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PANDEMIC GREETING AND THE INDIAN ROPE TRICK
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PANDEMIC GREETING AND THE INDIAN ROPE TRICK

What I am about to narrate happened just before the government forced the clubs to down their shutters once again and put a stop to wining and dining. So, when I parked the car and was about to enter the club, I noticed the watchman, who had strategically placed himself neither near nor afar from the main door, holding what seemed like the ubiquitous infrared thermometer.

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2 mins  |
August - September 2021
NUTS IN A HEALTHIER WAY FOR A MORE BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHIER YOU
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NUTS IN A HEALTHIER WAY FOR A MORE BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHIER YOU

Nuts are a storehouse of nutrients. Eating it gives a lot of health benefits. Nuts are very good for heart health, intelligence, and fertility. Studies show that nuts, which are high in fiber and protein, can help you lose weight and improve your metabolism. These are the nuts that help you lose weight.

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1 min  |
August - September 2021
KERALA'S POTENTIAL AS A PROMINENT GLOBAL HEALTH HUB
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KERALA'S POTENTIAL AS A PROMINENT GLOBAL HEALTH HUB

Kerala is one of the few regions in the developing world, which has achieved substantial progress in the realm of education and health. The demographic, morbidity, mortality, epidemiological, and health transitions have been substantial and follow a pattern similar to many advanced countries. Kerala has become a model Indian state viewed in terms of low birth and death rates, infant and maternal mortality rates. high life expectancy at birth, favorable sex ratio, and achievements in public health surveillance. The Human Development Index of Kerala is the highest among the states of India. Its because it has the highest literacy rate, highest life expectancy, and lowest sex ratio(male: female).

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3 mins  |
August - September 2021
Some Remedies To Prevent Hair Breakage
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Some Remedies To Prevent Hair Breakage

Some of the causes of hair loss are lack of moisture in the hair, washing hair in thick water, drying hair with heat styling, coloring the hair, using cotton pillows, and tying hair with wet after bathing.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2021
What You Believe Is What You See!
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What You Believe Is What You See!

Our mindset is a sum of our beliefs, experiences, conditioning, knowledge, perception, and thoughts about the world we live in. It is also how you see yourself. Your mindset is the ultimate determinant of your success. We have seen some people accomplish more than others. We see that some people believe in themselves more than others and are more optimistic about things & tomorrow. What makes them do so is the mindset they developed. Those who achieve great success believe that they can accomplish big things. Your mind controls the way you look at things, the way you talk and make decisions.

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4 mins  |
July - August 2021
Your Food Is Your Medicine
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Your Food Is Your Medicine

Ancient old Vedic systems of India have shown that we are what we eat and eating habits determine good health or disease risk. There are certain foods, fruits, and vegetables that trigger health while the others are capable of providing medicinal and preventive, protective & curative qualities. That is the strongest reason that many people votes in favor of food is medicine. Despite the above facts, we can’t simply say that food/diet alone cannot and should not replace medicine in all conditions & circumstances, I strongly feel and recommend that food supplements and medicines can go hand in hand. It's wrong to suggest that the entire pharmaceutical industry and modern science are bad and Ayurveda/alternative systems of treatment are best.

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2 mins  |
July - August 2021
CONNECTING WITH MY TRIBE
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CONNECTING WITH MY TRIBE

Aji Krishnan, the founder and secretary of HRDS INDIA, work in tribal settlements has begun to blur the social divide. The rise of HRDS INDIA from a single idea into a massive voluntary initiative is rooted in his traditional townlet beliefs and experiences as a social development specialist and dedicated volunteer. In a conversation with The Unique Times, he shares how the work brings strength and solace to a community in dire need of basic needs.

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8 mins  |
July - August 2021
A FEW RECENT DIRECT TAX AMENDMENTS - IS IT A CASE OF MISTRUST
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A FEW RECENT DIRECT TAX AMENDMENTS - IS IT A CASE OF MISTRUST

It has now become a saddening trend of laws changing so frequently on the assumption that there is no intelligent life outside the North Block. An even more disturbing trend which is neither fair nor in the national interest that law is made to bear hard on a large number of taxpayers merely in order to get a few dishonest ones. As Nani Palkhivala once remarked, “It is not right that so much should be inflicted on so many in order to rope in a few.”

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4 mins  |
July - August 2021
The Loneliness Pandemic - Can Technology Provide A Solution?
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The Loneliness Pandemic - Can Technology Provide A Solution?

The pandemic has brought in changes galore and changed our quotidian lifestyles. Besides disrupting a significant portion of our work and our leisure time, it constantly forces us to adopt new habits and usher in life-altering mindsets. We pride ourselves as homo sapiens on the ability to embrace change, albeit with difficulty, and emerge with the ability to not just cope with the circumstances but also to master them. With the healthcare research bandwidth around the globe today, there is a clear possibility that we would have conquered the virus and controlled such outbreaks for years to come. I am optimistic!

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4 mins  |
July - August 2021
THE STAGES OF MEMORY FORMATION
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THE STAGES OF MEMORY FORMATION

Memory is the process in which the mind interprets, stores, and retrieves information. Memory serves human beings in many complex ways. It enables us to process our environment, improve behavior, and gives context to our lives. Studies of this psychological phenomenon reveal that memory occurs in stages, which gives us valuable insight into the inner workings of the brain. Forming new memories is an incredibly complex and fascinating process, researchers have been able to trace memory down to the structural and even the molecular level in recent years, showing that memories are stored throughout many brain structures in the connections between neurons, and can even depend on a single molecule for their long-term stability.

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4 mins  |
July - August 2021
A SUGGESTION FOR RBI'S REGULATIONS REVIEW AUTHORITY
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A SUGGESTION FOR RBI'S REGULATIONS REVIEW AUTHORITY

To promote the next level of financial inclusion, let us remove restrictions on opening new branches that currently apply to gold loan NBFCs

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4 mins  |
July - August 2021
Professional In The Post-Pandemic World
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Professional In The Post-Pandemic World

One of the most important tasks of professionals is to take decisions. Management is often called ‘decision-making without bias!’. Some of these decisions are taken with deep analysis and some with the ‘gut feel’. But even this ‘gut feel’ is actually the commutation of life experiences and the unconscious ‘decision algorithm’ we build in our minds.

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5 mins  |
June - July 2021
Natural Ways To Cure Blackheads
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Natural Ways To Cure Blackheads

Caring for our skin is like taking care of a baby, as our skin is sensitive and over usage of chemical products can damage the skin.

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2 mins  |
June - July 2021
Digital Learning: How The Pandemic Became A Catalyst For Change
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Digital Learning: How The Pandemic Became A Catalyst For Change

In life, no matter how difficult the situation we find ourselves in, we should always retain our presence of mind and try to think of a solution to get things done within the constraints, rather than bemoaning over fate. Challenges pave the way for opportunities. Those who are exposed to challenges tend to utilize the best of opportunities.

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4 mins  |
June - July 2021
THE COMMUNIST SUPERSTAR
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THE COMMUNIST SUPERSTAR

The confident, hard-edged leader is easily the most powerful communist politician in the country, at a time when the party’s footprints have been diminishing in the nation. Pinarayi Vijayan’s progressive approach and resolute stance in the event of a chain of natural calamities and pandemic that the state faced in the last five years is a textbook example of strong governance that transformed the governance style of Kerala by adopting the best of the west and yet standing strong on the ideals of socialism.

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10+ mins  |
June - July 2021
EARLY DETECTION IS VERY CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF BRAIN TUMOURS
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EARLY DETECTION IS VERY CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF BRAIN TUMOURS

Radiotherapy is the most commonly used treatment for brain tumours. Radiosurgery is a treatment method that uses computerised calculations to focus radiation at the site of the tumour while minimising the radiation dose to the surrounding brain.

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4 mins  |
June - July 2021
BMC'S CHAHAL – BEACON OF LIGHT IN A CRISIS
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BMC'S CHAHAL – BEACON OF LIGHT IN A CRISIS

Rare is it for a Municipal Chief to become the toast of a country fighting a national crisis.

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3 mins  |
June - July 2021
BUILD A DOOR WHEN YOU SEE NONE!
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BUILD A DOOR WHEN YOU SEE NONE!

You don’t have to be always perfect to make things happen. Unless you attempt something, keep on with the efforts, and sustain it, you’ll never know whether you will succeed on it or not. Rather, nothing is impossible if you put your heart and soul into it.

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5 mins  |
June - July 2021
COVID -19 and the Black Fungus Infection Mucormycosis are on the Rise: Why the New Covid Wave is Targeting More Young Adults
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COVID -19 and the Black Fungus Infection Mucormycosis are on the Rise: Why the New Covid Wave is Targeting More Young Adults

This disease is completely treatable if detected very early with antifungal medication like Liposomal Amphotericin B. However, if the infection is detected late, then the mortality rate is extremely high.

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6 mins  |
June - July 2021
AN EPITOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND ICONIC VIEWS: BORA BORA
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AN EPITOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY AND ICONIC VIEWS: BORA BORA

The native languages spoken in Bora Bora island are French and Tahitian. But the people on the island can also interact with the visitors in English. Tahitian is relatively an easy language to learn with only 16 letters and 1,000 words.

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5 mins  |
June - July 2021
Fluctuating Gold Prices And Risk Management In Gold Loans
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Fluctuating Gold Prices And Risk Management In Gold Loans

Gold loans were usually given out for a period of one year and there was no requirement about having to service interest periodically. Indeed, bullet repayment of both the principal and the accumulated interest was the norm. While defaults remained minimal and actual losses were kept well under control, there was an ever-present element of risk to this set-up.

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7 mins  |
April - May 2021
Search For The ‘Next Big Idea' Needs To Continue In The New Normal
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Search For The ‘Next Big Idea' Needs To Continue In The New Normal

A formal group or panel needs to be tasked with specifically looking for creative ideas that might lead to a competitive advantage, projects where some preliminary experimental work has already been completed, and projects for which resources are required from both within and outside

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7 mins  |
May - June 2021
The Magic Of Modern Neurosurgery
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The Magic Of Modern Neurosurgery

While all physicians work to heal people, neurosurgeons often have especially gratifying outcomes from successful surgeries in which patients are freed from severe pain, physical disabilities, or impending death. Neurosurgeons can also participate in cutting-edge research, helping increase medical knowledge of illnesses for which there is currently no cure.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2021
Hair Regimen During Summer
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Hair Regimen During Summer

Summer is nearing. At the same time, beauty issues will bother us. Along with skin care, it is essential to pay a little attention to the hair. Hair loss is one of the major health problems that affect people of all ages. But with proper care, this condition can be overcome.

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1 min  |
April - May 2021
Why Do People Take Gold Loans?
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Why Do People Take Gold Loans?

In 2012, when the RBI set up the Rao committee to undertake a thorough analysis of the gold loan business, the committee members expressed their frustration that almost no data or reliable information was available about this age-old business.

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7 mins  |
May - June 2021
Everything Is Temporary
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Everything Is Temporary

While at school or college, you might have felt embarrassed not knowing a certain general knowledge question or one from the textbook – However, when you grow up you realize that it is perfectly okay to be ignorant about some stuff.

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5 mins  |
April - May 2021
Work From Home But Rework Your Life
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Work From Home But Rework Your Life

Work-life balance is a skillful art. Now that we are doing it sitting at home itself, it calls for more focus. Work with your peers as a team to determine the best frequency and purpose of meetings to set everyone up for success.

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5 mins  |
May - June 2021
Techniques To Boost Your Memory
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Techniques To Boost Your Memory

Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp. It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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9 mins  |
May - June 2021