1. FENNEL COOLER

Ingredients:

• Fennel seeds/ Green Sauf – 100gm
• Elachi – 8-10pcs
• Whole Pepper – 8-10 corns
• Khadi shakkar – 100gm 

  Directions:

  • Mix all the ingredients and grind them in a mixer. This blend can then be stored for future use as well
  • To make the drink, add two tablespoons of the powder mix to a glass of water and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours. Letting the powder soak in the water allows the flavour to blend into the drink and gives it a refreshing flavour

2. CUCUMBER MELON COOLER

Ingredients:

• Melon – 2cups, chopped
• Cucumber – 2 cups, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves – 10-12
• Pink/black salt – 1/2 tsp
• Sugar – 3 tsp (or to taste)
• Jeera powder – 1/4 tsp
• Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp

Directions:

• Add all ingredients into a blender and blend it till it becomes smooth. Next, add some chilled water and adjust the consistency to the desired level
• Pour in tall glasses. Add chopped mint leaves and ice cubes & serve immediately

3. MANGO CINNAMON BASIL SHAKE

Ingredients:

• Ripe mango – 2 large
• Basil leaves – 6pcs
• Cinnamon powder – 1tsp
• Sugar – 1tbsp (or to taste)

Directions:

• Wash the mangoes thoroughly and chop roughly. Now in a blender, add Mango pieces, Basil leaves, Cinnamon, sugar, and water
• Blend to a fine juice consistency. You can also add 3-4 ice cubes
• Transfer in a serving jug/pitcher and chill it before serving
• Enjoy the refreshing drink – don’t forget to garnish it with fresh Basil or chopped Mango pieces

4. MELON MILKSHAKE

Ingredients:

• Honeydew melon – 300gm
• Milk – 100ml
• Vanilla ice cream – 2 scoops

Directions:

• Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth (about one minute)
• Serve immediately

5. JAMUN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

• Jamun – Deseeded -3/4 cup
• Curd – 200gm
• Honey/ sugar -2tbsp
• Crushed Ice – as required

Directions:

• In a mixing jar, blend Jamun and honey till smooth
• Then add curd and ice. Keep churning it in a blender for a few more seconds
• Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately

6. BLACK CURRENT COOLER

Ingredients:

• Black raisins – 10-15 (soaked overnight)
• Lemon juice – 1tbsp
• Cumin – 1tbsp powdered
• Black salt – 1tsp or as preferred

Directions:

• Blend the soaked black raisins in the water until crushed well. Strain the same with a sieve
• Add lemon juice, powdered cumin, and black salt to this juice
• Chill this mixture in the refrigerator or add ice cubes to it. Alternatively, you can also have it at a room temperature
• Serve and enjoy the natural goodness of the black raisin mocktail

7. WATERMELON CUCUMBER COOLER

Ingredients:

• Seedless watermelon – 2 cups, chopped
• Cucumber – 1 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice – 1tbsp
• Honey -1tsp (as needed)
• Ice
• Cucumber slice for garnish

Directions:

• Puree the watermelon in a blender and strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve
• Next, puree the cucumber and strain it through the sieve into the watermelon juice
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir the lime juice and honey together. Add this to the watermelon and cucumber juices, along with water
• Adjust the sweetness with more honey if desired
• To serve, fill glasses with ice and top each with a cocktail. Don’t forget to garnish with cucumber slices

 Authored by Ms. Minal Shah, Senior Nutrition Therapist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund

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Bela Bajaria, Global Head of TV, Netflix, who was also present at the event, said, “Great stories can come from anywhere and are ever so inspiring when they are about people who rise against the odds. In partnership with The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan focuses on celebrating remarkable individuals and their stories that can inspire people in India and around the world.”

Narrated by acclaimed actress Neena Gupta, these short videos capture the remarkable journey of these individuals and how they broke the glass ceiling in their respective fields, ranging from science to sports. Here is what these achievers had to say about what Azadi (freedom) means to them personally.

“If something hasn’t been attempted, it doesn’t mean you cannot do it. To me, Azadi means facing a raging fire.” — Harshini Kanheker, India’s first female firefighter.

“From water comes life, and water is life. I flow free like a river, and will continue to protect and serve water, that’s Azadi to me.” — Basanti Devi, Environmentalist and protector of the Kosi river ecosystem.

“If women hold the power to create life, women also hold the power to save lives. If I have to put my life at stake to save other lives, I wouldn’t think twice.”  — Poonam Nautiyal walked miles across the Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand to vaccinate thousands of people living in remote areas.

“Being a scientist, every moment is a learning curve. We need to face challenges, and we need to learn. I always say that science has no gender, and Azadi is when we take our nation to new horizons.” — Tessy Thomas, the “Missile Woman of India”, is the first-ever woman scientist to head a missile project in India.

“I am a force of nature, I can scale great heights, and my journey has just begun. Azadi means to make your way up in the world.” — Anshu Jamsenpa, the first woman in the world to summit Mount Everest twice in 5 days.

“When you dream something out of the box, it’s very important to push the norms. Azadi is to be one with the wind.” — Aarohi Pandit, the world’s youngest person and first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean solo in a light-sport aircraft.

“You have the right to dream, and the right to achieve your dream. Just like the waves, be patient, be consistent, and never look back. To me, Azadi is to take a bit of the ocean wherever I go.”— Tanvi Jagadish, India’s first competitive woman stand-up paddleboarder.

The videos are now available on the Ministry’s social media platforms and Doordarshan.

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1. Planting trees: While it is not an immediate respite to climate change, planting trees is an investment for the future of our society, city and earth. In the survey conducted, 30% of male and female users in the age group of 30-40 said that they are looking forward to doing their small part in battling against climate change this year.  Whether it is planting more plants in their house, the society garden or in the city, our netizens are ready to be of help.
2. Putting the science learnt in school to good use: It was not long back when we learnt about the energy and water conservation techniques, we can employ in our day to day lives. Fortunately, it is never too late to employ them. Human inventions such as rainwater harvesting and solar cookers are some of the cost effective techniques to be ecological at the same time as being easy on the pocket. With the water conserved from rain, you can use it later for plants and solar cookers saves money on gas and electricity! Keeping that in mind, 45% of youngsters in the age bracket of 28-35 look forward to using at least one of these inventions in their household.
3. Saying ‘no’ to chemicals: Almost every day we see the news filled with stories of birth defects or some or the other disease due to use of fertilizers and pesticides in crops and the soil damage because of their excessive use. Recently, there are many campaigns too which talk about maintaining the balance of water table, planting trees and not depleting the soil of its nutrients any further. So the QuackQuack user base is not far behind. 48% of people in the age group of 25-35 have pledged to enlighten their family and neighbors on the use of chemicals in our day-to-day life.
4. Recycling: Without fail, you have a pile of plastic bags locked in a corner of your house somewhere. It is time to not let that pile get any bigger. If ever you go outside for shopping, carry your own cloth bag with you. If a shopkeeper offers you a product in a plastic bag, ask for an alternative. 50% of QuackQuack user base in the age group of 20-25 say that they are going to minimize their consumption of plastic by refusing to buy it. In addition to that, they are going to reuse the plastic already at home by coming up with DIY activities of decorating the house.
5. Letting the car rest: Although it is easy to fall into the habit of grabbing your car keys to go anywhere, we are not only harming our health, but also the environment with this habit. Sitting in one place and position for a long duration is not only bad for your digestive system, back and also overall health but driving to short distances is also not good for the environment. Develop the habit of walking and if not, then cycling.  Both these activities will not only keep you fit but also contribute so much to the environment with the reduced CO2 emissions.
6. Adopting more vegetarian options: Given the Indian diet and cuisine, the options of vegetarian food are endless. You would be happy to know that while eating vegetarian food, you are also saving the planet! The consumption of meat is not very healthy and imagine all the diseases it brings with it! So 10% of male and female users in the age group of 25-40 from tier-2 cities have decided to dump their meat eating habits from this World Earth Day forward.

   Inputs by- QuackQuack

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The collection includes a variety of products that will promote skin health and youthfulness. It will help to improve the clarity and softness of the skin by hydrating and nourishing the skin. By trying the Deyga product you will absolutely love the result on your skin and hair.

Ms. Arthi Raguram, Founder, Deyga Organics says, “Skin and hair require extra care with the changing seasons. Many bad skin and hair problems arise due to climate change. It is extremely important to consider your skin/hair behavior every time the weather changes. We at Deyga Organics have compiled a list of essential products that are a must during the change of seasons. Our creations are crafted from freshly selected ingredients without any harsh chemicals. We always ensure that our process from packaging to sourcing of ingredients is sustainable and ethical.”

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As we celebrate World Health Day today, here we have some healthy recipes for all the health conscious people out there..

1. Multigrain Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 cup rice flour , 1/2 cup semolina or suji, 1/2 cup gram flour or besan , 1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste , 4tbsp sprouted green gram or mung beans, 4tbsp green peas , 4tbsp sweet corn , 2tbsp capsicum

Pancakes Recipe:

Take rice flour, gram flour or besan , semolina or suji , black pepper , salt in a bowl and prepare a dosa like batter but slightly thick than it (like uttapam batter). Mix all vegetables and sprouted green gram or mung beans with the batter. Grease a non-stick pan with oil. Pour six to seven small circular parts of the batter at a time and cook on medium flame. When the batter starts drying pour few drops oil on it and flip it over. Wait till it becomes golden brown and than serve it with green/schezwan chutney.

2. Easy Suji Snack

Ingredients:

1 cup suji/semolina, ¼ tsp carom seeds, ½ tsp black pepper powder, ½ tsp kasuri methi , ½ tsp salt
Water as per requirement, 2 tbsp of ghee or butter, Oil for frying or bake it in microwave or Oven

Suji snacks Recipe:

Take a large bowl and mix the semolina/suji, carom seeds, black pepper powder, kasuri methi, salt, ghee or butter and knead a soft dough and let It rest for 20 minutes as suji will absorb water. After few minutes again knead it well and then from the small balls make square shaped or diamond shaped or bow shaped snacks and then fry them or bake them.

3. Green Pasta

Ingredients:

For green sauce

2 bowls/cups of spinach , 1 bowl of coriander leaves, Add some cheese , Chilli flakes , ½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp oregano /Italian herbs [ make paste of spinach and coriander], 2 bowl/ cups of boiled Pasta

Veggies

1 chopped onion, ½ chilli, ¼ broccoli, 2-3 french beans , ½ capsicum [ all veggies par boiled except onion], Salt to taste

Green Pasta Recipe

Take some oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion and the add all the veggies. You can add more veggies of your choice. Now add the green paste or sauce and sauté well and add chilli flakes, black pepper powder, oregano, cheese and salt to taste and mix well and cook it well for 2-3 minutes. Healthy green pasta is ready to serve.

4. Full on Protein Sandwich

Ingredients:

1 Multi grain bread, ½ bow Hung curd, Some small pieces of Paneer or grated paneer , Some Cheese , 2 tbsp of Mayonnaise , 2-3 tsp Green mung sprouts, ½ Chopped capsicum, 1 Chopped onions, ½ Chopped tomato , ½ Chopped cucumber

Salt and red chilli powder and other masalas of your choice

Green coriander and mint chutney

Protein Sandwich Recipe

Mix all the ingredients and add the masala and salt as per your taste. Then spread the chutney on bread slice and then spread the mixture and the cover it with another slice of bread and grill it properly. It is a full on healthy recipe.

5. Grilled Bakhri Sandwich

Ingredients:

Make 4-6 bakhri’s from wheat flour or multi grain flour

For the filling

3-4 Boiled and mashed potatoes , ½ Boiled green peas, ½ finely chopped carrot [par boiled], Chopped coriander , Some mint leaves , Salt to taste , ½ tsp red chilli, ½ tsp cumin /jeera powder , ½ tsp chaat masala

Grilled Bakhri Recipe

Take some oil in a pan and sauté all the ingredients of filling. Now take one bakhri and spread the filling made on it and cover it with another bakhri and grill it on tawa or a griller or in a microwave. One more healthy recipe to eat and enjoy.

Inputs by- Rashee Bhagwanani

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The collection is a conglomeration of various summer shades including buff beige, lilacs, twilight blue, and transitioning ombre. Whereas the contemporary essence of the label can be seen dressed in lehengas ornamented with Katana work and glass bead decoration. Ruffles of structure and nudity took the center stage with evening fits including gorgeous capes, indo-western co-ord sets and more. As for Menswear, crisp Sherwanis and Bandhgala sets bring in a festive masculine touch to feisty florals. Conjoining lines, dispersing forms and the prettiest of florals is our mood for this season.

Derived from French, the word ‘recherche’ signifies ‘Rare Exquisiteness’. The beauty of nature always remains to be something so rare and undiscovered, that we couldn’t comprehend the beauty just by looking at it. We had to immerse and bring it alive through drapery and craftsmanship. Be a part of our journey and feel the synergy of collective beauty, of what brings exquisiteness to our lives.

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Moringa powder:
Moringa or drumstick as it’s called in major part of India has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Moringa is native to India but also grows in Asia and Africa. Moringa contains many healthful compounds such as: vitamin A, vitamin B1(thiamine), B2(riboflavin), B3 (niacin), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, phosphorus, zinc.
It is said to have many benefits like-nourishing skin and hair, protecting liver, preventing cancer, healthy bones, control asthma, diabetes, anti-ageing etc.

Recipes- Moringa powder can be added to lemon tea or can be added in cold ice tea. There are many Indian recipes to cook delicious items with moringa powder as an ingredient. Just google Or YouTube for all the yummy recipes

Jackfruit:
Jackfruit is again one of the vegetables (or fruits) which is native to India and part of Indian diet since ages. Its rich in nutrients like: Dietary fiber, Protein, Potassium, Calcium, Carbohydrate, Folate, Iron, Vitamin C
It’s considered to be low glycemic food and good source of anti-oxidants which helps improving immunity and fighting diseases. It’s recommended to regulate blood pressure, good heart health, better digestion, strengthen bone, control asthma, ulcer etc.

Recipes: As it’s common in many Indian household’s jackfruit can be made as a yummy vegetable dish. Many a places ripe jackfruit is eaten as a fruit and no doubt it tastes yummy

Bael:
It’s also known as wood apple or stone apple is native to India and southeast Asia. Bael has been part of Indian house for treating digestion related problems and especially recommended during summers. The ripe fruit is sweet, aromatic, and cooling. The tree’s wood is yellowish white and hard but not durable. Its considered to be rich in Protein, Fibre, Fat, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C etc.
Its recommend to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol, Diarrhoea, reducing diabetes, skin problems etc.

Recipes: Bael candies are one of my favorites, its also consumed as juice or sharbat drink during summers in most part of India. Lesser-known recipes are bael ice-cream or bael fruit burfi.

Elephant foot yam:
This tube-shaped vegetable better known as suran or jimikand is considered a specialty in many Indian houses. Its primarily grown in India, Southwest Asia and Africa. It’s considered a powerhouse of nutrients which includes – protein, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A and calcium. Its usage is recommended for controlling cholesterol, diabetes, weight control, arthritis, improving digestion, hypertension etc.

Recipes: Its mainly eaten as vegetables in Indian kitchen and almost all parts of the India has at least one delicious recipe made of suran. Pickle made of jimikand is also recommended as it tastes superb.

*Disclaimer: Please use your own discretion while using any of the above items and if on any medication consult your doctor before using any of these. All care has been taken to provide information present in public domain and references are listed. These should not be considered replacement for any medication.
Author or The Pink Journey won’t be responsible for any liabilities
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319916
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453016300362
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324787
https://www.medindia.net/amp/patients/lifestyleandwellness/health-benefits-of-jackfruit.htm
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/aegle-marmelos
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32629328/

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To begin with, you need to choose the base for the color. It could be besan, maida or corn flour. First experiment with one colour, once you are sure it’s coming out the way you want make rest of the colours.

Yellow

Add turmeric powder to besan, and mix it nicely, till they are mixed together well. The ratio of turmeric powder to besan is 20:80. After this, sieve it using a very fine strainer.

Red

Spread out the turmeric powder and squeeze lime juice on it. The acidic lemon will react with turmeric and turn it red in colour. Spread it out to dry in a well-ventilated room but away from the sun, which can bleach it. Once it is dry, rub it again between the palms of your hands and sieve it a few times.

Pink

Follow the same process as in the case of making red, only use lesser quantity of lemon.

Green

Add mehendi to maida (equal ratio), mix and sieve a few times to get green colour. You can also use edible food colours but make sure the brand makes them naturally.

Brown

Boil 200 gm of coffee powder in water till it turns brown. Once it cools down mix it with corn flour (1.5 kg) with your hands and leave it to dry for a day. Then, sieve it. You can add rose water for nice fragrance.

Grey

This colour can be made using amla (Indian gooseberry). Take out the seeds and grind it in the mixer grinder. Add the juice to corn flour. Allow it to dry and sieve it a few times.

Happy Holi!!!

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I began my career with Mu Sigma, a technology company, and got the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies in the USA.  I am an avid reader and hence being a storyteller comes naturally to me. I wrote two books, the first one ‘Y.O.U’  was announced as a best-seller by The New Indian Express & the Oxford bookstores, and the second book was titled ‘How I was forced to become a staunch RACIST’. When I decided to pursue entrepreneurship, I decided to stick to the media space where I authored 70 original scripts. I exited after 3 years when my company was acquired by a Bombay-based production house. My experience with my first start-up gave me the insight that even large corporations make marketing decisions based on how they feel about the content instead of using data to get the best results. Here is where I stepped in with Instoried to help marketers/ content creators or just about anyone to create content that is more empathetic and thereby more likely to convert. Humans are emotionally driven and it is important to communicate with empathy be it in business or in personal relationships. Instoried has been on the forefront of the empathetic revolution for content.

What are the biggest hurdles that you faced in your journey?

My biggest challenge was getting the team in place and ensuring that there are always enough funds to spend for the same. After my savings were exhausted, I had to break my PPF account, despite my parent’s disapproval. Subsequently, I mortgaged my jewelry and used the money to pay salaries. Once the team was set, I was confident of our journey being positive even if it would have a few hurdles in between. I am very happy to share that we now have an outstanding team, 60% of which are women.

Failures are the best teachers so how did you overcome that?

I strongly believe that a failure only happens if you conclude it as a failure. If you are persistent, innovative, and agile you can always convert a failure into an opportunity. In my own case, because I knew that a fund shortage is only a temporary setback if you allow yourself room to innovate and grow, I persisted and invested my own personal savings to grow. You don’t fail if you persist and are quick enough to make changes to the way you do things.

Your opinion on the current situation of OTT platforms or the scope for young writers

OTT platforms provide lucrative prospects to budding content creators. Demand for OTT content based on geo-demographics is on the rise, both within India and internationally. I think the year 2022 is definitely going to be an exciting year for OTT players as the content pipeline will be stronger than ever.

Share 3 advice for young entrepreneurs and storytellers

1. Persevere and don’t stop!
2. Team is everything. Running a start-up is not a one man show!
3. Money, name and success are all transient. The only one that prevails is the relationship with humans. So be grounded, humble and empathetic in life.

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