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The Lifestyle Portal August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 0 Comments gardening, mindfulness, personal growth

Life Lessons Learned Through Gardening

Gardening may not be everyone’s passion, but the life lessons it imparts are universal. As we witness the resilience, rootedness, and generosity of plants, we find inspiration to apply these principles to our lives. The garden becomes a classroom for personal growth, teaching us to rise above challenges, stay grounded, and make a positive impact on the world around us. Sharing some of life’s valuable lessons my humble yet strong and resilient plants have taught me.

Handmade stitched fabrics and woolen bag

Essays & Short Stories Lifestyle People & Culture Pep Talk

The Lifestyle Portal July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 0 Comments crochet, needlecraft handmade, needlework, stiching

Needlework – Memories of a close-knit tribe

Reminiscing the art of needlework taught in schools, and the lessons learnt from it. It was more than sitting pretty with colourful threads & fabrics. It instilled in us a sense of empowerment, being a part of a tribe or a community. In a world that is so used to ‘one click’ and ‘swipe’ responses or interactions, needlework is far removed from it. We may not land up being designers, but we surely will know how to fix things on our own if we have a tear. It’s a pity this life skill is not taught so commonly in schools today.

Kerala Lifestyle Local People & Culture

The Lifestyle Portal July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 0 Comments

A tour of my Rubber Plantation: A photo essay

Nithya AS invites us on a virtual tour to her rubber plantation in Trivandrum, Kerala. Through this detailed photo feature, she walks us through how the rubber is tapped and collected from the trees before being sent for processing. If you’ve never been to a rubber plantation before, here’s your chance…

International Travel

The Lifestyle Portal June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 0 Comments

Chocolate, cheese & wine in Switzerland

Advay Khetan recounts his fun-filled memories of a family trip to Switzerland. From digging into delicious chocolates and heavenly cheese, Advay invites us on a virtual journey to this exquisite holiday destination.

International Travel

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Travel journals from around the world with Munira Ishak

Meet Munira Ishak, a mother, a professional and a seasoned traveller who shares snippets from her travel journals with Sanaya Parkar. Reading Munira’s story makes us believe that exploring the world shouldn’t be postponed. If we plan well, we can always find time to travel and do the things we love.

Finance Lifestyle People & Culture Technology

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

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

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…

International Travel

The Lifestyle Portal January 9, 2022January 16, 2022 0 Comments

My memories from Japan

8th Grader Aarush Mohan shares a fantastic account of his three-year stint of living in Japan. From food, travel, futuristic gadgets and surviving earthquakes, this young man has witnessed it all! He invites us on a journey through Japan’s rich history and culture and shares his learnings with us.

Food Non-Vegetarian People & Culture

The Lifestyle Portal December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 0 Comments

The magic of desi style Mutton Handi

Join Sonal Srivastava as she takes us on a visual culinary journey of preparing mutton handi in a purely desi style. Complete with dried cow dung cakes, burning them in a chula, placing an earthen pot or handi on the flame, and cooking mutton. Can anything be more earthy, rustic and delicious than this?

Beauty & Fashion Lifestyle People & Culture

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

All colours matter

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.

Lifestyle People & Culture Planet

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

Organic Farming for a more sustainable India

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.

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