Our domestic help
By: K S S Pillai Getting a good domestic servant has become so difficult that some of my neighbours, believers in scriptures that ask you not to ‘covet thy neighbour’s maidservant’, had no qualm to try to do so, offering her better pay and other benefits. Luckily, they were not successful. In some parts of […]
BMI can’t tell us if we’re healthy
By: Rachael Jefferson We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers. Why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use […]
Rising incidence of cancer under-50s
By: Ashleigh Hamilton Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is a growing problem. The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades. Also […]
‘Education Vaccine’ for a healthier tomorrow
By: Dr Bimal Chhajer In an era dominated by quick fixes and instant solutions, the time has come to shift our focus from medication to education when it comes to heart health. The alarming rise in heart-related ailments has made it clear that a more comprehensive approach is necessary, one that empowers individuals to take […]
Diagnosing spinal osteoporosis
By: Dr Arvind Kulkarni Osteoporosis remains the most prominent factor for onset of bone weakness and thereby causing spinal fractures and deformities with aging, it is important to ensure a healthy lifestyle at least from the age of 20 years. Even with the availability of a plethora of treatment modules, fractured vertebrae result in severe […]
G20 Summit An overview of India’s Presidency
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri India is holding a biggest event, its final summit of G20 from Saturday. As the countdown is near to zero, it is very important to talk on this summation which is shaping India in many ways. G20 or group of Twenty is an amalgation of super powers and some other developing […]
Alleviate corruption through G20 Platform
By: Ritvik Pandey, Smarak Swain ‘Follow the money’ is a proven strategy for countering serious economic offenses like corruption. In line with this ethos, India has implemented significant measures in the last few years to make bribe-taking unprofitable. Yet, significant vulnerabilities remain because the proceeds of corruption can be easily moved across national borders in […]
Interviewing with Integrity
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Interviews, in their various forms, have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Whether it’s interviewing renowned personalities or job candidates, or even the rise of armchair interviews on social media platforms, the art of interviewing has evolved and expanded. In this article, we will explore the essential qualities required for […]
The sound of silence
By: Mir Aunisa Silence in genuine and authentic sense means when you choose not to reveal or express your emotions, your feelings, your pain etc. Silence is such a word which is usually taken in negative sense but in reality it possesses both positive and negative part. When you choose to be silent that doesn’t […]
Dance like Krishna
By: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The half moon that shines on the eve of Janmashtami has a beautiful significance- it represents the perfect balance between manifest and unmanifest aspects of reality, the tangible material world and the invisible spiritual realm, signifying Lord Krishna’s mastery of both worlds. His teachings are unique and relevant for the […]