Shrāvana (August - September) - From 25 July to 22 August (2025) Shravana Shanivara - 26 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August (2025) Mangala Gowri Vrat - 29 July, 5 August, 12 August, … [Read more...]
August 2025 Hints
To sparkle your stainless steel appliances, countertops, and sink just spray undiluted vinegar and wipe with a damp cloth and then buff with a dry cloth. Use salt and lemon juice to remove grime … [Read more...]
Amazon Lily – Eucharis Grandiflora
Amazon Lily plant caught my eye in Kammardi, Shimoga district as it looked like a Daffodil and I was sure that Daffodils don’t grow in South India. I took few pictures and got to know that it is the … [Read more...]
Varan Bhaat Recipe – Varan Bhat Recipe
Tur dal + Turmeric + oil - cook Salt + Jaggery + 1/4 cup water Serve with Basmathi Rice and Ghee Hing while cooking dal … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – In the garden
Asparagus fern and Orchids make an enchanting arrangement in a tall vase. … [Read more...]
July 2025 Hints
Scrape with old credit cards – perfect for getting spilled food off the floor, and stubborn stuff that doesn’t wipe easily off counters, like spilled pancake batter. Also try them for scraping the … [Read more...]
Law’s Waterfalls, Coonoor
Law’s waterfalls is situated on Coonoor Mettupalyam highway. Beautiful, no doubt, but very dangerous for people standing on the bridge to view the waterfalls. Heavy traffic on the highway makes … [Read more...]
Peach Salsa recipe – Peach Salad recipe
Peach season is round the corner and an evening spent with the spicy Peach salsa and chips will surely be unforgettable. Ingredients: 4 Peaches, peeled and chopped 1 Onion, chopped 1 … [Read more...]
Gujarati Dal Recipe – Lentils cooked with Jaggery and spices
Gujarati dal brings a refreshing change after consuming spicy food. This dal is mild and a bit sweet. You can adjust the sweetness according to your taste. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Meadow Fresh
Gerberas are the best when it comes to flower arrangement. The bold colors and the sturdy stalk is a joy to work with and make some stunning arrangements. Materials: 3 Gerbera … [Read more...]
June 2025 Hints
The small broken and unused bay leaves can be added to the Orchid pod. Before adding moss to the Orchid pot, soak the moss in baking soda water overnight (1 ltr water + 1 tsp baking soda). … [Read more...]
Vama Retreats – weekend getaway from Bengaluru
A fantastic getaway from Bengaluru for families, friends, or corporate outing. Vama retreats is also pet friendly and has great views of the hills all around. Unwind, relax in this … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Desert Rose
Roses are red and that we all know, and when it blooms in the desert, it is sure to stand out. Here is an arrangement using red roses and desert elements as a back drop. Materials: 3 Red … [Read more...]
May 2025 Hints
To keep your bangles neatly, unhook a hanger and slip the bangles onto it. You can hang it on a nail in your bedroom or inside your wardrobe. Always wrap gifts with a pocket for holding the … [Read more...]
Alu Torai Ki Subzi – Aloo Subzi – Potato Ridge gourd Recipe
One of my house help "B" shared this recipe. I tried this immediately and loved the combination of Potatoes and Ridge gourd in a creamy gravy. Ingredients: 2 Potatoes/Alu with skin, … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 57
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. This boy posed … [Read more...]
Watermelon Rose Cooler
Watermelon is the best cooler in Summer and when combined with the fragrant Rose it becomes a delicious and refreshing summer drink. Ingredients: 1 jug of Watermelon Juice 1/4 Cup of Rose … [Read more...]
Happy Rama Navami 2025
Wish you all a very happy Rama Navami. … [Read more...]
Coffee Senna Tree – Coffeeweed Tree
Other common names of Coffee Senna tree are coffeeweed, styptic weed. In Hindi, it is known as Kasunda, Bari kasondi, in Kannada it is known as Kolthogache, Aane chogate, in Sanskrit, it is known as … [Read more...]
April 2025 Hints
While making uddina vada / medu vada, add a tsp of chiroti rawa / fine semolina to 1 cup of soaked and grinded Urad Dal / Black gram split. This will make the vadas crisp. For plants … [Read more...]
