One day, I found myself departing my homeland to another country for a 3 year residency. I had mixed feelings of excitement and fear. The idea of having all the religious seasons far away on a foreign land crossed my mind and filled me
Back in my teens, I always had a row with my mother. We argued all the time as any teen and mom yet our constant argument was about my personal relationships and friendship. I always liked to make friends no matter what. Age difference or
The last day of February each day marks Rare Disease Day. On this very day, the world celebrates warriors that fight unknown battles and raise awareness as to what they are sufferings from silently. Legg Calve Perthes is one of those rare conditions that
The 29th of February this year marks Rare Disease Day. On this rare international day, many nations worldwide celebrate rare diseases by sharing information, raising awareness and giving support to many patients who think that they are alone in their
I have a problem. I must admit! I cannot just listen to people telling me about their own personal problems or worries without being fully absorbed in their stories. I feel for them so deep that I decide to be their spokesperson and speak up on their
In her new book, Ayurvedic practitioner and dietitian Sapna Punjabi serves up 85 healthful dal-chawal recipes
Dal Chawal: When food is medicine
If you ask any Indian what comfort food is, chances are you’ll hear a warm, nostalgic sigh and the words “dal chawal.” There’s something magical about a bowl of warm dal and rice. When traveling for days, after a busy workday, or
