World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 2021
According to the UN, elder abuse can be defined as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of …
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The Wrath of God
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us into a maelstrom of fear and despair, but it is possible to fight back, writes Vickram Sethi Yes, and how many times must …
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Was the Win over Australia India’s Greatest Ever Cricket Test Series Victory?
It does not matter which series win will be labeled the greatest by an Indian team, as (over time) each victory gave us tremendous joy and lifted the life-state of …
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Gul Poli – (Maharashtrian Jaggery & Sesame Stuffed Flatbread)
Gul Poli is prepared by Maharastrians on the day of ‘Makar Sankranti’, the harvest festival. The core ingredients are jaggery & sesame seeds which keeps the body warm and provide …
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Indulgent Winter Treats from Around India
We’ve picked mouthwatering winter delicacies from the four corners of India, that you can make at home — if your traditional supplier has still not opened — to make sure …
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The Sound of Victory
My Bush transistor and the kaleidoscope of the 1971 war. By Brigadier Ajit Apte (Retd) “There is a parcel for you Ajit,” called out our Quarter Master Maj MV Menon, …
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NRIs: Happy in their New Home
Non-Resident Indians have accepted the country they immigrated to as their home and are comfortable visiting India occasionally, writes Minoo Shah Why do Indians who left India not wish to …
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Communities – Maharashtrians | Arre, Maraaychay Kaay?
While Marathi is our mother tongue, sarcasm is our second language, writes Gouri Dange, who was born and brought up in Mumbai and acquired a degree in Being Thoroughly Maharashtrian …
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Prepare for a Potential Outbreak : Coronavirus COVID-19
The advice comes from international health organizations and long-term care facilities. As the world battles an outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, coupled with new research …
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Strategic Deadlock – Reality Check!
Instead of pointing that New Delhi is obsessed with “national security” while overlooking homeless people, China must introspect about its own domestic events, writes Brig (Retd) G B Reddy The …
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India’s Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
Aditya Vikram Singhal on how the pandemic has an impact on our economy, India’s current situation and a three-point programme that the private/ public sector should consider to create growth …
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Me Iyer, You Iyengar
The face-off between the two South Indian Brahmin communities is quite lored and loved over decades, writes Nagesh Alai The other day at dinner, an Iyengar friend of mine asked …
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Why ‘Quit Kashmir’ Failed
A close look at the past politics in Jammu and Kashmir, by the late political correspondent Sati Sahni, gives valuable insight into the state’s turmoil The Quit Kashmir Movement: 1931 …
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How the British Looted and Plundered India
A sordid, violent history is the legacy that the British Raj left behind, which has hobbled India’s growth even long after gaining Independence. By Vickram Sethi In the temple of …
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Up, Close & Patriotic with Mr Bharat, Manoj Kumar
As India celebrates its 73rd year of independence, the world is seeing unimaginable change at the physical, mental and emotional levels, in the wake of the current pandemic that has …
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Global Geostrategic Crisis and the New World Order given Covid-19
The challenges and opportunities India faces are numerous and complex given the Covid-19 pandemic with the ‘New Cold War’ on the horizon and the likely ‘New World Order’ emergence, writes …
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Bangladesh Operations 1971: The Road to Victory
A gripping account by Maj Gen (Retd) S C Sabharwal, VrC 67 Field Regiment was located at Bongaon on the outskirts of Kolkata (then Calcutta) when I joined them from …
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Know Your Risk during Covid-19
The Texas Medical Association recently released a chart of activities that poses lower to higher risk of getting infected by Covid-19. While some activities are riskier than a few others, …
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Happy Memories: World Cup 1992, India v/s Pakistan
The World Cup 1992 encounter between India and Pakistan always brings back happy memories, writes Ayaz Memon One of my most joyous memories is of India beating Pakistan in the …
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Harsh Goenka’s Pick of the Top 20 Indian Restaurants
Harsh Goenka lists his top 20 restaurants in India I consider myself a food adventurer. I am always on a quest looking out for fresh culinary experiences and new flavours …
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When the Tricolour fluttered in glory at the Kargil Base
For most of us, war is something we read or hear about. For the soldier, it is a test of nerves and a dance with death. Colonel (Retd) Ranbir Singh, …
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Point of View: Lessons – Post Special Representatives Dialogue over Indo-Tibet Border
It is not the size that counts but the size of the fight that counts – not only political will and military will, but also social will, writes Brig GB …
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5 Ways to Stay Safe in Public Transport
People are likely to get infected in an enclosed space with a lot of people. However, with adequate safety measures one can move around in public transport as well as …
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8 Ways to Manage Post Lockdown Anxiety
Things are likely to change over time as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are gradually easing. Reduced social exposure may flare up social anxiety – for some people, returning to ‘new normal’ …
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The Mother of All Road Shows
Hard on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, the plight of countless migrant workers walking across the country to reach home is India’s biggest tragedy since Partition, writes Vickram Sethi …
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No Country for the Poor
The pathetic condition of the poor and marginalised in India, brought into the limelight by the Covid-19 crisis, was documented in stark realism by Bimal Roy, well over 60 years …
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10 Reasons Why You must not Panic about Covid-19
As Covid-19 cases is nearing to 70,000, panic may sneak in. The pandemic is certainly not good news but being optimistic and taking precautions will definitely help. The 1918 flu …
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Laughter can Connect and Heal
People from all over the world are taking centre stage on social media and video sharing platforms – providing an antidote to Covid-19 anxiety. No matter what country we’re from, …
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A Quick Glance at the Covid-19 Stories on SeniorsToday.in
Catch up with information on our site about the Coronavirus Seniors need to be extra careful of the Novel Coronavirus A new coronavirus that causes pneumonia-like symptoms and is life …
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Are You Wearing the Mask Correctly?
If you are wearing a mask it is important that you wear it correctly. Even a cloth mask can help lower the chances of contracting Covid-19 if worn correctly. Wearing …
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