Covid consumed a jolly vendor
N J Ravi Chander “Tomato, soppu, tarakari”, the shout rang out every morning, attracting the attention of households and stirring late risers out of their beds. It was Murthy, the humble pushcart vendor, heralding his arrival. Attired in a dhoti – pulled up to his knees – and cotton shirt, he was a familiar figure […]
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Dr Sanjay Aggarwala Incidences of Joint replacement surgeries have seen an upsurge in the past five years. India is currently facing an epidemic of knee ailments epidemic. According to a recent study, more than 15 crores Indians suffer from knee related problems like loss of cartilage, ACL tear and various types of age related degenerative […]
New US Defence Posturing
Asad Mirza In the last week of November, the Biden administration in the US released a Global Posture Review (GPR), to ensure the footprint of American service members worldwide is correctly sized and supports strategy. The Pentagon says that the review will help it “best allocate military forces in pursuit of our national interests” and […]
The various stages of life
M Hussain Khan Human life can be divided into three principal phases- Childhood, Youth and Old age. The childhood is the supreme period as it is free from worries. The youth is full of enthusiasm, power and health. The old age is associated with maturity, wisdom and ability to understand life better. This is the […]
Leading the Eco-space
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey India is the fifth largest car market in the world and has the potential to become one of the top three in the near future– with about 40 crore customers in need of mobilitysolutions by the year 2030. That is one side of the coin. The other side is that the […]
My friend from Indore
K S S Pillai When I came to know that my friend Kapil was no more, I felt guilty for not remaining in contact with him more often. We had parted company years ago and had exchanged letters regularly in the beginning. Then letters were replaced by telephonic talks. As time passed, these contacts had […]
Monetization of railways can prove a game changer
Atul Chaturvedi The announcement by the Union Government to usher in major changes by way of the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) plan on the 23rd of August 2021 has triggered polarizing debates and discussions on the possible implications of this policy. Projected revenue from railways is expected to be 1.5 lakh crores and will contribute […]
Nerve freezing technology can help in pain management
Dr Amod Manocha With improving survival rates in various types of cancers there is enhanced emphasis on reducing suffering and improving quality of life. Pain is a major issue in cancer patients with newer, refined, innovative techniques being introduced to provide relief. Cryoablation is one such option which has undergone significant advancement over the years […]
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a symbol of devotion
Er. Prabhat Kishore Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a symbol of nationalism due to his efficiency, devotion to service, intellectual brilliance, truthfulness, sincerity, and gentleness by entering public life as Gandhiji’s associate in Champaran. This pioneering leader of the Indian freedom struggle, with his service and support of Sardar Patel, held the highest office of the […]
‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’
M Ahmad ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ is globally observed on 3rd Dec every year. The observance of this day signifies the sprit to ensure that the people in the world have equal rights and have equal opportunities for work, play, health and success. The observance of the day was proclaimed by the United […]
