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Gardening is not only a hobby but can be a therapy too. For me it is therapy

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Gardening is art or therapy? Gardening can be considered as an art and therapy too. It is mostly arranging plants harmoniously in their surroundings, and as a science, comprising the principles and techniques of plant cultivation. For me, gardening is therapy rather than an art. Yes, when I used to be extremely down I plant some trees in the terrace of my apartment and enjoy watching them.  Start of my gardening journey - 2017 Most of them in my circle know that I have been dealing with unexplained fertility issues and childlessness for three years. During this time, I started doing many different things to while away my time. Yes, I did stone work for my silk sarees and friends' dresses too. I did a quilling and made a few jewels. Finally, back in Oct 2017, I started gardening with the help of my hubby and cousin. I sowed seeds of brinjal, lady's finger, coriander, tomato, etc. I used to spend a few minutes daily with these plants and watch them grow. On Nov 5 2017, I saw a fl
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My all time favorite mouthwatering recipe and why do I cook it often at home :) My Favorite Dish:                          Everyone has a food that they love more than other dishes. For me, it’s Chicken Ghee Roast . It is not a food it is more about the aroma, texture of chicken and joy it brings inside me while preparing the dish. This will always be the first dish which comes in my mind if I am getting guests at home. This dish goes well with biryani, curd rice and rasam. Do try it and let me know your comments.  Chicken Ghee Roast Ingredients: Chicken with bone   -   500gms Onion   -   3 (Finely chopped) Tomato   -   1 (Finely chopped) Ghee  - 50gms Oil - 3 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste - 1 Tbsp Green Chilli - 2 (Finely chopped) Cumin - 1/2  Tbsp Saunf  -  1/2  Tbsp Garam Masala - 1  1/2  Tbsp Coriander Powder - 2  Tbsp Pepper Powder -  1/2  Tbsp Chilli Powder -  1/2  Tbsp Salt - as needed Curry Leaves and coriander leaves Recipe:   In a pan   add ghee, oil, cumin, saunf and curry leaves

Do you have a favorite sibling?

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I have only one sibling "Shibu Alex Raj" and obviously he is my favorite. Although he is grown up and a doctor by profession he will remain my sweet little brother. Not naughty like me, he is very calm, brilliant and takes care of everyone. Meanwhile for his age he is more matured and responsible also. When he was 1 “You’re my brother, I miss you when you’re away, I hate you when you hurt me, I love you when you’re just yourself, I’m your sister when you do stupid things…” Love you loads bro for sacrificing everything for me in your life. To say in one word I have been a sadist all time. I have tortured him to the extreme in the early days.  Me and my bro have a long age gap of 7 years, so I couldn't accept the fact that there is one another person in the family to share things. I wanted a sister to play with but as soon as I came to know that it was a baby boy, I ran from the hospital. People were looking for me and finally found in my school. Whole day I

Benefits of being Short

1. Legroom on airplanes is never an issue If I feel a little cramped in airline seats, then what must it be like for someone who is 6’ tall? It’s the same story with theaters and cinemas – you must have noticed how some people have to sit with their legs at a sideways angle. 2. Less Dangerous I've never banged my head on a low ceiling 11. There will be lots of situations where tall people have to bend over to not hit their head, but you’ll be able to remain upright without bumping into anything. Subsequently, you will be GREAT at limbo. 3.Beds How on earth do taller people manage to sleep in the average bed? I find that there is little room between my feet and the end of the bed, so taller people must find it really difficult – and uncomfortable. 4.Get more help People offer to help you carry things, or do it for you, as they think that a small person like you can’t manage it. Result – effort and sweat saved. 5.Heels  Of any height, I might add. Okay,

Home Remedies for Food Poisoning

All of us have suffered from food poisoning at some point in life. Here are few home remedies to tackle an upset tummy. You may have had those mouthwatering Frankie's or fried foods from the roadside stall,   severe stomach ache and diarrhea within a couple of days. It’s probably food poisoning that you should have experienced at least once in your life. With symptoms ranging from mild to severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and dehydration, food poisoning is a condition not to be ignored. Listed below are a few effective home remedies to cure food poisoning, right from grandma’s own medicine chest. T ea with moti elaichi can take care of a bad stomach. The rind of the pomegranate fruit (as well the bark of the pomegranate tree) is an old and well-known remedy used for treating diarrhoea. Brown sugar is a well-known remedy for food poisoning. Usually a bad stomach causes weakness; give the patient 4 teaspoons of sugar to

Natural ways to clean your kitchen

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The kitchen is the one place in the house that most of us find it difficult in keeping clean. You regularly wash the counter top and wipe it down with your kitchen cloth even then it stinks badly. In a study scientists found that the kitchen cloth was the most bacteria-infested article in one’s home. In some cases, it’s even dirtier than the toilet bowl.  The study found that 100% of kitchen cloth in India are heavily contaminated and were found to be the dirtiest item in Indian households and could also harbor dangerous, multi-drug resistant bacteria. So, ditch those chemical cleaning agents, here are some organic and safe ways to rid your kitchen cloth of bacteria and chemical free. Lemon:  Lemon juice is natural substance that can be used to clean your home.  Lemon is very effective organic cleaning agents. Lemon has astringent, bleaching and anti-bacterial properties. Lemon is a great substance to clean and shine brass and copper.   Cut a lemon in half and

9 Vaastu Tips for Buying The Right Home

Are you searching for a new home or a plot of land to build your home? Follow these essential Vaastu principles to ensure long term happiness and peace. What to look out for and what’s considered auspicious? Read on to find out! While purchasing a plot, it is advised by the Vastu Shastris, that any roads that might be running on the north and the east side of your plot, should be lower than the corresponding site levels. It is also good if a road runs alongside the plot and ends at the northeast corner. Do not negotiate for a flat that looks gloomy and has a sad ambiance to it. You should go ahead with only those flats that give you a positive, lively and happy feeling on entering it. Only such a flat is worth investing in. While house hunting for yourself, make sure that you do not purchase a flat that is located opposite to crossroads. Avoid all lands opposite to a T or Y intersections. This is considered highly inauspicious by the Vastu Shastris. You should avo