Asian Lite News Archive

Category: FEATURE

  • Wheat Grass A Healthy Tonic

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    For many of us, monsoon is probably the most-awaited season of the year. Sure enough, the first drops of rains are rejuvenating, and provide us with the much-sought relief from the scorching summer heat. However, the onset of monsoon also means that your risk of catching the number of seasonal infections or diseases has increased…

  • Cope Up With Your Work Stress

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    For every person the ‘work’ that he or she does, has a deep, personal meaning and interpretation. For someone it can be a means of earning and providing for their families, while for some others, it may be used as a primary measure of success in their life. As a better understanding of an individual’s…

  • Freshen up your home on monsoon

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    Monsoons are a time for freshness and renewal as we enjoy the lush greenery, as well respite from the heat and humidity. However, it’s also a time to brighten and spruce up your homes. Here are a few monsoon makeover tips for your home, shared by Suraj Mittal, Founder of Future Concepts. Freshen up your…

  • Indians Rekindle Love For Music

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    Stay-at-home mandates have had people filling their extra time with hobbies, interests and learning. With music being a popular go-to, across all age groups, Indians seemed to rekindle their love for learning and playing music, especially musical instruments. As consumers stayed indoors maintaining social distancing and focused on meeting their essential needs, e-commerce site Flipkart…

  • Explore Secret Wonders In Land Of Kiwis

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    Recognised for its clean and green environment, New Zealand is made up of many beautiful landscapes – from vast mountain chains to grand volcanoes, from flowing rivers and contemporary museums to expansive caves, fiords, lush rainforests, grassy plains and rich thermal areas. Get off the beaten track to find lots of hidden gems that are…

  • How To Combat PCOS

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    According to experts, one in five women can suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, which means, there may be several women around you at the risk of problems ranging from menstrual irregularities to complications in pregnancy. Gynaecologists stress on the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, and maintaining optimum weight to battle the condition.…

  • Know About Your Protein Report Card

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    Celebrating the National Nutrition Month, Right To Protein, a nationwide public health awareness initiative, launched Protein Report Card for Indian citizens to self-assess and improve their nutritional intake. This Protein Report Card is designed to help people understand if their protein consumption is adequate or requires immediate intervention. People looking to receive their own Protein…

  • Need A Change From Track Suit Trend

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    On Sunday, the New York Fashion Week kicked off with Jason Wu’s presentation- who has dressed former US First Lady, Michelle Obama more than once. The Taiwanese born designer often infuses “Old World” femininity in many of his designs and chose to have a physical show with a very limited audience. The collection was filled…

  • Be Vocal With Your Fashion

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    Right now a T-shirt is trending across India. As Rhea Chakraborty arrived for the 3rd day of questioning at the Narcotics Control Bureau she wore a T-shirt that said, “Roses are red, Violets are blue, Let’s smash Patriarchy, Me and you.” For many weeks the actress who refrained from speaking on the case finally broke…

  • Keechan Welcomes Demoiselle Cranes

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    Come September and the residents of Keechan, a tiny village near Phalodi town of Jodhpur district of Rajasthan gets ready to welcome their winged visitors from across the Himalayas. Already 350 “visitors” have landed in the first week of September. Caretaker Sewaram is busy preparing for their comfortable ‘stay’. For the next six months, he…

  • Work From Home Difficulties

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    Covid-19 is here to stay, at least for a while. The work environment has changed, temporarily for many and permanently for few. Many things may never go back to the old ‘normal’ and it looks like working from home all the time is going to be one such thing. Remote working is all set to…

  • Bikramjit’s Campaign On Self-Reflection

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    A new campaign shot by ace photographer Bikramjit Bose features Sana Thampi, Sumaya Hazarika and Kripali Samdariya, in celebration of Her Story’s first anniversary has been released. Playing with the idea of a mirror to one’s soul, the shoot is set amid the sands of Goa, with golden sunlight reflecting off a shoreline that is…

  • Attention Men In 40s

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    The 40s are filled with vitality and stress in equal amounts. Health can either be at its best in one’s 40s or it can be the start for many lifestyle diseases. Work, family and financial stress together can compound health issues at this age, so it becomes even more necessary to stay healthier than ever…

  • Maintain Calorie During Festive Season

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    The one thing the pandemic has been unable to disrupt is your sweet tooth. Many of us have thrown caution to the wind, with no gyms and lockdown as a great excuse to indulge. With the festive season just around the corner, celebrations and sweets are very much on the top of your mind. In…

  • Reviving Tourism Sector With New Trends

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    India may be gradually unlocking, but the recovery of travel, and the future of millions of people associated with the tourism industry, is still uncertain. As social distancing turns out to be the way to go for many years to come, travel businesses must adapt now for tomorrow. A recent survey by Nasscom indicated the…

  • Expect Your Baby With Proper Plans

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    Preparing for a baby isn’t only about purchasing tiny clothes, diapers and mittens. It goes beyond watching the endearing ultrasound photos and counting baby kicks; baby planning involves a lot of financial preparation. Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME, MD & Promotor Anand Rathi Group spells out the most crucial financial tasks that must be…

  • Prefer Best Sanitiser For Baby Hands

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    Hand hygiene is extremely important, especially at a time when we are fighting a pandemic. Despite knowing that hands are the main pathways of germ transmission, it is almost impossible to resist children from touching objects. So, it’s all the more crucial to keep their hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water…

  • Gurdial’s 40 years of serving Indian food in Norway

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    A Punjab-born restaurateur has been making waves in Norway for the past 40 years, serving Indian traditional dishes with authentic ingredients and winning hearts. “Forty years ago Gurdial Singh from Kapurthala opened the first Indian restaurant in Norway. He taught me and other Norwegians to love Indian food,” former UN Environment Executive Director Erik Solheim…

  • Nutritional Way Towards Health

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    Every year, we celebrate National Day of Sports to honour and commemorate the spirit of the legendary sportsperson, Major Dhyan Chand who is regarded as the nation’s greatest hockey player ever. The day was instituted to educate India’s youth on the importance of being fit and healthy, by practising sports and other physical activities. Along…

  • Tale Of Wall Arts

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    Painting stories of local communities of cities of Uttar Pradesh on a ‘donated wall’, a new art initiative is bringing together public art, talented artists and socio-cultural ethos to reimagine and reinvent public spaces in a unique way. The ‘Donate a Wall’ initiative by Asian Paints and St+art Foundation asks city dwellers to donate a…

  • Know Yourself Before Starting Diet

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    Dieting is not always about weight loss or weight gain, a diet is a part of your lifestyle and refers to the food and drink you consume daily. It relates to the mental and physical circumstances connected with eating. It’s about knowing yourself, your body, nutritional requirements and consuming a nutritious diet over a sustained…

  • Simply Modify Home Amid Lockdown

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    After coping with the sudden disruption caused by the lockdown, families across India are now settling down to make the best of their lockdown situation. In the initial few weeks of the lockdown in April, there was anxiety-led buying as users scrambled to stock home necessities and personal protection supplies. According to the buying trends…

  • Resurgence Of Bandhani Trend

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    A vibrant, colourful and exuberant fashion trend seems to have emerged in these uncertain times; the confinement of Covid-19 has seen the resurgence of tie and dye. Judging by social media feeds in the last few months you have either baked banana bread or tie-dyed t-shirts. Tie and dye is the comfort food of fashion–…

  • Tech Neck Crisis In Teens

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    Amid school and college closures, many teenagers are attending online classes from home. Sitting without a proper desk in wrong postures for long hours invites a temporary neck and back pain that doctors are seeing more and more of, lately. Notably, the government has capped the hours of screen time for school students this week.…

  • Nutty Swift In Snacking

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    While the idea of snacking encompasses a variety of foods, a recent survey finds that over the past few years, there has been a conscious change in people’s preferences and habits, and a stronger inclination is seen towards healthier snacking items. According to a survey conducted by IPSOS, 91 percent of the participants try and…

  • Personalise Your Lambo Experience

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    In COVID-19 times, you might have ordered that sports car which you know will be delivered at your doorstep, but how do you go about personalising it to your whims and fancies without setting foot in the specialist department? Automobili Lamborghini has the solution; it has created a new virtual Ad Personam studio, offering consultation…

  • Tips To Save Your Gut In New Lifestyle

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    During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first and foremost message that one ought to pay heed to is to never let your guard down, it is essential in ensuring that you are safeguarded. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case as most patients seeking online doctor consultation seem to be showcasing a…

  • Need Of A Sanitised Workspace

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    The world is re-opening gradually after the COVID-19 shutdown, and so are offices and workplaces everywhere. But as they do, millions of office workers ask ‘Is it safe? as they prepare to re-enter workplaces. No wonder, sanitisation and workplace hygiene have assumed increased importance and demand. Global workplace experience and facility management company ISS, which…

  • World Breastfeed Week: Tips For New Moms

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    For women who have recently become mothers, a healthy and nutritious diet is essential to boost lactation, just as much as its essential for a newborn to get its share of required nutrition. This makes it mandatory for the mother to consume food that will benefit her physical health and give her enough energy to…

  • Summer Survival For Pregnant Women

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    Although the monsoon brings respite from summer’s scorching heat, it also invites a plethora of allergies and infections. Pregnant women should be cautious because they are at a higher risk of suffering from Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). According to Dr. Pratima Thamke, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar, monsoons can be worrisome for pregnant…

  • Summer Vs Skin

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    Summers are for eating mangoes, watermelons, and other nutrient fruit like apricots. The bright sun improves of Vitamin D and lightens our mood as the sweat detoxifies us making us lose weight. Monsoons are for blissful rainy days and cups of tea with samosa. But this is the time when your skin can break out…

  • Summer Voyage

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    Summer travel inarguably looks different this summer, and while domestic stays, road trips and flexible bookings look like the road ahead, there’s a lot you can do to make vacationing easier. According to an Expedia.com report, 85 percent of surveyed travelers are likely to take a road trip this summer, driven primarily by the need…

  • Herbal Tea To Combat Covid

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    State-run Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in this town in the picturesque Kangra Valley has developed immune-boosting herbal tea to combat Covid-19, scientists said on Thursday. The tea contains scientifically proven antioxidant properties to help boost immunity against fungal, bacterial and viral diseases, Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar Sarial told. The proposed value-added tea bags…

  • Powerful Alternatives To Morning Tea

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      A balanced diet plays an important part in strengthening your immunity. During such unprecedented times, make sure you are not missing out on essential vitamins and nutrients. A good start could be by replacing your morning cuppa with healthy juice and tonics. Here are a few immunity-boosting juices to refresh you and keep you…

  • Is Ganja An Agent Of Cancer?

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    Cannabis sativa, otherwise known as marijuana, is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in the world. Today there is growing public support for marijuana law reform than ever before; around the globe, a lot of countries are in favour of legalizing marijuana. In India, marijuana use is deeply rooted in popular culture as…

  • South Indian Cinema gets a lifeline

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    Southern cinema in 2015: Content ruled over star power in first half….reports Haricharan Pudipeddi  The first six months of 2015 saw approximately 280 releases in the southern film industry, but performance-wise, it was a mixed first half. The success of films such as “Kanchana 2”, “Premam”, “Pataas” and “Kaaka Muttai” came as a surprise, but the…

  • Leicester to improve children lives

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    Leicester will be the second UK city to host Life Study to improve lives of UK children, reports Asian Lite, best newspaper for British Asians. Life Study, a unique research study designed to understand and improve the lives of UK children and their families, has announced its partnership with Leicester’s Hospitals which will host the…

  • 1933 ROLLS-ROYCE on sale at £90,000

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    Indian prince, Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji who played cricket for England and first commissioned the car Windovers-bodied 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville will be on sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, 20 June 2015 at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club Annual Concours & Rally, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, reports Asian Lite, best newspaper…

  • Loveleena to sing today at Nehru Centre   

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    Renowned vocalist Loveleena Kumar who will be accompanied by Ustad Kiranpal on santoor and Hanif Khan on tabla and  Rakesh on Harmonium will enthral the audience today evening at 6.30 pm at the Nehru Centre in London. Loveleena Kumar is a student of late Ustad Munawar Ali Khan sahib of Patiala Gharana. She studied pure…

  • NEPAL QUAKE: Horror is still alive

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    Pranay Bordoloi, a senior journalist and a veteran mountaineer, was a part of Asom Everest Expedition, shares his experience at Everest Base Camp -A month after quake, horror is still alive It had been snowing heavily from the wee hours. It seemed like it would never end. The whole Everest Base Camp was clad in white. The…

  • Splashing colours in Kashmir

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    Splash of colour, culture brightens Srinagar’s walls…writes Sheikh Qayoom & Waseem Shah   Inspired by internationally-known Kashmiri artist Masood Hussain, a group of students is painting murals on the walls of Srinagar to bring alive the region’s culture and splash colours on the local environment. “Hussain is our friend, philosopher and guide in this small effort,” Sofi…

  • ‘Biopic on braveheart Neerja Bhanot well researched’

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    By Jaideep Sarin   She was just 22 when she sacrificed her life to save a group of American children aboard a Pan Am flight that had been hijacked on the ground at Karachi. Now, the family of Chandigarh girl Neerja Bhanot, the seniormost cabin crew member on the flight and who is being immortalised in…

  • Indian talent sweeps global TV

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    By Sugandha Rawal  The overseas small screen is calling for Bollywood talent. From Priyanka Chopra, Nimrat Kaur and Tina Desai to veterans like Anupam Kher and Shabana Azmi – Indian actors are landing plum roles in international TV shows. And they’re truly loving it. After creating waves globally with her singing talent, former Miss World…

  • From boardroom to a farmland

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    Salim David hung up his corporate boots to be a farmer near Hyderabad in South India. He grows organic vegetables, roses, and livestock. He is sharing his experiments with Asian Lite readers Spending nights at a farm, one can hear the stillness, smell the freshness in the air and marvel at the clear skies. City…

  • RSS, Sage Narad & Positive journalism

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    India’s right-wing RSS is using the image of Sage Narad, India’s first journo, to promote ‘positive journalism’…writes  Mayabhushan Nagvenkar  Narad, an ancient Indian sage who appears prominently in the Ramayana and was known for disseminating relevant information, spreading gossip and carrying tales that often led to fights, has been projected wrongly and should be held…

  • TRAVEL: St. Augustine Beckons You

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    Florida’s Historic Coast includes St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and 42 miles of beautiful pristine Atlantic Coast beaches St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in America, established by the Spanish in 1565. Four and a half centuries later, the city and its people continue to symbolize the rich history and cultural diversity that…

  • The plight of leprosy patients in India

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    According to the 12th Five Year Plan, India aims to achieve complete elimination of leprosy by 2017. Leprosy is perhaps the only disease against which there is no vaccine. This is because the bacteria cannot be cultured outside the human body. Despite being easily treated now and discovered to be much less contagious than previously…

  • India Ignores World Heritage Sites

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    Agra’s monuments victims of ASI’s callous neglect …writes Brij Khandelwal to mark World Heritage Day   It’s becoming increasingly clear that only professional managers can preserve this Taj city’s heritage, experts say. The parliamentary committee on environment, headed by former union minister Ashwini Kumar (Congress), after spot visits and interactions with stakeholders last week, expressed concern over the poor…

  • Digital infidelity leading to marital discord?

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    By Vishal Gulati   Digital relationships are resulting in the collapse of family ties, it would seem. As more and more youngsters and newly-weds are logging on to e-relationships, family life appears to be indulging more and more in what is being called ‘digital infidelity’. The virus has apparently left many a couple looking for solutions…

  • AOL, Honeypot join hands to serve kids for Xmas

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    The Art of Living Foundation joins hands with Honeypot Children’s charity and invites you to join its creative service campaign to help children during the ongoing Christmas season and to spread that joy of sharing and giving gifts.  The organisation earnestly appeals to all to be part of this Mission Santa! ‘’A child’s smile is…