Ginger is a flowering plant that hails from China. It is a part of the Zingiberaceae family and is a close relative to cardamom, turmeric, and galangal. Ginger roots are powered with vital minerals like manganese, copper magnesium and potassium. Apart from this, it is also rich in vitamins such as E,C and A. Ginger not only increases the body’s metabolism, but also improves the immunity system to a great […]

Much has been talked about the Goods and Services tax (GST) implementation starting next month, its impact on industries and how it will benefit the consumer. Just to reiterate, Goods and Services Tax is one indirect tax reform, which will make the country one unified common market for industries to pay taxes. It is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the […]

Goods and Services Tax (GST), the new direct tax system which the government plans to roll out from July 1, 2017 will make India one unified market and will bundle various state and central taxes under it. GST will be a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer. Under GST, credit of input taxes paid at each stage will be available […]

As India pushes for digital transactions post note ban, there is an unlikely beneficiary from the country’s cashless journey: China. India has sent rovers to explore Moon and Mars, but surprisingly it has no company that can manufacture swiping machines on a large scale. As a result, the country imports 90 per cent of swiping machines used for cashless transactions at shops and business establishments in the country, and almost […]

We all know that the precious stone Rudraksha symbolises Lord Shiva. According to Shiv Puran, it is believed that the precious beads were formed out of the tear drops of Lord Shiva when he came out of meditation. Hence, when the tear drops fell on the ground, it took the form of seeds, which gave birth to Rudraksha trees. Rudraksha seed is produced by the large evergreen broad-leaved trees in […]

Whether or not you like the pungent veggie, we all know that onions are viewed mostly as food. Did you know you could also use an onion to clean your grill? That, however, is not the strangest thing you can do with onion.be We recently heard rumblings that onions can actually heal you by putting them in your socks and sleeping with them by your feet at night. Apparently it […]

Mugwort doesn’t have the prettiest name, but its benefits are potent and plentiful. In traditional Japanese, Korean and Chinese medicine, mugwort  is used for moxibustion, for a wide variety of health issues. This wild weed’s medicinal qualities come from a chemical called thujone, which has been known to treat a variety of health issues. Health Benefits Of Mugwort Period Problems Use Mugwort to stimulate an irregular or suppressed period. This […]

Barley, the ancient grain, may not score as high compared to the popularity of other grains, but its health benefits are aplenty. It is not without reason considered to be a superfood. For years it has been used by many communities to make breads and porridge to savour the essential nutrients.     A recent study done by Lund University in Sweden states that eating a special mixture of dietary […]

One of my favourite winter spices, cloves are often pushed to the edge of your plate. They are mostly used to flavour dishes but seldomly eaten whole. But if you’d know about their impressive qualities, you’d agree they deserve more attention. Looking back, cloves were probably first used by Chinese emperors to hide bad breath. Over the years, cloves grabbed a prominent place in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda to […]

Tulsi plant holds a lot of significance in the Hindu tradition and has a lot of health benefits too. Apart from its religious implication, Tulsi is often consumed for its medicinal values. Here are some health benefits of the medicinal plant we all should know: Regular intake of Tulsi leaf juice, empty stomach increases memory. Juice of the medicinal plant can also be used to bring down fever. It is […]