In the Christmas mood

The Goan NetworkPublished Dec 29, 2017, 3:28 AM IST

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Matchstick Movement brought in the season of joy on a delicious note with a fun Christmas themed fondant craft and cookies workshop led by Clarrisa Fernandes. Things got merrier at the session which was held at a heritage home in Fontainhas, as the participants enthusiastically joined in a caroling session and also enjoyed from a sumptuous festive spread.

Embrace the Slow movement

The Slow movement originated as an answer to the fast-paced life we live in the post industrial-revolution world. The movement calls for slowing down and living a more fulfilling rather than busy life. Here's a glance at the phenomenon.

JAY JOSHI

Published Dec 29, 2017, 2:28 AM IST

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We are living in a fast-paced world shaped by Industrial Revolution. We do feel the need to slow down and take a breath, but since school we are told that we should work harder and faster, and do more if we are to achieve a standing in life. However, as we go about doing more and faster, stress and lifestyle diseases take a toll on our body and mind. We are unable to give time to people close to us and even to ourselves. Some cultural values force us to think…