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…
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),…
‘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…
Certain quintessential destinations have such an appeal that, as many times you visit, you are left hungry for more. Rajasthan in India is one such destination which has its mark in the history of India, where the Rana’s once lived and ruled and from where Rani Laxmibai, our woman warrior, hails from. With so much…
We have always read about how important and useful recycling is. The waste materials, if we go by the definition of recycling, can be reused into making something new by consuming lesser “fresh” raw materials and also reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for “conventional” methods of…
India sure is making the first move, it seems, in fashion industry. After we finished with our Lakme Fashion Week 2015, the 1st of the “Big Four” fashion weeks started taking place, starting from New York then London followed by Milan and ending with the Paris Fashion Week. And so long until next year when…
Bakrid or Eid-Al-Adha also known as the ‘feast of sacrifice’ is celebrated by Muslims all across the world. The festival reflects the spirit and belief that to see benefit in your life you have to work for the benefit of others. It is said that when an animal is sacrificed one third of the meat is…
In India, all our festivals are celebrated with much pomp and grandeur and Ganesh Chaturthi happens to be one such festival, but where the celebration goes on for days. Though the Ganesh Chaturthi is for a day, people bring the statue of Ganesha home for 2 days, 4, 7 days or 11 days and every…