“Tarla” is a heartfelt and touching movie that describes the incredible journey of Tarla Dalal, the renowned Indian chef, author, and host of popular cooking shows. She gained recognition and popularity with her first cookbook, The Pleasures of Vegetarian Cooking, published in 1974. Throughout her career, Tarla Dalal wrote over 100 books, with more than […]
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Akrasia is a term coined by the Greeks, and it refers to the phenomenon of “lacking command. It’s the force behind hitting the snooze button on your alarm or procrastinating tasks until later. Akrasia is when we struggle to do something we know we should do. It’s a fancy word for our struggle with self-control.
Have you ever come across someone who collects a multiple of books but never quite manages to read them? This phenomenon is referred to as Tsundoku. It is a Japanese term that means collecting books but not reading them resulting in the stacking of books. It combines the words “tsunde” (meaning “to stack”) and “oku”
Rain songs are an important part of Indian movies, especially in Bollywood. They add romance and emotions to the films. The sight of actors expressing their love in the rain creates a beautiful atmosphere on screen. The combination of rain-soaked landscapes, and synchronized movements with the music leaves a lasting impact. Here are a few
Sudha Murthy’s books always make readers happy. They are charming because of the simple language, humble village characters, and the focus on living a simple life. These elements wonderfully enhance the heart of her stories. Additionally, her books always carry a meaningful message for readers and this book is no different. It shows how money
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Carl Jung has rightly quoted, “Medicine cure diseases but only doctors can cure patients.” National Doctors’ Day, observed on the 1st of July every year, is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing the outstanding contributions of our medical professionals. This year, we decided to come together and celebrate Doctors’ Day to express our gratitude for
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“Vaalvi,” is a Marathi-language dark comedy-thriller movie that runs for just 1 hour and 46 minutes. From the very beginning, the creators wasted no time diving into the plot, introducing the characters, and establishing the central conflict that exists among them. Due to its low budget, the director wisely avoided elaborate sets, songs, and outdoor
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“If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir” is a book by Om Swami, a yogi and monk, residing in an ashram in the Himalayas. Om Swami is known for writing popular books on spirituality, including bestsellers like “Mind Full to Mindful,” “A Fistful of Wisdom,” and “Kundalini: An Untold Story. He is renowned for his
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Snowdon was also called “Jhande Wali Kothi”. Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Laureate, poet, composer, artist and humanist had stayed in this historical house in April 1875. When Gurudev was 12 years old, he visited Dalhousie with his father Maharishi Devendranath Tagore, and they stayed at Snowdon. The beauty of the landscape and the peacefulness
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“When Breath Becomes Air” is a memoir written by American neurosurgeon and writer Paul Sudhir Arul Kalanithi. The book revolves around Paul Kalanithi’s encounter with stage IV metastatic lung cancer and his transformative journey towards the end of his life. Sadly, Paul passed away in March 2015 at the age of 37 while actively working
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