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Mumbai-born techie says ‘it isn’t just about code’; now a senior engineer at a US firm, she reveals what drives success in big techMumbai-born software engineer Namaswi Chandarana, now a senior engineer in the US, believes coding alone does not define success in tech. S...
Don't be a digital pain in the neckA surge in tech-related health issues is impacting young Indian professionals. Hospital data reveals a significant rise in musculoskeletal,...
Mind your posture: Doctors cite long hours in front of screen for increasing lifestyle diseasesYoung professionals are increasingly facing lifestyle ailments due to prolonged sitting and screen time, leading to a 30-40% rise in muscul...
Can cyber-attacks on the US stop its drinking water supplies?In recent times, the US has been attacked by Iran, Russia and China based hackers who have targeted various water utility projects. This ha...
Daily habits that affect your eyesightAddressing visual impairment is a major health issue across the globe, and while a number of factors are responsible for poor vision, inclu...
Drugs for treating diabetes, obesity & ageing can potentially be used to treat Covid: ResearchersThe scientists believe that natural compounds such as curcumin and resveratrol, among others, and existing drugs such as metformin and Rapa...
Is there a link between dry eye syndrome and depression? Experts say soA more likely explanation of those findings is an association between dry eyes and pandemic-related stress.
Work from anywhere a challenge for many womenThe study also came up with disturbing data on how women were becoming victims of the “double burden syndrome”, as they juggled between the...
4 in 10 Indian women face anxiety issues due to WFH; becoming victims of the 'double burden syndrome'Several surveys have shown how the blurring of boundaries between work and home has jeopardised the lives of women in the workforce.
Covid-19: The new normal of isolated work is becoming a new threat to public healthFrom Zoom and Microsoft Teams, to Netflix and Google Classroom, we have become dependent for the functioning of our lives on apps that, in ...
Excessive tech use can cause physical ailments; experts recommend five-min breaks every half an hourStrained eyes, text neck syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow can occur due to excessive usage of laptops and phones.
The new BP guideline will help detect cardiovascular diseases earlyAs per the new standards too, the first line of treatment remains lifestyle changes.
View: Why GST is starting to look like an Indian weddingGST, which intends to knit India together into a single tax area for the first time, goes live on July 1 -- at the stroke of midnight.
Are long work hours causing neck, shoulder pains? Here's what you can do while in officeDr. Neha Bala, Executive Physiotherapist, Ananda In The Himalayas, tells us how to beat that chronic pain.
Stuck to a desk job? Here's how you can move around & save yourselfSince technology made inroads into our lives, you must have noticed that you’re spending more time in chairs working, shopping, eating & da...
Occupational hazard: Working in shifts? Watch out for these health risksThere are two kinds of shift work that we come across. One is a fixed shift and the other is the rotating shift.
Tips for maintaining eye healthOne must follow a regular eye-care routine to maintain eye health and avoid infections or disorders.
- What ails India inc’s executives?
Anecdotal evidence suggests, surveys confirm: the Indian corporate executive — putting in long hours and leading a sedentary life — is at a...
- Crashing computers can increase stress levels too
Crashing machines , slow boot times, and agony dealing with technical support have Digital Age people suffering from Computer Stress Syndro...
‘Focus on basic science education’Prof Mriganka Sur, one of the top five experts on brain and cognitive science in the world, advises to keep using the brain to improve memo...