Wrapped In Love

My Dadi Meenakshi Banerji was a short and tubby woman with great gumption who raised 10 citizens of the world.

Sharing Her ‘Mettle'

To me, this bell metal vaarpu, which weighs about 80 kg and is at least 120 years old, is an enduring reminder of my paternal grandmother Aleyamma Abraham.

Medical Overload

Your doctor may walk the talk while writing out your prescriptions but here’s the thing: make sure he hasn’t prescribed one too many. 

An Act Of Faith

One act of kindness can save someone’s life.’

Armed For Business

The sheer glory and glamour of the Olive Greens motivated me, a third-generation soldier, to join the Army. Thus I enlisted, brimming with enthusiasm, in 1984.

Capture the fracture

Fracture owing to osteoporosis can have a serious impact on a person’s health and quality of life. Dr Abhijit Y Pawar, consultant orthopaedic spine surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, speaks about the significance of timely intervention in preventing fractures

Friends With Benefits!

Incontinence need not interfere with life.

Yellow, Yellow, Gritty Fellows!

It was a nippy Sunday morning but nothing that would keep the rugged Delhiite away from the annual Senior Citizens’ Run supported by Harmony at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. Not even the mood-dampening smog that had descended on the capital a week earlier could do that! So said 74 year-old Sarla Rani and her band of regulars at the run who arrived at Nehru Stadium on the morning of 19 November even before the sun did. Soon they were joined by busloads of silvers from all over Delhi, Noida and Gurugram.

Magic By The Sea

From Lord Jagannath to oceanside beauty and green initiatives, Braja Sorensen uncovers the many layers of Puri.

Indian Rhapsody

In a span of two decades, Roshen Dalal has attained renown for her painstakingly researched books on history and religions in India. The Puffin History of India and The Puffin History of the World, each in two volumes, have not just received critical acclaim but are bestsellers as well. Her other books include The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths; Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide; The Vedas: An Introduction to Hinduism’s Sacred Texts and The Compact Timeline History of the World. 

Off The Block

The most popular yoga prop, blocks can be used for a variety of poses at any stage of your practice.

Gift of Gratitude

Over 25 years ago, a group of professionals took an oath to repay their debt to society by opening doors for underprivileged boys. Chitra Ramaswamy discovers some amazing success stories

The Wordsmiths

The Suraiyas emanate a sassy charm laced with saucy chemistry, finds Natasha Rego.

Doctors in the House

The Doctors: Anuradha rao, 56, & Suresh rao, 62 Married: 33 years.

Eat, Pray, Love

The Restaurateurs: Deepa Awchat, 55, & Suhas Awchat, 56 Married: 31 Years. 

Towards Integration And Inclusion

After me, who?’ This is a question that bedevils parents of children with disabilities.

UMANG 2018!

It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. Silvers broadcasted this message loud and clear with their ebullient performances at Umang 2018, the annual talent show organised by the Silver Inning Foundation in association with the Rotary Club of Mumbai, Nariman Point; Rotaract Club of Rizvi Law College; and Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai, Nariman Point.

Colours Of Happiness

Creating rangoli designs does not just bring me sheer joy, it’s almost my raison d’être. I discovered this talent when I was just seven years old, while growing up in my hometown in Tamil Nadu.

A Case Of Identity

Anne Bernays weighs in on the dilemma of being a feminist

Her Stories

A prolific writer, Kusum Ansal is a chronicler of women’s lives.

Adventure Ahoy!

Being aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, is akin to being in a tony neighbourhood that moves on water, finds Mridula Dwivedi.

Silver Nomads

Indian silvers are redefining retirement by discovering the thrill of travelling. Embracing new horizons and even taking some adventurous risks, these women and men are choosing to travel as a passion, not a pastime. Rachna Virdi profiles the footloose senior and examines the paradigm shift.

Her Palace of Words

Prolific, positive and passionate, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni places women firmly at the centre of her literary canvas, crafting her characters with empathy and compassion and reflecting a deep understanding of the human story.

Martial Law

Oldest woman practitioner of Kalaripayattu

The Dance Of The Danube

Following the course of Europe’s second longest river through Budapest and Wachau Valley offers a glimpse of history and period architecture.

Fading Ink

Delhi's katib write the last chapter in the city's Urdu Bazaar.

Epic Lessons

On the occasion of Diwali, Shubha Vilas dwells upon some takeaways from the Ramayana.

Pearls Of Devotion

For 57 years, this Ganesha devotee has been making an unusual offering to the Elephant God: a sago rangoli that has also won him a Guinness record, finds Sahil Jaswal

There Are No Secrets Between Friends!

FORGET SUNSET—THE SILVER YEARS SPELL A NEW DAWN OF OPPORTUNITY. YOU’RE RETIRED, THE KIDS ARE SETTLED, AND A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES AWAITS YOU. THIS IS THE TIME TO DO ALL THE THINGS YOU WANTED TO BEFORE LIFE GOT IN THE WAY.BUT SOMETHING IS HOLDING YOU BACK; SOMETHING YOU DON’T, WON’T TALK ABOUT. EVEN THE WORD EMBARRASSES YOU.

To Serve With Love

To Serve With Love