NOW OR NEVER
There is a very well-known quote in hindi by Kabir Dass: Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aaj Kare So ab, Pal Mein Pralaya Hoyegi, Bahuri Karoge Kab Means Tomorrows work do today, today's work now. If the moment is lost, how will the work be done? Meaning Do the work that needs to be done now. There is no other time then...
Procrastination. Good or Evil?
As one looks at the above topic one may wonder, ‘is procrastination really for good, or, for evil? We mostly understand when we read or hear the word that it is related to something that may not be positive in outlook or understanding. So let’s first try to understand the meaning of ‘procrastination’. What is procrastination? Explaining procrastination: The word procrastination...
Covid-19 impact explained: How India’s film industry got hit and is preparing for a new normal
Covid-19 impact: While the impact of the lockdown on the Indian film industry at large is still being evaluated, we take a look at how slim production and related fields have suffered in India over the past month. Big releases postponed, film, TV and web series shootings halted, theatres unable to screen movies, daily wage employees struggling for their next...
Just Before Marriage
How old are you? Shouldn’t you be married by now?” “Now next is your turn” “Get married fast else your hair will start turning grey or you will start looking elderly, then who will marry you?” “Why is she not getting married? Does she have someone in her life?” Can you relate with all these questions? I definitely can and that too since...
Four scenarios for the global economy after Covid-19
In this fast-moving environment, we need to think in scenarios, rather than pretending to know how the economy will evolve over the next 1 ½ years. We’ve developed four scenarios of how the virus, the lockdown measures and consequently the different economies could evolve. Needless to say, even these scenarios cannot try to fully predict reality, but we hope they...
Physical Fitness
Exercising regularly, every day if possible, is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, boost mood, and improve sleep. In the long term, it reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, depression, and many cancers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the...
Herbal Cosmetics: A safe and effective approach
The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek word “kosm tikos” meaning having the power, arrange, skill in decorating.The origin of cosmetics forms a continuous narrative throughout the history of man as they developed. The man in prehistoric times 3000BC used colours for decoration to attract the animals that he wished to hunt and also the man survived attack...
Rishi Kapoor (1952-2020): The Kapoor who got better with age
In the last decade of his career, the actor threw caution to the winds. These films highlight his range, marking him out as one of the most versatile actors in Hindi cinema Rishi Kapoor may always be considered Kapoor the Younger. Born to a family of outsized legends, his early years of unforgettable boyishness (Bobby, Rafoo Chakkar, Khel Khel Mein,...
Irfan Khan-A Gem of Bollywood
Irrfan Khan was one of Indian cinema's finest actors and among its most successful exports to Hollywood. A veteran of nearly 80 films, he almost gave up acting in his 30s - after an unrewarding decade in TV soaps. Khan lacked the looks for a traditional Bollywood romantic lead but made his name as a character actor in Hindi cinema and...
Relationships
Why Relationships Matter Love is one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. There are many kinds of love, but many people seek its expression in a romantic relationship with a compatible partner (or partners). For many, romantic relationships comprise one of the most meaningful aspects of life, providing a source of deep fulfillment. The need for human connection...
