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Is Your Bank Deposit Insured?

Every person must ensure to keep deposits in banks eligible for DICGC insurance cover and distribute deposits among different banks to guarantee that they all come within the maximum cover of ₹5 lakhs. Dr. Sampath Iyer elaborates on this issue.

How Good Is Your Faith?

Having weak faith is not a sin, but trying to weaken others is, says Jayaram V.

Vitamin Sunshine

New research indicates that free, circulating Vitamin D level in the bloodstream may be a good predictor of future health and disease risk in ageing men.

The ‘Masala' King

At 98, Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, the face of MDH spices seen in television commercials, is now a role model for entrepreneurs. Here is his story.

Till Death Do Us Part!

Marriage is akin to walking a tightrope. Monica Fernandes dwells on this issue.

Spanish Delights

Cornelius and Claudia D’Souza recount their memorable trip to spain.

Eat Out, But with a Prayer!

Sumit Paul writes about how most restaurants serve enticing cuisines made out of stale food.

Cycle of Returns

So what is this ‘karma’ that everyone keeps referring to? Arvind Narvekar has his own take on it.

Champion of Grassroots Innovators

A mentor for unsung innovators, activist and independent thinker, Dr. Anil Gupta is a man with a mission. Aruna Raghuram meets him to know more.

Building Resilience in Trying Times

Now that the unlocking phase is underway, Jeanette Saldanha reflects on how we need to deal with the new normal.

Hitting High Waves In Hawaii

Initially, Paul Dias thought Honolulu would be disappointing. But then he visited places that changed his mood.

Vertigo: The Balancing Act

Feeling dizzy all of a sudden? It could be a case of vertigo, often caused by an inner ear problem. The article highlights the causes and treatment of this problem.

Cholesterol: Good, Bad And Ugly

One of the most common triggers for cardiac ailments is the buildup of bad cholesterol in the body. The article provides details about various types of cholesterol and how to tackle it.

“I Developed Writing as a Hobby”

In this interview, Suresh Chandra elaborates about what keeps him active and robust while he goes about engaged in the welfare of seniors.

‘My Novels are My Jewish voice'

Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Esther David (75) is often referred to as the ‘Indian Jewish author’. In this interview with Aruna Raghuram, she talks about her fascinating childhood, her brush with art, taking up writing and her love for cooking.

Using Face Masks

While face masks are strongly recommended to prevent the transmission of the corona virus from one person to another, how do you know which one is good for you? K R K Moorthy elaborates.

Fundamental Truths of Existence

Most of us go through life unmindful of how our existence is governed by the laws of the universe. In that respect, Jayaram V defines the elements that make us tick.

Educating The Rural Girl Child

IIMPACT, an NGO headquartered in Gurugram, seeks to provide education to girls who are out of school, reports Aruna Raghuram.

Alandi: A Place of Pilgrimage

A short distance away from the bustling, congested metro city Pune is the calm and soothing environ of Alandi – a place that holds a very important position in the religious and spiritual history of Maharashtra because of it being the chosen spot where Sant Dnyaneshwar undertook his ‘samadhi’, writes Huned Contractor.

Writer, Activist And Much More!

Poet, writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated his 75th birthday this year and was also honoured with the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award. This article is a compilation of his replies to many interesting questions posed to him over the years.

Of Wills and Testamentary Dispositions – Part II

Advocate Aazmeen Kasad elaborates about the laws of succession and defines legal terms such as Letter of Administration and Succession Certificate.

Mind over Matter

There have been reports about the adverse impact of the corona virus pandemic on the minds of seniors. Krishna Moorthy suggests that it’s best to keep mentally stable to avoid panic attacks and stress.

Living the Konkani Way of Life

More than just the beaches, forts, mountains and ancient temples, Konkan also offers a unique way to spend your vacation through agro-tourism. Here, you can live on a farm and participate in all the activities related to farming and fishing while enjoying the beauty of nature and indulging in typical local cuisine. Viren Merchant describes his experience.

Heal Your Own Self

The ability of healing your own self and others through the practice of Bhasma Yoga is promoted by Krishna Guruji who explains in this article what it means and how it can be practiced.

Does Money Matter?

Money does matter, provided we understand to what extent it matters and have a healthy and balanced approach to material riches, says Jeanette Saldanha.

Banking Online? Stay Alert!

The convenience offered by internet and mobile banking is worth the effort of going digital. However, there are some precautions that you must observe, suggests Dr. Sampath Iyer.

Agony of the Migrants

In the wake of the very unfortunate event of migrants rushing home in the midst of the pandemic, Krishan Kalra pens his opinion on how this could have been avoided with a sustainable rural development strategy in place.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Most times we take things for granted. That is not how it should be, says Monica Fernandes.

A Day at a Museum

For Martin D’Costa, a chance visit to the museum of the Department of History and Ancient Indian Culture at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad opened the floodgates to a rich insight into India’s past history and culture.

Depressed? Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Despite mounting evidence about depression being a fatality, there are equally positive results about how one can cope and overcome its damaging impact on individual lives. It is this fight against difficulties associated with this illness that have prompted leading personalities such as Deepika Padukone to set up initiatives to help people overcome it. For instance, her ‘Live Love and Laugh Foundation’ has shown very many ways to fight depression.