Turmeric (Haldi): A Reawakened Relic of Ayurvedic Traditions
When I was younger I sprained my ankle playing basketball. Ankle sprains are common in basketball, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have you yelling for mommy. My parents were ready with a treatment on hand, Haldi (Turmeric). They claimed it was a herbal medicine that would “absorb the pain”. I was immediately skeptical — […]
A Mainstream Holi
In the age of social media, where continuous sharing and connectedness are normal parts of everyday life, it’s no surprise that Holi, a colorful holiday that preaches inclusion, revitalization, and oneness, has risen in popularity. A search for #holi2012 on Instagram populates around 251 results, while a search for #holi2015 returns over 20,000! (Google Trends […]