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On a blistering Sunday afternoon on March 23, sixty-year-old farmer Ranga Rao received a call from his daughter Devi (name changed). She asked him where he was and if he had had his lunch. Ranga Rao told her he was busy feeding the buffaloes and would have it afterwards. A few moments of silence later, Devi … Read more
For 46 years, K.Pitchaiah has clutched onto hope the way most people might hold on to a fading photograph — weathered, creased but never discarded. Now a frail septuagenarian, the farmer still makes the arduous journey to government offices to secure a patta (possession document) for a modest one-acre of land in Errasanigudem village in … Read more
Raghavendra (name changed), 73, is part of around six WhatsApp groups for the elderly. An electrical engineer who spent more than 30 years in Mumbai, he moved to Bengaluru post-retirement to live with his daughter. In a city of 1.4 crore people, the septuagenarian was starting to feel lonely given his daughter’s busy work schedule … Read more
This World Health Day (April 7) the World Health Organization (WHO) in its wisdom, has chosen an apt theme: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. As diabetologists, we have, for decades, been propounding the theory of primordial prevention, or preventing diabetes in the womb itself, in order to ensure a happy and healthy future for both the … Read more
The current study highlights that any timely treatment to restore blood flow is lifesaving, even if limited to fibrinolysis. Can telemedicine guidance on a messaging platform like WhatsApp help doctors improve treatment outcomes in patients presenting with major heart attacks? The Tamil Nadu Government Heart Attack Management Programme – operationalised in a hub-and-spoke model networking … Read more
A wide gate opens into a four-acre forest farm, where flaming orange blooms of a palash tree greet guests at the entrance. It’s late evening in Gujarat’s Gir region, and the sun dips towards the horizon, giving way to a crisp February breeze. On one side, rows of 50 heirloom tomato varieties are fenced off to keep … Read more
I started my label Bodice in 2011 as a young designer but I have always been conscious about the depletion of natural resources, and am constantly on the lookout for alternative materials. The spring-summer collection we launched in Delhi last month was a collaboration with Bemberg, an eco-friendly textile produced by the Japan-based Asahi Kasei. … Read more
You know how you sometimes hear of a place, and even before you have been there, you are already in love? I vividly remember hearing the name Gangtok in school, when we were learning capital cities, and knowing instinctively that I would find my way there some day. And I have been lucky to travel … Read more
The coastal town of Puri in Odisha is much more than just a beach destination. Steeped in history, spirituality, and rich cultural traditions, it offers travellers an immersive experience. Famous for the revered Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, the town pulses with the energy of devotees. The town’s markets brim with … Read more
A rare breed: The Vembur sheep is easily recognisable from its medium-sized drooping ears, short thin tails, and tall lean bodies. It relies entirely on natural grazing grounds, not on commercial cattle fodder. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tamil Nadu InFocus In the grazing lands of Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts thrives the Vembur sheep (‘Pottu aadu’). The … Read more