What is Immunity? Immunity is protection from disease. The Immune System protects the body from foreign substances, cells and tissues by producing the immune response or the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. Good immunity is a sign of…
Green Apple and Mango Ginger Chutney
I had some crisp Green Apples and fragrant Mango-Ginger on hand. I wanted to use them both to whip up something novel. After googling a lot of recipes, I compiled my own version. Here it is. This chutney is tangy, slightly sweet and very refreshing. Ingredients: 2 Green Apples 3 inch piece…
Why the Web Series ‘State of Siege 26/11’ is special to me
As a Mumbaikar 26/11 is a date etched in my memory and a day I will never forget, as much as I try to. For it was on this day in 2008 that a morning that started as perfectly normal turned into a nightmare of an evening that brought the entire city to its knees….
A Medall for Women
Namaskara! Is the greeting Medall Laboratories welcomes you with. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Each for Equal’, which means collectively each one of us can help create a gender-equal world. Medall Labs invited a few Chennai-based Women Bloggers to their Laboratory in Guindy to talk about women’s health. Stay aware – Stay…
The Woman That I Am… #RRxMM
The Woman That I Am… …is careful to use the right words and tone while talking to others, but is at her harshest when talking to herself. …has the wisdom and patience to bear every mistake made by the ones she loves, but none when she makes her own. …has used up her reserves of…
Gratitude #BlogALeague
Jacqui stood facing the neat rows of the corn field. Yes, they were withered now due to the harsh Autumn but she remembered them when they were green and flourishing. The paths carved through the lush fields lead to a destination, to the harvest. She remembered working here, head down with the harsh sun beating…
Here’s how you can stay fit following these Fitness Enthusiasts on Helo
Nothing matters more than your physical and mental well-being. With gyms and fitness centers popping up everywhere, it is safe to assume that people across the country are taking their health and fitness seriously. Like everything else, it is always helpful if someone guides you when you start. Helo India has provided a platform for…
A Guide to Rishikesh
Rishikesh, also known as Hrishikesh, is one of the top spiritual destinations of the world. Lying at the serene foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the holy Ganga, Rishikesh has been getting international attention as the ‘Yoga capital of the world’ due to all the ashrams, including the world-famous Beatles Ashram. My trip…
The Circus Comes To Town #Fiction
Hidden away in the inside of my jacket is a small pebble. This pebble used to be a little rock, but my habit of getting it out and rubbing it between my fingers multiple times a day has reduced its roughness and size. My jacket seems to be getting a tad snug around my frame…
My Pongal Experience
India is a vast country and its beauty lies in its diversity. It is because of this diversity that we get to celebrate a varied amount of festivals throughout the year. With people moving to different cities for work, our country has become a huge melting pot and all festivals are celebrated by everyone. As…