Stress in small doses can be a good thing. It can help us focus more intently on a task, increase our motivation as well as our alertness. However, for most South Asians, stress exists in a more chronic state. Things […]
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Avocados have a bad reputation for being fatty, unhealthy and a food you should avoid. However, misinformation about the nutritional benefits of avocados has resulted in an aversion to an ingredient that has very strong physical and mental health properties.
Aftab opened his eyes slowly and he took in his surroundings. He was experiencing those few seconds right after you wake up when you forget everything that has happened and for a brief moment feel like everything is fine. But
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Wrapped in a beautiful red sari, adorned with jewelry from head to toe, Shabnam looked at herself in the mirror on her wedding day with mixed emotions. She was so thrilled that her wedding day had finally come. She fondly
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Shefali, a housewife and mother of 2 children under the age of 5, looked like a deer in headlights. Her mind was racing, she couldn’t catch her breath and she wanted to cry but felt she had no time to
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Four months ago, Kanan proposed to Megha after 4 years of dating. It was a magical moment, one that neither of them would forget. They were floating in the clouds for weeks afterwards, sharing the good news with their friends,
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