I Hope I Never Lose My Voice

Asha Bhosle, the evergreen playback singer who has some of the greatest film hits to her credit, celebrated her 88th birthday in September 2020. But age has never been a determining factor. She continues to do what she loves the most – singing.

Reverse Mortgage: A Boon for Seniors

The thought of being financially independent, not running short of funds in case of medical emergencies and not being a burden on their children accords a lot of mental peace and a restored sense of dignity to the elderly. Dr. Sampath Iyer explains how reverse mortgage makes this possible.

Get Rid of that Bronchial Cough

Symptoms of acute bronchitis usually resolve within one or two weeks with home treatment. You should start to feel noticeably better after a few days. Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and warm liquids and eat healthy foods. The article highlights some of the home remedies that work.

Build Bridges, Not Walls

To be able to live in harmony with each other, we must learn to not just contact but also connect, suggests V Anand Kumar.

Balancing Spirituality and Indulgence

Susanne Kempken, co-founder of The Guided Meditation Site, explains why there is no harm in being indulgent while being spiritual.

Doctor in the Kitchen

Even as we turn to finding a cure for our ailments in our kitchens and gardens, Dr. Sonam Vohra provides an insight into what makes for a home remedy and why caution is required.

Herbs And Spices

Krishna Moorthy highlights the importance of commonly used spices and herbs such as cardamom, clove and coriander that help to prevent or treat many an ailment.

Make Your Money Work

In this article, Prof. Ruzbeh Bodhanwala and Prof. Shernaz Bodhanwala, faculty at School of Business, FLAME University, Pune, highlight three financial products that should help senior citizens to maximise returns on their investment and have adequate liquidity for any emergency.

thinking has to take DIFFERENT ROUTES

A corporate leader, writer, speaker, sportsman, avid traveller – T C Narayan has had an exceptional professional and personal life. In an interview with Huned Contractor he shares details about the journey so far.

Sun, Sea and Sights in Spain

Albert Xavier recalls his interesting visit to Spain, which was a retirement gift to his own self.

Power of Positivity

Indira Ananthakrishnan was hospitalised for hip surgery in January 2019 after she accidentally tripped and fell in the compound of her house. This is a short account of her personal experience in the hospital. The article is mainly to emphasize the power of positive thinking which is bound to stand us in good stead in our sunset years.

A Trekking Trail through Maharashtra

Sanjay Nayyar takes off on a ten-day tour of Maharashtra’s hills, waterfalls, rivers and deep valleys to see forts, dams and other interesting sights. Here is his account.

Understanding Mutual Funds

In the first part of a series, Sampath Iyer shares information about what a mutual fund is and how it can help your money grow.

‘Hobbies are the Real Stress-Busters'

Mahendra Sarup has been a regular contributor of articles for Dignity Dialogue. In this interaction, he tells us something about himself, likes and dislikes and family.

You Can be a Writer Too!

Writing can be a great hobby or even a profession. Suresh Chandra shares a few tips about how you should go about being a good writer.

Picture Perfect!

Those were the days when photography meant lugging around huge cameras with plates. now, it’s simply a matter of click and share. V Ramasubban goes down memory lane to recall his passion for photography.

The ‘Rural' Revolutionary

From being a super cop with the Haryana police force to a social reformer who has changed a neglected village into a role model, former Director General of Police (DGP) Ranjiv P Dalal’s life has been an enchanting one. Mrigank Bhowmick meets him in his village to find out more.

It's Too Sweet, Honey!

A study has revealed that almost all honey consumed in India is adulterated with sugar syrup.

Counting Sheep Before You Sleep

S H Subrahmanian writes about why seniors tend to have sleeping problems.

Beyond the Sand Dunes

Apart from the known tourist hotspots of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, Ajmer and Pushkar are gaining on the popularity charts too. N K Agarwal describes his visit to these two cities.

How Good Is Your Faith?

Having weak faith is not a sin, but trying to weaken others is, says Jayaram V.

The ‘Masala' King

At 98, Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, the face of MDH spices seen in television commercials, is now a role model for entrepreneurs. Here is his story.

Eat Out, But with a Prayer!

Sumit Paul writes about how most restaurants serve enticing cuisines made out of stale food.

Building Resilience in Trying Times

Now that the unlocking phase is underway, Jeanette Saldanha reflects on how we need to deal with the new normal.

Cholesterol: Good, Bad And Ugly

One of the most common triggers for cardiac ailments is the buildup of bad cholesterol in the body. The article provides details about various types of cholesterol and how to tackle it.

Using Face Masks

While face masks are strongly recommended to prevent the transmission of the corona virus from one person to another, how do you know which one is good for you? K R K Moorthy elaborates.

Fundamental Truths of Existence

Most of us go through life unmindful of how our existence is governed by the laws of the universe. In that respect, Jayaram V defines the elements that make us tick.

Alandi: A Place of Pilgrimage

A short distance away from the bustling, congested metro city Pune is the calm and soothing environ of Alandi – a place that holds a very important position in the religious and spiritual history of Maharashtra because of it being the chosen spot where Sant Dnyaneshwar undertook his ‘samadhi’, writes Huned Contractor.

Writer, Activist And Much More!

Poet, writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated his 75th birthday this year and was also honoured with the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award. This article is a compilation of his replies to many interesting questions posed to him over the years.

Mind over Matter

There have been reports about the adverse impact of the corona virus pandemic on the minds of seniors. Krishna Moorthy suggests that it’s best to keep mentally stable to avoid panic attacks and stress.