In the scenic Pulwama district of Kashmir lies a seemingly quiet village with an extraordinary story. Oukhoo, as it’s called, produces over 90% of India’s pencil slats, quietly fueling the stationery needs of millions of students, artists, and professionals across the country. What makes it even more remarkable is that nearly every pencil we hold
Read MoreWe discussed the Respectful Distance in the previous blog completely focusing on ‘With Family – Love Too Needs Space’ as family is our closest bond and sometimes our hardest boundary! Now, let us see what it means in other relationships, like friends, neighbours, and colleagues. II. With Friends – Staying Close Without Losing Yourself Friendship
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You’re standing at a family function, smiling out of courtesy, when a relative leans in and asks, “How much do you earn now?” Or a friend shows up unannounced at your home, expecting to stay for dinner and your evening plans quietly fall apart. Or even worse, a distant cousin at the market who casually
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“See the plate and eat!” “Don’t talk with food in your mouth.” “Keep the mobile down and eat!” We’ve all heard these lines many times, usually right at the dinner table. Isn’t it? But, somewhere along the way, as life got busy and meals turned into quick fixes, many of us began to treat table
Read MoreFrom the fertile slopes of Kashmir grow not only rare walnuts but also cultural legacies carved in wood. This blog explores the health benefits of walnuts, uses of walnut wood, the age-old tradition of Kashmir’s walnut craft, and a surprising beauty secret: walnut fruit as a natural lip tint. Health Benefits of Walnut Kernels Walnuts
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