SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

Hearty, Starry & Musical Launch of Feed The Future Now : MUMBAI The Akshaya Patra Foundation along with nine leading corporates and Government of India pledge for a Nourished India, Educated India!    Aims to serve 5 billion mid-day meals by 2020 The Akshaya Patra Foundation, in presence of Shankar Mahadevan (composer and playback singer), Vivek Oberoi, Sonali Bendre  (Indian actor) and  Sanjeev Kapoor (Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur)  launched Feed the Future Now in Mumbai on Wednesday at PVR, Juhu Dynamix Mall. Feed the Future Now is a national movement to raise awareness about importance of nourishment amongst children and its impetus to education. This movement aims to serve 5 billion meals to children across India by 2020 with a view to create a ‘Poshit Bharat, Shikshit Bharat.’ The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shridhar Venkat  said,  “We are very thankful t...

  " Anna he Poorna Bramha   " = Food equals entire Universe. " Udar-bharan nohe , Janije yadnya-karma " = Eating is not just stomach-filling but a holistic way of rejuvenating mind; body with healthy food. Freshly cooked, nutritious food is the fuel for us. It must be chewed properly in happy mood and clean surroundings. This is very important for our physical as well as mental health. Every religion / culture has its own way of saying a prayer of thanksgiving before eating food. 'Good Food boosts the Mood'. Wow ... how rhythmic, how romantic! But ...the practical life is not so perfect, never so fantastic when we suffer from constipation. We are used to listening 'Health is Wealth', 'The way to man's heart is through stomach' etc. The reality is the way to all human-hearts, whether male or female, child or adult is through his / her st...

                                                            Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava celebration was in full swing at our colony-ground.  We the children were engrossed in the mesmerizing magic tricks of colorful handkerchiefs , pigeons in the hat , playing cards , feathers etc. Suddenly the exotically dressed magicians called one of us kids on the stage. " What is your most favorite food, that you dream to feast  on 24*7 ? " ... asked the jovial magician. " Cake , Cake .... Christmas Cake! " ... exclaimed the lucky girl.                                           Lo and behold,  the angelic magician muttered the magic mantra ... 'Abracadabra '... within a jiffy an enormous slice of  chocolaty Christmas...

                                                                                      We sisters are crazy about Shopping. SALE is not just a 4 letter word but synonyms with Diwali for us. Naturally,  Big Bazaar 's  Mahabachat ( Independence day sale )  makes us lit like Phoolzadis due to amazing offers , fantastic discounts, Buy 1 Get 1 free deals on over 300+ brands , 1000s of products .  I love to show of, How much I saved at  Big Bazaar's Mahabachat  festival every year, which is a Super-hit since 11 years.  We actually plan in advance, always for the  Big Bazaar Mahabachat  -Premiere : 1st day , 1st show i.e. as soon as the mall opens ( 9.00 am ). This is a sure shot winner as we are welcomed by smiling staff,...

' Suhana Safar aur yeh Mausam Haseen ' ... was my hearty Indian,  Bollywood-mood that day. Mumbai-special pleasant weather greeted me to celebrate the Indian Tea ceremony with Chai-Bhajiya as well as numerous authentic teas from various Bagaans ( Tea-gardens )  when I was invited for the Food-bloggers meet at  Tea Trails   - Malad .  Trail  is a path through a countryside , mountain or forest area , often  used for a particular purpose.   Trailblazer   is the one who makes, does, or discovers something new and popularizes it.  Tea Trails  is the first of its kind trailblazing Tea Cafes in India right now, right here in metros, such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and it has plans to launch in Bengaluru, Pune, Vizag soon.                                  I was instantly enchanted by the lush green scenery, surrounding ...