A Nutritionist Shares Her Secret to Staying Young and Healthy at 61
Is youthfulness in the mind or body, or both? Nutritionist, mother of two and line-dancer Sheela Nirula shares the secret from her own life.
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“I Wanted to Stay in India; Life Had Other Plans”: A Reluctant Traveller’s Odyssey
She was the typical Mumbai girl who wanted to stay in India all her life. But her travel-crazy husband ensured otherwise. Hundreds of journeys later, Kiran Kapoor now lives in a state of permanent gratitude.
An Eager Birthday Boy, a Pair of Scissors — and 11 Months of a Mother’s Journey in Faith
Asha Rajkumari had to go through an excruciating experience any mother would shudder to imagine – but her darkest nights also taught her about life’s deepest truths and the sanctity of surrender.
In Her Last Moments, She Left Me a Blessing That Transformed My Life
Dealing with a mother’s loss is probably one of the most difficult and painful parts of growing older. This is part two of our three-part series ‘Her Blood in My Veins’ as three women trace their mothers’ lives, and see a mirror to their own truths.
This Designer Wants Everyone to Be Inspired by the Possibilities in Glass
For someone who has shattered numerous stereotypes, there is no such thing as a glass ceiling for Reshmi Dey.
A Near-Fatal Accident Broke Her Body – But Ignited Her Spirit
A near-fatal accident and the loss of her closest confidantes only reinforced Anuradha Jhunjhunwala’s fighting spirit and zest for life.
Life in 3D: the Gods and Muses of an Animation Genius
Designer, filmmaker and visual artist Charuvi Prakash Agrawal was hired for an unusual project – it went on to change her life.
She Lost Her Baby, Her Marriage – And Then Found Herself and Her Mission
Indian-American Shazia Imam went through what most women fear: She lost a baby and then her marriage collapsed. But her experiences only spurred her to help other women with their own transformative journeys.
This American Transformed a Backward Community in Rishikesh, One Child at a Time
Iranian-American educationist Shahla Ettefagh moved from California to Rishikesh to set up a pathbreaking school for the hill town’s poorest children – and has moved the heavens and earth in the process.
Why the Swedish Word Lagom Has Become a Life Mantra for Me
Mumbai-based PR professional Amrita Mendonza is looking for ‘lagom’, the Swedish word for ‘just the right amount’.
Losing Her Husband Forced Her to Find Herself and Discover Her True Potential
Loss and grief transformed diffident homemaker Saumyashree Nayak to a confident professional and brave single mother.
Being Twice Widowed Has Only Made Her Twice Stronger
Rani lost not one but two husbands before she reached her mid-thirties. But this is not a sob story.
The Yogini from Japan Who Found Her Love and Calling in India
Aya was headed towards a typical corporate life in Japan, when a chance encounter led her to the path of yoga, and took her around the world till she found her calling.
A Celebrity PR Manager on the Grit Behind the Glamour
Behind every celebrity is a hardworking PR manager, who is often herself a woman of strength and courage. This is Avantika Sinha’s story.
She’s the CEO of Her Home and Finds It the Most Invaluable Job in the World
Mother of two sons, Aarti Malhotra is proud of her role in their lives – as their chief nutrition officer when they were younger, to their back-end support in their businesses now that they’re grown up.
She’s 73 But She Refuses to Retire
What does age have to do with a productive life, anyway?
She Works 7 Days a Week to Make Ends Meet – and She Couldn’t Be Happier
Renu Chouhan, the girl behind the popular fashion e-venture Kuch Creative, has turned her limitations into her strengths, and her needs into fuel to work harder.
Even Joblessness Can Lead You to Meaningful New Journeys, Says Brittany Garth
What life hands to you is not as important as what you choose to give back to life, says motivational speaker Brittany Garth.
How to Open Up to Leadership and Self-Growth
Some people are natural leaders, but others can develop leadership by being more open to experiences, says luxury consultant Madhavi Advani.
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