Author Archives: Poonam Sagar

The Joy and Beauty of Sarees

There’s something magical about sarees—they are a source of pleasure and pride. Each saree in my collection tells a story, a piece of wearable art imbued with tradition, culture, and unparalleled craftsmanship. From the intricate ikats of Patola, hand painted … Continue reading

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Lessons From Lighting a Lamp

Every morning, as part of my daily ritual, I light a brass diya or oil lamp and say a prayer after my shower to start the day. It’s a simple yet profound act that never fails to fill me with … Continue reading

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Spicy Sambal and Crispy Krupuk

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Coffee, Tea or Mie

This is a common sight in Jakarta with hundreds of these cafe’s on wheels providing hot tea, coffee, juice, water and even instant noodles (Mie) to workers.

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The Digital Edge to Faster Food

Busy executives living in large cities such as Jakarta have little time to shop for food, let alone cook it. So getting groceries delivered to your house or just ordering food from your favorite restaurant makes perfect sense. Technology has … Continue reading

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Wearables: Technology That Fits

Did you sleep well last night? Your handy dandy fitness tracker can tell you precisely the time in deep sleep, light sleep and even the minutes that you lay awake in bed. Sensors will detect walking, twitches during sleep, heart … Continue reading

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WhatsApptitude: 7 Etiquette Tips

WhatsApp has become the number one instant messaging application for smartphones, thanks to its simple yet effective and free (when used over WiFi) platform. In addition to basic messaging, WhatsApp Messenger users can send each other images, video and audio … Continue reading

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Simple GREEN Solutions to E-Waste

‘e-Waste’ is a term generally applied to consumer electronic devices and gadgets that are near or at the end of its immediate useful life. In the midst e-revolution, we change our gadgets almost as often as we buy new clothes. … Continue reading

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Protect Yourselves From Scam & Fraudulent Emails

We are now live our lives both online and offline. The question is, are we aware of the dangers online? The online world is teeming with scammers and con artists and it is up to each one of us to … Continue reading

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Riding The E-commerce Wave

E-commerce is a waking giant in Indonesia today, with a multimillion-dollar future, according to the Indonesia Internet Association. The number of domestic Internet users is around 80 million and this number is expected to double in just three years. A … Continue reading

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