Aging

This article covers the medical, social and psychological problems related to loneliness in senior members of society. Armed with references from research material, statistics from WHO, as well as quotes from a few elderly members; it presents a holistic view of the problem and ventures some recommendations. The evolution of the elderly The twilight years...

It is yet another day at the HUDCO office off Ishwar Bhuvan Road in Ahmedabad. The beige-colored walls, identical chairs and computer set-up in each room, and humdrum ceiling fans create a normal, albeit tepid environment. Except it isn’t for Anita Menon, the 55-year-old Deputy General Manager at HUDCO. Her usually kind, smiling eyes flit...

“Mann khush hai toh sab khush hai (If your mind is happy, everything is fine)," says 90-year-old Jwala Prasad. Jwala should know, having seen almost a century of life. He migrated from Haryana to Delhi to build a better life for his family. With 4 children and 5 grandchildren, he spent more than 50 years...

Senior lawyer. Mother. Gender Rights Activist. Advocate for Mental Health. Compassionate leader. Pink Elephants’ Ambassador. LinkedIn's Top Voice in Gender Equality. These are just some titles that describe Niti Nadarajah. Living in Australia since the age of 6, Niti grew up with the belief that education and financial stability are everything. Fulfilling her aspirations, she...