Birds are characterized by their unique ability to fly; however, some birds are devoid of this characterization! For some, evolution has led to the loss of this ability. There is a huge variety of flightless birds out there. Though most of them have not gained much popularity, there are a few like the penguin and the ostrich. New Zealand is the...
Meditation is a process to relax the mind. It is representative of a way of living in which one is more aware of oneself and thereby has the ability to look beyond oneself and by extension be more aware of one’s surroundings and situations. Meditation is used by people to gain perspective on life and to distance oneself from a situation in...
The best of the luxury haute couture clothing brands around the world influence the fashion industry. They are the real trendsetters, stars and magicians in the world of fashion. They can effortlessly make a grotesque look alluring and can easily transform a geek into a fashion icon. When money is no object, these luxury clothing brands are most...
The land which is known all over the globe for its cultural and religious diversity, India, observes festivals throughout the year. People belonging to different religions celebrate different festivals. However, some festivals have become pan-religious and are celebrated by all the sects in the society. The rich cultural heritage of India can be...
Gurdwara is the religious place for Sikhs. The word Gurdwara stands for “guru – dwara” which means through or by means of guru and can also be called “the gateway to guru”. A Gurdwara always keeps its doors open for people of all religions and faiths. The objective is to find inner peace and unite with the Holy Spirit i.e. with god and the guru...
The health of mother earth has been declining for the past few years. Considering the rate at which earth’s population seems to be growing every day, it’s no wonder cities and countries keep getting dirtier, filthier and more polluted. Today the focus is not on sustainable development, rather metropolitan cities seem to be crammed with...
Who doesn’t like listening to jokes? Be it a cocktail party, corporate retreat or a social gathering; jokes are a good way of breaking the ice. We often catch ourselves cracking various kinds of jokes, without realizing that they are in fact reinforcing stereotypes. The most commonly reinforced stereotypes are those regarding blondes. We all...
Have you been accused of being self-obsessed and not paying attention or caring about others or of being insensitive? Well, you might just be suffering from Narcissism Personality Disorder. A disorder because of which a person has an enhanced image of himself. Such people are at times very annoying and being with them is really uninteresting. Here...
The two cultures which are poles apart in every count, two proud and rich heritages are fascinated by each other. They look at each other, observe each other and try to imitate each other in few adorable ways. The lives of the two are now overlapping and this brings all of our differences in focus. We are tending to be global citizens and today...
Birthdays are a once in a year celebrations. Even with one year deducted from our lifespan they still add joy to our lives. They are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Gifts come as a simultaneous word with birthdays. Everyone wishes to be treated special in some or the other way on birthdays. Now when it comes to a married couple they too...
