Generation: NOW
Freshly into adulthood, the current lot of young ethnic expats of Hong Kong, seem to be making the most of both – their traditional values and modern lifestyle. Brinda Khandwala finds that this new generation of ethnic-origin global kids show amazing amounts of clarity and control over their lives. With all the coordination happening over a WhatApp group, I half expected...
Puppy Heist
Mother of nine – a charming young man and eight handsome furries, Maitreyi Karanth talks about the adventurous Day 1 of the ‘maid on leave’ days. No helper in the house, for us very spoilt slightly well-off folk, means a nightmare! We have to clean our own home, we have to look after our own kids, our own dogs… what is the...
In The Stars
January-February 2020 Predictions Aries: Ganesha says there are many roadblocks but you manage to get past them with skill. Boulders are thrown in your path. You will know instantly how to make the right moves, say and do the right things! It’s a good idea, cautions Ganesha, once again, to keep your arrogance and impatience under control. Your social skills...
What’s on the Cards?
January 2020 Aries: On the personal front it will be a time of change as your Mars is changing for the better. The change will settle marriage issues and will help even in love life problems. You will be focusing on your professional life as well and there will be some new opportunities on the horizon. On the health front...
Nailin’ It
“Any woman can wear a great outfit, but it is her nails that make the statement”, Tammy Taylor. Our hands go long hours doing chores, not to mention our poor feet bundled in those sneakers walking endlessly, especially in Hong Kong. And often they are left unattended and uncared for. Beauty and makeup expert, Pearly Chhabra reminds us to...
Coronavirus buzz off – Love is in the air
It’s been a crazy few months for the city we call ‘home’. Holed up by the fear of the dreadful Coronavirus, the year surely hasn’t picked up on a great note. But fret not, the Feb air is here. Don’t let those drab masks get the worst of you, brighten your look this Valentine’s with a few pointers. From...
Numerologically 2020
Ace Numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani, shares the 2020 forecast by decoding the significance of the number and its impact on the world. Shree Ganesh ‘It's not rebels that make trouble, but the trouble that makes rebels’’ ~ Ruth Messinger Introduction: 2020=4, Uranus (Rahu); Expansive, but Expensive! Expect unconventionality, originality, breakthroughs but avoid disputes! Another year speedily goes by ushering in a turn of not only another year, but...
Cocktails, Cards & Consequences
I like to visit Macau every now and then to relax and unwind. Of course, my idea of relaxing and unwinding is to gamble. Thankfully Macau has a casino or two! But when you’re gambling for fun (I’d love to make a career of it but one risqué profession is good enough for now), you need to be very disciplined with your...
Take me to the ‘Stans
As we break into their 30s, my buddies and I plan a journey on the ‘roads less travelled’ – the five ‘stans. Also known as Central Asia, the ‘stans, surrounded by India, Russia and China, are the five nomadic Soviet Union countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Choosing a destination for travel can always be a challenge especially...
Cross-Culture Connections
The best love stories are the ones that overcome conflicts for togetherness to triumph. A lot of Bollywood masala movies are based on the idea of a cross-culture relationship. Brinda Khandwala and Sonal Advani meet real-life couples who share their personal stories filled with the highs, lows and lots of love in their cross-culture relationship. Esther & Sandeep Meeting Sandeep Sharma...