Recipe: Russian Borscht
Ingredients:Three cups of chicken stock (for non vegetarians) or plain water (for vegetarians)– 1 cabbage – 4 potatoes – 2 beetroots – 2 carrots – Tomato paste – 1 small onion – 5 garlic bubblets – Parsley or dill – A cup of sour cream –... read more »
Meditation for beginners
Studies have told us for years how meditation can relax your mind and how good (and essential) it is for one’s mental well-being. Meditation means putting all your attention on a specific object/area. If you’ve been advised meditation but don’t know how to go about it, here are... read more »
6 sneaky ways to make your room look bigger
From optical illusion to colour schemes and fine art, there are plenty of ideas to dig into for a more spacious-looking living space1. Don’t clutter with furniture“People tend to have too much furniture in their house in a bid to show off their taste. This doesn’t give a feeling... read more »
An Egyptian feast in Kolkata
Theirs are traditions as rich and old as ours and their love for peppy Bollywood numbers is as Indian as it gets. And not only that, Cairo girls Hannah Sameh, 20, Lobna Hatem, 20, and Marise Assad, 23, who are in town for a month, just love tandoori parathas, biryani and chicken rolls and are... read more »
