ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLACK FUNGUS

May 18, 2021

CASE STUDY Mucormycosis has increasingly been seen in Covid positive and recovered patients, among others, of late. Recovered patients are advised to stay in contact with doctors and immediately inform them in case of black fungus-related symptoms, asserts top doctors and health experts. Early detection will aid prompt treatment of...

When spookiness gets real in a horror writing workshop

April 30, 2021

A thrilling rollercoaster which promises a screamy ride with mysterious prophecies, sinister sequences, and brutal revenges is what ‘Scare Me If You Can’ (published by TreeShade Books) can be best described as. We spoke with author Sid Kapdi to understand what it took to create this intriguing world for the...

A HANDY GUIDE TO BEAT THE HEAT

April 20, 2021

The summer season is here and the mercury is going to rise rapidlywith passing days. The heat can affect your body in various ways and lead to heat stroke and other health issues. So, it becomes crucial to take care of yourself, be mindful of your food and water intake....

HOW TO MANAGE PARKINSON’S AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

April 13, 2021

TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR DAILY LIFE WITH PARKINSON’S EASIER • Have full awareness of their condition. Also, your caregiver must be equally educated about the same • You can use the voice option in their phone for any work rather than text mode• Exercise regularly to maintain balance, go for...

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION IS SEVERELY AFFECTING TEENS

April 6, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a major surge in social media usage among teenagers in addition to other age groups. Although social media has been a life-saver during the pandemic when it comes to being updated with health-related information and other news from reliable sources, killing boredom, loneliness or...

AN EASY GUIDE FOR HEALTHY LIVER

March 16, 2021

LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR HEALTHY LIVER • Maintain a healthy weight (Ideal BMI being around 23.5) • Eat a balanced diet. Avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat, refined carbohydrates (such as white bread, white rice and regular pasta) and sugars. • Limit your alcohol intake (not more than 2 standard drinks a...

HOW FEMALE DOCS ARE BALANCING THEIR WORK AND WELL-BEING IN COVID TIMES

March 9, 2021

Not just male doctors but female doctors too stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic at the cost of their own well-being and mental health for the welfare of the patients. While dealing with the pandemic for almost an year now, they have realised the need to take care of themselves...

FATEMA AGARKAR: SHAPING YOUNGSTERS WITH SPORTS AND EDUCATION

March 8, 2021

Fatema Agarkar talks to The Sunday Guardian about the Agarkar Centre of Excellence (ACE), an initiative she started with her husband Ajit Agarkar, and how career in sports has an investable future. Excerpts: Q. What all did it take to convert the idea of amalgamating sports and education into the...

How love transcends religious boundaries

March 5, 2021

Anuradha Kumar Jain describes Written on the Wind as a story of two women and the unexpected paths their lives take, the freedom struggle only acts as a backdrop. It is set in pre-Partition Lahore. Two strong women—Harjeet and Amiya—carve their paths amid the trials of life. Harjeet, who is...

Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission supplies drinking water through taps in Ladakh village

March 4, 2021

Overcoming the challenges posed by nature, the Jal Jeevan Mission has been successfully implemented in Stok village in Leh district. People in the village are now getting regular drinking water through taps at home. The Centre started work for the Jal Jeevan Mission in Ladakh in September 2020. The project,...