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STAY PUT WITH YOUR INVESTMENTS

Senior citizens, protect yourself by practising financial isolation, advises Sampath Iyer, a retired senior vice president from a large private sector bank.

DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar is an ambassador and evangelist for innovation and research and development across the world. He recently published a co-authored book that emphasises how every problem must be met with a practical solution. Interestingly, now in his late seventies, he continues to be the most influential role model for the youth.

A GUNG-HO TIME IN GOA

Kirti Kamble (62) loves nothing more than to visit Goa at least once a year. Here he describes his most recent trip.

THE STAGE BECKONS, ONCE AGAIN!

Veteran actor-director Amol Palekar (75) returns to the stage after 25 years with a Hindi play ‘Kusur’.

A LIFE FULL OF EXPLORATIONS

Dignity Foundation member Urmila Rau Lal has had a very interesting time so far as an academician, historian, traveller and author, as narrated by fellow member and friend Abha Choudhuri.

DEALING WITH FTD

The working of the brain continues to remain a mystery. And when it begins to lose its efficacy, it can lead to frontotemporal disease (FTD). Krishna Moorthy provides an overview about this ailment.

What is Hepatitis C?

Caused by a virus, Hepatitis C damages the liver and can have a long-term impact.

Simple Secrets to a Happier Life

It starts with what we choose to do, and with whom we do it with, says S H Subrahmanian.

Mindfulness may Help us unlearn our Fears

Fear has always been the evolutionary factor that has helped humans stay safe. In today’s world, however, fear responses or phobias are more a hindrance than help. To overcome these phobias, accumulating scientific evidence shows that ‘mindfulness’ practice could help in unlearning the fear response.

MAN OF MANY TALENTS

It’s a wonder how Dr. Ramesh Kamath (68) can find time to excel in such a wide variety of things – engineering, filmmaking, yoga, magic, writing, music, and much more. To understand how he does it, Dr. Veena Adige studies his work and interacts with this multifaceted person.

Financial Planning after Retirement

A most commonly asked question is about generating income after retirement to be able to continue living the way you have been used to. In this article, Prof. Ruzbeh Bodhanwala and Prof. Shernaz Bodhanwala, faculty at School of Business, FLAME University, Pune, provide some valuable tips.

Do You Need A Stress Test?

Stress tests are becoming increasingly common to check whether your heart is functioning normally. But it may not be a sure-shot method of predicting the possibility of heart failure.

Taking the Right ‘Step'

89-year-old from Noida finds a simple solution to enable elders to get on to a cycle rickshaw.

Optimism Attracts Amazing Benefits

Always look at the brighter side of things and don’t let the small things and events upset you since they actually don’t count much in the larger scheme of life, advocates Jeanette Saldanha.

Visakhapatnam Goa of the East

R V Rajan found the sights and sounds of Visakhapatnam fascinating and here he shares his journey with the readers.

To Stay Fit, Eat on Time

A study conducted by an institute in the US has found that eating in a 10-hour window prevents diabetes and heart disease.

Being Cool in Hot and Dry Kanhan

At the time when V Ramasubban was working with Indian Hume Pipe Co., he was posted to a small, dry town called Kanhan where even the basic facilities were at times lacking. Here, he stayed with his wife and infant daughter and eventually came to love the place.

MAKING LIFE TRULY ‘PURPOSEFUL'

At the age of 70 when most people feel their enthusiasm for many things ebbing away, Omita Paul, Managing Director of Pranab Mukherjee Foundation, is cruising ahead with great speed to make a mark for the foundation’s many activities in public welfare. A dreamer as well as an astute leader, Omita revealed the secrets of her thriving life in an exclusive talk to Mriganka M Bhowmick for Dignity Foundation.

A Tea-Time Tale

A documentary film on the vanishing brotherhood of Irani tea-sellers has been getting rave reviews and awards from across the world. Dr. Veena Adige tracks down the maker of the film, Dr. Mansoor Yezdi (62), who has also revived the Irani cafe culture with a restaurant in Mumbai.

Is it all in the Stars?

Arvind Narvekar says he would rather let actions decide his future than credit or blame destiny for what happens.

A Family Summer in Bonn

Sundera Gopalan narrates her experience of visiting Bonn and the lovely vineyard region of France.

Are you Prone to Allergic Rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis, says Dr. Praful Shah, is quite a common condition, especially among elders. In this article, he focuses on its causes and treatment.

Prevent Falls and Fractures

One of the most common occurrences among seniors is a fall that may result in a fracture. Krishna Moorthy suggests way of preventing such mishaps.

IS THIS MERCY - KILLING OR MURDER?

The traditional practice of ‘thalaikoothal’, which means snuffing out the life of an elderly person, has been widespread in rural parts of Tamil Nadu and probably rampant in other states of India under a different name. So, when filmmaker Priya Krishnaswamy chose this subject to make a feature film called “‘Baaram’, it literally opened a can of worms. In this exclusive interview with Huned Contractor, she talks about the film and the vulnerability of the elderly.

Home is Where the Heart is

Dr. MS Sunil (59) builds homes, facilitates basic aids and offers a life of dignity to the underprivileged in Kerala.

For Poor Cancer Patients, He is God!

Forsaking his profitable business several years ago, Mumbai’s Harakchand Sawla decided to devote his life to serving free meals to poor patients and their relatives who come to the Tata Cancer Hospital for treatment. Today, his organisation works on more than 30 cancer-related projects.

Nothing Moves as it Should

Huned Contractor interacts with author Atul Khanna about his book ‘Between You and Me: Flight to Societal Moksha’ that is being discussed by the intelligentsia.

The Pitfalls Of Vaulting Ambition

In a bid to gain affluence and status, parents often fail to devote ‘quality time’ to their children. The result is there for all to see – a new generation of consumerists, writes Monica Fernandes.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure

No one wants to be admitted to a hospital. In most cases, you can avoid that phase in life by being attentive to your health. Dr. Praful Shah lists some of the tests that you should get done on a regular basis to know your body status and take curative steps before it’s too late.

Maintaining Mental Stability

Given the fact that mental illness is a grave issue affecting people across the world, October 8 is observed as World Mental Health Day to not only create awareness but also bring to the forefront new methods of dealing with this problem. Ela Thakur explains how socio drama can be used as a tool to regain mental health.