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Food
Eating From Banana Leaves
Celebrating 150 Years Of Indians In South Africa IT WAS ONE OF those incredible epics of history: the story of Indian indenture. 150 years ago, two ships, the Belvedere and the Truro, left the ports of Calcutta and Madras ca...
International Profile
Vikram Doraiswami
The new Indian Consul-General of Johannesburg answers questions about his life, his family and his job. Childhood and family, work and inspiration: Life has always been on the move for me: we never really lived in one place ...
Beauty
5 OF THE BEST SKIN SAVERS
These foods don’t just feed your appetite, but your complexion too. Oranges Improve radiance These are bursting with vitamin C, a vital component in collagen production that helps keep the skin strong and resilient. It is ...
Culture
KAVADI – a blend of faith, sacrifice, glamour and custom
Ever wonder why some Indian devotees pierce their bodies or hook objects into their flesh, apparently without pain? IT’S DEVOTION, DEVOTION, DEVOTION! The most potent propitiatory rite that a devotee of Lord Muruga ...
Beauty
What’s in your SKINCARE PRODUCTS?
Basics you need to know: What is the difference between ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ ingredients? Organic ingredients include oils and extracts made from plants and herbs, which are grown without using artificial pesti...
Culture
NAVAMI
Sri RamNAUMEE dedicated to the Birth of Lord Rama The day was one of extreme celebrations in Ayodha where not only the royal family but every resident of the place heaved a sigh of relief and thanked the Almighty for this...
Lifestyle
Perfume Zodiac
ARIES People find Aries as cheerful, energizing and stimulating persons, hence the fragrance should be impressive, bold and individual. Choose anything but sweet romantic scents. Perfumes that are outspoken and assertive, th...
Culture
The Lenten Season
The week leading up to easter Within the Christian faith Easter is a crucial season – it celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The period leading up to this significant weekend starts with the Lenten Se...
Finance
Doing Business in South Africa
The legal requirements for making movies. by Afzal Khan When one chooses to do business in a country one is faced with two important knowledge needs. Firstly, “who should I do business with as my local representative?” a...
Travel
Kashmir – Paradise on Earth
SET LIKE A JEWELLED crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons – always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the P...