In a state of gratitude, our brain releases dopamine, which makes us feel good. When you are feeling grumpy, the quickest way to change your mood is to say, Thank You!

My friend Piplu, who is a filmmaker of great repute, had a dream.

Your baby will grow and change incredibly quickly. Try to go with the flow as he/she moves from one phase to another and don't force a routine on either of you.

When the joyous season of Eid is upon us, life becomes a blur of shopping, frantic wrapping of gifts for the near ones and endless trips to the cattle markets; thinking about your pet's needs can become lost in the mix.

The term "kachchi" means raw referring to the biryani ingredients being combined raw in layers instead of first cooking the meat or rice separately.

In a thick bottomed dish, marinate the mutton cubes with the garam masala, salt, red chilli paste, ginger and garlic paste, and mix well together.

Now, we cannot say for sure what the forecast will be on the day of Eid ul Adha, and frankly that is not our forte.

Now, we cannot say for sure what the forecast will be on the day of Eid ul Adha, and frankly that is not our forte.

The coming Eid UlAdha, while remaining purely holy in its essence, has also become quite a celebration of the culinary world. The Eid mornings themselves have gone on to become the stuff of a foodie's legend and this year promises to be no different. This week Star Lifestyle dedicates its pages to this delicious extravaganza and our recipe writers bring in some of the most scrumptious servings they could think up. To make it even more worth your while, we dig in deeper and do not restrain ourselves to only beef, bringing you the pick of the baked fishes and vegetarian splendour. Of course, there's plenty of kebabs, steaks and lamb chops to go around as well, so get your pots and pans ready and prepare a feast worth fighting over this Eid!

For steaks, mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the meat with the flour mixture, and shake off the excess.

When you are tired of all the meat, grease and spices, come back to your old favourite, come back to the humble source of protein and minerals, come back to fish!

Contrary to popular misconception, yoga is not only for those who are calm, flexible and strong. While sculpted bodies and enviable serenity may be outcomes of long term yogic practices, one need not have such characteristics to begin with. You can do yoga! Yoga can truly help anyone!

Although summer is attributed to causing most damage to hair, rain is far worse, making them brittle and rough. A few simple steps can easily control the damage and done on a regular basis will ensure healthy locks.

Peel the fruit, separate the seeds (there are usually three segments) and cut off the fibres with a pair of scissors.

Unadulterated butter packs a bunch of nutrients like protein, 'good' fats and a host of vitamins, including A, D, K and B12. It also adds a taste of richness to almost all dishes, and the smell of butter also boosts the appeal of the dish served.

If you have a stiff neck and an unexplainable back pain, the reason for your discomfort may literally be on your fingertips.

Dr Natasha Rea Harun, MBBS, explains why it is important to know the difference between prescriptioned and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Possibly my last lunch at O Kitchen/Holey Artisan Bakery.

A piece of bamboo with a knot on one side is needed for cooking.

Prepare noodles according to directions on package. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and oil, and set aside.