Words: Paribha VASHIST A question has intrigued philosophers since the dawn of time, “What constitutes a ‘good life’?” Socrates and Plato emphasised on righteousness and moral ethics. While Epicurus believed that experiencing pleasure was tantamount to being happy, Aristotle proposed a ‘middle path’ that integrated moral values with material well-being. For Aristotle, a good life

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR Everybody can write — no two ways about it. Writing is meditation. Writing is therapeutic. It can heal emotional distress, moody blues, anxiety, among other things — and, elevate your life and also career. Don’t you write letters, mails, and/or ‘script’ your presentations? You do. You have it in you —

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR There is more to memory than learning, and vice versa. Picture this: of noted psychologist Gordon H Bower’s fine example of a phenomenon called state-dependent learning. Bower recalls a funny sequence from one of Charlie Chaplin’s masterpieces, City Lights. Chaplin, as usual, plays the little tramp, and he saves a drunk from

Words: Paribha VASHIST Continuity and change is what characterises the global environment. 2022 will reflect this reality of constant flux. From changing power equations, geopolitical rivalries, and quests for hegemonic power to ‘hybrid’ work culture and virtual reality as the ‘new normal,’ 2022 would be a defining year. This will certainly demand adaptability and openness

Words: Paribha VASHIST The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major stain on our socio-economic fabric. It not only had a ravaging impact on our health and well-being, but also disrupted the functioning of the global economy. Millions lost their jobs and potential employment opportunities were, more or less, wiped out. The vulnerable sections, including

Words: Paribha VASHIST It is a possibility. Your child may be in a desolate state most of the time, or they may be hesitating to openly share their feelings. This reticent behaviour may be indicative of poor mental health — but, bullying could be the potential cause. Bullying is not new. It has been in

Words: Swetha Prasanna GANGAVARAPU  You have mapped it out to sleep like a baby — a healthy dinner, a light walk, and comfortable nightwear to get into bed. No sooner than you lie down, you wake up with constant sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose. Does this not sound like yet another sleepless night —