A tinnitus update on World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is celebrated on 3 March to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness along with promoting ear care. I spoke to...
WATCH: Toddler copies TV dance moves
Watch as this little kid copies the dance moves of a girl she's watching on the telly! What could go wrong with an excited...
Women of color spend more than $8 billion on bleaching creams worldwide every year
The idealization of light skin as the pinnacle of beauty affects self-esteem for women of color around the world. In many cultures, skin color is a social...
WATCH: Yashraj Mukhate’s catchy remix of ‘Pawri Hori Hai’
In the last week, there's one desi meme that has stood out more than everything else on the Internet: Pakistani content creator Dananeer Mobeen...
Auntyji is back: A 2020 briefing and choosing to have kids
Every breath is a blessing
Dear Auntyji
It’s been 12 months of COVID and we have not heard a peep out of you. Where have you...
Mango delight: cool dessert recipes
Let the mango mania continue, we say, and you agree! If you haven't made an aam ka panna yet this season, try our simple...
WATCH: Lilly Singh reports live from the family WhatsApp group
Late-night talk show host Lilly Singh strikes again! This time the comedian 'reports live' from a family WhatsApp group chat.
This is probably the one...
WATCH: Comedian hilariously recreates how desi parents take pictures
Ever gone back to your parents' old photo albums, from their childhood to their early days of marriage, and been left wondering: why doesn't...
Easy Nutella dessert recipes
Many are of the opinion that adding Nutella to any dessert amplifies its sweetness like nothing else. Well, this Friday 5 February, is World...
WATCH: Comedian Danish Sait learns Aussie slang from Brett Lee
After previous chats with cricket icons David Warner and Harsha Bhogle, 'Ramamurthy Avre' (one of comedian Danish Sait's many quirky characters) now sits down...
Needles are nothing to fear: 5 steps to make vaccinations easier on your kids
The COVID vaccine rollout has placed the issue of vaccination firmly in the spotlight. A successful rollout will depend on a variety of factors,...
WATCH: An Indian and Aussie swap diets for a day
Do you think an Indian can go 24 hours without eating spicy khana? Or even food without tadka masalas?
Moreover, how do you think an...
WATCH: Lilly Singh as Sima Taparia in “Indian Matchbreaking”
Whether we liked it or not, most of us gave into the Sima Taparia craze during lockdown. Within days, we'd all binged on Netflix's...
WATCH: Aussies try to guess Indian slang
Many new migrants have had to quickly learn the local lingo upon arriving in Australia, picking up the ie's and the o's as part...
Memes to celebrate India’s Test series win
You've watched the legendary match, now peep these hilarious memes. From Pant to Pujara, SCG to the Gabba, and England to Australia, netizens went...
Biryani Bonanza: 3 delicious recipes to try this Republic Day
Talk about biryanis, and you’ll encounter way too many FAQs. Do you cook the rice and meat separately, or together? Do you use the...
WATCH: Lilly Singh’s rivalry with her overachieving ‘cousin’, Kamala Harris
"Growing up I always got compared to my Indian cousins," shares Lilly Singh, reminding us of those unforgettable sibling rivalries we've all experiences at...
WATCH: Dog ‘blesses’ devotees outside temple in India
In a now viral video, a dog stationed outside the Siddhivinayak Temple in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra was spotted shaking hands and 'blessing' devotees as they...
My first Aussie summer: Battling homesickness (and sunburn)
The new year is here, and the summer of 2021 is underway… or is it? As an international student spending my first summer in...
Moving Day for the Trumps
Imagine that moving day has finally arrived for the Trumps. It is the morning of 19 January and some well-armed guards are dragging a...
It’s a wrap: 4 delicious recipes to fuel your summer days
It's summertime in Australia and along with the rising temperature, it's no surprise that many are opting for lighter meals to beat the heat....
Going gluten free: 4 delicious savoury recipes
How to add variety and taste to a gluten free diet while still enjoying your favourite meals
9 benefits of daily yoga on your skin and hair
In our day-to-day beauty regime, we often ignore the root causes of skin problems like imbalances in our body fluids, blood circulation, no exercise,...
Healthier & Eco-friendly: Home-made Cookies recipe
Buying the occasional packet of yours or your child’s favourite biscuits or cookies is not a crime. It’s a treat, an indulgence that has...
Nightly nourishment: choosing the right cream for you
Due to the unavailability of my regular brand of night cream at the store, I had to start experimenting. I looked at other brands,...
How to choose the right colours to jazz up your home
Choosing the right colour palette for your home, paint or otherwise, may seem like a simple task but in reality, it can be incredibly...
Menopause skincare: Looking and feeling good post-50
Everyone knows about the mood swings and the hot flashes that we women go through during menopause. But, under all the drama of the...
Refreshing summer cocktails you can make at home
Still planning your New Years drinks menu? Or just looking for a refreshing cocktail to try on those hot summer days?
Up your game with...
Summer skincare routine
MINNAL KHONA provides you preventive and protective measures to keep your skin healthy throughout the warmer months
(COVID-Safe) kindness: 8 ideas to do good before 2020 ends
New Years is right around the corner and it’s no surprise that many are eagerly awaiting the end of this COVID-filled year. Before that...
Podcasts
Ep 9: What do young Indians want from love?
Growing up in Indian culture, most of us know that love has never been as popular as marriage. Even in the movies, the main...
Ep 8: Indian links in Indigenous Australian poet Ali Cobby Eckermann’s...
To celebrate NAIDOC week 2020 (between 8-15 November) I spoke to Yakunytjatjara poet Ali Cobby Eckermann about her time in India where she taught...
Ep 7: In the case of Sushant Singh Rajput
The torrid and high-octane Sushant Singh Rajput case has been fodder for Indian people and press for the last few months. The actor’s tragic...
Latest News
A tinnitus update on World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is celebrated on 3 March to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness along with promoting ear care. I spoke to...
Book Review: ‘Ritu Weds Chandni’ by Ameya Narvankar
"But what is wrong with that? Why shouldn't she marry Chandni didi?," asks Ayesha, the young protagonist in Ameya Narvankar's Ritu weds Chandni.
The innocent...
IND v ENG: A historic Test… for all the wrong reasons
The only bigger joke than the wicket prepared for the 3rd cricket Test between England and India at Ahmedabad’s Motera Stadium, was the renaming...
