Saurabh Tankha Her debut novel, What About Meera, won the inaugural Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Prize in South Africa and was longlisted for both the Etisalat Prize for Fiction—one of the most prestigious literary awards for African fiction—and the Sunday Times Barry Ronge Fiction Prize, South Africa’s largest literary honour. Her short stories also secured […]Read More
In India, there are a number of privately run dance schools and institutions that teach various Indian classical dances. Some of these schools are run by renowned classical dancers but one institution that is class apart and has a made a name for itself all over the world is Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya with its […]Read More
Dr Rajalaxmi Walavalkar Nothing can be compared to the properties that are contained in human milk and breastfeeding offers tremendous health benefits to both mother and the child. Breastfeeding is undoubtedly the best nutrition you can give to your baby rather than putting expressed milk in a bottle. It also has added benefits for a mother. […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Remember Sheeba? Yes, the heroine cast opposite Salman Khan in the 1992-release Suryavanshi. Though Sheeba went on to do movies like Ghaat, Pyaar Ka Saaya, Boyfriend, Dum, Mr Bond and a few others, somehow her film career could never take off. But then you cannot blame one person for an average or an […]Read More
Team L&M Flaxseed oil is known for its wide range of health benefits, from improving digestion and brain function to enhancing skin and hair health and even helping reduce the risk of chronic diseases. One of the easiest and most effective ways to include it in your daily routine is through flaxseed oil capsules. Dolly […]Read More
Team L&M Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, accounting for nearly 27% of all female cancers. While the incidence rate in India (25.8 per 100,000) is lower than in many developed countries, the mortality rate (12.7 per 100,000) remains comparable to Western nations. Recent data from major cancer registries in […]Read More
Dr Prathima Reddy Access to healthcare in India, especially for women, depends on several factors such as socioeconomic status, education, caste, religion, geography, and whether one lives in an urban or rural area. Cultural beliefs also play a significant role. Traditionally, women’s health in India has received attention mainly during pregnancy and childbirth, after which […]Read More
A tribute to legendary actor Meena Kumari on her 85th birth anniversary Saurabh Tankha My first memory of watching the great Meena Kumari on screen for the maiden occasion was in Pakeezah. I must have seen the 1972 Indian classic cult movie more than a decade after its release and I simply fell in love […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha I have always loved reading classics. Over the years, I’ve immersed myself in the works of Rabindranath Tagore, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, Munshi Premchand, Amrita Pritam and Mahadevi Verma. Among them, Saratchandra remains my absolute favourite. His storytelling, especially the subtle romance woven into his narratives, touches the deepest chords of my heart. My […]Read More
A dancer’s face and body is constantly on display and under bright lights, be it on the dance floor or the stage. They normally wear costumes that show off their body and skin and there are always a number of people looking at a good dancer and observing his/ her dance skills as well as […]Read More