Stay home, Stay Fit

Fitness Guru Jen Thomas shares tips on how to create a ‘home gym’

Madiba's Indian connection

Lovingly called as Madiba, Nobel laureate Nelson Mandela is one of the more significant leaders to shape the world. It is International Nelson Mandela Day on July 18 and Team Culturama takes a look at his special relationship with India

Framing ‘Bharat' for the world

Team Culturama catches up with the incredible film-maker and influencer Bharat Bala on ‘Virtual Bharat’, his visual extravaganza in the social media platform, and his experiences while creating this one-of-a-kind destination to learn everything unique about India

Listen, stop and move forward

This is one of the hardest habits for you to diagnose yourself – listen to those around you to gauge your guilt. Marshall Goldsmith pens down ways leaders can stop making destructive comments

Dark and Light side of the MOON

Team Culturama takes a short trip to the Moon and back, to share some interesting facts about the solar and lunar eclipse

Around the world in 5

There are several exciting things about the summer, but the best is probably the sight of delicious dripping ice cream! Team Culturama takes a look at some of the more interesting ice creams from across the globe

Love For Saris And Biriyani

A cheerful personality who will hug you the moment you greet her, Yolanda Amezcua Marin from Mexico is someone who believes in learning about cultures and welcoming changes with open arms. India is more than traditions and cultures, she says while sharing her experiences with Team Culturama

Set Future Goals With Higher Education

Colleges and various universities across India offer a plethora of courses these days. Team Culturama takes a look at some of these options that aspiring students can choose from

Teaching Children What Counts

Parenting is not just about teaching children academics or how to behave but also to help them with tools that will prepare them better for their future. Antara Pandit explores the ways parents can help children understand finances

Education moves beyond classrooms

Madhura Visweswaran, Co-Founder of the Redwood Montessori School Llp, and the Redwood Foundation shares insights into the changing educational landscape

One World, One Emotion

Even when things seem bleak, there will always be light; and as the world fights COVID-19, this light came in the form of health care workers, friendly neighbours, police officials and many other good Samaritans. Meera J Pillai looks at some of the heart-warming human stories from across the globe

High on fashion

High on fashion Sonam Babani is a prominent name in the Indian luxury fashion and travel circuit. Going by the name ‘Fashioneiress’, Sonam has been wearing the influencer sash for almost 6-plus years now and has a strong following of 106K-plus on her social media handles. Sonam is also a blogger and a style consultant to celebrities. Anurima Das caught up with her during the lockdown for a quick chat

Adjusting to the new normal

Devorah Felder, a Lithuanian/South African national who lives in Mumbai, shares her lockdown experience

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

With the COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, expats in India are finding it difficult to navigate these testing times, but nonetheless they are staying positive. Team Culturama spoke to a few expats about their experience

Eating and the Mind

What we eat can affect our mind and not just the body. Eknath Easwaran answers queries of food, health and how to train our senses

Academic Cyberspace

With social distancing norms in place, educational institutions are moving towards online platforms to continue the learning process. Jeremy D’Cruz looks into this inevitable transition from blackboards in classrooms to homeschool through gadgets

Parenting During Covid-19

Keeping a child occupied during the lockdown is one of the more challenging tasks for a parent. Antara Pandit shares how she is decoding this ‘new normal’ that parents the world over are facing

Masked superheroes of crisis

Sitara and Tulasi Anantharamakrishnan believe that it is their social responsibility to give back to society with the resources they have. Team Culturama caught up with the incredible sisters who are distributing reusable homemade masks to those in need during this state of emergency

Light in the darkness

In these difficult times, Eknath Easwaran's saying that humanity and spiritualty can bring in the much-needed comfort holds true. It is the strength that one finds during this time that helps in the long run

Remembering teachable moments during a crisis

Madhura Visweswaran, Co-Founder of the Redwood Montessori School Llp, and the Redwood Montessori Foundation, pens a personal note on all the teachable moments that one should remember during these challenging days

Vedic Wellness

Two of the more important elemets in Indian ancient medicine have been immunity and hygiene. Today, these are common words used in the fight against COVID-19. Susan Philip takes a look at some of the interesting medicinal aspects with Indian roots in this global pandemic.

Finding the hidden gems of India

For fun-loving Sanne Albertsen, from Denmark, India was a land of the unknown. When her husband, Ole Albertsen, came here on work, Sanne kept an open mind and an enthusiastic attitude to explore a new world. While she had to learn all the ups and downs of living in India, Sanne adapted to the Indian ways sooner than she thought! Meera J Pillai catches up with her on the journey in India so far.

THE INDOMITABLE DR. FAUCI

Global Adjustments Co-Founder Joanne Grady Huskey recounts some of the personal insights into the personality her brother-in-law, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is currently a key member of U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House Coronavirus Task Force

Kindness rises above and beyond

When the COVID-19 pandemic started creating confusion in the country, NGOs took it upon themselves to help the underprivileged. Team Culturama spoke to some of them about their untiring efforts

Like Mother, Like Daughter

The bond between a mother and a daughter is precious. It is Mother’s Day on May 10 and Team Culturama is celebrating the joyous day with some of the remarkable and successful mother–daughter duos from India

CHAMPIONING A CHANGE

A sports scientist, motivational speaker, EQ consultant and performance coach, Shayamal Vallabhji dons many hats and is a successful ‘coach and guide’ who motivates people to ‘unlock the champions in them’. Anurima Das catches up with the social media influencer about his remarkable work

Understanding Covid-19

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently held a conference call with Indiaspora members to discuss the coronavirus pandemic – the disease, its global spread and the public health response. Here are some excerpts from it

Respecting Elders Starts From Home

Treating elders with respect is a significant part of life skills. Antara Pandit shares how, through meaningful conversations with children, parents can help them understand the importance of respect

WWF gets new Philanthropy Ambassador

Wildlife has been paying a heavy price as the world deals with the repercussions of climate change. Today, more than ever, humanity needs inspiring role models to lead the way for a better future. Team Culturama takes a look at WWF’s newest ambassador

Spreading love, one child at a time

Spreading love, one child at a time Although she was born around 8,000 kilometres from India, in Amsterdam, Maartje van den Brand found her calling here. Her tough childhood helped her empathise with others in need and do everything in her power to make difference, anyway she could. Team Culturama got in touch with her to learn about her incredible work at Manasa Jyothi in Karnataka with children with special needs