Age-old values that help lead a sound life (Book Review)

Age-old values that help lead a sound life (Book Review)

Title: Mantras for Success; Author: Shiv Malik; Publisher: Konark Publishers; Pages: 286; Price: Rs.295 Title: Feeling at East with Yourself; Author: Rajiv Parti; Publisher: Konark Publishers; Pages: 218; Price: Rs.295 “Know the purpose of your life and identify the sacrosanct values and convictions dear to you,” advises Shiv Malik, as he delves into a rich […]

The dilemmas of our lives and times – A way out? (Book Review)

The dilemmas of our lives and times – A way out? (Book Review)

Title: Without God, is Everything Permitted?; Author: Julian Baggini; Publisher: Quercus/Hachette India; Pages: 262; Price: Rs.399 Does the study of ethics and morality have any relevance in our contemporary action-oriented, technology-driven materialistic world where philosophy is dismissed as only an academic activity? Yes, it does if we are to make informed, rational choices on a […]

How to wean kids away from Maggi and other noodles

How to wean kids away from Maggi and other noodles

So what do you do if your child hankers for noodles, now that Maggi and other brands are under a cloud? Experts say one should go for the generic varieties or make alternatives more interesting. It’s difficult to stop children from eating their favourite noodles or fast food, so put in extra effort, suggests Aarchie […]

Ayurvedic science shows way for new diabetic drug

Ayurvedic science shows way for new diabetic drug

Research inspired by the unique ayurvedic metallic preparations known as ‘bhasmas’ has led Indian researchers to propose a novel nano-particle-based drug for diabetes. In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune claim to have successfully used this nano-medicine to treat both Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes in rats. Oral administration of […]

Diabetic? Smart insulin patch could replace injections

Diabetic? Smart insulin patch could replace injections

Managing diabetes could soon become a lot easier as researchers have developed the first “smart insulin patch” that can detect increases in blood sugar levels and secrete doses of insulin into the bloodstream whenever required. The patch – a thin square no bigger than a penny – is covered with more than 100 tiny needles, […]

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