Protecting against fungal infections 

An important aspect of health during the pandemic is ensuring protection against the black and white fungal infections, Dr Shikha Nehru Sharma explains how to manage it and what are the keys to holistic health  Even though the number of cases from the Coronavirus have gone down in recent times, experts warn of a possible […]

Libraries in slums: Project Aashayein aims to make books accessible to kids living in slums

Amidst the pandemic many kids from the weaker sections of society lost access to educational material like books. Project Aashayein, under the leadership of Kajal Gupta is now on a mission to bring books back into the hands of kids living in slums around Delhi   In a small room of 8×9 square feet, four volunteers […]

Brawny is the qualification; low incomes and the lure of crime are big challenges for traditional wrestlers 

For traditional wrestlers jobs like enforcers, personal security, manning cash collection points like the toll plazas, even organised crime are a niche professional avenue with that come with greater risks than rewards   It’s an overcast Sunday evening, outside a popular bar in the Kailash Market in South Delhi, Samar Chaudhary is getting ready for his […]

Fighting infections through a good diet 

Fighting inflammation is important when it comes to handling not just Covid-19 induced illness but also other infections says  Dr Shikha Nehru Sharma The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed millions of lives since its outbreak and even after a year there is a lot about the virus that specialists are uncovering each day. An important aspect […]

When adversity is an opportunity

For single women the pandemic was a big challenge. For man, while old doors and the rhythm of life were shut, new windows of possibilities opened up There are women who have made the conscious decision to lead an independent life and enjoy their own company. The two waves of the pandemic have ensured that […]

Stray dogs suffer amid pandemic, Delhi Samaritan comes to their rescue

An Indian-Dutch woman, Annelieke, has developed an effective stray dog management model in South Delhi, which can be replicated by others Stray dogs are the silent sufferers during the pandemic. The economic life of the city came to a halt and with it the ecosystem of their survival in the urban habitat was affected. Herds […]

Recognised by courts yet discriminated by society

The apex court’s support and recognition of kinnars in the Hindu community is changing the attitude of society towards transgenders—but they face discrimination from society at large and within the LGBTQ community  Raju Mani, 32, a transgender, who resides in Noida, is glad to have been part of the processions of Kinnar Akahara during the […]

Doing their bit: Radisson Blu Marina Hotel distributes food packages to migrants and health care workers

While the city battled the coronavirus pandemic, many organisations came forward to help with relief work, Radisson Blu Marina Hotel was one such entity lending a helping hand in these difficult times The impact of the pandemic has been devastating for the Capital to say the least. With a total lockdown and the healthcare system […]