Sheena Pradhan

There have been numerous studies showing that children benefit from learning to understand and express gratitude. Read more.

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly changed the world forever, accelerating a long-gestating movement away from the traditional office-centered structure we’ve
gotten used to over the past century or so. The research in this white paper digs deeper into insights released over the past two quarters of 2021 by human resource management companies and research consultancies related to employment trends primarily in the United States and also globally.

Pivoting your business can require agility and strategy in even the most bullish of times. During the pandemic and the economic decline, this is even more true. As of October 2020, certain sectors are still down by 23%, while other sectors are starting to recover [1]. From businesses that were performing with low margins pre-pandemic to businesses that were financially established, it appears that most businesses have had at least some form of hardship during the pandemic. Despite these roadb...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Atheer Inc., a leader in enterprise augmented reality and pioneer of the Atheer Augmented Reality Management Platform, completed initial certification of the powerful and lightweight new binocular X2 MR Glasses from newcomer in the augmented reality hardware space, ThirdEye Gen, Inc., for use on its award-winning Atheer AR Management Platform.

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Over the last several years, there have been many debates about which is better for you: Tea or coffee?

Some influencers and health advocates advise switching to chai, green tea, or matcha to forgo the “jolt” that often comes with drinking caffeine from coffee. You can instead opt for the slower and steadier stimulation that comes from the caffeine in green tea or the more concentrated version of green tea, matcha.

What is Coffee and Tea Made Of?

Turns out, the different types of tea (black, ...

If you frequent a gym or know gym buffs, you have probably heard of or have even tried using a pre-workout supplement.

“Pre-workout” is any type of supplement that is meant to be taken before your workout. These usually come in the form of a liquid droplet or powder that’s added to water before you workout. These supplements usually contain varying levels of caffeine, amino acids (BCAAs, taurine, creatine, etc…), nitric oxide agents, sugar, B-vitamins, herbs like guarana, electrolytes, or var...

For most people, sugar is the only sweetener they use when making their cup of tea or cup of joe, baking, and sometimes cooking. In fact, it’s estimated that Americans use an average of 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day.

While sugar is naturally available in grains, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, refined sugar has a bittersweet reputation, particularly when it comes to health. Consequently, many people choose to find natural and healthy substitutes for sugar for a range of reasons...

Working at a restaurant has been making me depressed, but I tried to focus on the job at hand to get through the day. As I got better at waiting tables, I began to get used to it. It was starting to feel less monotonous and less tear-my-hair-out boring.

In my free time, I was starting to get in the habit of spending two to three days of my week forwarding acting and modeling jobs to my agents from Actors Access and Casting Networks. It was working. I was getting called in for auditions almost every day.

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Here are 17 recipes — including vegan and paleo options — you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert.

As you may know, eating for two goes beyond the pregnancy stage. Where it gets tricky is when a breastfeeding mother has an infant with a food allergy or intolerance. Proteins from what you eat can appear in breastmilk within 3 to 6 hours after your meal, which means your baby may be consuming allergens.

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Pageant Diaries Vol. 3:
On a recent trip home to Princeton, N.J., I somehow let it slip to my mom that I want to make a trip to my favorite shoe store. I needed a pair of platform stilettos. I was pretty good at a runway walk in regular stilettos and now it was time to step up my game. I needed a pair of six-inch heels! I intended this to be a solo trip since I do all of my best shopping alone. But I only had a few hours to spend with my mom and my grandmother, so of course, we traveled toget...

Shawlux is a New York City-based scarf and shawl brand by Annu Gyani, second generation Indian-American.

ShawLux—a luxury design and manufacturing company for scarves, wraps, and shawls— was founded by Annu Gyani, a second-generation Punjabi-American. ShawLux specializes in digital printing on various fabrics utilizing photographs and original artwork from around the world. The line focuses trends combined with high-end fabrics.

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Recent legislation in France requires models to provide a doctor’s note in order to work. The law in France prohibits designers and agents from employing models with a BMI of under 18.

The fashion industry’s standard for models can be unrealistic and unhealthy. Most modeling agencies will not list weight or measurement requirements on their websites, except relatively bigger agencies like Ford Models that post height requirements. Many agents and casting directors follow guidelines for size requirements loosely, leaving room for models of various sizes to work.

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The American brand, Anthropologie, shot its March Lookbook in Rajasthan, India, with our favorite brown girl model Neelam Gill.

There’s no better way to officially welcome Spring than with Gill’s spectacular looks for the everyday American Desi girl (minus the pricey retail tag).

Known for its eclectic vibes and Asian influences, Anthropologie’s clothing certainly fits with Jodhpur and Jaipur as its royal backdrop.

For those unfamiliar with this pretty face, Gill, 19, formerly Neelam Johal, i...

We’ve all heard dietitians and nutritionists say that soda is bad for you. Well… this is, for the most part, true. However, there are some tricks to making sure that you stay hydrated.

The human body can only survive for a few days without drinking water. Sixty percent of the adult body is made of water and every cell needs water to function. On average people need 6-8 cups of water each day, this is both in the summer and in the winter. It is especially important to drink water during and after exercise and when exposed to direct sunlight.

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As a member of the South Asian community, I have always grappled with the question of whether or not to talk about my Indian-American identity in a pageant interview. And if I do talk about my heritage in an interview, how much should I talk about it?
I have had coaches stand on both sides of the ethnicity argument. One coach said, “Talk about your heritage, because people will notice you’re not white.” Conversely, I’ve had coaches who have said that the emphasis on my ethnicity sounds like i...