Priyanka Bansal

is an Indian expat living in Penang. Owing to her artistic bent of mind she loves writing, painting and crafting.

8 posts

Tecoma Blossoms Becoming Iconic in Penang

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COME MARCH OR APRIL, several streets in Penang spring alive with bursts of pink and white Tecoma flowers. These are also colloquially known as the “Penang Sakur...

Yoga: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Healing

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“SOMETIMES, you have to slow down in order to speed up,” says Jojo Struys, a former television host turned wellness speaker and yoga teacher. She spent 20 years...

The Deep Cultural Significance of Hindu Ornaments and Jewellery

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WEARING JEWELLERY IS part and parcel of being an Indian woman, traditionally. Apart from marking auspicious occasions, accenting feminine beauty, or signifying...

Where Does the Line Go in “Sharenting”?

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“SHARENTING” CAN BE defined in dual terms. One, as a congregation for parents on social media to share experiences and stories of their children in exchange for...

Skin Whitening Ambitions: Why and at What Cost?

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THEY SAY “beauty has no skin tone” but fair skin has always been associated with status, beauty and even morality. In Malaysia, some workplaces prefer candidate...

Artisanal Bakery “Treats” for Pets

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THE ENDURING BOND between owner and pet has in recent years widened the pool of pet services available; from grooming to boarding – and even an artisanal bakery...

A Jewel among Jewellers

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NAM LOONG JEWELLERS was not always known for its jewelleries. In fact, it first started as an import business at 5, Campbell Street, established in 1922 by the Thong cousins who had emigrated from Canton, China.

The Pressure and Power of Pregnancy

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PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND parenthood are profound life events for new mothers, inevitably shifting their once “self-centred” living to one that is i...