Astronomy and Astrology are the two sciences of same coin. Former deals with the study of celestial bodies while later deals with its effect on the physical and mental planes of humans. Both aspects are based on the principles of physics, chemistry, mathematics and metaphysics. All living and nonliving things…

In today’s world, every one is connected through internet. We have come to a stage where we cannot disconnect ourselves from this network even if we decide to. If we want to refer or find something, may it be food, shelter or information, we require network. As, this is an…

Everyone is fond of perfumes. The perfume making is a very ancient industry. Essential oils are used since thousands of years in perfumes, disinfectants, meditation and sleep aids, beauty and body care products, aromatherapy and health care. …

As you go around the city of Mumbai in the month of May, you will see the red and yellow Poinciana pipping out of the thick green canopy of the trees. Scientifically they are called Delonix regia and Peltophorum pterocarpum. Delonix regia

Right from my childhood I am habitual to see Bougainvillea fence surrounding our bungalow to avoid trespassing. I used to see my grandmother cutting, pruning and cultivating different varieties of Bougainvillea. It made me more curious about the colors and growth patterns of the paper flowers. It was only during…

Unplanned, random but conscious efforts leading to new discoveries are all serendipitous. The discovery of X-rays, Microwave, Velcro, Penicillin, Internet, Accounting, online Education system, new Artform, new Style, new Food, etc. are all serendipitous discoveries. ‘Serendipity’ is nothing but discovery made not by chance but by an active process that…

AAJI CHI BAUG (GRANDMOTHER’S GARDEN) Front of our banglow was lined by Avenue trees, the false Ashoka. The right side was lined by Mehendi plants, the spiny shrubs with small leaves. The left side was fenced by a wall. …

RAIN STOPPED BUT TEARS NOT Isn’t this morning a beautiful one, sunny and bright……said Archana. Yes indeed Archana. So let’s go for an outing somewhere in Mumbai. Srujana we will go for shopping at culaba causeway, then fashion street and then crawford market…..let’s enjoy. How the time flew away we…

SWEET AND SOUR LIFE LESSONS With fear in mind I entered home. My father was very furious but my mother remained cool. That was the time when I left my post graduation studies for a simple reason of being homesick in hostel. I was not habitual to stay without my…