Deeper Than Words
A mother language is deeper than words. It's connected to memories, stories, people, places, and countless generations. A mother language gives many a sense of belonging, a unique identity, and pride. Speaking one's mother language comes naturally for most people.
Relish the hiccup of nostalgia – Hitchki
'Picture Abhi baaki hai mere dost’ is the famous Hindi dialogue for ‘Hey my friend, the story is not over yet!’ This famous Bollywood-themed restaurant, which is extremely popular in Mumbai, India, has caught the attention of Dubai residents. The recently
Where diverse meets delicious – Masti
Are you craving some authentic Indian food? At Masti, an award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant located at La Mer, Dubai, fusion meets authenticity, bringing Indian flavours to the table. It is well recognised for the increasingly absorbing culture and diversity of
Your Go-To Blogger in Dubai, an Interview with Lavina Israni
If you are a budding hobbyist and an enthusiastic adventurer, look no further than the exciting scenic family vacation spots and top film recommendations this Dubai-based blogger has to offer! Lavina Israni, the inspirational Dubai-based blogger, was an incredible guest to
How I Went From Playing ‘Design Home’ to Actually Designing My Home
Image credits: Unsplash.com I shifted houses five months ago. And believe me when I say I was ecstatic, though the process makes many tire out just thinking of moving all the boxes and unpacking. For me, however, from the time I
April Fool’s Day: Top 10 pranks that will keep you laughing
The first thing to look forward to in the month of April is April Fool’s Day, a day where almost no one is spared from being pranked. It is a tradition that has spanned over centuries and is celebrated by
Much Ado About Karak
Every culture has a staple dish or item that is synonymous with its identity as a group. Egyptians with their falafels, Greeks with their stuffed vegetables and the French with their oh-so-buttery croissants. It’s fascinating how these dishes begin to take a
The Forgotten Trends of 2020
We have made it! It's finally 2021 and there hasn't been another time the world seemed this ready to usher in the new year. Looking at it from a positive perspective, 2020 was a year of self- reflection; a year
How food enriches cultural awareness
Food is an integral part of one’s cultural identity. The dishes that are native to a country or community are passed from one generation to the other. Immigrants transfer their idea of a traditional dish within the countries they reside
‘Tis the season for sweet treats
Sweet, sweet winter! With Christmas and New Year right around the corner, baking is at an all-time high; it has been a pastime for many of us during the past eight months. It is time to put Dalgona coffee and