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“Soil is a Bank Account”

Soil scientist Rattan Lal wins World Food Prize 2020, the equivalent of a Nobel Prize.

In Love with Life

Sundara Gopalan Chief Dignitarian of Chennai Chapter, writes about how she keeps busy by being involved with various organisations and also finding time to visit her family outside India.

Be Careful About Your Cards

Debit and credit cards are of great advantage in today’s age of plastic money. But they are also exposed to risks. Dr. Sampath Iyer outlines the precautions you must take while using a card.

The Joy of Giving

There lies great happiness in giving and in sharing with others what you have been blessed with, says R V Rajan.

A World on Pause

The pandemic caused by the coronavirus has changed the world. Jayalaxmi Ramakrishnan takes stock of what has happened so far.

Getting Artistic With Coffee

Amita Dutta’s disability is no obstruction to her creativity.

ATMs: A Boon But Precautions Essential

There have been an increasing number of frauds related to the use of ATMs. Dr. Sampath Iyer provides guidelines about how best to use the ATM without falling prey to any theft.

Being Positively Nostalgic

There is no harm in recalling the past and evoking memories because nostalgia lends a warm, fuzzy and happy feeling to our state of being, says Jeanette Saldanha.

Living it Up!

Krishan Kalra has never had a dull moment after retiring from his corporate career. In fact, he finds this second innings a wonderful phase in his life.

Understanding Thyroid Disorders

The article takes a look at the ailments that impact the thyroid gland and the modes of treatment available.

Till Death do us Part

Death is an inevitable part of life. Then why is that we have this dreadful fear of death? Suresh Chandra presents his view.

Lost in the Babble

The lockdown found Monica Fernandes turning into a couch potato with binge watching of all sorts of television and social media content. Here is her account.

Fruity and Nutty

As a diverse type of food, dry fruits and nuts are easy to incorporate into a healthful diet. They can provide a good source of protein and beneficial fats, even for people with diabetes.

City of Golden Hues

N K Agarwal describes his visit to the ‘golden’ city of Jaisalmer.

All About Doctors

Making comparisons between healthcare then and now, Sharad Nadgauda says that the ‘family doctor’ has made way for the ‘clinical doctor’.

Sweet Sound of Music

Does listening to music help the learning process? Sumit Paul presents his view. Additionally, Dignity Dialogue also highlights what the research studies indicate.

Reaching Great Heights, Literally!

Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2019. Rajesh Bayas pens a profile and recalls some of the conversations he had with her.

Prowlers in the Banking Lane

Senior citizens often fall prey to banking-related frauds. Dr. Sampath Iyer suggests some of the precautions that you can take to avoid such incidents.

Norway: The Land of Nature

N K Agarwal describes his enticing trip to Norway, a country where the sun may shine till midnight and where the natural scenery is simply breathtaking.

Let it Go!

Jayaram V writes about how despite worldly desires and material pursuits you can still practice the art of renunciation in everyday life.

“I AM ENRICHED BY LIFE'S MANY EXPERIENCES”

The winner of a National Award, actor Ashish Vidyarthi is also a renowned motivational speaker who now addresses the young and old across India and other countries on how to learn from what life has to teach us and keep moving forward. In this interview with Huned Contractor, he opens up to how this is both his personal and professional calling.

Making the Pandavas Come Alive

Honoured with the Padma Vibhushan last year, Chhatisgarh’s Teejan Bai is known for her unique style of narrating the mythological tale of the Mahabharata.

Life During Lockdown

Here’s how Mahendra Sarup diffused anxiety and stress during the pandemic lockdown.

A Slice of Paradise

Dhiraj Gaur writes about his experience of going to Bhandardara during the rains.

Enthusiasm: The Essence of Life

Life without enthusiasm is certainly not worth living. So says. Prof. A V R Rao.

SALUTING THE ‘DIFFERENTLY-ABLED' SUPER ACHIEVERS

As per an official census, in 2011 there were more than 26 million persons with disabilities in India. WHO estimates put the figure at a whopping 10% of the population. Against this background, Krishan Kalra, President, National Abilymic Association of India and Member of the Advisory Board of Sarthak, writes about some remarkable super achievers who have never let their disabilities get in the way.

GIVING WINGS TO DREAMS

Dr. Jitender Aggarwal (45), Founder and CEO of Sarthak, is transforming India’s landscape for ‘people with disabilities’ (PwDs). Krishan Kalra spoke with him at length to learn about the Good Samaritan’s life and what drove him to this crucial area for inclusivity of the country’s 30 million or more PwDs.

MIND YOUR MIND!

Our mind is a strange thing – not a physical entity and yet something that rules our life. V Anand Kumar explores this thought.

GO OUT AND EXPLORE!

Travelling is always fun. But you should always plan well before taking off, advises Tarun Amalnerkar.

STAY FOCUSED, STAY GROUNDED

What does it mean to live a full life? Jeanette Saldanha offers some valuable tips.