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Destinations 9 years ago

A pleasant tour in diversely rich Kerala

Our tour of traditional Kerala was enriching and relaxing. We were in Palakkad, the easter...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: A cultural phenomenon of economic insight

If ever a book conspired to challenge conventional wisdom, draw patterns between seemingly disparate...

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Why Americans tip waiters: A closer look at the US tipping norm

Common sense suggests that the better the quality of service, the higher the tip. Although this fact...

Health 9 years ago

Six things to keep in mind when giving juice to children

While juice is delicious and convenient, there are some concerns about giving the beverage to childr...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: A guide on how to better brainstorm your ideas

In this book, mind mapping specialist Florian Rustler explains how the process works and w...

Health 9 years ago

Food that can help your skin heal more quickly

Have you thought of ways to help your skin heal more quickly? Choosing the right foods can be the be...

Parents 9 years ago

Why you should consider revitalizing your dining table

At the dining table, parents will always have a chance to know their children’s activities dur...

Health 9 years ago

Diet tips for your teenaged child

At the teenage ages, your child is going through a lot of physical changes that need to be supported...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: The gripping crossing of cultural and linguistic boundaries

Herrera shows us a place where the Anglo and Latino worlds collide; as seen through the eyes of a yo...

Entertainment 9 years ago

Review: An amusing 'Eight Days a Week' with the Beatles

Eight Days a Week is a new documentary about the Beatles, particularly about the first hal...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Significance of a Tour de France fallen idol

New York Times sports reporter and cycling correspondent, Juliet Macur, has no hesitation in illustr...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: An entertaining exposition about complexities of sex

This anthology of essays, stories and drawings by a group of highly prominent women explore the...

Youth 9 years ago

Language endangerment in multilingual Indonesia

According to Ethnologue, a web-based statistical database of world languages, a total of 138 Indones...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Funny, absurd confessions of a window cleaner's husband

Love itself is a mercurial beast that’s as unique as those under its influence; as is protagon...

Youth 9 years ago

When death is appreciated more than life

It is ironic how a eulogy is given only after the passing of a loved one. You can include the nicest...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: An engaging read of survival and revenge

If there was ever a perfect example of a hero’s journey from fall to redemption, then this may...

Youth 9 years ago

What running is really all about

It’s strikingly astonishing how the simple act of putting one leg in front of the other could ...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: A straightforward take on Bowie's extraordinary life

For those less acquainted with his wide body of work, the question remains: who was David Bowie?

Youth 9 years ago

The bittersweet symphony of 'merantau'

The decision to continue my education outside my place of origin was simply because I wanted to see ...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Questioning our food choices and their affects on sustainability

Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore's Dilemma tells us one thing: our food choices don’t j...

Youth 9 years ago

Rethinking women's role as 'invisible' farmers

Women’s role in shaping agriculture nowadays needs to be taken into account. According to the ...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Exploring animal magic in 'The Paper Menagerie'

The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories is no paper tiger; it’s the first work of fiction, ...

Health 9 years ago

A healthy pregnancy is possible for people with HIV

How can women with HIV have a healthy pregnancy? Here are some things that I am doing to make sure I...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: A glimpse into Elon Musk's 'world- saving' visions

Think Elon Musk and a whole bunch of things comes to mind: self-driving cars, Hyperloop, SpaceX, com...

Youth 9 years ago

Will we forget how to write by hand?

History teaches us that people will always look for shortcuts to make things easier, which explains ...

Books 9 years ago

Why 'pop culture' is no less valuable than classic literature

How frequently have we teenage readers been nagged to “read something of higher quality?&rdquo...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Optimistic point-of-view on concrete jungles

If you follow the news, you might have a skewed perspective of modern cities. They ar...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: A memoir of the time music was a-changing

When Bob Dylan took to the stage at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, folk music was changed foreve...

Destinations 9 years ago

Seven must visit lakes in Switzerland

Chocolates, watches and cheese might come to mind when you think of Switzerland. However, this count...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Tweaking your brain to get everything done

Josh Davis’s Two Awesome Hours shows us how we can create conditions for two hours of eff...

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