If you’d want to take it into our own hands and deal with common problems, you can do so by correctly following homeopathy’s principles and carefully listening to the language of symptoms, writes Barbara Etcovitch. We have all experienced times of ill-health that, for the most part, have been addressed by a variety of trained medical professionals. What many of us do not know, however, is that we can deal with some common complaints by ourselves if only we use a safe and inexpensive form of medicine — homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine founded over 200 years…
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The best answer to stress is to avoid it as far as possible. If this is not possible, don’t despair. Just go for mindful, or focused, relaxation — your natural stress-buster, says Dr. Rajgopal Nidamboor. A certain amount of stress is part of our condition. It is a contributory factor in several disorders — and, a direct cause of illness. Stress also, likewise, motivates us to reach our goals faster. Stress is related to changes that occur in the body when the mind sees a threat, or challenge. The threat can be real, or imaginary. The changes that occur in…
When people shift their attitude towards yoga and start looking at it as their special time with themselves and not just a health therapy, it can be a life changing experience, avers Shameem Akthar. So, if you shift your perspective towards yoga as your special time with yourself – which it really is – you begin to look forward to it. If I gave you a spoonful of medicine, however sweet, and a cup of icecream, which will you choose? This has been my goad, for all those who say, they lack the discipline to do yoga. There is no…
Flowers not only mesmerise us with their beauty, enhance mood and trigger off good vibes, but have the magical power to heal many ailments, says Anuradha Pittie, as she highlights the innate qualities of some of the flowers and their therapeutic uses. G od grows a plant for every disease. Look around nature and draw from God’s pharmacy”, said the mediaeval physician and philosopher Paracelsus. Flowers, the crowning glory of every plant, mesmerise us with their sheer beauty and effortlessly convey a host of human emotions — joy, sympathy, friendship, gratitude, love, admiration and so much more. Their decorative and…
A true patriot and a fine statesman (1935-2020) The former President of India Pranab Mukherjee who passed away in Delhi on the August 2020 was one of India’s most admired politicians whose political career spanned over five decades during which time he held several vital portfolios in the Union Cabinet. The quintessential Bengali, Mukherjee was born on 11 December 1935 in a freedom fighter’s family. His keen interest in academics led to his acquiring a post graduate degree in Political Science and a Degree in Law (LLB) as well from the University of Calcutta. Before plunging headlong into politics, he worked…
Doyen of Hindustani classical music (1930 – 2020) Pandit Jasraj was a legendary classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana. His legacy of 75 years includes memorable performances of Hindustani classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres. Born in a musical middle class Brahmin family in Haryana, he was the youngest of three sons. His father, Pandit Motiram who initiated him into music died when Jasraj was only three. His elder brother, Pandit Pratap Narayan taught him to play the tabla and, when barely seven, he was known as an able accompanist…
Chamba’s gallant soldier (1895-1915) Gabar Singh was born on 21 April 1895 in village Manjood near Chamba, Tehri Garhwal district in the hill state of Uttarakhand. Singh enlisted in the 2/39 Garhwal Rifles in October 1913. The unit proceeded to France as part of the Indian Expeditionary Force in World War I. It was part of the 7th Meerut Division and was in the front lines during the first battle of Ypres and later in the Pas-de-Calais sector. It remained there till the end of the year. It was selected to force a gap in the lines at Neuve Chapelle…
Drumstick or moringa that has been used in Indian cooking for centuries is now being recognised the world over as superfood. Each part of the Moringa oleifera tree is useful and it can easily claim to be the nutrition storehouse in the plant world, writes Hiren Kumar Bose. If there was something called ‘nutrition storehouse’ in the plant world it would be Moringa oleifera or the drum stick tree, as it is commonly known. Each part of this ‘wonder tree’ is useful—the roots, stems, leaves, seedpods, resin and flowers. Its generic name is derived from the Tamil word ‘murungai’ meaning ‘twisted…
Trafficking of young girls across India-Nepal border is a significant problem. PROTECT (Prevention, Tracking, Education and Transformation), an initiative of Plan India and Plan Nepal is set to bring about sweeping reforms to better the lives of girls from poor and marginalised families, despite the challenges it faces. G. Venkatesh, gives us a low-down on how PROTECT plans to address the human trafficking issue across the border. Any nation, or society for that matter, thrives if it knows how to respect its womenfolk. Truism? Platitude? Cliché? Yes, friends, it may well be, but has it sunk in as yet? Oftentimes,…
CHOKED – PAISA BOLTA HAI, a feature film by Anurag Kashyap which shows the impact of demonetisation on the middle class has been streaming online since June 2020. Shoma A. Chatterji reviews it. I wonder why a talented filmmaker like Anurag Kashyap should waste his time getting entangled in “Me too” and other controversies instead of concentrating on what he is good at – making films. After Black Friday and Dev D, Kashyap has been consistently inconsistent. His films appear like sparks, at times striking and at times, fall with a dull thud. So, this critic approached his latest OTT…