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YOU COULD GO BLIND RUBBING YOUR EYES
Varun (name changed) came to my clinic with a history of blurred vision. He faced glare at night while coming home from tuition on his cycle; he faced severe eye strain, and his spectacle power values kept changing every three months, which was unusual. He...
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SOBER CURIOUS: IS GEN Z SETTING A NEW TREND?
Consuming alcohol and socialising have gone hand-in-hand for centuries, in most cultures around the world. The Swedes take shots of potent aquavit at their midsommar parties; Spaniards keep wine on the table for both lunch and dinner; English law permits 16-year-olds to have a single...
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GLOW SAFELY: HOW TO AVOID TOXIC INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS
Indus Valley Organic has almost five decades of legacy. It formulated the very first organic hair colour and started contract manufacturing and providing the technical know-how to brands across the globe. Later, the hair colour was launched in the Netherlands and Europe, followed by the...
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EMBRACING AUTISMA MOTHER’S PERSPECTIVE
In December 1999 the world population was frantic, anticipating a problem called Y2K (Year 2000). This was because, computers coded in the 1960s used only two digits to represent the year; for example, ‘74’ meant 1974. As the millennium approached, the year 2000 would be...
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MAN ON A MISSION: DR J RADHAKRISHNAN
What is your current role like?My current role involves food and consumer protection under one ministry and co-operation under another. Food involves procurement and ensuring that supplies reach the 37000+ public distribution system shops which benefit 2.14 crore families. Consumer protection is about making people...
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2024 – THE YEAR OF GENERATIVE AI ON SMARTPHONES
As a tech journalist, I get access to technology before the world gets to see it, and I can tell you that AI is changing the tech landscape every second. We don’t have to wait for years, months or even days. It is happening right...
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A SANCTUARY OF HOPE: HEAVEN FOR ANIMALS
When and how was Heaven for Animals started?Heaven for Animals (HFA) was established on June 14th, 2021, and quickly made strides in animal welfare by launching South India’s first cloud kitchen dedicated to feeding stray animals on August 28th, 2021. What are the main initiatives...
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ELEVATE YOUR STYLE GAME THIS PARTY SEASON!
Step into the spotlight with breathtaking party wear collections that you choose with care! Designed to make you dazzle, here I present some exquisite outfits that are perfect for any occasion - from black-tie events to glamorous galas. Go in for luxurious fabrics like velvet,...
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HEALTH HACKS FOR SITTING ON YOUR BUTT!
In today's fast-paced, desk-bound professional world, many individuals spend long hours sitting, leading to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. While this might seem like just another workday routine, the long-term effects of inactivity are far from harmless. In fact, the rise in chronic diseases related to...
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BEYOND VOWS: THE REALITY OF MODERN MARRIAGE
Remember when our Indian marriages were rock-solid? When husbands were revered as Patidev and wives were as dedicated as Sita? For centuries, marriage in India has been the steady foundation upon which our families and communities have been built. It's been the cornerstone of tradition,...
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