Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the most important celebrations in western countries like USA and Canada. Turkey, the bird, earns a special place of honor at the typical family table each November. But why was Turkey chosen for this specific occasion still remains a mystery, though many historians have a few different theories. In our…
In today’s times, beauty business is one of the most thriving trades. Whether it is a cosmetic or plastic surgery or as simple as a small parlor operation which offers basic facilities like threading and waxing, these places are always packed with women. But gone are the days when small parlors used to operate from…
And it’s the time of the year when the homes and the inmates of the home, from the elders to the youngest along with all the staffers, are excited to be dressed in their finest and take part in the Festival of Diwali by participating in the puja, illuminating thousands of diyas, bursting numerous fire…
And it’s the time of the year when the homes and the inmates of the home, from the elders to the youngest along with all the staffers, are excited to be dressed in their finest and take part in the Festival of Diwali by participating in the puja, illuminating thousands of diyas, bursting numerous fire…
With Diwali season approaching, the cornucopia of embellishments and trimmings have started trickling in. But the key to decorating this season is the unique juxtaposition of traditional and modern lights to grace your home with its subtle elegance. Here are some creative ways in which you can make use of different forms of lights to…
Diwali 2015 is around the corner and everyone is busy dusting, cleaning and repainting their homes. After all, this is the festival of lights and happiness. This Diwali (sweetwali) 2015 why not present some innovative sweet dessert to your family and loved ones, after the Lakshmi pujan. SOUL, along with Chef Aman Tandon (of Pride Hotels),…
Having graduated with M.SC in Biotechnology, I was working with CDSCO (Central Drug Standard & Control Organization), Ministry of Health, but then I resigned from my blooming career to devote my time to my family. My hobbies, which include cooking, music and dress designing, became my everyday life. Listening to music while cooking and designing…
Pandit Preetam Sharma, Nawab Barkatullah Baig and Sardar Boota Singh have been friends for over forty years, they are now in their eighties; and every evening, at the sunset hour, they sit together on a bench in Lodhi Gardens and talk about the day and their life so far. This is Kushwant Singh’s last book…
‘Trick or Treat’ is going to be the most popular words for the next couple of days. The speaker of these words is as cute as the treat you will be giving them, i.e. CHOCOLATES!!! Yep, the Halloween 2015 is here and one can see all the houses decorated with carved jack o’lanterns, commonly referred…
We mostly say and acknowledge that India is far behind its western counterparts in terms of growth, modernization, maturity of thoughts etc., etc., but in reality we seem to have a lot in common with each other. It’s just that we share very similar culture and festivals albeit with a different name and presentation. Let’s…