you for a dribble to see for yourself how it can positively transform you as a person.

Tennis, more than just a sport. Photo credit: Ichigo121212

Sports

January 31, 2020 The Lifestyle Portal

5 ways how Tennis has helped me in my life

Parashie Sidhwani talks about her first encounter with tennis when she was in the 2nd Grade. After having pursuing it for years, she realises the positive impact the sport has on her. She gives you five reasons why you should try it too!