TIPS AND TRICKS F
RYDAY LIFE
DIFFERENT
STROKES
Anthropologist Joseph Alter’s new
book
Moral Materialism: Sex and
Masculinity in Modem India,
explores masculinity in India
with a mix of subjects such as
wrestlers,
brahmacharya,
yoga and
nationalism. Read for a
fresh perspective. ^499
P a trio tic O u tin g
Celebrate the Spirit of India
Enjoy Republic Day by educating yourself and your little ones with trivia about
our country. After watching the parade, arrange a picnic, make a list of questions
for a picnic pop-quiz. Reward your kids with a flag for every right answer. The
one with the most flags wins! Round it off at a Republic Day lunch in your city. In
Delhi you can gorge on a tri-colour
biryani, raita,
and
paneer tikka
at The Urban
Cafe, or pick one of the tri-colour pastas at Cocoa by Belgique.
Dream Catcher
Research from the University of
California, Berkeley, US, indicates
that dreams help overcome painful
ordeals. Researchers found that during
the dream phase of sleep, the stress
chemistry shuts down and the brain
processes emotional experiences that
take the edge off tough memories.
“The dream stage, based on its unique
composition, provides us with a form
of overnight therapy that removes the
sharp edges of an experience,” said
Matthew Walker, associate professor
of psychology and neuroscience.
Online Style File
You and your pooch can be stylish with just a click. Check
these sites where you can buy shoes and/or doggie stuff.
tradus.in
is an online shopping
haven, which among other things,
also has a range of exclusive pet
products, such as shampoos,
leashes, and grooming tools.
bestylish.com
is a website
solely dedicated to shoes. It has
a large range of international,
high street and popular footwear
brands, all available online.
ESSENTIALS
Remember Me
Start 2012 with a never-forget-
anything resolution. Get this
magnetic organiser for your
home and stick it on the
refrigerator. Make a note on
it the night before and every
morning when you reach for
the milk you’ll know what you
need to do. ^2,135;
FCML.
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS I
JANUARY 2012
For more info, see Resources
PHOTOGRAPH (MAGNETIC ORGANISER): ANSHUMAN SEN; STYLING: RUCHIKA GOSWAMY
