Creative Desk

Save Money With Gullak for a Rainy Day! Discover how the humble auspicious gullak is staging a discernible comeback in Indian households as a key secure vault or a safe custody. Is it time to reinstate the single mud pot to its former glory? By PRAMITA BOSE Green savings Well, you are not hitting the jackpot here but you can never really ignore the presence of a prudent mud pot on the craggy racks inside an ordinary home that teaches you the first step of banking with your wee bit savings. With mindful, slow and eco-conscious living gaining momentum each passing day, conventional terracotta gullak s with a break-to-open design lend that organic, tactile feel. Interestingly, it has no other outlet on its surface but a minute vent to insert a few good monies inside. But in the age of burgeoning e-commerce, seamless cashless transactions in real time or online payments with zero paperwork as well as the existence of digital currency or cryptocurrency, do gullak s manage to find a...

Gain Enlightenment From  Hirameki ! Embrace the Japanese ethos of Hirameki that teaches one to tap the inner halo of light, see through vision, keep ears and eyes open to the world outside and have a revelation that was hitherto brushed under the carpet. By PRAMITA BOSE Torch of light at the tunnel-end Uncanny events happen when we grow perspicacious of our total existence, people and objects, our immediate environment, and every atom and particle that might impact us. We grow perceptive of little negligible things, which are otherwise ignored or overlooked at first glance. We then start drawing responses from insightful thinking. This is like gaining a foresight and staying one level up over others. Occurrence of such an occasion gives us a feeling of great satisfaction by rendering a sudden moment of discovery. The tunnel of black chaos explodes into a burst of golden light at the end as c larity of thought trickles into our head. The door opens to knowledge and inspirati...

Don’t Drift Away While Dating Find out what’s the buzz about chalant dating that discourages one to be a half-hearted dater and waste time in stretching the waiting period to respond to a hopeful. Instead, it persuades to be engaging, enthusiastic and caring in exploring love, assignations and relationships. By PRAMITA BOSE Be firm than flippant There’s no room for dawdling or beating around the bush here. Gesture language interpreters would insist on adhering to a direct approach and hitting the bull’s eye straight. “Make the first move and pop the question. Otherwise you may miss the bus for good,” they would instruct. “Best is to mingle mildly and never be meddlesome because there’s always a thin line. Expect reasonable responses with a dignified silence. The wisest stance is to show the right intent with very little attachment to the unpredictable outcome. Be curious but not a control freak trying to rein in another person’s feelings,” prescribes relationship counsellor Dr. ...

The Wholesome Seeded and Slimy Okra Discover the health benefits of all-season friendly dark green okra and find out why everybody is buying this Indian bhindi as a must-have kitchen staple. By PRAMITA BOSE Health food Okra is a simple, everyday veg staple with nutritional lavishness. Nutrients, namely vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and magnesium along with antioxidants help safeguard cells from oxidative stress. Thus, its fibre and nutrient profile can form a significant part of heart-healthy diet. Nutritious profile Per 100 gm of okra provides 3.2 gm fibre, 2 gm protein and 7 gm of carbohydrates. It also contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and zinc alongside vitamins featuring C, K, A and several B editions. Daily quota Okra can be eaten regularly if it suits an individual’s diet. Its fibre content, plentiful micronutrients and low calorie quality make it a useful vegetable for a wholesome meal. However, there is no specific directive to ...

Flaunt Facelets With Flair! Amp up your style quotient and grab eyeballs with facial jewellery. Discover why this trend is making waves from social media to the glitterati circles. By PRAMITA BOSE Viral vibe Slides of avant garde accoutrements on virtual media woo heavy traffic of curious gazers tracking unorthodox diktats. Influencers and stylistas alike are also harping on rare and revolutionary aesthetics. Trust millennials, Gen Zee and Gen Alpha to lap anything that defies stereotypical norms. They are always game to walk the uncharted path and toy with the seldom explored strand of thought. Here comes the futuristic jewellery corner of facelets or facial ornaments to pique the enthusiasts’ curiosity. Pick your pattern “Since it’s experimental, I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone but if you want to try something new, then please give it a shot. I also believe that not all trends are here to stay as many a time, style prompts come and go and this could be just one of those...