Losing a spouse to death is tough, more so in old age when one has spent a good part of life sharing all the ups and downs, the smiles and tears, and has given birth to and natured many more relationships. Here is some insight into how some seniors handle this tragedy
The year 2020 is going to stand out in the memories of all those who are old and sane enough to have memories right now. It’s a year that we will not forget for a long, long time, most likely never. And history will remember it for so many different things, most of them unpleasant. Twenty-twenty will also be called all kinds of names — the year of the great pandemic, the year of global lockdown, the year of online classes and work, the year the Olympic Games were postponed,…
Listening is a natural process that we do without even making an effort, but careful listening is a skill that we need to learn.
With schools reopening and some students going back to school, what we should focus on is what to do and how to learn to live well in such a situation.
Memories, nostalgia and a personal account … Each year at this time, nostalgia consumes me totally. I start reliving my haj experience, reminiscing what I had gone through and how countless souls from all over the world go through the same rituals each year. The haj is a totally consuming experience – physically, mentally and spiritually. And to me, it is the most exciting spiritual adventure one can experience. I use the word ‘adventure’ because of the nature of what has to be accomplished, the tasking mental and physical…
I am what I am, all because of my father. He inspired me with stories of strong women, let me forge my own own path, and his love taught me to love myself with all my flaws and finesse.
There are all kinds of fathers, each very special and unique in his own way, adding laughter and lessons in the lives of their little ones. Here is a Father’s Day tribute to my father and all the fathers out there.
As thousands of people become infected and are killed by COVID-19 daily, scientists and doctors the world over are working hard to come up with its medicines and vaccines. Here is a look at what a vaccine is and a short history of its development
This Eidul Fitr under the shadow of Covid-19 is a lonely and sad one for most people, but let us celebrate what we have rather than miss what we can’t have
A mother is all giving and she rarely asks for anything, except that all her family stays happy and healthy. Stay happy, stay positive and stay connected to your mother during this Covid-19 pandemic.
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a not-to-be-missed novel — but only for readers ready to be moved, even heart-broken by the tale of two women brought together and bounded in love by their shared pain.
The world has changed forever in these last few weeks. And when this is all over, we would also have changed in so many ways — the way we do things, the way we look at things and the way we take all small and important things in life. These weeks and the weeks ahead of social distancing due to COVID-19 appear daunting and depressing. There are more questions than there are answers. Few people are sure of what to do, but there is no doubt that staying at home…
On growing up, there are many things that youngsters learn to handle and take responsibility for. While some of these are adult things, such as doing a job, driving a car, cooking a meal, buying their own stuff and what not, there are other things that are helpful to learn how to do from a young age. Handling money is one of those things. I am sure most kids know what money is and what it is used for. They may have some of their own too, in the form…
Children, who are exposed to an onslaught of noise at home, in recreational activities and in their surroundings, are as much at risk of facing noise pollution as adults are in similar conditions.
Digital addiction is as bad as any other addiction and we need to put ourselves through a digital diet, plus an intake of healthy digital nutrition, to overcome this modern menace
Clinical psychologist Maria Moochala speaks about working with children who suffer from learning and behavioural disabilities, including dyslexia and offers insight into dealing with such issues