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?
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When was the last time you celebrated yourself? Often, we focus so much on others that we forget to honor the one person who has been with us through every high and low—ourselves. This birthday, I decided to change that. I made the day about me—not in a self-indulgent way, but in a loving, affirming way
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How do you feel at the start of something unknown? Penning down some thoughts on my first day of sabbatical from corporate life.
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I learn a lot from my plants every single day. Every morning, as I sit down with my morning tea, my plants and I sit in amiable silence, sharing lessons from life. One day, it struck me: If plants had to undergo an appraisal system, and we had to review and grade them in order of performance and productivity, how would it be? Here’s a short story of an appraisal of the flowering plants. I hope this little satirical (fictional) story inspired by what my plants have taught me over the months will leave my readers with enough food for thought and plant the seed for a positive change.
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We begin with a travel series by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd.), who recently visited Azerbaijan. This exceptional travel series is unique because it’s written from the heart and includes a mix of bitter-sweet and witty moments that our readers will find entertaining and informative. This comprehensive travelogue will be helpful if you’re considering a trip to this distant land in Eastern Europe and West Asia.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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