Shoba Rajamani

When something goes amiss, our inner voice often assures us, “it’s not my fault.” Instantly, we start scanning for a culprit — a colleague, a friend, the system, or even the weather. It’s almost like...

There’s something magical about the back-to-school season: the smell of new notebooks, the crisp uniforms, and the energy of classrooms buzzing back to life. For students, it’s a chance to begin fresh: an exciting adventure...

Imagine a world without mystery: where every question had an instant answer, every story had no twist, and every secret was laid bare. Wouldn’t life lose its sparkle?  Mysteries are the hidden gems that make...

In every kitchen, certain ingredients work quietly in the background to bring a burst of life to our food. Mustard is one of them. Whether it’s a smooth yellow spread on a sandwich, spicy brown...

Naturally beautiful skin is not something you can buy in a box. It is the result of taking good care of your body — inside and out. A healthy lifestyle is very important, but what...

We’ve all heard the saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” and most of us understand it to mean keeping our bodies, clothes, and surroundings clean. All this is certainly important for health and dignity, but...

Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of Indian folk art, colorful, delicate and precise, only to find it gone the next day? You may have thought, ‘What a waste!’ However, in India, this ephemeral...

Have you ever met someone who has no problems at all? Probably not — because every person, no matter how happy they seem on the outside, carries their share of struggles. Some face financial troubles,...

Think back to a meal that made you feel warm, safe, and loved. Maybe it was your mother’s lasagna, your grandmother’s pie, or a healing soup, served when you were unwell. What made that meal...

India is a country where old prayers still echo in the mountains, where rivers are treated like goddesses, and where stories from long ago still live in people’s hearts. The past and present come together...

From leaky roofs or unexpected guests to lousy directions and lost phones, problems are a part of life. They can be small, like insect pests, or big, like losing your job. Because life doesn’t come...

Feeling moody, bloated, fatigued? Suffering hot flashes or an unruly complexion? These could be an indication that your hormones are out of balance — a common complaint for teens as well as women approaching menopause....