By Preetha Nair Thimphu Aboriginal, litterateur and rebel, Witi Ihimaera is a moving force in giving voice to the Maoris in New Zealand. The first published novelist in Maori literature, the 72-year-old has several novels, short stories and recognitions to his credit. His works were a harbinger of change to the Maoris, says Ihimaera who […]
An estimated 3.7 million Australians had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Impacts of chronic back problems, explains the impact on an individual’s quality of life, as well as the impact on the community in terms of economic and disease […]
Westmead Hospital’s cardiology team has improved outcomes for patients all the way in India by visiting the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute and Research Centre in Ahmedabad. The program, known as Heart Care India, was established by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Himanshu Desai, and enables the exchange of knowledge, skills and experience. A Westmead Hospital team of […]
Mi Show Slimming capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has tested product labelled Mi Show Slimming capsules and found that: the capsules contain the undeclared substance sibutramine. Consumers are advised that sibutramine is a prescription-only substance in Australia. Sibutramine was withdrawn from world […]
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi With every unsuccessful love story, there comes a phase when dealing with normal life becomes a task. What follows is a heartbreak that leads to several other health concerns – physically and psychologically. Psychiatrist Shyam Bhat’s latest book “How to Heal Your Broken Heart” (available on the Juggernaut Books app […]
By Sadhguru, Isha Foundation Fundamentally, the word health itself comes from the root word “whole.” What we call, “feeling healthy,” is that we have a sense of wholeness within us. If we are free of diseases medically, that is not health. If we feel like a complete human being in our body, mind and spirit, […]
2nd International Day of Yoga Special message from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull On the occasion of the 2nd International Day of Yoga, Hon Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia has sent a special message complimenting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his leadership on International Day of Yoga and commending his vision for supporting global […]
By Somrita Ghosh Kolkata What comes to your mind when in Kolkata? Sweets and fish? Well, the City of Joy is also home to many dishes which have gained their own identity time – Kolkata biryani, for instance, has been ruling the hearts, minds and tummies of Bengalis for ages. The hypnotising aroma, the finely […]
By Somrita Ghosh Himachal Pradesh The mesmerising snow-clad mountain peaks stood tall right before me, the silence of the valley wrapped my soul and the enchanting view comforted me as serenity got a new meaning the moment I reached Palampur. Nestled in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, the first glimpse of the small “pahari” town is […]
A new four-strain flu vaccine, protecting against the nasty Brisbane virus, is being made available for at-risk Australians for free from this month by the Turnbull Government, to help them build up their immunity in time for the peak flu season due in August 2016. Minister for Health Sussan Ley today announced the Federal Government […]