LIFESTYLE
Ancient Indian churches inspire an Easter Sunday getaway
Easter which falls on the first Sunday of April every year is generally celebrated with midnight mass, family get-togethers, large lunches accompanied with an indulgence in timely sweets, including marzipan and easter egg chocolates.
Mindful eating in times of work from home
While many of us used the time at home to turn to cooking and baking and completely did away with ordering in and takeaways — thereby eating cleaner and healthier; there were also those who had to juggle WFH and household chores and didn't find time to streamline their diets.
Music and lullabies strengthen the parent- toddler bond
By 24 weeks, as the babies ears form and develop, they have been shown to turn their heads in response to voices and noise in the last few months of pregnancy and can recognise their mother's voice, native language, word patterns and rhymes, says Furtados School of Music.
India records 200% spike in time spent on lock screens
According to the report by Glance, an InMobi group company, average smartphone users in India unlock their smartphones at least 70 times a day out of which 50 times they do it just to consume contents pushed on the lock screens.
Delhi Art Week kicks off on April 3
This art-focused week will witness curated shows, talks and walkthroughs from about 37 galleries and institutions in their own spaces in the city. New Delhi has been divided into four 'art zones' where one can find clusters of galleries and institutions listed in each zone. These location-based art zones are seen on an interactive map on delhiartweek.com which also has exhibition and walkthrough details for all participating art institutions.
Peanut butter for weight loss
Our lives are packed with multiple routine activities, mainly the athletes, gym-goers etc and protein intake become essential for sustained energy. A 2017 survey shows that 73 per cent of Indians are deficient in protein while above 90 per cent are unaware of the daily requirement of protein.
How this e-bike startup is changing Indian tourism, one tour at a time
For the founders of popular e-bike tours startup BLive -- who now host over a dozen cycling-based experiences in nine Indian states, including various Goan locations and a Madikeri Nature Trail in Karnataka's Coorg -- sightseeing-centered travel experiences in travel destinations were something lacking a local immersion and green tourism practices.
Experts share the latest baking trends
Since the time Indians have started overseas travel for leisure and work, the exposure to foreign foods has tremendously increased. This, according to Chef David Edward Raj, Director of Culinary Innovation, Elior India, is leading the bread revolution.
Fuss-free cleaning tricks to make carpets last long
Most home decor products, including carpets and rugs, are designed to last many years, but this investment also comes with a responsibility of maintenance. Making a conscious choice of adding aesthetics and comfort to your home necessitates the right set of maintenance tools as well, so it continues to add beauty and value to your home in the long haul.
Indulge in an 'egg-stravagant' Easter
The onset of the month of April is marked by the long Easter weekend, bringing with it the promise of an escape from the routine of daily life. Make the most of this holiday by embarking on a quick getaway and immersing yourself in traditional Easter revelries with Taj hotels in Goa and Kerala.
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