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The dumplings of happiness

There is much more to Lord Ganesha’s favourite modak and its choice as a prasad than just the soulful feel that this
simple sweet leaves one with, notes Monalisa Kar
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Japanese would call theirs. For starters, these are extremely endearing. But were
those the few good reasons for the modak to become a beloved of Lord Ganesha,
and a staple during Ganesh Chaturthi? One often wonders as to what made modak, the
choice, over some of the other favourites of the beloved Vighanharta like the in-season
sweet coconut, banana, laddoo and the range of other fruits and sweets that can be offered
to him. Fascinatingly, unlike other deities where there are dos and don’ts about the offering,
almost anything can be offered to Lord Ganesha. And during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi
festival, it is quite visible as he is offered everything from kheer to halwa to laddoos to
mishri badam, or even a bowl of seasonal, indigenous fruits. But one thing that is constant
during the period is modak, especially ukdiche modak, which isn’t one of the
oldest iterations of the sweet dumpling dating to the Charak Samhita era, but also the one
Maharaja Shivaji made famous by making it a part of his Ganesh Utsav.
But what is it about the modak, a simple treat made with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and
cinnamon encased in a rice ball, that made it supreme? The answer to this incidentally is a
curiously acceptable blend of folklores and ancient science. According to the oft-told tales,
modak became a favourite of Lord Ganesha not only because it was given as a reward to him
by Goddess Parvati on completing her challenge of encircling the earth — which Lord
Ganesha did by going around his parents; but also because of it being one of the sweet treats
that finally satiated a perennially hungry lord. The story has it that Sage Atri’s wife Anasuya
knowing the elephant god’s appetite for sweets and food decided to feed him modak, which
led to Lord Shiva burping 21 times while satiating his son. That incident started the tradition
of offering 21 modaks during the festival. Of course, the more on-ground history dates to
271 BC when Ganesh Utsav began as a post-monsoon festival as a tribute to the
elephants and was eventually adopted as a court festival during the reign of Satavahana,
Rashtrakuta and Chalukya dynasties and later the royals of Baroda and Gwalior. What made
the modak a part of the celebration? According to culinary alchemist Chef Sharad Dewan,
“modak is considered an antidote. Old medical texts like the Sushruta Samhita mentions the
use of Abhayadi Modak and Shatavari Modak for a wide variety of maladies including
digestion, fertility, laxative and even as a post-surgery meal for health. This was one of the
many reasons that Buddhism too adopted this unique sweet treat as part of their healing
recipes and took it to different parts of the world, including Japan. Two, was modak’s
inherent quality as this satiating, calming dish with an unparalleled palate appeal thanks to
the way the local produce of rice, coconut and jaggery are treated.”
The fact, continues Chef Dewan, “that the treat has both slow cooked and steaming as part
of its making process ensures that modaks are not just easy to digest for all, but come with
an added bonus of instant energy release thanks to the filling of coconut and jaggery, and a
low glycemic index as well that ensures you are full for a long period of time.”
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brethren monda pitha to be a “culinary innovation masterpiece.” Think about it, says Chef
Gorai, “in its composition it almost is like kheer with all its calming properties. The rice
powder in modak is first soaked, dried, pounded and then cooked into a dough that breaks
down the different nutritive elements to a form that is quick to digest. The steaming of
modak not only makes it a safer way to eat food but with the bonus of amino acid called
glutamine, which works towards keeping the mind calm and de-stressed. And lastly, the
flavour profile that works on a staid palate which due to the season change often doesn’t
register much of flavours.” That perhaps explains why the first bite of modak, apart from
filling one, also gives that feeling of solace. And why both, Shivaji Maharaj who turned
Ganesh Mahotsav into a kingdom celebration, and later freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak
who turned the Ganesh Mahotsav, Sarbojanin, continued the practice of having modak as
part of the main prasad thus leading to our continued association. The modak’s ability to
realign the circadian rhythm along with its proven prowess to satiate one has over the years
only added to its value as a prasad and a happiness dumpling.
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No wonder that modak was Lord Ganesha’s food of choice while writing the famous epic,
Mahabharata as told by Maharishi Ved Vyas.
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Belly rubs, but with consent

As a species, our reputation for respecting consent is abysmal, and our pets are often unfortunate victims of our undue
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A young kid, probably excited about seeing a dog, ran towards us from nowhere with his
hand stretched to pet Pippi. Before I could say no, he was so close that I had to pull back
Pippi’s leash. Terrified at seeing the kid shouting and zipping towards him, Pippi barked and
lunged, and thankfully the kid stopped in his course, quite shaken. Disaster averted. Alerted
by the commotion, his mom, who was lost in her own world until then, started hurling
abuses at me! My attempts at reasoning fell through, and we moved on with a muttered
apology. Well, it’s always the dog’s fault, right?
This incident could have ended far worse. Pippi is not a fan of unsolicited touch, especially
from strangers. Well, none of us are, and shouldn’t be. He is also not a fan of noisy kids
running frantically. Pippi likes his personal space, and we mostly respect that. There are
days when I have an unstoppable urge to pet him and he responds with a lip-lick — a tense
face in human parlance — and I back off.
That’s not to say Pippi is averse to touch, he loves it, even from strangers. But, it needs to
happen at his pace. No frenzied movements and no jarring noise; just calm, gentle strokes,
and only when he approaches them. We would never force him to get petted by anyone.
When he wants our touch, he gently rubs his snout or his body against us or shows his belly
for a pat. He turns into the happiest dog on earth when we oblige and makes an irresistibly
cute face. Get any closer, or give him a hug — that face soon shrinks and tenses up.
But shouldn’t dogs be all happy and excited with hugs and cuddles and kisses? Isn’t that the
idea of dogs we are fed in movies, TV shows and social media posts? Random people
approach the dog, who is wagging its tail and craving attention.
Kids are shown being all over the dog’s face — putting their hands into the dog’s mouth or
pulling its ears — and the dog endures it all like a rock. When it sees another dog, it
immediately wants to jump and play like they have been best friends for years, ignoring the
natural instinct of being cautious, sniffing or barking at each other.

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perceptions and expectations of pets have been heavily influenced by such portrayals.
Anything outside (yet, natural) of these behaviours is labelled ‘bad’ or ‘aggressive’ or
‘reactive’ and suddenly, the dog has ‘issues’.
A matter of perceptions
Such perceptions highlight our ignorance about humanity’s best friend, and what rigid
training routines, mostly coupled with punishments, can do to a dog’s natural behaviour.
Studies show that most dogs feel stressed when approached head-on, when bent over to pet,
or when their faces are touched extensively.
A 2016 study, which analysed Internet pictures of people hugging dogs, found that over 80%
of the dogs showed signs of stress like turning their heads away, lip-licking, showing ‘whale
eyes’ or lifting their paws. It’s possibly because hugging feels very restrictive to movement,
say the researchers. But, people hugged the dogs anyway and got their snaps.
Dogs, like people, aren’t the same stoic beings every single day, and depending on what else
is going on in a dog’s life at that moment, such unsolicited attention can go horribly wrong—
ending with punctured bite marks on the person’s face and severe consequence for the dog,
including death.
Let them choose
Cats, too, have preferences about how they want to be touched and are easily irked by a
wrong move. If you have ever been clawed by a cat after ample belly rubs, you know how
that feels! Studies show that the best way to gain a cat’s love, and not be a victim of its
aggression, is to pet them less, let them choose when to be petted, and only touch the base
of their ears, cheeks and their chin, avoiding the legs, tail or the tummy.
It’s an uncomfortable idea in the human world for animals to have agency. But that’s what
animals, including our pets, instinctively do. A free-living dog or cat, like the ones we see on
our streets, will unapologetically growl or hiss — and if provoked further — bite to assert
their space.
Often, without getting into the “why”, we chase them away and deem them ‘aggressive’. Our
pets, unfortunately, can’t get away that easily — they are forced to be on their ‘best’ (in our
opinion) behaviour all the time, despite what we do to them.
As the ones who have decided to bring them into our lives, the onus is on us to understand
the nuances of canine and feline behaviour, recognise them as individuals who have the
right to say no, and respect their consent. That, to me, is the foundation for building strong,
trusting relationships between individuals. Would you agree?
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For long & strong legs

Akshar suggests some yoga poses for strong, toned legs
Akshar, AUG 21 2022, 00:22 IST | UPDATED: AUG 21 2022, 00:45 IST
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Our legs are quite literally the pillars of our bodies. They carry our weight and allow us to be
mobile. However, a majority of us due to the nature of our professions lead sedentary
lifestyles and there may not be a lot of physical activity in our daily routines.
We also end up spending a large part of the day sitting. All this can result in a weak lower
body plus gaining extra fat in the hips and thighs.
For strong, toned legs
Start taking the stairs instead of relying on an elevator.
Practice squats regularly to strengthen your legs, glutes, and many other muscles.

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Practice yoga regularly as this will help you tone your hips and thighs.
Follow a healthy diet for efficient weight management as you work on strengthening
simultaneously.
Yoga for lower
body strength
Yoga is an effective way to improve strength and tone your legs.
Here are some poses that can help you condition and build the strength of your lower body.
You can include the following postures and hold each of these postures for up to 30 seconds
and repeat for three sets.
Yoga asanas
Samasthithi
Stand with your feet together.
Stretch your arms out beside your body.
Gently close your eyes.
Relax the body.
Try to focus on your breath.
Vrikshasana
Begin in Samasthithi.
Lift your right leg and balance on your left leg.
Place your right foot on your left inner thigh.
You can hold your foot for support.
Join your palms in Pranam Mudra at your heart chakra.
Raise your Pranam towards the sky.

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Repeat the same with the alternate leg.
Ekapadasana
Begin in Samastithi.
Keep your back straight as you stretch your arms up and join your palms in Pranam.
Exhale and bend your upper body forward until it is parallel to the floor.
Keep your arms beside your ears.
Slowly lift your right leg upwards behind you, keeping it straight.
Your right leg, pelvis, upper body and arms should form a straight line.
Focus your gaze on a point on the floor to maintain balance.
Padahasthasana
Begin in Samasthithi.
Exhale and fold forward with your upper body.
Drop your head and keep your shoulders and neck relaxed.
Try to bring the trunk closer to the legs.
Place palms on either side of the feet.
Try to keep the legs and knees straight throughout the practice.
Hold this asana for a while.
Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend
Begin in Dandasana where your legs are stretched out forward.
Keep your knees slightly bent if needed.
Lift your arms up and keep your spine upright.
Exhale and bend forward.

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Hold the posture for 10 seconds.
Standing yoga poses will help you to build and tone the muscles in your legs, including your
quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. By performing these asanas regularly, you can engage
your leg muscles, hips and thighs.
Yoga asanas such as Utkatasana or chair pose, squats, single-leg balancing poses like tree
pose, eagle pose and mountain pose can be done by all practitioners.
(The author is a lifestyle coach & Yoga-preneur.)

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Nip infection in its infancy

Most newborns who test positive for coronavirus recover with mild or no symptoms but there could also be serious
complications for the child, warns Dr Prachi Bhosale Narendra
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The buzz around Covid-19 has dropped exponentially, but the virus is still very
much prevalent. The Covid-19 virus variants and its contagious mutations continue to
spread, particularly in areas with low rates of community Covid-19 vaccination. Newborns
are at risk of being infected. Their bodies, however, are not developed enough to be
immunised or to fight back the virus. Pregnant women should take precautions and get
themselves vaccinated to prevent infection for both them and the baby as studies show
immunity in the children of vaccinated mothers.
In some cases, children of women infected with coronavirus can catch the virus from their
mothers. Infants are also prone to be infected with Covid-19 shortly after birth. Most
newborns who test positive for coronavirus recover with mild or no symptoms but there
could also be serious complications for the child. Symptoms in children of Covid-19 include
fever, chills, dyspnea, diarrhoea, and constipation. However, infants with Covid-19 can
develop serious illnesses, and parents should be cautious if their babies are diagnosed when
they show signs of such an illness.
Ways to keep the baby safe
It is important to take precautions to prevent infection in both infants and children.

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for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 like, fever, diarrhoea, cough, fatigue, vomiting, and
difficulty in breathing. If there are any noticeable signs get the baby checked immediately.
Hygiene factors: Make sure to follow all the safety and hygiene guidelines set up for Covid-
19 at home. Constantly sanitising all the surface areas even if it’s not accessible to the baby,
as children can get infected by the parent or other caretakers.
Mask up: Parents should ensure that they are masked at all times while interacting with
the baby. However, it is not advisable for the child to be made to wear masks as it could
cause suffocation for the child and lead to breathing difficulties. Ensure that visitors (if
any) are also masked while visiting the house.
Social distancing for the baby: Apart from the health visits and necessary outings
restrict outdoor visits of the child at least for the first few months. Restrict and limit visitors
to the house. Visitors can be the carrier of the virus and avoiding them means avoiding the
risk altogether.
Don’t miss out on routine checkups: Routine healthcare is always important. Do not skip
the baby’s health appointments. Visit the doctor at regular intervals and follow the methods
and tips suggested by the doctor seriously. Get all the checkups and tests done.
Implementing the above-mentioned tips and preventive measures can save parents the
stress of dealing with the child’s infection. If the baby develops fever, cough, sore
throat, dyspnea, or other Covid-19 symptoms, contact the doctor immediately. If the thought
of taking the child out for testing seems scary, schedule a telemedicine appointment with
the doctor. Keep the baby and the whole family at home until the test is complete.
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The layers of seasonal skincare

Due to an increase in humidity, our skin behaves very differently during the monsoon season. For people with oily skin,
the chances of acne and comedones increase, writes Pearl Sharma
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Pearl Sharma, AUG 14 2022, 00:46 IST | UPDATED: AUG 14 2022, 01:00 IST
While monsoons are cool and refreshing, they bring their share of problems in terms of
skincare and health. Humidity, and the constantly changing weather, prevent the skin from
looking as healthy as usual and could even lead to allergies and infections. Dr Sandhya
Suvarna, a Bengaluru-based dermatologist and cosmetologist is of the opinion that though
it’s monsoon, our skin behaves very differently because of the increase in humidity.
“For people with oily skin, the chances of acne and comedones increase. Increased
humidity leads to more oil production which causes clogging of pores due to which one can
get comedogenic eruptions, increased acne etc. For people with dry skin, there is excessive
sweating and itching due to increased humidity, which in turn causes skin irritation and
eczemas (skin allergy, dry/itchy/flaky skin). Hence, both oily and dry skin behave differently
during this weather,” she adds.
She recommends non-comedogenic water-based or gel-based products with ceramides

HA and Vitamin E. For oily skin, one can use salicylic acid-based products. Always use
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even if it is raining or cloudy outside as one must always use sunscreen.
a sunblock that is non-comedogenic, water-resistant and sweatproof.
Products to avoid
Dr Sandhya suggests that it is best to avoid applying makeup, especially oil-based makeup.
Avoid oiling your skin because it leads to increased seborrhea. One should also avoid cream-
based moisturisers (ones that are thick and greasy). For dry skin, avoid very hot showers,
and use a soap-free cleanser. You don’t have to use a very thick moisturiser even if you
have dry skin.
The glow
To have healthy glowing skin, always hydrate yourself. Have a balanced diet. Eat fruits rich
in Vitamin C, and use Vitamin C-based products. Use a good sunscreen and moisturiser that
suits your skin. One can also use retinoids if recommended by a dermatologist. Use
hyaluronic or glycolic acid-based products based on a dermatologist’s recommendations.
Check your CTM routine
It is important to use cleansers based on your skin type. If you have acne-prone skin, a
salicylic or glycolic acid-based product works best. For dry skin, a mild soap-free cleanser
is essential. Use toners only if recommended by a dermatologist. Never forget to apply
moisturiser because it is essential. Many people skip moisturisers because of their oily skin,
which is a huge mistake.
Home remedies
Splash a lot of cold water on your face as it helps keep your skin fresh and clean. Use clay
packs when necessary (once in 10 to 15 days) because it helps remove impurities and also
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Manage a healthy weight with Surya Namaskar, yoga asanas etc.

Yoga for lower

Yoga is an effective way to improve strength and tone your legs.

Stand with your feet together.

Stretch your arms out beside your body.

Gently close your eyes.

Relax the body.

Try to focus on your breath.

Lift your right leg and balance on your left leg.

Place your right foot on your left inner thigh.

You can hold your foot for support.

Join your palms in Pranam Mudra at your heart chakra.

Raise your Pranam towards the sky.

Repeat the same with the alternate leg.

Keep your arms beside your ears.

Focus your gaze on a point on the floor to maintain balance.

Exhale and fold forward with your upper body.

Try to bring the trunk closer to the legs.

Place palms on either side of the feet.

Hold this asana for a while.

Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend

Begin in Dandasana where your legs are stretched out forward.

Keep your knees slightly bent if needed.

Lift your arms up and keep your spine upright.

Exhale and bend forward.