World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is witnessed around the globe on 31st May every year.

The day is observed to inspire tobacco consumers to withdraw from intake of all forms of tobacco for this day. 

World No Tobacco Day was initiated in 1987 by World health Organization (WHO) to educate societies about the poisonous constituents of tobacco and its effects.

World Health Organization undertook some studies related to tobacco related heart-strokes and cancer, and found shocking results. Nearly 4 million people die around the globe every year due to tobacco related diseases.

World No Tobacco Day is enthusiastically supported by governments, NGOs, community health groups, and equally by smokers.

No Tobacco Day is notable as a wakefulness day to pull people’s responsiveness about the harmful effects of tobacco. Conferences and events are organized by NGO and health societies on this day to encourage individuals to quit tobacco permanently.

If you smoke – here are a few tips that will help you to quit smoking permanently –

• Set up a quit date – and follow it without getting lost.
• Change your surroundings – Avoid smoking at workplace. Choose an alternative like juices or gums which keeps your mind away from smoking.
• Don't be a cheater – Don’t cheat on your decision. Not even one puff! Keep trying and be away from the smoke.
• Consult your doctor for nicotine gums of patches which helps you control your Smoke cravings

So take a pledge today and start a fresh and healthy life. And Remember – Say No to Tobacco

Shimla Summer Festival

The month of June is arriving with all its splendid festivals. We thought of sharing with you one of the upcoming attraction in Shimla – Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla is a charming tourist destination, surrounded by lush grasslands and snowcapped hills. The town includes spectacular sunset spots along with heritage structures such as churches and cemeteries.

The Shimla Summer Festival is a fascinating time for all travel devotees. It is the most anticipated carnivals of Shimla. 

The summer fiesta in Shimla celebrates numerous native traditional dance shows along with shows from well-known singers and celebs from all over India.

Shimla Summer Festival portrays the flawless picture of brilliant cultural tradition of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The festival is organized each year by the State Government Officials. The festival stores in amazing traditional performances alongside with delightful Himachal food. There is a wide display of local handicrafts and various other ethnic events.

Some places in Shimla are worth visiting like:-

The Mall – This is very widespread for shopping in Shimla. It has diversity of shops to enchant the shoppers. It holds the whole lot from old books, woolen items to handicrafts and handlooms.

Jakhu Hanuman Temple - The temple of God Hanuman is at the peak of the Jakhu hill. The spot offers a charming view of the settlement and snowcapped Himalayan mounts and is a necessity for every tourist travelling to Shimla.

So beat the heat by attending the Shimla Summer Festival and Jiyo Life Stress free. Happy Holidays!

Family that eats together – Stays together

It’s not easy every time to find time to eat lunch or dinner together with your family. A recent study shows that Pupils who ate with their families six or seven times a week consumed less junk food, ate breakfast properly more often and showed less worry about excessive weight gain.

Daily family meals become less frequent as children grow older, and families in rural parts are more likely to eat together than families in metropolitan locations. Pupils who frequently ate with their families had considerably higher-quality diets than children who avoided eating with their parents and siblings.

Let bring out some of the benefits of having a meal together with the family:

Family Communication - Chats during the meals offer chances for the family to bond and connect with each other.  It is a perfect time to o share info and news of the day with the family. Communication brings the feeling of togetherness and it helps release stress and nurture warmth in your relations.

Teach & learn Manners – Dinnertime with family is the best way to show correct table manners and etiquettes. Children can learn all skills and manners which will be significant throughout their lives.

Develop your Food Awareness - Help your children in trying new vegetables. Explain them the benefits of veggies and help them compose a healthy meal. Do not force them or instruct them. Try making the meal time enjoyable for both you and the kids.

Go Healthy – Food prepared at home is more nourished and healthy. Meals cooked at home are generally not fried or highly salted. They contain more proportions of vitamins and minerals which are beneficial for our body.

Avoid Damaging Habits – A recent study indicates that family meals help in reducing the rates of smoking and drinking by pre-teens and teenagers. Family meals help in the bonding and lessen the influence of such bad habits on kids.

Eating dinner and other meals together gives everybody a sense of identity. It can help you comfort the routine struggles, plus begin memories that can last a generation.

Summertime Expedition

Every summer, we look towards a nice and relaxing family holiday to get away from the ordinary routine of school and work. The holiday season has begun and we thought of sharing few Road trip places to you. The natural beauty of the local landscape along with the way of life of rural India can be best experienced by road trips.

The most worthwhile part of a road trip is the close connection with the people & places that we visit. These can be snapped on camera and can be esteemed for a lifetime. You can visit the local shrines, heritage spots, dams and rivers, or eye catching grasslands that fall on the way.

Here’s a list of some of the most breathtaking places for a Road trip.

Mumbai to Goa – Mumbai to Goa is a favorite road trip for all ages. From Panoramic view of lush grasslands to clear blue skies, the road trip holds some splendid and pleasant moments along the way. The journey charms the traveller and leaves a dark impression on his memory lane.

Manali to Leh - The Manali-Leh road trip is one unbelievable experience. It is one of the highest and most isolated highways in the world. This road trip can turned into a test of strength and patience. But it will surely be an experience you will treasure for life.

Shillong to Cherrapunji - The Shillong-Cherrapunji road trip is packed with stunning scenery. Mountains, Valleys, lush green fields, totally a paradise route for a passionate biker and road trip lovers.

Bengaluru to Kannur – Bengaluru to Kannur is an exploratory path for adventure lovers. The path navigates through cliffs and lakes to lavish valleys. It is bliss for nature lovers and surely promises an unforgettable experience.

Dharamshala to Palampur Valley – This route is a perfect getaway route for bikers. The route travels across the Himalayan mountain ranges covered with deodar trees. A journey through the Himalayan Alps will offer you things beyond your imagination. From magnificent view of the stunning mountain ranges covered with snow to the chanting echoes of Buddhist Shrines, this journey is aesthetic. Truly what we call heaven on earth.

The traffic in India is wild at times, so be really alert while driving. Always keep safety in mind and plan the road trip in well-organized manner to gain maximum happiness. If you plan and act accordingly with patience, the road trip memories will surely be engraved in your mind for a lifetime.

The Happy Family Stories Contest

From attending parties to small family get-togethers, everyone has their own celebrations to recollect from their holiday journeys. We all discuss them at the dinner table and recollected them and family gatherings. It’s about the possessions we reminisce when we are with the people who are valuable to us.
Now share them with us, and you can win exciting prizes for it. On the event of World Family Day, Club Mahindra Holidays brings to you the Happy Family Stories Contest.


How to participate:
Send us your hilarious, wild, exploratory or emotional story in not more than 1000 words. The best story entries will be shortlisted and can win exciting prizes.


The Prizes for the contest are:
1st prize: All expenses paid family holiday by Club Mahindra
2nd prize: LCD TV
3rd prize: Shopping vouchers


Every individual is has a story or a celebration that sticks into our head. We invite you to share your memorable experiences with your family to the world and share the joy on this occasion of World Family Day. So go ahead and spread the happiness. Rejoice World Family Day with your family by participating in a fun family contest.

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