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Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
Venezuela earthquake death toll jumps to 1,500, nearly 50,000 people are still missing, over 770 buildings collapsed, looting of fuel, theft at medical facilities, even from dead add to miseryVenezuelans have not hidden their anger at the slow and meager aid coming from the authorities after the twin earthquakes that killed nearl...
Portuguese proverb of the day: ‘A dog with two masters dies of hunger’ - A timeless wisdom on the dangers of trying to please everyoneTrying to please everyone leads to exhaustion and neglect, a reality captured by the Portuguese proverb, 'A dog with two masters dies of hu...
Psychology says if you’ve tried every diet and still failed to lose weight, the missing problem may not be your body, it could be your mindPeople who successfully lose weight and keep it off over the long term often develop healthier ways to cope with emotions, create environme...
Sleeping over 8 hours daily? Senior Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals explains its underlying health issues and potential risksAre you sleeping more than 8 hours? New research has revealed that a study of nearly 500,000 people found a 'sweet spot' of 6.4 to 7.8 hour...
Not old men, not kids. Fitness expert names the people who are 'invisible patients' : 'Nobody is asking the actual question...'Indian mothers often neglect their health, leading to chronic illnesses like joint pain, thyroid issues, diabetes, and hypertension in midd...
Brain fog, brittle nails, beeding gums? Top dietician shares 5 warning signs of nutritional deficienciesSubtle physical signs like brain fog, hair fall, leg cramps, bleeding gums, and mood swings can indicate hidden nutrient deficiencies. Nutr...
Rs 10 crore and Dal Roti formula: Chasing more will not change your life, reminds financial expertA recent X post by Gurjot Ahluwalia argues that beyond a certain financial security, time, not money, becomes life's true currency. Once ba...
Global Hunger Index 2024 ranks India under 'serious' categoryThe Global Hunger Index 2024 ranks India 105th, under the 'serious' category, with high levels of undernourishment and child mortality. Ind...
Chronic stress has a correlation with depression: StudyStress can lead to low self-esteem and self destructive behaviour.
Scientists explain how chronic stress activates behavioural problems like loss of pleasure, depression resultNow scientists have evidence that a group of neurons in a bow-shaped portion of the brain become hyperactive after chronic exposure to stre...
India slips seven positions to 101 in Global Hunger Index 2021, lags behind Pakistan, Bangladesh and NepalIndia’s position has slipped to 101 from 94 last year in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries. Neighbours Pakistan, Banglade...
Coronavirus could push tens of millions into chronic hunger: United NationsThe United Nations says the ranks of the world's hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as ...
India below Bangladesh, Rwanda in global hunger rankingsOther neighbours Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and China are all ranked above India.
Feeding people is smart: It's the best investment to do good in the worldAs it turns out, tackling nutrition is the most cost-effective solution around, because it has massive benefits for a tiny price tag.
China planned transit route for Naxals, claims book on Kanu SanyalThe book said Sanyal believed Maoists had strayed into terrorism and was never impressed by Maoist activities.
Number of undernourished people in India down 6.5%: FAOAt the global level, some 84.2 crore people in 2011-13 suffered from chronic hunger, not having enough food for an active and healthy life.
- Food crisis: Get priorities right
The financial crisis through its many-sided impacts is adding to the number of people affected by chronic hunger.
- Food sufficiency has not resulted in food security: UN official
The country's economy might be growing at an enviable rate but the food sufficiency has not really translated into food security.
- No 'one-size-fits-all' solution to farmers' problems: PM
Dharia has threatened to go on an indefinite hunger strike from November 14 if his demands, including immediate writing off debts of farmer...