Many of you would be hearing the word ‘Tokenized’ for the first time. Tokenization is a means of securing or protecting yourself from becoming the victim of online fraud or theft. Defined, ‘Tokenized’ means substituting a randomly generated identifier for (a sensitive piece of data) in order to prevent unauthorized access. WHAT DOES IT […]
With Diwali just a couple days away, marking the onset of the festive season, many people consider spending their savings on aspirational items that they’ve long desired to own. Most aspire to have their own home. With homes in baugs becoming increasing difficult to get, people look at existing, re-developed or newly constructed buildings […]
To say that Diwali is a glittering festival would be an understatement. From dazzling lights to sparkling fireworks, the festival is all about light and lustre. Around this festive season, Indians invest in glittering gold, new cars, sparkling fireworks and dazzling new clothes. However, the one big investment we often fail to make is in […]
– Iran And India – The Difference In Narrative – The Indian social media and politically and socially charged spaces have been buzzing over the last few weeks, with post after post about how women are fighting for their rights…. in India- to wear the Hijab, while in Iran – to not! In India, […]
Compassion has become the buzz word of the day. But what does it really entail and why is it so significant to us all? Let’s try to answer this with an example… After being laid off work due to the pandemic, Binaifer has been struggling to make ends meet, and has been desperately job-hunting. She […]
You may eat Michelin star cuisine, ’tis sure to be very good, but the portion is usually petit and the bill – astronomical! Not something for daily diet unless you’re Tata or Trump or a Texan Billionaire. On the other hand, street food is great – anywhere and everywhere! Be it vada or vada-pau, known […]
In India, Kharif crops are grown with the onset of monsoon and harvested during September-October. The month of October celebrates a rich and varied harvest of Indo-Iranian autumn festivals, including Mehregan and Dussehra. October 2, 2022 is Roj Meher of Mah Meher as per the Fasal (Fasli) or seasonal calendar. Mehregan celebrates Meher Yazata, the […]
We have this inherent love- hate relationship with silence. As humans, we carry large voids of passive disillusionment and disenchantment, that we subconsciously fill with large doses of noise, which does little or nothing to contribute to our life. Our world was a quiet place of tranquil existence, in and about nature. Humans were meant […]
The Bandra Fair is a week-long annual festivity that is being held this year in 2022 after two years (due to covid restrictions), from 11th to 18th September. Also known as ‘Mount Mary Fair’, it’s been observed at Bandra now for over three centuries, attracting thousands, rich or poor, Christian and non-Christian, to partake in […]
You can call them Teachers, Gurus, Mentors or Educators. We’ve all been blessed with their presence through schools, colleges, or when we were homeschooled or then, perhaps, on-the-job. The single most important factor that molded you and the education you received, was the person that taught you. Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs […]
Known and respected worldwide as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, the legendary Dadabhai Naoroji was one of India’s greatest leaders – a multifaceted personality as a nationalist, statesman, educationist, economist, social reformer and parliamentarian. He is known to have influenced, among many others, Mahatma Gandhi, Mohamed Ali Jinnah and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta. He was […]