Leave the forests alone

The sighting of wild animals in human habitations is increasing with every passing year. The question is: Are they invading territory or are we encroaching on their habitat?   On January 20, the usually quiet village of Sadullapur — located in a remote corner of Greater Noida (west) – became the centre of attention as […]

Putting skin in the game

On his way back from the Jaipur Litfest where he promoted his new book, this indian doctor settled in new zealand reveals his plans to bring genetic testing to india to help us finetune our diets Dr Sharad P Paul looks so young and trim, the ushers at the Museum of Natural Science in America […]

In search of nirvana

The holy Kumbh Mela offers an intense experience, with sages and saints who have relinquished the world — some even clothing — in the quest for freedom from the vicious cycle of birth and death The Kumbh Mela has its class divide. While the rich get to learn yoga, meditation and have private audience with […]

In a Dark tunnel

Nigerians lead an oppressed life in ghetto-like hidden pockets in the city. They have strong solidarity and are fairly resilient in the face of adversity Nigerians in Delhi. There are many thousands of them, yet there is no way to arrive at a definitive figure as many of them by their own admission are ‘illegal […]

Mean streets, tense work

Delivery executives don’t have it easy — they have to brave the harsh weather and deal with customers who become irritable. But how is it to deliver food to people when they themselves are hungry and don’t have the time to eat? The recent ‘scandalous’ sighting in Madurai of a delivery executive from Zomato, who […]

Tread carefully with a keto diet

Keto has become a diet buzzword and if you too are planning to dive into it to accomplish your fitness goals, you should take a look at its possible risks and benefits Ketogenic diet is a high fat, adequate protein, low carb diet that forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. It dates […]

Wheat is not always a power grain

A whole range of ailments may be due to gluten in the grains we consume. Don’t worry If your doctor asks you to give it up, for you will find your energy levels improving A medical mystery is in the process of being solved, thanks to new research in the field of gastrology/gastroenterology. This research […]

A state of shock

The Capital loses another of its citizens as workers continue to be sent into death traps without safety gear. Does human life have no value? Sitting in a circle outside their home in Shri Ram Basti in North Delhi, warming their hands from a makeshift fireplace, the Lal family is still in shock, trying to […]