: Don't miss them. Whatever comes of this crisis, the memories of how we dealt with it, are precious.

A quick and easy recipe, for slightly soupy vegetable noodles. Flavorful, healthy, non-spicy and rich in anti-oxidants. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

These have been a strange few weeks. A crisis can bring us together, even when it isolates us.

No school, no classes, no movie theaters and no malls. No kid festivals and play centers either. The kids are home for at least two whole weeks. So what do we do with them?

Art comes in many forms. If you love it, show your appreciation, or it will disappear!

A fun poem that summarizes the Rapunzel story

An easy to make dessert, with widely available ingredients, that doubles up as an activity for kids.

A review of National Geographic Readers for early readers and curious kids.

Enter enthusiastically, enjoy the show, check all your body parts, before you go. We've stolen hearts, kidneys and more, we at The Hive are hungry for gore. Horror of any kind is welcome here, stop by to learn all about fear.

In across the line, Nayanika Mahtani skillfully uses a synergy of wit and emotion to enrich an engrossing story that spans generations across one notoriously blood soaked border. Read on for a detailed review.

It's Christmas season. Have you got Christmas gifts for your loved ones yet? Nina has, and it's all quite bizarre. Her reasons for choosing the gift are even more astounding! We have a Christmas gift for you too. Of course, it's an interesting fact or discovery. But what? Read on to find out ...

One day in school, nine-year-old Tania suddenly notices blood stains in her underwear. She realizes she is bleeding, and it won’t stop. Where is the blood coming from? Is she sick? What’s going to happen? Read on to find out!

A review of La Folie Lab, a tiny French cafe tucked away on Hill road in Bandra West, Mumbai. A secret gem waiting to be discovered. What can I say? I’ve fallen for La Folie ;)

Dealing with desperation.

This poem was inspired by the movie Chocolat and should perhaps be called Chocophony.

When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.

Is laughter really the best medicine, or is there a dark side to it? Can you be funny without making fun of someone or something? Nina and Nana discuss these philosophical questions and share a few of their favorite jokes.

On a vacation in Coorg, my dealings with a risky situation made me realize why teens may indulge in risky behavior and I learned three important lessons in parenting teens.

Nina and Nana are going to indulge in some old fashioned family fun this Diwali. Read on find out what lights up their Diwali and do tell us what makes your Diwali sparkle?

The flame of pain is fueled from within.

Resentment sets like cement. There is a short window of time before it hardens. In the words of Dumbledore, use it well.

Is the TV really an idiot box or does it have something worthwhile to offer? Nina and Nana debate the issue. Read on to find out, and pipe in with your two cents worth, in the comments section. They are eager to hear from you.

Growing Pains has been published by Rubric Publishing and I spoke at the launch about my writing journey. Check out the launch video and the purchase link for the book. The paperback is now available through amazon. Yipee!

Do you fit in to the jeans, ahem.. I mean genes of Genghis? This History month, Nina and Nana discuss the big GK. What’s so special about Genghis Khan’s genes and where does Gmail fit in? Read on to find out.

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