Author Archives: Veena Patwardhan

Goan mando composers: Pioneers of East-West fusion music

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

Goan mandos: Indo-Portuguese fusion music Since the last few decades, fusion music has been making waves all across the world as an exciting new style of music. But it all began from the time Pandit Ravi Shankar strummed his sitar … Continue reading →

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The doctor’s advice

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

Don’t hear what you want to hear! Have you laughed lately? “You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.”  That’s what Michael Pritchard the humorous motivational speaker once said. So don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 3

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

What it means to be a freelance writer “As a freelancer you’ll be your own boss!” “You’ll work exactly how many hours YOU want to work!” “You’ll enjoy more free time!” If reading fantastic, over-embellished claims like this on different … Continue reading →

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Great Goans: Anthony Mendes (1920 – 1964)

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

The comic genius of tiatrist Anthony Mendes Once upon a time (was it all really so long ago?), on Sunday mornings after every Mass got over, people streaming out of churches across Mumbai would be greeted by young men standing … Continue reading →

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What to eat for a healthy brain

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Eat a brain-healthy diet Do you often find yourself saying stuff like: “Honey (just adding a little romantic touch to the dialogue here), I met what’s-her-name while I was on my way to… to… the birthday party of … what’s-his-name… … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 2

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Types of freelance writing jobs The best part about writing as a profession or as a hobby is that it is just right for pursuing from home or on a freelance basis. Plus you have the flexibility of choosing your … Continue reading →

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Personal privacy in marriage

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Me time in marriage A few days ago an interesting article in the Times of India caught my eye. The headline read: “Couples need more ‘me time’ NOT sex”. The article was about the results of the research done by … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 1

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Free Online Writing Course It took me a while to plan a set of freelance writing tutorials for those interested in following in my footsteps (just giving myself some ‘bhav’ here!). That was because I didn’t want to offer something … Continue reading →

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Great Goans: “Smarter-than-Einstein” Fabiola Mann

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Goan origin UK schoolgirl who beat Einstein’s IQ score This great Goan is only 15, and she recently made national news in the UK. She’s nailed a Mensa score higher than that of Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Bill Gates, … Continue reading →

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The Five Vitamin ‘C’s for Aging Happily

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

It’s International Seniors Day! It’s our day, a special day for senior citizens. So I thought I’d give you something to smile about and something to think about. But what about those intriguing Vitamin ‘C’s for aging happily you ask? … Continue reading →

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