Hello, readers. I know, I know, that’s no way to start a column. It’s like making a phone call. Which, by the way, I hoped this column would evolve into. From a written column to a simple phone call. But the editor would have none of it. Her exact instructions to me are, “Try and […]
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Any built space comes with two key expectations — comfort and functionality. The design opted to construct the space determines the functional characteristics. The same design can also positively or negatively impact the comfort exuded by the space and, in turn, the productivity as well as the emotional quotient while operating out of that space. […]
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Hymavathi Raveendran, Baby Nair, K Kunhambu Nair, Karthiyani Muniyoor, Ramakrishna Nambiar and Raghunath Kanuthur practising for their performance on January 7. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Twenty years after her last recital, 68-year-old Hymavathi Raveendran will apply chutti (facial make-up of Kathakali) to play Lord Krishna of Kuchelavritham Kathakali on January 7. “Happiness!” says Hymavathi […]
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Communities designed, managed and operated to fulfil the needs of senior citizens are a relatively new industry in India. Senior living communities fulfil an acute need for senior citizens living on their own. Well managed communities encourage social interaction and guard against loneliness. The number of senior citizens is growing exponentially every year (India adds […]
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Like most self-help books, The Golden Years comes with an impressive subtitle — The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life. In this case, however, the author is speaking from a wealth of experience. About 89 years of experience, to be precise. The slim volume, which was released by publisher HarperCollins on May 19 […]
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Former Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general secretary Edappai Palaniswami. File photo | Photo Credit: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E House panel apprised of collusive threat from China and Pakistan The Indian Navy currently has a strength of around 130 ships and submarines and while the target is to have a 200-ship Navy, given the current trajectory […]
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Award-winning gazebo at Siruvani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “In the US, people get married in a gazebo,” says Dhinakar Perumal, managing director, NNRC Retirement Community. Located at Theethipalayam, off Siruvani Road, at the foothills of the Western Ghats, the sprawling green campus has a gazebo with layered tile roofing which is open all around. […]
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Sooraj Barjatya’s new release, Uunchai, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and Anupam Kher as three senior citizens challenging themselves on a trek to the Everest Base Camp Sooraj Barjatya’s new release, Uunchai, stars Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and Anupam Kher as three senior citizens challenging themselves on a trek to the Everest Base Camp Uunchai, […]
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Better financial stability, less need to support the younger generation, and the desire to enjoy life after being cooped up at home during the pandemic is seeing the silver generation stepping out more today Better financial stability, less need to support the younger generation, and the desire to enjoy life after being cooped up at […]
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Assembly panel observes Centre’s share not received ‘since July’; BJP says order not issued by Delhi govt. Assembly panel observes Centre’s share not received ‘since July’; BJP says order not issued by Delhi govt. A day after a Delhi Assembly panel accused the Centre of “not releasing” its share of funds for senior citizens’ pension, […]
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