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Inside out: Men’s health month

  We tell men when they are boys, “Be careful… you might hurt yourself.” We physically protect them because the ground is hard, and pain...

The other side of Indian festivals

  For the last month, we all have been enjoying the Indian festival season with Navratri, Durga Puja, Diwali, Bhai Duj and Annakut. Though we...

Soan Papdi, the most ‘forwarded’ mithai on Diwali

  Ever wondered why the Mooh meetha ceremony in India never features Soan Papdi? We don’t have an answer to this, but know well that...

What I miss and what I won’t this COVID Diwali

  Diwali during a global pandemic is probably something you never saw coming. Usually, during this season, there’s a strong urge to avoid over-zealous relos...

Set ground rules and keep it intimate: 10 tips for hosting a COVID-safe wedding

  Spring and summer in Australia and the gradual easing of restrictions means we can expect weddings, with more guests, back on the calendar. However, any...

Ideas for a COVID-safe Diwali celebration

  It’s been an unexpected year of navigating through many firsts, and now, our first ‘virtual’ or COVID-safe Diwali has arrived. In a happy coincidence...

Healthy Diwali recipes: Guilt-free eats to try out

  Homemade energy bars I love energy bars – whether as a quick bite for breakfast, or a great snack in between meetings. Flavourful and filled...

How do we know statistics can be trusted? We talked to the humans behind the numbers to find out

  In April, as the coronavirus pandemic was gathering force around the world, reporters asked Brendan Murphy, then Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, about international case...

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