LIFESTYLE
Very simply put, LIFESTYLE is a way of living . It is determined by your geographical location. It is also defined by your ethnic background. It is shaped by your cultural leanings and your educational qualifications . Mine is determined by the city of Mumbai, which has been home to me for over 4 decades now. It is shaped by my family and is influenced by my education and cultural background. So what’s so different about the way I live? The lifestyle of every home maker is different with each day bringing unique challenges . Sometimes my life runs smoothly, while at times it is a circus. Thankfully ,I have a laid-back attitude to life and can see the humour in most things.
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Last Sunday was Makar Sankrant which every Indian will tell you marks the beginning of the sun’s journey to the Northern hemisphere. This is celebrated with kites and the blue skies are suddenly populated with hundreds and thousands of brightly hued kites. Since last year, however, I find that there are no kites flying outside… Read more
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One of the problems of living in a congested city is the presence of rats. Our Municipality actually has a Department for Catching Rats. One of the criteria for being eligible for this job is to successfully run a 100 yards in 5 minutes. They also have a scheme every now and then ( when… Read more
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Coconut Day is one of my favourite celebrations because from this day on the seas get calmer, the skies get bluer, the clouds whiter, the days sunnier and the rain begins its journey back to where it came from. Traditionally this is the day when people offer coconuts to the sea though honestly speaking, I’ve… Read more
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