BUZZOYO November 2019

BUZZOYO NOV 2019
VOL 1, ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2019
Madagascar
JEWEL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
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Dance with the
TRANSITION OF THE SEASONS
How to Raise Your ‘Good’
Cholesterol Levels
Dialogue is the Sign of
CIVILIZED SOCIETY
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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TAWANG
THE UNEXPLORED PARADISE
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BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Editorial
Dear OYO Guest,
When life in the fast lane
leaves you high and dry,
distancing yourself from the
daily mundane activities helps
alleviate stress. If not dealt
with, stress can lead to serious
health problems. Taking a break
from the usual everyday hustle
and taking time out to unwind,
is a healthy pursuit. It is today
known to have many
health benefits.
Planning a vacation can
help you keep your mind off
things that can stress you out.
Vacations are a great way to get
together and spend time with
family away from the everyday
pressures of daily life.
And this is no idle claim;
institutions all over the world
have conducted countless
studies that prove that taking
a vacation is good for health.
Employees who take time
off to travel find themselves
more relaxed and in a better
mood when they resume work,
thus also improving work
productivity.
Travelling to new places,
exposure to new sights and
sounds, trying new cuisines,
mingling with people who
speak languages we don’t really
understand can be a culturally
enriching experience. Travel can
be one of the most rewarding
forms of introspection; it is food
for the soul.
Travel can be so effective
in tackling depression and
anxiety that today it has even
become a form of therapy.
Many clinical psychologists use
scenic destinations as spots
for conducting counselling and
rehabilitation programs. While
euphoric landscapes will have
you skip a heartbeat, travel is
good for your heart, literally.
Paulo Coelho once said, “The
ship is safest when it is in port,
but that is not what ships were
built for.” The impulse to travel
is one of the hopeful symptoms
of life. So travel as much as
you can, as far as you can. It
is good for you! If you really
want to enjoy the vacation,
remember one thing, put your
cell phones and laptops away
and experience total freedom.
In this issue, our international
travel destination is
Madagascar, the fourth largest
island in the world. Very few
places on earth offer such an
intense kaleidoscope of nature
as Madagascar.
Snuggled in the pristine beauty
of North East India, Tawang,
in Arunachal Pradesh is one
of the most beautiful places in
India. Tucked in the lap of the
mighty Himalayas, Tawang, our
India travel destination for this
month is dotted with ancient
monasteries and is truly a
paradise for nature lovers.
Gazing into the future, we look
at planet-friendly ideas to save
our earth from the effects of
indiscriminate use of plastic.
Our Ayurveda section brings
you a guidebook to adapt
to seasons while our health
sections tells us how we can
increase good cholesterol. And
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gives us
insights how all conflicts can
be resolved with dialogue and
education.
While you enjoy the festive
nuances of November, we
would like to hear your feedback
and suggestions. Compliments
of the season to all our readers
and Oyo Room guests.
Rajeev P N
editor@buzzoyo.com
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CONTENTS
10 | Whats Buzzing
Gazing into the Future
14 | Cover Story
Madagascar
Jewel of the Indian Ocean
28 | India Bound
Tawang
The Unexplored Paradise
40 | Colours of India
India Festivals
46 | Food
South Indian Cuisine
50 | Ayurveda
Dance with the transtion of the Seasons
52 | Health
How to raise Good Cholesterol levels
54 | Yoga
Yogasanas for a bloated belly
56 | Vaastu
Vaastu & Land
58 | Soul Sync
Dialouge is the sign of Civilized Society
Cover Story
MADAGASCAR - Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Madagascar is an island country, 226,917 square miles to be precise,
making it the fourth largest island on the planet. Madagascar split
from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago, allowing
native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently,
Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is
endemic.
The island’s signature animal is the Lemur. There are many more exotic
creatures and plants: baobabs, insects, sharks, frogs, orchids, palms,
birds, turtles, and mongooses. Over 300 species of birds have been
recorded on the island, of which over 60 per cent are endemic. 260
species of reptiles have been identified, out of which 90 per cent are
endemic. The island is home to two-thirds of the world’s chameleon
species including the smallest known.
60 | Whats in Vogue
Be Good while you Look Good
66 | Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Profiles
69 | Review
Books, Movies & Web Series
76 | The month ahead
What the Card say...
80 | Shopping Guide
Goa - A Beach Destination
82 | Travel
Beach Trip Essentials
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BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Volume: 1, Issue: 2
October, 2019
Initiative
10| Gazing into the future
Previous geological eras have been
marked by technological advances. For
instance, the Bronze Age and the Iron
Age. But guess what? We’re on our way
to becoming the plastic age. This is one
of the many warning bells that have
sounded across different sectors.
28 |Tawang -The Unexplored Paradise
Tucked in the lap of the mighty
Himalayas, Tawang is dotted with
ancient monasteries and is truly a
paradise for nature lovers. A spectacular
landscape of towering hills, frozen lakes,
waterfalls, and mountain passes.
40 | Colours of India
The Indian calendar is populated with
innumerable festivals, each bringing with
it a colourful array of stories, traditions,
customs and of course, a sense of
bonding and togetherness. November,
too, is a time of reverence, prayer and
contemplation.
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52 | Raise Good Cholesterol levels
Even if their total cholesterol and LDL
levels are normal, people with reduced
levels of HDL have an increased risk of
early coronary artery disease.
54|Yogasanas for a bloated belly
As peculiar as it may sound, 15
minutes of simple Yogasanas are
powerful enough to give
your belly a nice massage, boost
the functioning of vital abdominal
organs, and weed out toxins to
give relief from pain and facilitate
digestion.
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WHAT’S BUZZING
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Gazing
into the
future
- Resha Patel
PLASTIC BOTTLES & PROSTHETIC LIMBS
You and I wouldn’t have looked
at plastic bottles in this way.
For sure. But ask a scientist and
all they can see is possibilities.
“Upcycling of recycled plastics
and offering affordable
prosthesis are two major global
issues that we need to tackle,”
shares Dr Karthikeyan Kandan,
a senior lecturer in mechanical
engineering at De Montfort
University, Leicester, United
Kingdom. He is one of the
researchers behind a
ground-breaking idea: creating
lightweight prosthetic
limbs from used plastic.
Plastic bottles are ground,
and spun into polyester yarns.
These are heated to produce
a light material which is easy
to mould. This product holds
immense promise: “We wanted
to develop a prosthetic limb
that was cost-effective yet
comfortable and durable for
amputee patients.”
“Our love of plastic
is being left behind in our
fossil record.”
-A lead researcher at the Scripps
Institution of Oceanography
at the University of California,
San Diego
Scientists here have some news to share with us. As we
know the history of humanity has been divided into
phases. Previous geological eras have been marked by
technological advances. For instance, the Bronze Age and
the Iron Age. But guess what? We’re on our way to becoming
the plastic age. This is one of the many warning bells that
have sounded across different sectors.
Only a fraction of the plastic we use is recycled. The
UN estimates that 13 million tonnes of plastics leak into the
oceans every single year. As the Chilean President Sebastián
Piñera Echenique said: “We are the first generation to suffer
the consequences of climate change and the last that can act
to avoid tragedy.”
The good news: Many entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators
are acting with a sense of urgency. Efforts which will be the
proverbial precious drops in the vast ocean of plastics. Here’s
looking at a few planet-friendly ideas.
A BIODEGRADABLE SIX-PACK
What does one do with the
plastic hoops that bind a
six-pack of beverages. Toss
them in the garbage can? Now,
even if you do this, you just
might not be the culprit to the
100,000 marine creatures who
succumb to a plastic-related
death each year.
How so? Because of the efforts
of brewers like the
Barcelona-based Estrella
Damm. The company is looking
at cutting its annual plastic
waste by over 260 tonnes by
a biodegradable, natural-fiber
cardboard, six-pack holder.
Currently, in the testing stage,
this packaging will be rolled
out to the 85 countries where
the company operates. This
means eliminating a mammoth
number of 89 million plastic
pack rings. Even while the
number sinks in, send a prayer
for all the brewers who are
creating similar biodegradable
packaging. We need you to
succeed!
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GROW MY ARMCHAIR,
PLEASE
Honestly, this could sound straight out
of a fairytale. Expect that it isn’t. Order
yourself a naturally grown armchair
and just be prepared to wait for 10
years to receive the order.
Because this is United Kingdom based
Full Grown’s method of working.
Trees are planted and pruned to make
their branches take the shape of an
armchair, lampshade or table. It does
seem magical, really. These branches
are then harvested, and dried. With
a little planning, your nature-grown
arm chair is ready to be used. Gone
is the traditional way of cutting a tree,
sawing it and fitting it together.
WANNA BIKE
THE WOODEN WAY?
Wanna bike the wooden way?
“Wood is warm, flexible and solid
at the same time. Wood is a live
material. Every piece is different.
The wooden product becomes
more beautiful as the years go by.”
- Jan Gunneweg, co-founder,
Bough Bikes
These poetic lines speak of a
passion for a unique cause:
wooden city bikes. Wooden
frame, automatic gears,
weather-resistant, additional
carrier, lightweight - a bike
lover can check every item
on their list of requirements.
Bough Bikes seem to have you
covered. Made from hardwood
like ash or walnut, the bikes are
made from a sustainable forest
in the Jura region of France.
These bikes are more
environmentally friendly than
using steel, since the energy
needed to produce them is far
lesser. The makers try to use as
many eco-friendly materials in
the production process.
Jan insists: “If you designfrom
nature you will always create
something that people feel
comfortable with.” And
comfortable they seem to
be: these aesthetic bikes can
be spotted at Amsterdam’s
Schiphol Airport business
park. Companies like Novotel
and Rabobank have purchased
them for their employees.
Like their tagline says: Be
moved by nature!
Gavin Munro, the founder, explains:
“It’s a kind of zen 3D printing.” His
furniture farm boasts 250 chairs, 100
lamps and 50 tables - all in different
stages of making. A delightful idea,
slow to reap perhaps. Yet, a very novel
way of creating a sustainable and
memorable piece of furniture.
(Psst: He’s already working on a 2030 delivery!)
PLASTIC
ROADS, ANYONE?
A teacher asked the students in a
class: What lives in our oceans? A
little girl put her hand up and said:
Plastic, Miss
The little girl came home and
narrated this story to her
father, Toby McCartney. This
conversation inspired him to
start a plastic road surface
manufacturer company,
MacRebur. Construction
companies in the United
Kingdom have tied up with
MacRebur to install ‘green’
roads. Plastic, which would
have seen a fate in a landfill
or incineration, is created into
a sustainable alternative to
fossil fuel bitumen. Talk about
circular economy!
The idea is quickly catching
on with many companies now
creating plastic roads and using
waste plastic to fill potholes.
These roads are sturdier (some
considered to be three times
stronger than conventional
roads), with many of them
working on a modular,plug andplay
model. Single-use plastic
bags, bottles, cans, containers
- can now have a
different destiny.
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AN ISLAND
BLESSED BY NATURE
Madagascar
JEWEL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
- Nayantara Sharma and B J Parekh
On the pristine blue waters of the
Indian Ocean is embedded a beautiful
island – Madagascar. Nature has gifted
the island with a dazzling panorama of
sandstone canyons, limestone karsts,
mountains, fertile hills cascading with
terraced rice paddies, forests
of every kind – rain, dry and spiny –
and a laterite-rich soil that gave the
country its nickname of ‘Red Island’.
And lapping the 500 km coastline
is the ocean, which is a carpet of
turquoise blue, calm in some places,
and dangerous in others.
Nosy Iranja, Madagascar - A piece of Heaven
Madagascar is an island country, 226,917 square
miles to be precise, making it the fourth largest island
on the planet. Madagascar split from the Indian
subcontinent around 88 million years ago, allowing
native plants and animals to evolve in relative
isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity
hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is endemic (this
is unique on Earth). More than 80 percent of
Madagascar’s 14,000 plant species are found now
here else in the world and many native plant species
are used as herbal remedies for a variety
of afflictions.
The island’s signature animal is the Lemur. There are
many more exotic creatures and plants: baobabs,
insects, sharks, frogs, orchids, palms, birds, turtles,
and mongooses. Over 300 species of birds have
been recorded on the island, of which over 60 per
cent are endemic. 260 species of reptiles have been
identified, out of which 90 per cent are endemic. The
island is home to two-thirds of the world’s chameleon
species including the smallest known.
Sadly, the island’s diverse ecosystems and unique
wildlife are threatened by the encroachment of
the rapidly growing human population and other
environmental threats.
ABOUT
MADAGASCAR
Malagasy and French serve as the two official
languages. It is separated from the African coast by
the 400 km wide Mozambique Channel.
Considering its vast size, Madagascar has very few
railways, 854 kilometres of track, to be precise.
Getting around the country typically involves a
shared taxi (or “taxi-be” in Malagasy).
Lamba is the traditional garment worn by islanders
– both men and women wear the same clothes. It
is a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the
body, and different designs are worn for different
occasions.
There has been continued political instability in
Madagascar since January 2009. The economy has
been weakened by the 2009–2013 political crisis,
and quality of life remains low for the majority of the
Malagasy population.
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ANTANANAVIRO
Antananarivo the tonguetwisting
capital of Madagascar.
Overlooking the city, the
Rova of Antananarivo Palace
complex was the centre of the
Merina kingdom from the 17th
century. It features wooden
houses and royal tombs. The
pink baroque Andafiavaratra
Palace sits in the nearby Haute
Ville neighbourhood. In the city
center, the heart-shaped Lake
Anosy is ringed by jacaranda
trees.
With its lakes, canals, and
jagged hills, its necklace of
emerald rice paddies, its
crumpled central lattice of
still partly cobbled streets
and red-tiled pastel-coloured
balconied houses, this is a
city that imprints its character
immediately on every first-time
visitor.
TOAMASINA
Toamasina (commonly known
as Tamatave) is Madagascar’s
second city and with the
presence of the main regional
seaport, it has a growing
potential for economic
activities. It is the country’s
largest port and therefore the
country’s commercial hub,
handling much of the island’s
foreign trade.
Tamatave is a hot, dusty, and
chaotic town full of decaying
colonial buildings, roadside
markets and throngs of
pousse-pousse carts. The
emphasis is on commerce not
tourism, apart from being an
important transit point.
There is a nice beach along
Bd Ratsimilaho, especially
between Pointe Asti and
Pointe Tanio from where you
can have a great view of the
district. But bathing is strictly
forbidden, because of sharks!
For swimming, you will need to
go further north, where sharks
cannot enter the beautiful
lagoon surrounded by
coral reefs.
Antananarivo, Madagascar
PLACES TO VISIT
Rova Palace
Musee Andafivaratra
Analakely Market
Musee de L’Art et de Archeologie
Musée de la Foto
Parc De Lémuriens à Madagascar
La City Centre Commercial
Andravoahangy market
Ambohimanga
Lemurs’ Park
Croc Farm (Crocodile Farm)
The Law Court of Ambatondrafandrana
The Anglican Cathedral
Parc de Tsarasaotra for bird watching
La Digue Market
Is’Art Galerie - sneak peak into contemporary creativity
The Albert Camus Cultural Center
Lisy Art Gallery
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT:
Bazary be: Tamatave’s colourful Bazary Be sells fruit,
vegetables, spices, handicrafts and beautiful bouquets of
flowers
Place Bien Aimé: Here you can find the remains of a once
grand park; a dozen magnificent banyan trees weep before a
crumbling colonial mansion.
Place de Colonne: A monument to those killed in the 1947
uprising against the French, this plaza is in a sad state of
disrepair.
Catholic Church: a landmark church in Tamatave.
Musée du Port: The small university museum at the
entrance to the port constitutes barely 2.5 rooms of farming
tools, fishing implements, archaeological finds and tribal
charms, along with poster displays on deforestation and
local conservation projects.
Bazary Kely: Market for fish and produce.
Traditional rickshaws (pousse-pousse) in
Toamasina (Tamatave), East of Madagascar
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ANTSIRABE
Its name means “where there is salt” - honouring
the large number of hot springs the town has
a fact that has given the city the nickname of
“Malagasy Vichy”.
The compact city centre with its nice mixed
architecture of different styles invite visitors
for a walk. In the European district, French
cottage-style houses are built next to
Scandinavian villas with English style gardens.
The tree-lined avenues always give some
freshness whenever the sun is too bright. And
whenever your feet don’t suffice, nothing like
hiring a rickshaw.
The city is rich in history and is surrounded by
three lakes, the Tritriva, Andranomafana, and
Andraikiba. Visit the various craft workshops
where many objects are made from horns of
Zebus and also woven from natural fibre. This
is an encounter with Malagasy art that is rich
in tradition. The volcanic lakes of the region are
also a major tourist attraction, containing many
ancestral legends and mysteries.
The region of Antsirabe counts the Ranomafana
Park interesting for its rich fauna and flora. You
will see a large number of lemurs, amphibians,
reptiles and endemic birds there. The
mountainous region of Antsirabe offers many
hiking and trekking routes.
You can enjoy incredible views and panoramas.
Last but not least, you’ll also have the opportunity
to go cannoning or rafting, golfing, horse riding or
mountain biking in the Antsirabe highlands. It is
rich in adventures and promise to leave you with
magical memories.
Antsirabe: Passengers hang outside the crowded bus
TO VISIT:
Tritriva lake - Perched at 1880m
high, the lake seems asleep and
forgotten. Its color is opaque green
and will make you feel a strange
impression.
According to the Malagasy
legend, a couple of lovers threw
themselves from the top of the
cliff into the water to punish their
parents who didn’t want them to
love each other.
Thermal baths of Antsirabe - (Hot
springs) - A goto destination for
thermal cures and many Malagasy
people go there for treatment.
Andraikiba Lake -Malagasy lakes
are known for being incredibly
beautiful, especially those in
Antsirabe. Lake Andraikiba will
not disappoint. It’s also among
the best places to stumble across
the Vakinankaratra countryside.
Looking for horse riding around the
lake? Andraikiba is the place to go.
The lake also offers an enchanting
view while sailing.
Biking to Betafo - One of the
cooler things that comes with a
visit to Antsirabe is its proximity
to Betafo, 22km west of the
city. It’s worth exploring if you
want to discover the crater
lake Tatamarina, the three hills
Lavoko, the first Lutherian Church,
green (or yellow) rice fields,
and river. The thermal bath of
Andranomafana can also offer you
pleasant experiences in its healing
waters. Betafo is also known for its
watercress fritters, locally known
as “Mofo Anana.”
Sabotsy Market - It is the biggest
Antsirabe weekly market that
takes place every Saturday.
Ivohitra hill - Hill overlooking the
city at 1651 m altitude.
Brasserie Star - Wondering
where all that Three Horses Beer
comes from? Look no further.
Madagascar’s dominant and
unmissable brand is made in this,
the country’s biggest brewery.
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Ambozontany cathedral
of Fianarantsoa
FIANARANTSOA
Fianarantsoa, commonly
abbreviated as Fianar, is
a city in the Fianarantsoa
Province of Madagascar.
Nearby Attractions:
Soatanana
On Sundays, a visit to
the village of Soatanana
is a very special experience.
You can take part in the
mass of the Christian
Mpiandry community, which
is preceded and followed
by a procession through the
village. The ceremonies start
around 09:30 All community
members wear white clothes.
Their singing of religious songs
is interrupted only by the
sermons. Guests are welcome
to join the mass and receive a
complimentary lunch after the
procession ends.
Sahambavy
Sahambavy is the home of
Madagascar’s largest tea
plantation.
Walking on the Amborovy beach near Mahajanga (Majunga), Madagascar
AMBOVOMBE
MAHAJANGA
The main tourist destination
on Madagascar is undoubtedly
Mahajanga or Majunga as it also
named. The city is known for its easygoing
and friendly atmosphere.
Mahajanga is the gateway to a
number of nature parks.
These include:
Reniala Reserve
Ankarafantsika Reserve
Bay of Baly
Cirque Rouge
Anjohibe caves
Katsepy peninsula
Indian visitors will be pleasantly
surprised to see plenty of Bajaj
Rickshaws, known locally as tuk-tuks!
An important regional crossroads town. The town hosts a regional music festival near the end of October.
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TULEAR (TOLIARA)
Toliara (or Tulear) is often
called “the White” as
opposition to the “Red Tana”.
This nickname comes from
the exceptional luminosity
of the sky. Today Toliara, the
capital of the same named
region is a lively and young city
with an important university,
which was founded in 1970
as the second institution of
tertiary education behind the
University of Tana.
The University of Toliara cares
for the maintenance of the
main two museums of the city,
which are also two of the most
important attractions.
•The Municipal Museum
offers remarkable exhibits
like Sakalava erotic tomb
sculptures and several masks
of the Mikea tribe.
•The Sea Museum will
fascinate marine enthusiasts.
The main attraction is a not so
well preserved coelacanth, a
pre-historic fish.
•The third main attraction of
Toliara is its market, which is
lively and interesting, as well as
one of the best places to buy
lambas (pareos).
Traditional wooden fishing boats, Tulear, Madagascar
WHAT TO SEE IN THE
SURROUNDING AREA
Arboretum d’Antsokay
Antsokay is a botanical garden
specialised in the flora and fauna of
Southwest Madagascar that should
not be missed by anyone.
Tombs
The most spectacular tombs within
reach are those of the Masikoro,
a subgroup of the Sakalava. The
tombs are off RN7, a little over an
hour of Toliara.
On the outskirts of town beyond
the university there is the Tomb
of King Baba, descendant of the
Masikoro kings of Baba, who died
about 100 years ago. The tomb
is set in a grove of Didierea trees
and is interesting more for the
somewhat bizarre funerary objects
displayed than for any aesthetic
value.
ANTSIRANANA (Diego Suarez)
This historic town was
once coveted by French and
British military powers for
its strategic importance.
Presently, Antsiranana has
grown into an eclectic holiday
destination with a diverse mix
of architecture and cultural
HIGHLIGHTS
French Mountain
(Montagne des Francias)
influences that include Creole,
Indian, Colonial, and Arab.
With its secluded beaches,
bustling nightlife and extensive
list of adventure activities such
as surfing, kite-surfing, and trail
running, Antsiranana offers
something for everyone.
Windsurfers in the lagoon of Emerald
Sea, Antsiranana bay.
The trail is well-maintained and set inside a protected area home to
lemurs and baobabs. On clear days you can see the island of Nosy
Lonjo from the summit.
Bays
Amber Mountain National Park:
(Montagne D’Ambre)
Ankarana National Park:
There are several fantastic bays around the east coast of
Antsiranana and the conditions in Madagascar’s north are perfect
for surfing, especially kite-surfing. Sakalava Bay and Andovokonko
Bay are two notable examples. Surfer-friendly facilities have started
to garner attention from the international surfing community.
This park is home to some of the most pristine mountain rainforest
in the world.
This unusual park is also home to more than 100km of underground
caves that wind their way beneath the limestone tsingy (rock
pinnacles shaped by the wind). Many have their own small
ecosystems and some feature underground lakes containing cavedwelling
crocodiles.
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EATING IN MADGASCAR
Food is taken seriously in
Madagascar, where French,
Chinese and Indian influences
have blended with local eating
traditions into an exciting and
often mouth-watering cuisine.
Regional variations are many,
with a variety
Ritra (generally a tomato-based
affair; served with anything
from chicken to fish). The most
common alternative to rice is a
steaming bowl of Mi sao (fried
noodles with vegetables or
meat) or a satisfying Soupe
chinoise (clear noodle soup
with fish, chicken or
vegetables). These dishes show
the Asian origins of the
Malagasy.
Given that Madagascar
is an island, it’s hardly
surprising that seafood
features prominently
on the menu. Prices
are so low that all but
those on the tightest
budgets can gorge
themselves at whim on
fish, freshwater
crayfish, prawns, lobster,
or even tiny oysters (from
Morondava). Adhering to
the motto that less is more,
seafood is often simply cooked,
grilled or fried in sauce coco.
National Favourites:
Romazava A beef stew in a ginger-flavoured
broth. It contains
brêdes mafana, a green leaf
reminiscent of Indian saag in
taste.
Ravitoto A mix of fried beef
or pork with shredded cassava
leaves and coconut milk.
The Mighty Zebu Zebu cattle
not only provide status and
transport, they are also well
known for their excellent meat.
Zebu beef is prepared in much
the same way as European
cattle beef – in stews, kebabs
(known locally as Masikita,
often tiny in size), and as
succulent steak.
BEST TIMES TO VISIT Madagascar
The North is hot and humid, the East
is wetter and the South is arid. The
wettest season is January-March with
cyclones in February, but outside of
these months the best time to visit
Madagascar depends on
your itinerary.
The central highlands are cold and
wet in May-October, but these
months are the best time to visit
Madagascar’s dry southwest –
where temperatures in the summer
(November-January) are
unbearably hot.
October-December are great for
Lemurs – babies are born at this time.
Birds breed in September-December,
while humpback whales arrive at Ile
St Marie in July and August.
of fruit, vegetables, and
seafood dictating local tastes
and recipes.
Eating rice three times a day
is so ingrained in Malagasy
culture that people sometimes
claim they can’t sleep if they
haven’t eaten rice that day! In
fact, the verb ‘to eat’ in
Malagasy, mihinam-vary,
literally means ‘to eat rice’. Rice
is eaten in a broth for breakfast
(vary amin’ anana); for lunch
and dinner it is generally
accompanied by a helping of
meat.
Common preparations include
Ravitoto (stew – usually beef
or pork – with manioc greens
and coconut), sauce coco (a
delicious coconut curry, usually
with chicken, fish or seafood),
and the nondescript sauce or
The Malagasy are often more
than happy to cater for
vegetarian or vegan special
diets.
Madagascar has
developed a unique
strand of haute cuisine
that blends
Malagasy and
French influences.
Among our
favourites are zebu
steak with green
pepper sauce and
frites (fries), roast
chicken with vanilla
mashed potatoes and
grouper in pink
peppercorn sauce with
sautéed potatoes. Desserts are
equally exciting with chocolate
cakes,vanilla custard, crêpes,
local fruit jams, exotic sorbets
and ice cream.
Flying to
Madagascar
Madagascar offers a suitable
connection from Bangkok to
Antananarivo which connects
both capitals via Reunion.
Bangkok is connected with
Hong Kong, Singapore
and Kuala Lumpur via Air
Madagascar.
If you wish to fly from the
Indian subcontinent opting for
Kenya Airways is surely one of
Madagascar day gecko - Phelsuma
the cheapest choices you can
obtain. From Johannesburg you
can take the connecting flight
to Tana with Air Madagascar.
Or you can fly to Nairobi and
from Nairobi catch the Air
Madagascar flights to Tana.
South African Airlines also
operates daily flight from
Mumbai to Johannesburg,
though prices might be a
bit higher.
Madagascar is the perfect holiday for adventure-seekers. An island on which Nature has flung its beauty!
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TAWANG
THE UNEXPLORED PARADISE
- Nayantara Sharma and B J Parekh
BEAUTY, ADVENTURE,
AND BLISS IN ITS
PUREForm!
The Buddhist architecture, prayer flags and full of snow on a misty morning at Tawang
A Wandering Horse and a Monk
The name ‘Tawang’ derives from two words from the local
Monpa dialect ‘Ta’ and ‘Wang’. ‘Ta’ means horse and ‘Wang’
means green pastures. The local interpretation is that in
the 17th century, a Tibetan monk called Mera Lama found a
strong and beautiful horse wandering in the valley. Attracted
to this elegant animal, the Lama tried to capture it. But the
horse disappeared and while searching for it, Mera Lama
found a place, which was very serene and soothing. He built
a magnificent Buddhist Monastery at this location. The
town that developed around this Monastery was later called
Tawang.
The Roof of India
Snuggled in the pristine beauty of North East India, Tawang,
in Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful places in
India. Situated at the altitude of 10,000 ft above sea level,
the town offer vacations that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Tucked in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, Tawang is dotted
with ancient monasteries and is truly a paradise for nature
lovers. A spectacular landscape of towering hills, frozen
lakes, waterfalls, and mountain passes.
The town is witness to ancient history. Monasteries, tribal
culture, thrilling sports, hospitable people and relaxing
getaways make Tawang one of best places for holidays in
North East India.
Tawang has Tibet to its Northern side, SeLa Pass to its
East, and the happiest country in the world, Bhutan, to its
Southwest. The inhabitants of Tawang, called Monpas, are
found at lower altitude, where they enjoy a cool
temperate climate.
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Sela Pass,a high-altitude mountain pass.
Sightseeing:
Sela Pass
Sela Pass at 13,700 ft, is one of the motorable
high-altitude mountain passes in the world
and an important reason why you must visit
Tawang. The mountain pass is the only way to
gain access to Tawang by road. The view of the
Sela Pass in its snow-covered glory and views
from the pass itself are truly out of the world.
On the way to the Sela pass, halt at the Paradise
Lake. Like its name the lake is ethereal, you will
fall in love with it, just at a glance! The winters
here are amazing when the Sela Pass gets
covered in white snow and the lake is frozen
solid. The entire place looks surreal as sunrays
kiss the mountains above turning everything
golden.
Buddha Temple, Tawang
Tawang Monastery
It is one of the largest monasteries in the world,
and the largest in India. The massive gompa
has 65 residential buildings which are home to
about 450 Buddhist monks.
The pride of the pictorial hill town, Tawang
Monastery is Asia’s second largest monastery
and India’s largest, which controls 17 Gompas
in the region. An important seat of Mahayana
Buddhism, the famous Buddhist monastery in
India of the Gelukpa was founded during the
17th century by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso.
The notable delights of the monastery are an
imposing three-storied assembly hall, the 28 ft
high golden statue of Lord Buddha and a vast
library with an impressive collection of ancient
books and manuscripts. Do not miss the
famous gold inscribed Buddhist
scriptures - Kangyur and Tangyur.
Autumn at Sangetsar lake (also called Madhuri lake)
Sangetsar Lake
Shongatser Lake, famously called Madhuri Lake
is one of the most scenic lakes in India. It is said
that Shongatser was lush grassland, but the
lake was formed after an earthquake in 1971.
The picturesque sight is one of the reasons
why you must visit Tawang. Surrounded by
snow-capped mountains it is a beauty that is
unmatched. Spending some time here is one of
the best things to do in Tawang. Do not forget
to get as many photographs as you can.
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Rainbow at Jung waterfall
also known as Nuranang Falls
Urgelling Gompa, Tawang
“The mountains are calling
and I must go.”
Nuranang falls
Nurranang Falls is one to the best places to
visit in Tawang. The 100 meter-high waterfall
dazzles in milky white form. It is also called as
Jang Falls since it is close to the town of Jang.
The falls are fed by Nuranang River, which
originates in the northern slopes of the famous
Sela Pass and then merges with the
Tawang River.
The waterfall is said to be named after a girl
of the Monpa Tribe who did a great service
to a soldier in defending the country. Set
between Tawang and Bomdila, the Nuranang
Fall is known for rainbow trout fishing and its
absolutely chilling water. Some 100 m high, this
waterfall is still unknown to world, a reason that
makes it even more worth travelling for!
Taktsang Monastery
Urgelling Monastery
Urgelling Monastery is one of the popular
tourist attractions in Tawang. It is considered
sacred as it is the birth place of Tsayang
Gyastso, the sixth Dalai Lama. The temple was
built around 1487 and it became truly holy with
the birth of the Sixth Dalai Lama, Tsanyang
Gyatso on 1 March 1683.
An illustration of Jaswant Garh War Memorial
Taktsang Gompa
Around 50 km from Tawang, there is the
beautiful Taktsang (Kirti) Gompa. The stunning
views that you get from is simply indescrible!
It’s a place where you can sit for hours, doing
nothing. The peace and silence that surrounds
the entire region is absolutely overwhelming.
Jaswant Garh
A holiday in Tawang is not just about natural
wonders, it is the land of unique beliefs. One
such distinctive marvel is the shrine of a
‘wonder man’ Jaswant Garh. Jaswant Singh
Rawat of the Indian army is worshipped as a
deity for his valor. Jaswant Sing fought a lone
battle against the invading Chinese troop
during Indo-China war in 1962. He stood his
position for three days, at an altitude of 10000
ft, and defended his country until his last
breath. His spirit is said to protect the region
even today. Pay a visit to honor his memory.
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MEET THE MONPA TRIBE
Arunachal Pradesh is the
largest state of North East
India, inhabited by more than
100 tribes and sub-tribes. The
Monpa tribe is one of the most
popular tribes of Arunachal
Pradesh. Mostly settled in
Tawang, the Monpas are
humble religious folks, who
open their doors and hearts to
visitors. Practicing Mahayana
Buddhism, they have their own
clothes, food, rituals, traditions,
festivals and way of life. Their
main occupation is agriculture
and they are known for their
way of terraced cultivation and
potato production. Monpas are
also artistic by nature and love
to make various exquisite hand
made products out of wood and
paper. Pay a visit to the Monpa
tribe with your entire family.
CUISINE
The Monpas are fond of spicy food. There is a
high use of chillies in their preparations. One very
popular side dish, which every typical household
prepares is called Chamin. This is a chutney which is
made by grinding chilies with fermented cheese. Fermented
cheese is a key ingredient in almost all of their traditional
preparations and is found in almost all households. They also
use fermented beans called Greh-churba as a flavoring agent.
Unlike most of the other tribes of Arunachal, the Monpas are
quite fond of milk and milk-products. ‘Sueja’ or butter tea is
the chief beverage of the Monpa people. The Monpa are
also quite fond of alcoholic beverages, which are
prepared by them at their houses. Chang is the
common word used by the Monpa for alcohol. It
is used for all major occasions such as birth,
death, housewarming, or festivals.
Religion and Language
Buddhism and Hinduism are the
main religions practiced by the
inhabitants of Tawang. Following the
culture of Tibet, the main language
spoken here is Tibetan. However,
Hindi and English are also spoken.
Rich Culture:
Influenced by the Tibetans and the
Buddhist way of life, the culture of
Tawang is one of the reasons why
you must visit the scenic hill town of
Arunachal Pradesh..
A part of the way of life in Tawang is
the exquisite art, crafts, dances and
music. Do take a look at the local
splendid wood carving, Thangka
painting, carpet making, weaving,
wooden bowls and bamboo
woven products.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Festivals in Tawang are celebrated with much
grandeur. A multitude of festivals are celebrated
with the inhabitants of Tawang and most of them
The festival in Tawang monastery
are associated with agriculture and religion. The
most important festival here is Losar which marks
the arrival of the new year. Torgya is another
monastic festival celebrated in January to make
evil spirits rush out. Some of the other major
fairs and festivals of town are Choekor, Gaden
Ngamchoe, Dukpa Tse-she, and Saka Dawa.
Losar: Losar is one of the most important festivals
in Tawang. It is considered to be the New Year
festival, celebrated in February for 8-10 days. The
charm of this festivity is the lion and yak dance.
Moatsu: A beautiful festival of the Aos tribe, the
festival is celebrated after the period of sowing
seeds has ended in May. The people celebrate this
festival for three days.
Behdeinkhlaml: One of the most important and
colorful festivals of Tawang, the Behdeinkhlam
Festival is held for three days during the month
of July at Jowai. The meaning of the festival
signifies ‘driving away of evil by wooden sticks’. It
is connected with a sequence of religious rituals.
People dance on the street roads and promote
friendship and unity among each other by beating
drums and playing pipes.
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TRAVEL
Time to visit:
The best season to visit Tawang is the summer season and onset
of monsoon season. The temperature remains comfortable and
is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are March, April,
May, June, September and October. Tawang experiences summer
from the month of March and lasts till June. The temperature
remains comfortable between 5°C to 21°C and is apt to
experience the beauty of the place. November to February is the
winter season in Tawang. The climate is extremely cool and the
temperature ranges from - 11°C - 12°C.
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The nearest domestic airport
is Salonibari Airport, Tezpur,
Assam. It is well connected
to state capitals Kolkata and
Guwahati by road and by air. The
nearest international airport is
the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi
International Airport in Guwahati,
which is around 480 km from
Tawang.
The nearest railway station is
Tezpur, which can also be reached
via the Guwahati junction.
Indian citizens need the Inner
Line Permits (ILP) to enter
Arunachal Pradesh. As Arunachal
Pradesh falls under the category
of Restricted Areas, official
permission is required to enter
the state. There are two kinds
of official permits prescribed by
the Government for entering into
any area within the state. They
are: (1) Inner Line Permit (ILP)
and (2) Protected Area Permit
(PAP). The Inner Line Permits are
required by Indians other than
natives of Arunachal Pradesh
for entering into any place in
Arunachal Pradesh. All foreigners
are required have the Protection
Area Permit or PAP for entering
into the state. One can obtain it in
New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and
Tezpur.
Some journeys are worth the little
trouble involved. The magical
beauty of Tawang will make your
journey a heavenly experience!
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Festive nuances of November
A month of ,
reflection,
devotion
celebration
The vibrancy of a land can be gauged by the cheerfulness of its people. It
is said that when people celebrate, they forget to be unhappy, stressed or
sad. Our ancients seemed to have understood this adage very well. The
Indian calendar is populated with innumerable festivals, each bringing
with it a colourful array of stories, traditions, customs and of course, a
sense of bonding and togetherness. November, too, is a time of reverence,
prayer and contemplation. Of course, the celebrations always follow.
- Resha Patel
The Chhath puja honors the
Sun God, the giver of life and
light to all. It is considered to be
one of the most ancient Hindu
festivals with its first mention
in the Rig Veda. This festival is
observed especially across the
North Indian states of Bihar,
Uttar Pradesh, Assam and West
Bengal. This sacred four-day
festival is for prayer, fasts and
eco-friendly offerings are made
in water bodies.
Chhath Puja (November 2nd)
All that exists was born from the sun
There is nothing apart from it.
Of what is and has been and is to be and
What moves and remains still….
The sun alone is the source and the end…
- A Chhath greeting
There is a special significance
attached to the sacred
river - Ganga - and people,
especially women, take a holy
dip at sunset and sunrise. The
beautiful sight of hundreds of
people making their humble
offerings is indeed memorable.
Several other countries like
Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad and
Tobago also give their unique
local emphasis on sun worship.
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem
(November 4 th -8 th )
There is a special significance
attached to the sacred
river - Ganga - and people,
especially women, take a holy
dip at sunset and sunrise. The
beautiful sight of hundreds of
people making their humble
offerings is indeed memorable.
Several other countries like
Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad and
Tobago also give their unique
local emphasis on sun worship.
Kut (November 1 st )
The Kut festival is an occasion of thanksgiving dedicated
to the abundant harvest. Similar to the Baisakhi festival
celebrated in Punjab, this festival is observed amongst the
different tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups in Manipur.
It’s an expression of plentitude with music, dance and pays
homage to the giver of abundance.
Wangala Festival
(November 8 th )
It is the turn of the Garo tribe of
Meghalaya to host their harvest
festival. A time to pay tribute
to the Gods who bless their
abundance crop, the people
of this land pay obeisance to
the Sun God. Interestingly,
this festival is marked by a
stupendous performance of
the drums and horns, giving it a
moniker - the 100 drum festival.
Dance, exhibitions showcasing
local textiles and handlooms,
music - everything is displayed
with much gusto.
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Id-e-Milad
(November 10 th )
“Be kind, for whenever kindness
becomes part of something, it
beautifies it. Whenever it is taken
from something,
it leaves it tarnished.”
- Prophet Muhammad
This day is a time of celebration
and mourning as it observes
Prophet Muhammad’s birth and
death. Prayers with afocus on
Prophet Muhammad’s
teachings and kindness and an
emphasis on performing acts of
charity are the main features of
this day. Known as Mawlid or
Nadi Day, this day marks a time
for reflection, street processes
and community prayers. This
day is also a favorite among
poets, especially Sufi poets,
who express their love for
the Prophet.
Dev Diwali (November 12 th )
Falling 15 days after Diwali, Dev Diwali is the festival of
Karthik Purnima. A Ganga snan (dip in the river Ganga) is
considered to be especially auspicious. It is believed that
Gods from the heavens descend on earth and are present
in all sacred rivers including Yamuna, Narmada, Krishna
and Godavari. Deep daan (offering of lamps) in rivers is
practiced, memorably lighting up the river banks. Tulsi
Vivah (the marriage of Goddess Tulsi with Lord Vishnu)
is performed on this day.
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Guru Nanak Gurpurab
(November 12th)
“I am neither male nor female,
nor am I sexless. I am the Peaceful
One, whose form is self-effulgent,
powerful radiance.”
- Guru Nanak
This day marks the birth of the
first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak,
who laid the foundation
of Sikhism. Sikhs gather in
Gurudwaras to pay homage
to their holy Guru, Guru
Nanak. This day also serves
as a reminder to live by his
teachings, overcome the five
vices (pride, attachment, greed,
anger, lust) and live in selfless
service to God.
The Akhand Path(uninterrupted
reading of the Guru Granth
Sahib) is observed in some
places. The magic of kirtans
(devotional songs) can be heard
with the air soaking in devotion.
The langar (community kitchen)
is also a common feature.
Seng Kut Snem (November 23 rd )
This is the festival of the indigenous
Khasi faith and culture, celebrated
in Shillong. The roots of this
celebration lie in the late 1800s
when a group of young Khasi men
wanted to protect their indigenous
faith from the British influence.
They started an organization, whose
first year anniversary celebrations
came to be known as the Seng Kut
Snem. And the celebrations have
continued ever since. The present
day programs range from seminars
on traditional beliefs with the
elders passing on their wisdom to
the younger generation. The music
of drums and traditional dances
enliven the streets, as an ancient
indigenous culture is revered.
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FOOD
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SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE
Food that deserve to be a part of every
Breakfast
- Devanshi
If you happen to be a dedicated foodie, the
palatable whiff of South Indian cuisine can push
you to devour on some extra bites. After all, it is
too hard to resist the tangy and tantalizing taste
of exotic herbs and ingredients that goes into the
making of most south Indian delicacies.
So, is it just the exotic spices and its effervescent
taste that makes South Indian cuisine so unique?
Well, that’s just the half part of it.
Besides satiating the taste buds, south Indian
delights come packed with numerous health
benefits. Be it the coconut oil and milk that aid
digestion, protein packed food like Sambhar, Vada,
and Dosas, or the sesame and mustard seeds that
tones down cardiac issues; South Indian cuisine is
a perfect health and taste-based palate. Perhaps,
that’s the reason why many people don’t mind
making some delicacies a permanent part of their
daily diet.
And since we are already aware about the
tremendous health benefits that comes from South
Indian cuisine, wouldn’t it be great to add some to
our breakfast? Sounds like a perfect idea, isn’t it!
The best part is that all these palatable delights
can be prepared in a jiffy, provided you know the
recipes and ingredients.
So, here we present you three drool-worthy South
Indian delicacies that would certainly make your
breakfast more colourful.
ONION-RAVA DOSA
(Rice pancakes with onion filling)
You will find many concoctions
of a typical South Indian Dosas
in market but Onion-Rava Dosa
happens to be a real treat. This
thin crepe-like delight with
chopped onion filling inside is
both tasty and digestible.
Onion-Rava Dosa is a perfect
companion for breakfast if you
are looking forward to a
wholesome and healthy
morning meal. This traditional
South Indian delicacy is rich
with proteins and carbohydrates
and fortunately very low on fats.
Let’s have a quick look at the
recipe and ingredients.
Ingredients:
½ cup all purpose flour
1 cup rava semolina
½ cup rice flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups of water
2 medium sized finely chopped
onions
1 tbsps finely chopped coriander
2 tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
2-3 tbsp oil for preparing Dosas
For tempering:
1 tsp sunflower oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
3 finely chopped green chillis
2 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds
Recipe:
• Mix all 3 kind of flours in a
large bowl.
• Add sour buttermilk and
water carefully to make a
thin batter.
• Take and pan and heat 1tsp
of oil in it.
• Fry cumin, mustard seed,
curry leaves and green
chillis in it.
• Stir well and add this
mixture to the batter.
• Add salt as per taste to
the batter.
• Mix chopped onions and
coriander together.
• Spread oil on a non-stick
pan and heat it.
• Pour one wholesome ladle
of batter on the pan from a
height.
• Make sure the batter
bubbles and have a netted
appearance. Slowly evenly
spread the batter around
the pan.
• Drizzle some oil over the
edges (preferably sesame
oil).
• Carefully flip it to the other
side.
• Heat it for a while till it
becomes golden brown and
crispy.
Since, Onion-Rava Dosa is a
crispy mix of curry leaves,
cumin and green chillis, it is
best served with coconut or the
tangy tomato chutney.
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BEETROOT SAMBAR
(Lentil and Beetroot )
Sambhar, a tangy-spicy South
Indian curry is an indispensable
part of South Indian Cuisine.
This aromatic curry is made
from a variety of Indian herbs
and pulses (typically lentils) and
happens to be a great source of
Vegetarian Protein. In addition
to proteins, Sambhar is also
high on fibres and anti-oxidants.
Some elements of a traditional
Sambhar recipe are tomatoes,
okra, pumpkin, brinjal, and
drumsticks that provide that
essential fibre element.
Talking about Beetroot sambhar,
this delectable curry is primarily
prepared from yellow lentils and
beet and usually served with
rice, Idlis or Dosa.
Here is a sneak-peak into its
ingredients and recipe:
Ingredients:
2 medium sized beetroots
¾ cup of toor dal (yellow lentils)
2 tsp of sunflower oil
½tsp of mustard seeds
1.5 tsp salt
2 sprigs of curry leaves
½ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 pinch of asafoetida
3 tsp of Sambar powder
(readymade masala)
Recipe:
• Add 3 cups of water to the
pressure cooker. Add lentils
and beet in it.
• Add a pinch of turmeric
into the mix and boil it for
around 30 minutes.
• Cook it till the mixture
becomes a little mushy.
• Peel off the skin of beetroot
and cut it into thick slices.
• Heat the oil in the pot
and add mustard seeds,
fenugreek seeds and curry
leaves to it.
• Add a pinch of asafoetida
to it.
• Stir the mixture in the pot
• Add chopped beet and
again stir for 2 minutes.
• Add tamarind and later
extract it.
• Add ¼ cup of water and a
slake of sambar powder to
the pot.
• Heat the mixture at a sim
rate.
• Add cooked dal and boil for
2 minutes.
• Serve with steamed rice or
Idlis.
A highly nutritious delight and
especially good for the heart,
beetroot Sambar surprisingly
do not taste weirdly sweet like
the beet, instead flavours of
tamarind and sambar powder
perfectly hide it away.
POHA-IDLIS
Idlis are small rice-pancakes
packed with both carbohydrate
and proteins. Since, this dish
is prepared by the process of
fermentation, they are high on
Vitamin B and proteins. These
are usually served with Dal or
Sambhar which automatically
makes it a perfectly nourishing
breakfast meal.
For most of us (Including the
typical South Indians) making
fluffy Idlis is an elusive concept
and here is where Poha-Idlis
come as a great rescue source.
For a person who is still at a
beginner level at making South
Indian cuisine, this one is a
perfect dish to start with.
Have a look!
Ingredients:
¼ cup of pressed rice (Poha)
½ cup of Urad Dal
1 cup of Rawa
¼ cup of black gram
Salt as per taste
Oil for greasing
Recipe:
• Soak Poha and Rawa in
water for 2-3 hours.
• Wash and soak Udad dal for
2-3 hours.
• Grind Poha and Rawa
• together and make a
smooth batter out of it.
• Grind Urad dal separately
and make a smooth batter
out of it too.
• Mix the two batters in the
bowl.
• Let it ferment it for eight to
ten hours.
• Take out the Idli pan and
grease it evenly.
• Add salt to the batter and
smoothly transfer the
batter to Idli moulds.
• Place it in a steamer and let
it heat for 10-15 minutes
• Take out the idli pan.
• Serve hot Idlis with chutney
and Sambar.
Poha Idlis are best served with
Sambar with coconut Chutney.
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AYURVEDA
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Dance with the
TRANSITION OF THE SEASONS
- Resha Patel
Each season has its own charm. Everything
subtly changes and then raises to a
crescendo. The food, weather, garments,
our moods and emotions. The chill of
the winters provides comfort and gloom;
spring provides a lightness in step, and
anticipation (have those seeds grown!);
cheerfulness and sometimes, a sense
of weariness sets in with the warmth of
summer; and autumn brings a pause. It
is time for nature to slowly transition, as
things slowly change around us. Hey, did
we notice that the year is coming to an end?
Or shall we say a new beginning?
The changes in seasons are
exactly this: a new beginning.
A time for us to attune
ourselves with the rhythms
of nature. Perhaps that’s why
our ancients designed specific
lifestyle changes to suit the
changing seasons.
Science behind the
changes
The ancient science of
Ayurveda called it ritucharya
(dietary recommendations
and routine to stay in balance
and harmony as the seasons
change). Just as the human
body has elements of the
three doshas - vata, pitta, and
kapha - so do the seasons. The
hot, sharp energy is a natural
companion to the summer
months, while the earthy kapha
dosha is associated with spring
and the cold, windy element
with winter. These changes
affect our bodies, minds,
thoughts…the quality of life.
While this ancient Indian
system of healing prescribes
specific steps, Ayurveda also
emphasizes on ritu sandhi
(the period that joins two
seasons). This time includes
eight days of the season that
are ending, and eight days
of the new season. These 16
days give us an opportunity
to prepare ourselves for the
coming changes, lessening
the disharmony between the
changing doshas. The changes
of illness, lower immunity with
the seasonal changes are
thus lessened.
A little guidebook
Whether we are breathing in
the crisp autumn air, or enjoying
the longer days of summer, or
wrapping ourselves in comfort in
the winter, there are some simple
lifestyle guidelines. Forewarned:
it is ideal to consult a certified
Ayurvedic practitioner at the turn
of every season.
Regular pulse diagnosis:
Nadi pariksha (pulse diagnosis)
will pick up the changes
happening in your body. The
seeds of imbalances can be
harmonized far easily when
detected early, compared
to the built-up of toxins,
avoiding the deeper pitfalls of
illnesses. After all, Ayurveda
is preventive rather than
prescriptive.
Practice seasonal eating:
Nature has given us enough
opportunity to explore the
wide gamut of her creations
in our kitchen. Seasonal fruits
and vegetables are best eaten
at the right time, even though
modern science and marketing
could make them available
through the year. Our bodies
have a natural intelligence -
there is a reason we want those
cool glasses of limbu pani in
the summer, and steaming
bowls of pumpkin soup in
the winter.
Say yes to seasonal exercises:
While a pitta-dominant person
will like a competitive sport or
something challenging; a kapha
person would need to commit
to a regular practice. A vata
person could enjoy something
soothing, and grounding. Based
on our prakriti, each one of us
will have a natural preference
of exercise.
Let’s add one more element
in the mix: seasons. Some
seasons will require lighter
exercises, others would need
more lubrication to those joints
and at other times, you could
need to go easy. It’s best to
consult your Ayurvedic doctor
to understand the right mixture
of yoga asanas, and exercises.
Commit to the ever-green
routine: Just like an evergreen
tree, some practices will work
through the year:
Surya namaskar: The sun
salutation is known to balance
all the doshas. It’s a great
workout too. Do this everyday.
Breathing exercises: Pranayama
is a magic potion to increase
that prana (subtle life force)
inside you. It is relaxing, and
calms the mind. There are a
few like the Shitali pranayama
which cools the body in
summer, and others like the
alternate nostril breathing
which can be done through
the year.
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HEALTH
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
While cholesterol is a complex substance, most of us are familiar with two of its primary
components: LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol).
So far, both doctors and their patients have focused on reducing LDL cholesterol as a key part of
their treatment regimen. However, new research at Baylor College of Medicine shows that having
too little HDL cholesterol may be more damaging and may even be more predictive of
heart disease than LDL.
“Even if their total cholesterol and LDL levels are normal,
people with reduced levels of HDL have an increased risk
of early coronary artery disease,”
says Richard N. Fogoros, M.D.
SOME GOOD NEWS
Even a slight increase in HDL goes a long way.
It’s estimated that for every 1 mg/dl increase in HDL
cholesterol, there is a 2% to 4% decrease in your risk of
coronary heart disease.
How to Raise Your ‘Good’
Cholesterol Levels
- Dr. Suresh Shottam
Should you use drugs to raise HDL cholesterol?
Drug therapy has been less successful at raising HDL
than at reducing LDL cholesterol. Statins in particular,
are often quite poor at increasing HDL levels. While
some newer statins may increase HDL, these drugs
might not be good for people whose LDL cholesterol
and total cholesterol levels are normal because, while
raising the HDL, the drug will lower normal LDL and
total cholesterol levels.
Before resorting to drugs, first try these proven,
natural methods…
Exercise:
Aerobic exercise and strength training can
increase your HDL if done correctly and regularly.
Maintain optimal body weight:
Obesity can increase LDL cholesterol levels while
reducing HDL. Losing weight can help
increase HDL.
Don’t eat ‘trans fats’:
Avoid these unhealthy, artery-clogging fats found
in margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods like
French fries and fried chicken, doughnuts, cookies,
pastries and crackers.
Eat more monounsaturated fats:
Increase intake of fats such as olive oil, homemade
peanut butter, avocados, etc.
Eat soluble fiber:
Found in apples, oranges, berries, seeds, nuts, oat
bran, vegetables, etc.
Reduce refined carbohydrates:
Like white sugar, white flour and white rice.
Feast on raw onions:
Half a raw onion a day may raise HDL levels by as
much as 30%.
Alcohol:
One or two drinks a day may help to increase HDL
levels. An ideal choice is red wine which is rich
in antioxidants.
WARNING:
More than one or two drinks will do more harm than
good. Be smart about alcohol…if the shoe doesn’t fit,
don’t wear it!
Do NOT go on an ultra low-fat diet:
Too little fat can be as bad as too much fat in
your diet (by creating a deficiency in essential
fatty acids). Low-fat diets have been linked to
significant reductions in HDL cholesterol. For best
results, eat a variety of healthy fats and avoid the
bad ones like ‘trans fats’.
Quit smoking:
This will increase your HDL levels.
Consider taking niacin:
Several studies have found that niacin (vitamin
B3) can increase HDL by 30% while lowering total
cholesterol by 10% to 25%.
Get lots of omega-3:
This essential fatty acid, found in fish, flaxseed
and walnuts, can dramatically increase
HDL cholesterol.
Increase your HDL levels by using some or all of
the above methods. Strive for a HDL level above
60.
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YOGA
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Got a bloated belly?
Try out these YOGASANAS
Comfort food is something we
all look forward to at the end of
the day (or even in the middle
of the day sometimes). After
all, besides triggering your taste
buds, a nice and scrumptious
meal help you forget the daily
hassles of life at least for a
while.
Toothsome cuisine of any
variety is a sure-shot stressbuster
but the real trouble
begins when it finally reaches
your belly and causes
indigestion. Now, in such
situation, most of us naturally
tend to gravitate towards
popping pills to ease out
discomfort but what if I tell you,
there is an easier and far better
way to balance out pain and
ease digestio, and that’s - Yoga!
As peculiar as it may sound, 15
minutes of simple Yogasanas
are powerful enough to give
your belly a nice massage,
boost the functioning of vital
abdominal organs, and weed
out toxins to give relief from
pain and facilitate digestion.
Below mentioned are the
sequence of Yogasanas that help
you eat to your heart’s delight
without having to worry about a
bloated belly.
Trikonasan
Steps
• Stand in an upright position
and spread your legs 3 to 4 feet
apart, toes pointing forward.
• With an inhalation, raise the
arms sideways to the shoulder
level, palms facing down.
• With an exhalation, slowly
bend down to the right from
your waist as far as possible and
try to touch the right foot with
the right hand
• Do not bend either forward
or backward; keep the knees
and the elbows locked; the left
arm is straightened up, in line
with the right hand, palm facing
forward.
• Repeat the pose with the
other arm.
Benefits
• Trikonasan tones and alleviates
the nervous system, relieves
constipation and improves
digestion
• While stretching the sides of
the body, the waist is made very
flexible and reduces waistline flab.
Vajrasan
It is one Yogasan which can be
performed soon after eating a
meal as it facilitates digestion.
It will stretch out your belly and
also ease stomach cramps.
Steps
• Sit down on your heels and
lean back, placing your palms
about eight inches behind you,
with your fingertips pointing
away from you.
• Press your hands into the
ground, lift your chest and arch
your back. You should feel your
hips pushing into your heels.
• Feel the stretch in your throat
and chest. Hold for five to six
breaths, and then sit up.
Benefits
• It facilitates digestion and also
gives relief in lower back pain.
Marjariasan
Steps
• Get on your knees and hands;
with your hands beneath your
shoulders and knees beneath
your hips.
• As you inhale, push your
stomach down and lift your
chest and hips upward.
• As you exhale, round your
upper back towards the sky,
dropping your gaze to your
navel. Continue for 8-10 rounds.
Benefits
• Breathing deeply in this pose
massages your organs as you
alternately compress and lengthen
the intestines.
• It pumps fresh blood to the cells,
which are responsible for healthy
gut function.
Naukasan
Steps
• Lie on your back with your feet
together and arms beside your
body.
• Take a deep breath in and as
you exhale, lift your chest and
feet off the ground, stretching
your arms towards your feet.
• Your eyes, fingers and toes
should be in one line.
• Feel the tension in your navel
area as the abdominal muscles
contract.
• Keep breathing deeply and
easily while maintaining the
pose.
• As you exhale, come back to
the ground slowly and relax.
Benefits
• Helps reduce tummy fat.
• Strengthens the back and
- Rajeev PN
TRIKONASAN
ARDHA PAVANMUKTASAN
abdominal muscles and tones the
leg muscles.
• Helps improve digestion and
alleviates stress.
Setu Bandhasan
Steps
• Lie down on your back and
place your feet flat on the floor
as close to your sitting bones
as possible.
• As you exhale press your inner
feet and arms into the floor
while stretching your knees
forward and raising your lower
back off the ground like like an
elevated bridge.
• Take 8-10 deep breaths here,
then slowly roll your spine down
to release the pose.
Benefits
• Setu Bhand is a great asana for
compressing the digestive organs
• It delivers fresh blood to the
heart and relieves any fatigue that
may be caused by poor digestion.
VAJRASAN
NAUKASAN
Ardha Pavanmuktasan
Steps
• Lie down on your back with
your feet together and arms
beside your body.
• Breathe in and as you exhale,
bring your right knee towards
your chest and press the thigh
on your abdomen with hands
clasped around the knee.
• Breathe in again and as you
exhale, lift your head and chest
off the floor and bring your chin
towards your right knee.
• Hold it there, as you take
deep, long breaths, in and out.
• As you inhale, loosen the grip
and exhaling, bring back the
head and the right leg to the
ground and relax.
• Repeat this pose with the left
leg.
Benefits
• Strengthens the back and
abdominal muscles.
• Tones the leg and arm muscles.
MARJARIASAN
SETU BANDHASAN
• Massages the intestines and
other organs in the abdomen.
• Helps in digestion and release
of gas.
• Enhances blood circulation in the
hip joints and eases tension in the
lower back.
Caution: It is recommended
that all these Yogasanas be
practiced under the guidence of
a trained instructor.
A nutritious and wholesome
food can only be absorbed by
a healthy mind and body. Yoga
and other breathing exercises
help body and mind come
in tune with nature’s rhythm
which automatically aligns body
organs to function properly.
Have a Happy meal and a
healthy life!
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VAASTU
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
VAASTU
LAND
- Dr. Nishanth T
Every atom in this universe, of
which everything is made up,
is in harmony with each other.
Quantum theory explains the
behavior of energy; energy
which has a thousand names.
Imbalance in even one atom
can disrupt the whole system.
One may face uncertainty
and conflict in life due to such
an imbalance; when we face
problems in our daily lives, it
can be said that it is due to a
block in the flow of positive
energy.
In this sense, even the type
of land upon which we build
our home has its effect on our
lives; we can classify it as good
or bad. A Land where there is
the presence of cattle, humans,
trees that bear flower and fruit,
which has a perennial source
of water, water which flows
in a clockwise direction with
a moderate climate, where
there is speedy germination of
seeds and is well-compacted
is said to be a very good land.
Characteristics opposite to
these classify the land in
the “bad land” category and
if they’re mixed, then it’s
somewhere in the middle
between good and bad.
We can say that a lot of
factors need to be taken into
consideration while analyzing
land as suitable or otherwise.
Climate, Topography, Geology,
Availability, Water-flow
and purity, Medicinal value,
Fertility of soil, Density of
fruit-bearing and flowering
plants, the richness of cattle
life and abundance of all flora
and fauna, all these have to be
considered while selecting a
land. And that’s not all, even
the social set up, that is, the
neighbors in the vicinity, also
need to be taken into account.
The much-revered text
Vaastuvidya thus insists that
before we begin to build what
is to become our home, we
must closely investigate the
land and its surroundings so
that it adheres to the abovementioned
conditions.
As is written in the scripture
Padmasamhitha, land can be
classified into four types:
Bhadra: Land that is situated
by a riverside or seaside, with
all the factors in favor, is ideal
for living.
Purna: This type of land is
situated in a hilly region and
has favorable conditions for
harmonious living.
Supadma: This type of land is
located in the plains.
Dhumra: This type of land,
where water flow and the flora
and fauna are in an unfavorable
condition, where water is
scarce, rocky surfaces and the
presence of wild and poisonous
animals, is not suitable for
living.
That being said, let’s look at
two more factors that are
worth considering when it
comes to selecting a piece of
land. These are the slope of the
land and the shape of the land.
The Slope of the Land
According to the direction of the
slope of the land, Vastuvidya
classifies the land into 16
types. The slope of the land
and its direction have a strong
relationship. Land sloping in
different directions is blessed
with different qualities. Slopes
in certain directions may be
good for prosperity, protection,
and peace, while some may
prove to be inauspicious.
It is said in the Brihatsamhitha
that slopes towards North,
East, West & South are
beneficial for human beings. In
the Manushyalayachandrika,
the laws appropriate to the
land, their merits and demerits
and for how long one can
enjoy the gifts of prosperity
according to the slope of
the land are authentically
described.
The Shape of the Land
The Devas or Gods are said to
be guarding each plot for the
peaceful existence of human
beings. A square sized plot is
said to have all the Nine Devas
present in all the four corners,
making it the ideal shape to
build a home on. The flow of
energy or Manatalakar can be
felt in a square or rectangular
shaped site. On the other hand,
if a plot is unshaped, certain
Devas will be absent.
In Vaastu Shastra language,
differently shaped plots have
specific names. A square sized
plot is called Chaturasrakara, a
rectangular plot, Ayatakara, a
circular plot, Vruthakara and a
site that is equally long on two
sides and curved at the end,
thus forming a semicircle, is
called Bhadrasana Bhoomi.
Texts such as Maya Mati,
Vishwakarma, Manasara,
Shilpa Rathna, Aparaajitha
Praja, and Samarangana
Suthradara speak of 16 types of
land and their corresponding
impact on the construction.
Under the heading ‘ Shodasha
Bhoomi Lakshana’, the
scriptures declare four types of
plots, named Chaturasrakara,
Ayatakara, Vruthakara and
Bhadrasana as auspicious,
while the other 12 types may
be inauspicious. They also
speak of many other shapes,
such as pentagonal, hexagonal,
nonagon, etc.
Thus Vaastu Shastra has a
very scientific basis that has
its roots in ancient Indian
customs. Through a study
of the movement of cosmic
energies, it has curated
remedies which have known
to increase the flow of positive
energy.
In the case of faults in a
particular piece of land, a
Vaastu expert can suggest
solutions, just like a doctor
prescribes medicine to a
diseased person. It is when
these faults or defects are
dealt with, can one experience
peace, prosperity, progress and
a happier and better life.
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SOUL SYNC
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Dialogue is the Sign of
CIVILIZED society
- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Any conflict can be resolved through dialogue. And dialogue happens
between whom? Between people of the same school of thought?
Between people who agree on everything?- No; Dialogue can only
happen between those groups or ideologies, who disagree with each
other. That means diversity is essential for dialogue. But intolerance for
diversity is the problem of today!
People of a certain type of
thought line want everyone
else to toe their line.
Whether in a domestic situation
or an institutional situation,
there is a tendency to eliminate
or boycott people who disagree
with your ideology. Boycotting
someone will not help to bring
about a dialogue.
A reformer can never be a ruler,
you know why? A ruler simply
gives judgments and punishes
people. A reformer never
punishes people, he educates
them. A reformer builds bridges,
not break them. A reformer will
not condemn anybody but will
bring them to an understanding
of love and peace. There is a
saying by a famous poet saint
in India, Kabir - “I went to look
out for a bad man but I couldn’t
find one. Then I went to look
out for good people, I could
find them everywhere.” When
you look at a culprit and point a
finger at him, you are a culprit,
you cannot reform him. You
have to take him by his arm
and make him realize that he is
a culprit. Inside every culprit
there is a victim crying for
help. We need to attend to that
victim. Heal the victim. Remove
the misunderstandings in the
victim. This is the path of
the reformer.
Dialogue in diversity is the
essence of education. It is a
sign of culture in society. And
now how to keep harmony in
diversity! I usually say that
fools fight over diversity, the
wise will rejoice in celebrating
diversity. Harmony in diversity
simply means that, the society
is getting better. People are
getting educated. They are
able to see the other person’s
point of view as well. And this is
much needed in society today.
When someone is stressed he
becomes violent, he doesn’t
hear or listen to anyone. Now,
with a stressed person you
cannot keep pointing a finger at
him - “You are so stressed, you
are hopeless, you are stupid,
you are foolish;” then there is
no chance of reforming him.
Same with kids, if you keep
telling a kid, “you are foolish,
you are dumb,” he will remain
dumb and foolish. This way, you
are not bringing up the good
qualities in them and allowing
them to blossom, to change or
to transform.
Most of the problems,
conflicts, in the world have
arisen out of lack of proper
dialogue, lack of proper
communication and lack of
mutual understanding. Usually
we say, let the other person
stretch their hand first, then I
will stretch. Each one will be
waiting for the other person
to stretch their hand first, and
it doesn’t happen. It is the
ego that brings about conflict.
Human values simply means
that you stretch your hand
first, whether the other person
stretches or not, it doesn’t
matter. When you stretch your
hand first, you will see that they
will stretch their hand too. The
power of love is much more
than the power of hatred. Hate
cannot be countered by hate.
Hate needs to be treated
with love.
If a person lacks human values,
what can we do to bring back
the human values in them is
what we need to look into. If we
all commit ourselves to uplift
human values in society, we will
leave behind a better world, a
more harmonious, loving and
beautiful world for the coming
generations.
someone how will you open
their hearts, how will you
make them come to the
mainstream, how will they
understand human values.
No point in teaching human
values to someone who is
already peaceful, who already
nurtures human values. We
need the teaching of human
values for those who have
some bickering or hatred about
each other. Otherwise it will be
like - you open a hospital and
put a board saying “No entry
for sick people”. It makes no
sense. A criminal or somebody
who is not behaving well or the
anti-social elements are that
way because they were not
educated in the broad sense as
we have all been. We need to
educate them, I tell you, love
can transform society. I believe
in the power of love.
Spirituality to me is all that,
which uplifts human values.
Lack of spirituality brings two
problems in life, one is it brings
aggression and violence, on the
other hand it brings depression
and suicidal tendencies. If you
need to save yourself from
these extremities, you need
to nurture the human values,
the spiritual values which are
present in each and every one
of us. “No child is born criminal,
it is the situation, circumstances or
lack of education that makes them
to do those acts, of violence.”
We need to educate and uplift
people and bring to them the
knowledge of diversity, the
knowledge of human values.
Then, we will be able to create
a more harmonious, more
tolerant, loving and a better
world.
Stress is the main cause of
all problems in the world.
A reformer will never condemn
anybody. If you condemn
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WHATS IN VOGUE
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Be , Good
while You Look Good
- Cherisha Sonawala
Fashion and Makeup are things one never really considers to be harmful
or negatively impactful to anything. However, the uncomfortable truth
is that looking good comes at a cost - not just a monetary one. Mass
produced fashion is liable for tons of solid waste and is accountable
for more greenhouse emissions than all international flights combined.
Some of these fast fashion industries have people working on measly
wages and in suboptimal, inhumane conditions.
More makeup brands than we could fathom, test their products on
animals. Most colour cosmetics use ingredients sourced from animals,
like red carmine from beetles, keratin from horns and claws of animals,
silk protein by boiling silk worms and so on. As per PETA, brands like
Clinique, Benefit, Victoria’s Secret, O.P.I, Maybelline and more still
conduct tests on animals.
This is a heart-breaking reality that people are waking up to. Today,
we see people putting in effort and resources to create cleaner and
kinder forms of fashion and beauty. India has new sustainable brands of
fashion; and vegan and cruelty free make up, popping up by the dozen.
Disguise Cosmetics
The founders of Disguise Cosmetics set out on a journey to discover
the truth of beauty in its truest, rawest, and most imperfect and fun
form. They create honest products for real people. They are driven
by the need to experiment and are one of India’s first indie makeup
brands. They offer up a vast array of lipsticks, bullet and liquid. Their
shades are designed specifically for Indian skin tones and their
formula is completely vegan and cruelty free. Their lipsticks are long
lasting and shockingly weightless and comfortable. They also have
a luxurious facial oil that can be used in various ways for beauty and
skin care. Their products are extremely
affordable and absolutely irresistible.
No Nasties
This clothing brand is driven by the plight of the Indian
farmers. The numbers of farmer suicides in India were
too disturbing for them to ignore. They decided to do
something about it, and the brand was the outcome.
They found a solution in organic and fair trade farming
practices. True to their name, they specialise in incredibly
stylish, 100% organic, 100% fair trade clothing.
They have something for everyone, children
included. Their prices are mid-level and they even
offer wholesale services.
Here is a list of Indian brands that will have you looking and feeling your
best, with not a trace of guilt.
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WHATS IN VOGUE
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Ruby’s Organics
The intention behind this make up brand, from the very beginning,
was to create natural makeup as a value addition to skin-care. All their
products are made in India, with ingredients that are locally sourced
and manufactured, and delivered to their customers in small artisanal
batches. They provide employment to women in rural areas, offering
them independent lives. They have a wide range of beautiful products, all
natural, organic, cruelty and paraben free. Their packaging is almost as
lovely as the products themselves. Each product is very well thought out
and has multiple uses, ensuring a bang for your buck.
Chakori Ethnic
This ethnic clothing brand aims to bring to markets the
different designs and craft traditions of rural India. They
have a wide range of traditional Indian prints and styles
like Kalamkari, Shibori, Hand block, Dabu, Indigo and
Phentiya. All their products are natural, contemporary
and affordable. They work with the rural Indian
artisans to support and enhance their livelihoods.
They have a stunning collection of Saris and
dupattas to steal the spotlight anywhere you go.
Plum Goodness
Plum Goodness is a skincare brand with a range of 100% vegan
beauty products that are all about being good to your skin, to your
senses, to others and to the environment. Plum advocates that beauty
is what each one is born with. They advocate recycling and even have
a system in place to recycle empty product containers. Their
products are formulated to protect, repair and nourish. They
use the richest sources of natural nutrients. Their products
range from skin and hair care to makeup, they are truly
wholesome and extremely affordable.
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Ka-Sha
This avant-garde clothing brand focuses on honoring multi-layered
cultures and ever-changing social conversations through clothing.
They endeavour showcase handcrafted materials and clothing in all
their glory. Ka-Sha implements fair means of trade while building
on artisanal crafts through their various collections of clothing and
accessories. They work with artisans across different parts of the
country bringing together textiles techniques and tradition. They
follow a zero-waste policy that has led them to create ‘Heart To Haat’,
a brand that focuses solely on post-production remains. They use
innovative methods to create beautiful things out of these remains.
Their prices are on the higher side, however, their edgy designs are
worth the splurge.
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provide a comprehensive collection skin care
product formulated with the purest and the most
nutrient rich ingredients the nature has to offer.
They are an entirely environmentally friendly
brand based on the principals of sustainability.
Their products contain no harmful chemicals like
parabens, phthalates, and sulphates. They do not
harm our waterways, and marine life. They source their
raw materials ethically from small farms and suppliers.
All their products are cruelty free, biodegradable and come in
recyclable packaging.
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Being good to the planet is not so difficult. Opting for these sustainable and cruelty free options is an easy
way to make an impact (while treating yourself). All these brands are very easily accessible online. Let
your next purchase be a good one.
Happy Shopping!

DIGITAL MARKETING
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
BEING GAINFULLY
EMPLOYED WITH A
DIGITAL MARKETING
CAREER IS THE NEWEST
TREND AMONG THE
INDIAN MILLENNIAL
- IMS Blogs Job search doesn't really bother the new
generation of India anymore. There are plenty of
job-oriented courses available in the job
market right now. Yet, one short-term course
has gained the maximum popularity- 'Digital
Marketing'.Research suggests that 75% of the
total marketing funds will be allocated to Digital
Marketing over the traditional marketing
channels by 2021.
Building a career in digital marketing and
earning a living can be easily done if you hold
profound skills in digital marketing. With the
soaring absorption of digital marketing by the
industries, the job market has acquired a greater
appetite for professional digital marketers than
ever before.
DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE:
As a fresher, the positions available when you
join a company are either a Digital Marketing
Executive, Search Engine Marketing Executive,
Social Media Executive and so on. The tasks
assigned to you would include analysing,
researching and testing. The salary of a Digital
Marketing Executive ranges from ₹ 1,50,000 to
₹ 2,10,000 annually..
DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER:
Depending on the growth of an individual in
the field of SEO or SMO, after 3 to 4 years of
experience, one gets promoted to the post of a
Digital Marketing Manager. A manager has to train
Digital Marketing enthusiasts along with direct
involvement in making decisions and strategies
for the team. The salary of a Digital Marketing
Manager ranges from ₹ 3,70,000 to ₹ 4,08,000
per annum.
DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYST:
Strategizing and analysing are essential parts of
this job role. It includes mentoring or guiding team
managers to take the right path, which profits
the business. This role does not limit to a certain
department, so the analyst needs to take part in
various departments in the leading companies.
The salary of a Digital Marketing Analyst
ranges from ₹ 4,70,000 to ₹ 6,08,000 annually
depending on the requirements of
the organization.
DIGITAL MARKETING HEAD:
This is the senior-most position in the field of
digital marketing. The job is only available in those
companies where online marketing strategies and
campaigns get the utmost priority. The average
salary for a Digital Marketing head is ₹ 6,75,000
annually.
However, there are multiple job positions offered
by different industries as well. Take a look-
TOURISM:
HEALTHCARE:
People search on Google about their disease
symptoms. From doctor appointments to ORM
hospitals are taking in digital platforms and
digital marketers. Hospitals are coming up with
applications on their own to make things easier
for patients. It shows that the digital marketing
prospects in the healthcare industry are clearly on
the rise.
REAL ESTATE:
Real Estate has emerged as one successful sector
which has multiple job roles for digital marketers.
Due to explosive growth in online buying/selling
of residential/commercial space in the present
market, the career prospect is amazingly high in
this sector.
BANKING & FINANCE:
Banking is at your fingertips now. A banking app
performs every transaction that you want. From
CRM to ORM financial sector has shown the
biggest digital boom of late. The Finance sector,
have made their portals more user-friendly
than ever. Alongside the security measure has
been increased too. The need for skilled digital
marketers in the financial sectors is substantial.
SALARY AND GROWTH PROSPECT OF DIGITAL
MARKETERS IN INDIA
The sales growth of companies is largely digital
marketing driven now. Digital marketing is
narrating companies’ success stories in bulk.
Being a certified digital marketer is, therefore, an
added perk for any job applicant.
Yes! There are ample scope yet the business
space is getting crowded with more and more
candidates willing to make careers in this field.
To excel one has to keep in sync with the latest
technicalities and algorithms as digital marketing
is subject to constant the advancement. Enrolling
in a professional digital marketing course can take
you to the top.
Presently there are 1.5 lakh job options available
in different industry verticals in India. It shows
Indian is certainly a favourite land for the future
Digital Marketers.
Considering the market expansion the quest and
salary of trained digital marketers are towering in
tandem. Digital marketing has given the Industry
many in-demand job profiles with upright pay
scale.
This article will discuss several digital marketing
job profiles and payrolls attached (In detail)-
The growth of the travel and tourism industry
depends on social media marketing and online
reputation management these days. While an
increasing number of people have been using
digital platforms it fosters heavy requirements for
Digital Marketers in the travel sector.
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“Who would have imagined when you were sentenced to life in the Metropol …
that you had just become the luckiest man in all of Russia?”
- Mishka to the Count
The premise of the story is
intriguing. It is 1922. Amidst of
the Bolshevik take-over of the
newly formed Soviet Union,
Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov
is declared a Former Person
and is sentenced to home
imprisonment. Except that
his current home is the iconic
Metropol Hotel in Moscow.
“Adversity presents itself
in many forms; and that if
a man does not master his
circumstances then he is bound
to be mastered by them.”
The Count adjusts to his
meager life in the Metropol
vastly different from his earlier
extravagance. The Count is an
endearing character. His dignity,
the sense of loss mingled with
aristocratic pride, refinement all
stay with you. The workings of
his mind are never fully known
to you. Yet as a reader, we feel
we know him.
“And when that celestial chime
sounds, perhaps a mirror will
suddenly serve its truer purpose -
revealing to be a man not who he
imagines himself to be, but who
he has become.”
The characters create many
a turn in this story. Each of
them from a little girl to a chef
respond to their changing
situations. The world of
restraint, strife, chaos merges
seamlessly with the everyday
life of music, dance, revelry
and even the ordinary. “It is
the business of the times to
change…and it is the business
of gentlemen to change with
them.”
The strength of the characters
shines through, making it a
timeless reflection of the human
spirit. Can we find traces of
ourselves in their nuances?
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Would we do some of the things
these characters felt compelled
to? Despite the limitations,
would we preserve and hold our
sanity as the Count did?
“The events of an average day
are as likely to transform who
we are as a pinch of pepper is to
transform a stew.”
The author, Amos Towles,
had written a compelling tale,
almost like a lilting piece of
poetry. It explores a wide range
of themes: from political turmoil
to tender parenthood. The
narrative is rich with literary
references pulling a reader
deep into that world. The read
is satisfying, nudging a reader
to look at the world differently.
Just like that pepper in the stew,
this story is likely to transform
you. Read it
- Resha Patel

REVIEW
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Book Review
Movie Review
JOKER
“What happens when you cross a mental ill loner and a society that abandons him and
treats him like crap?”
- Arthur Fleck
This review is especially difficult to write,
considering I might not do justice to this
piece of art. The movie was just utterly
overwhelming, goose-bump inducing and
astonishingly graceful. In the simplest
of terms, this was a character study of
Arthur Fleck—Joker. A very different sort of
character study…
QUICHOTTE
AUTHOR: SALMAN RUHIDIE
This is what one calls a
smorgasbord. Multiple genres
intertwined within each other
to create a lengthy spectacle
that sometimes goes nowhere.
Yet, you want to plod on.
Quichotte, the protagonist,
is originally known as Ismail
Smile. A travelling salesman of
Indian origin now in the United
States of America. Quichotte
loses a grip on reality after a
stroke. He falls in love with a
talk show host, Salma R, who
is considered to be Oprah 2.0.
Quichotte writes love letters to
Salma R and decides to travel
across America to win over his
lady love. His companion on
this quest is his imaginary son
called Sancho, a Pinocchioinspired
character who wants
to be a real boy. And along
the way, they encounter many
threads that epitomize modernday
America. Reality television
lovers meet racism, an opioid
crisis and even talking crickets.
These merging of themes
continue spiralling out of
control. But wait. There’s more.
There is a story within a story.
Quichotte’s story is being
written by Brother, an author
(who writes under the name of
Sam duChamp). He hopes to
build bridges with his estranged
Son and Sister; the latter is in
London, dying of cancer.
What works: Occasionally,
Quichotte pulls at the
heartstrings. His take on the
world is innocent, and his
belief in love is fantastical. The
layering of the story within the
story is interesting. The novel
is a satire on the era of fake
news, Donald Trump, ‘anythingis-possible’,
internet-addicted
world. Sometimes it feels like
Rushdie is holding a mirror to
our reality.
Would’ve liked: When a
picaresque novel also has
elements of magical realism
and is a sci-fi thriller. When it
weaves themes of migrants,
love, loss, packing in so much...
there is a sense of feeling
overwhelmed. The heavily
peppered references also have
an almost tragi-comic effect:
Men in Black, Candy Crush
Saga, Shakespeare seem to
constantly inundate the reader.
Occasionally, one can get lost.
This retelling of Cervantes’
Don Quixote could have been
shorter, and less verbose.
Verdict: Quichotte takes you on
a wild adventure that dares to
challenge the styles of narrative.
It challenges your imagination.
However, a word of caution:
Kind reader, do suspend your
beliefs, and practice some
patience. You will wonder where
you’re going but keep reading.
Salman Rushdie does weave his
magic, however it comes in a
little late.
- Resha Patel
For long time followers of the Batman
universe, seeing a new rendition of the Joker
is no cause for alarm. This one however,
did something to us all. We all know the
Joker, but we did not know THIS Joker. This
is an origin story that slowly unravels the
motivations and rationales that conspire to
create the barbarous and sinister nature of
the inexplicable Joker.
Every scene is veiled with a morose sort of
loom, hanging over the viewers, keeping
them hooked by the neck. Backed by the
perfectly sullen and rousing soundtrack,
Joaquin Phoenix has out performed all his
predecessors. No Joker of the past has
evoked the sense of revolt and uprising in
his fans the way Phoenix has managed to.
Come Oscar season, this man is sure to
have his arms full.
Todd Phillips, director of 2009 The
Hangover, has reimagined the comic book
figure of Joker in the most disturbing and
compelling manner, in the process, creating
a timeless piece of history. This film, to me,
personally, is the best performance and
direction to have graced us in a long time.
A moving performance, a chilling plot,
a perverse and realistic depiction of our
world. This one is a winner.
Aching for something similar? Check out
Scorsese’s Taxi Driver (1976), and The King
of Comedy (1983). Phillips, in an interview
attested to being inspired by these.
Happy Watching!
- Cherisha Sonawala
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REVIEW
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Movie Review
CARNIVAL ROW
A FAIRY-TALE LIKE TELLING OF VERY HARSH REALITIES
With the increasing volume of
shows coming out each year,
the themes of fantasy and the
Victorian era are hard to avoid.
These themes may seem over
used and predictable; however,
Carnival Row uses them to
explore the all-too-familiar
ideas of racial discrimination
and social hierarchy.
Set in a fictional city called
the Burghe, the story follows
the lives of fea, warewolves,
pucks and other fantastical
beasts chased away from their
homelands and at the mercy of
the humans. Living in tyranny
can only lead to uprising, and
this post-war show slowly
transitions into a full-blown
revolution. Apart from the wide
set world and concept building,
the show edges forward aided
by personal vendettas and
cursed prophesies.
It’s a treat to watch Orlando
Bloom and Cara Delevingne
in the lead. The casting is
unpredicted and a pleasant
surprise. Orlando bloom looks
completely in his element,
owing to the fact that most of
his hits have been of similar
genres. Cara on the other
hand, is a supermodel by
profession and her performance
is absolutely fantastic. She is
the centre of attention in every
scene with her emotive and
striking execution of the role.
The show is based on a 2005
feature-length script, The Killing
at Carnival Row, by Pacific
Rim writer Travis Beacham.
Rumour has it that the show
was an attempt at emulating
the earth shattering success
of HBO’s Game of Thrones.
However magical this show
was, it did little to reach the
status of GOT. The characters
were compelling, and the story
was intriguing, however it did
nothing to surpass the limits of
what we have already seen over
the years…
Looking for something similar?
Check out Salem for some more
witchcraft and magic.
Happy Watching!
- Cherisha Sonawala
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THE MONTH AHEAD
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
NOVEMBER
ARIES
The card of TRIUMPHANT
SUCCESS shows new
beginnings and exciting
challenges ahead. By utilising
your strength, willpower,
determination and focus there
is potential to be successful in
every part of your life. Things
may be difficult but hardwork
will definitely payoff. Just be
clear in your thinking and
have patience.
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky number: 1
Predictions
GEMINI
The card of FIRM
FOUNDATION predicts that ,
this month you have already
or currently working towards
the a solid foundation for the
future. Using good judgment
and lessons from the past, you
are laying a strong foundation
of security and financial
stability. Just be flexible and
let things flow naturally. Don’t
change yourself according to
the resources, be vigilant and
focused on inner growth.
Lucky Colour: Brown
Lucky number: 4
SAY...
- Nidhi Narang
LEO
The card of THIRD EYE
CHAKRA predicts that, this
month you should follow
what your intuition is saying
because third eye chakra
card is for inner strength and
determination to achieve what
you want in your life. Just
balance yourself between what
is excepted and what you want
to do. Meditation and morning
walks can help you to maintain
a balance in your thought
process.
Lucky Colour: Indigo
Lucky number: 6
LIBRA
The card of TRUTH predicts
that, this month is the time for
spiritual awakening, clarity and
revelation of truth and cosmic
consciousness. This card is a
call to wake yourself up and get
into action. It’s time to make
necessary changes in your life
so that you can move forward
with a balanced and spiritual
mindset. Whatever steps you
take now will directly have
an impact on your future. All
you need is guidance from a
guide/Guru and hints from the
Universe towards the right
path ahead.
Lucky Colour: White
Lucky Number: 2
SAGITTARIUS
The card of HOPE predicts
that, this month focuses on the
qualities of hope, faith, healing,
aspirations, success and finally
enlightenment. When this
card appears in the reading,
it means that a special wish
will soon come true. This card
shows that the impossible is
now the possible. This card
serves as a reminder to use
your natural ability of intuition,
the language of the soul as
you reach for your goals and
desires. Above all, maintaining
a positive attitude is the key for
you to achieve what you want.
Lucky Colour: Golden
Lucky Number: 8
AQUARIUS
The card of TEMPTATION
predicts self limiting behaviour
and addiction. This is the time
when you or someone else
in your life may be placing
too much emphasis on the
material gross world and its
pleasure. Even though you are
born connected to the divine
source, you have a tendency to
pull away from it. This card is
calling you to take a hard look
at life and ask yourself, “why
am I suffering, what are the
negatives force causing harm
to me?” Evaluate yourself.
Lucky Colour: Red
Lucky Number: 6
TAURUS
The card of STAND YOUR
GROUND predicts that, this
month is the time when you
are being tried and challenged
by various situations which
are difficult and emotionally
draining, But you have to
stand your ground and never
think of surrendering in front
of a challenging situation. Be
brave and stand up to the core
values of life and trust your
belief system. Stay focused and
victory is all yours.
Lucky Colour: Violet
Lucky number: 7
CANCER
The card of LOVE BEGINS
predicts that , this month your
cup is about to be full of joy
and love. Love is in the air, new
beginnings, love affair and
renewal of passion towards life
is on the cards. Open yourself
to change and let everything
flow freely. Enjoy what the
Universe is giving. Enjoy a fresh
start in a new phase of life. Live
life kingsize.
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky numbe: 1
VIRGO
The card of FULFILMENT OF
WISHES predicts that , this
month is one of the most
positive, It shows that your
wishes are coming true. It’s
time to welcome everything
with open arms; happiness,
success, good health and
completion of all your goals
and dreams. This is the right
time for you to forgive the past
and heal the future. All you
had wished for is being granted
by the almighty, honour it and
maintain it. Enjoy.
Lucky Colour: Green
Lucky Number: 9
SCORPIO
The card of MOVING ON
predicts that, you are about
to embark on a much awaited
journey to leave the past
behind. This card shows that
there is light at the end of the
tunnel, meaning the time has
come to put the past behind
and difficult times are coming
to an end. This card also
signifies new opportunities,
crossing the seas and moving
abroad. As the healing process
is going on you can now set
goals, desires, and objectives
to secure a more positive and
successful future.
Lucky Colour: Blue
Lucky Number: 6
CAPRICORN
The card of THE WAITING
GAME predicts that , this
month you have worked hard
to set things in motion and now
you are waiting for the fruitful
results for your efforts. Number
2 is the card of choices to
be made. Achievement and
success is granted but once
obtained don’t let it change
you. Stay on the spiritual path.
Believe in yourself and stay
focused.
Lucky Colour: Pink
Lucky Number: 2
PIECES
The card of AWARENESS
predicts that, this month is a
key reminder that, you already
posses all the tools to guide
and direct you in your life.
Whether it’s wisdom, intuition,
psychic skill, creativity, self
motivation, love, willpower,
physical ability or just pure
courage they all are part of
you. Once you learn to tap
into them, you will be amazed
by the power and effects they
have. This card shows change
of career or new project. You
can accomplish anything you
desire.
Lucky Colour : Purple
Lucky Number: 1
TIP OF THE MONTH
For good flow of money and other resources place a water fountain in the East or North-east
direction of the house. Change the water regularly and always keep a check on the flow of the water.
A smoothly flowing water will energise the environment.
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SHOPPING GUIDE
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
- Cherisha Sonawala
Goa can easily be
described as the best
beach party destination
in India. It is riddled
with raging night clubs
and blanketed with
beautiful beaches. Goa is a
destination that doesn’t
discriminate with its tourists.
You could be looking for anything
from a relaxing budget
trip to a luxury party trip, Goa
accommodates all interests and
all budgets. This destination is
Here’s an estimate of flight fares to help you budget your shopping trip!
ALREADY PLANNING A TRIP TO GOA?
Make sure to have some extra space in your bag for all the
shopping you’re about to do.
easily accessible by flight and
perfect for a short weekend trip.
Apart from the cheap alcohol,
lavish resorts, and breath taking
beaches; Goa has another very
interesting attraction to offer…
Markets and bazaars to satiate
any shopaholic! Goa offers an
array of colourful and exciting
flea markets and night bazaars
that cater to a vast range of
customers.
Mumbai to Goa
*2500-3000 Rupees
Delhi to Goa
*5000-5500 Rupees
*These are average one-way
#3
Anjuna Flea Market
One has to experience a flea
market in Goa to make the
most of their trip. Anjuna
Flea Market is one of the
best, in North Goa. It is
held every Wednesday with
hundreds of stalls selling
funky clothes, handicrafts,
jewellery, souvenirs, trinkets,
beachwear, handwoven bed
covers, musical instruments,
wall decor, footwear, wooden
artefacts and many more funky
paraphernalia. This market
is located on Anjuna beach,
which is covered in various
different shacks and bars; so
you can make an entire day out
of it!
Located in Anjuna,
North Goa
#4
Calangute Market Square
Known as the “Queen of Beach
Markets,” Calangute Market
Square is one of the most
frequented beach markets in
North Goa. Calangute beach
has its own market with a
collection of beach side shacks
and stalls selling everything
right from hippie and stylish
clothes to beachwear, leather
products, souvenirs, sea shells,
metal crafts and home décor.
It has tons of seafood stalls
bars offering beer. This market
has been alluring thousands of
tourists every year. Make sure
to add it to your list.
Located in Calangute,
North Goa
#1
Baga Night Market
Baga is THE destination for
anyone looking to party. If you
ever find yourself in Baga in
the night and are looking for
something different to do, visit
this night market! This is the
most popular Saturday night
flea market in Goa. It offers
numerous shacks and stalls
selling everything from clothing
to souvenirs and trinkets. It has
some beautiful handcrafted
jewellery, artefacts and more.
You could even get a hair-cut
here at the beach-side saloons!
Located on Baga Beach,
North Goa
#2
Mapusa Market
If you’re looking for the real
Goan shopping experience,
Mapusa Market is the place
for you. Visit this market to for
items ranging from antiques
and Goan handicrafts to
traditional dried and fresh
fish, spices, homemade
pickles, fruits and vegetables.
Make sure to try some of
Goa’s famous ‘chouricos’
sausages here. This place even
accommodates those looking
for clothes, fabrics, home décor
and jewellery. This market
offers up some fantastic prices
that are sure to impress any
shopper
Location in Mapusa,
North Goa
#5
Ingo’s Saturday Night
Bazaar
This night bazaar located
in Arpora is more obscure
than the other ones. It is an
absolute hippie paradise with
fire dancers, live music and live
food stalls. With this one you
can shop late into the night.
The market combines party and
shopping for the most unique
experience. The products up
for grabs include clothes, bed
linen, dreamcatchers, jewellery,
hammocks, beer, local spices,
art and lots more. Make sure to
bust out your best bargaining
game while you shp here.
Located in Arpora,
Goa
#6
Tibetan Market in
Calangute
The Tibetan Market offers a
fascinating blend of items from
different parts of the India.
The market is adorned with
Buddhist prayer flags giving
the market a wonderful feel. It
has a bunch of stalls put up by
Tibetan refugees, Kashmiris
and locals. The market offers
a wide an range of everything
from art and silver artefacts
to precious stones, jewellery,
embroidery, knick-knacks and
décor. This is the perfect place
to come if you are looking for a
gift or a souvenir.
Located in Calangute,
North Goa
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TRAVEL
BUZZOYO NOV 2019
Beach Trip
Essentials
The rains are finally over and
it’s the perfect time for a beach
getaway! Whether you plan to stay
close to home for a last minute
weekend trip to the closest beach
town, or are planning an exotic
extended vacation, you need a
comprehensive beach packing list
to stay at the top of your game.
Planning a trip always consists
of so many aspects and packing
usually becomes a last-minute
thing. But don’t worry, I’ve got
you covered! Here’s a list of some
essentials and some useful tips
that will help you figure out your
beach trip packing!
Happy Travels!
- Cherisha Sonawala
Start Your Own Digital
Marketing Institute with
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Marketing
School
Clothes
Make sure to carry plenty of
pairs of clothes as beaches tend
to get messy!
Sarongs and cover ups are
a must! Not only are they
incredibly stylish, but super
convenient around the beach
and pool as well.
Depending on where you go,
evenings can get pretty chilly, a
light jacket or shawl would be
perfect to keep you warm.
This one is a no brainer. Swim
wear! Multiple pairs to make
sure you get a variety of
pictures to look back on.
A couple of pairs of sandals or
flip-flops, you never know when
you might have to sacrifice a
pair to the waves.
A hat to save you from the
harsh sun.
Accessories
A large beach bag, for all your
beach essentials.
Sunscreen is always a must.
Nasty sunburns can ruin a trip.
Sunglasses, not just to keep you
looking stylish, but to protect
your eyes from sand and harsh
sunlight as well.
Beach towels, to keep you dry
and for you to lounge on.
A GoPro or water resistant
camera to capture all the fun.
Pool rings and floaties.
Don’t Forget!
Passport/other forms of identification
Medication, if required.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc
Phone/camera/electronic chargers.
Don’t forget to pack underwear!
(Happens more often that you’d think).
Miscellaneous
A swiss knife is very handy
when you’re outdoors for
extended periods of time.
A book to keep you relaxed
while you lounge on the beach.
An ice bucket to carry all your
drinks out onto the beach.
A notebook/traveller’s journal
is always useful to create
memories to look back on.
A portable charger for the long
days without access to charging
ports.
Hand sanitizer to keep you safe
from bacteria and infections.
Extra shampoo and conditioner,
salty water can be harmful for
your hair if left unwashed.
Moisturizer to keep your skin
soft after a long day to exposure
to sea/pool water.
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