From Incurable to Incredible – True Story of Monika Jain

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A-Desiflava talks to Monika Jain: A HK mum from India who faced head-on one of life’s biggest challenges; Sharan Gill interviews Monika Jain, a cancer survivor who became the most popular yoga teacher in Hong Kong Do tell us about your background? I am a practicing yoga teacher living in Hong Kong since 2007 with my husband and two daughters. I have two...

Legal Protections of Foreign Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

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 Hong Kong has a large population of foreign domestic workers (FDWs) working and contributing to the economy. Having an FDW at home allows a significant number of women in Hong Kong to return to work. The International Domestic Workers Day on 16 June is an opportune time for us to remember the contributions made by FDWs, the sacrifices they...

In The Stars – By Astrologer Chirag Bejan Daruwalla

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July 2023 Predictions     Aries: Ganesha says some adverse situations may arise for you at the beginning of the month of July, but you will be able to find solutions to the problems with your patience and discretion. Even late but your work will be done. There will be auspiciousness and stability in the works. However, one has to avoid having...

Aunty MVP – By Poonam V Mehta

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Hello, Auntie, I'm Priya, a single 30-year-old from Lohas Park. Up until now, I have devoted my life to my academics and my career, but now that I want to meet the love of my life, I am finding it difficult to connect with the people I adore. Have I established myself as a separate entity and begun...

Elements of Ayurveda

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Ayurveda literally means “science of life”. This is an ancient and timeless science of holistic health/well-being. This methodology is based on the functioning of the five universal elements, namely: Space/Ether, Air/Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth. Since this whole science is based on the functioning of the five universal elements, which prevail everywhere in the universe, this is a Universal...

The Daily Dad

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366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids. Want to become a super parent? Look no further.  This book will help each dad and mom face the daily challenges of raising great kids, and ultimately becoming the best parents they can be through lessons and wisdom from Socrates, Theodore Roosevelt, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Elizabeth II, Marcus Aurelius, Toni Morrison, and...

The Boat People

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The Boat People by Sharon Bala Our columnist Baljit reviews this poignant story on the plight of refugees, a plight that continues even when they have reached the shores of their safe havens.  A rusty boat with five hundred Sri Lankan Tamils arrives at the coast of British Columbia. They have survived a perilous journey, impoverished and desperately seeking refuge. Within...

House Of God – The Kowloon Hindu Temple

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A-Desiflava brings us to one of the most worshiped and religious places in Hong Kong, the Kowloon Hindu Temple. Bhavika Darode interviews Vanita Sharma, the calm and peaceful lady who has been in charge of the temple since 2011. Could you tell us when the Mandir was established and what was the inspiration behind it? The Mandir was established in...

Tung Chung for Indians

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Let's find out why Tung Chung is a popular choice with Indian families looking for a community feel. Divina & Nick  Daswani How long have you lived here, and why did you choose the area? I've been in TC for 11 years and chose TC for the spacious space of living and the open area surrounding it. What is the most beautiful thing...

Is Your Kid Not Pichufied Yet?

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Sharan Gill interviews Gaurav Pardeshi, a successful entrepreneur and the enigmatic personality behind A-Desiflava who has taken on an innovative venture. When I first met Gaurav and joined the team at A-Desiflava, one of the first things that struck me was his passion for the magazine, he spoke of the need for a publication that caters to the needs and...