While the heady bouquet of a glass of wine or scotch seems like the way forward, “to relax and take a break” as most Gen-Y would like to think, it aggravates stress levels and health issues.

Strolling down the cobbled stone streets of Praha, wishing “Dobre Den” to surprised folk smiling at your effort, this quaint yet historical masterpiece transports you to a mythical fairytale.

Your brow is sweaty and your heart pounds mercilessly. You’re guts threaten to spill out. It’s a clincher. Where your hopes, aspirations and training culminate.

Going nutty can be quite cathartic, if you go about it the right way! Recent studies suggest that a diet rich in walnuts and walnut oil can help the body deal with stress. The survey done by a team at Penn State researched on how walnut and walnut-related food contains polyunsaturated fats. These fats influence blood pressure at rest and under stress.

What does one do when heroes of Indian origin are praised and given accolades for their professional prowess, but in the same breath, embarrassed and belittled because they are not Indians? Why is our country the first to take an NRI or PIO’s accomplishments and brandish it proudly as its own, yet label them outsiders? When