Health and economy - drivers of growth

Let’s define our priorities right – Health or Economy?

Covid-19 has come as a glaring reminder that health matters more to individuals, families, society and governments. This brings us to most of the most critical questions of this century. Should health be a priority for the … [Read more...] about Let’s define our priorities right – Health or Economy?

World Music Day

June 21 is celebrated across the world as Music Day to celebrate music and musicians. Due to Covid-19, this year, the day will be celebrated indoors. Like Yoga, music is considered to act as a therapy and helps lower stress, treats mental health issues and helps in treating sleep disorders. World Music Day started in 1982 in France as ‘Fete de la Musique’, a music festival. The man behind it was the then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang. It soon spread worldwide, and people in every country celebrate music in their unique way.
World Refugee Day

World Refugee is held every year on June 20. It aims to raise awareness on the state of refugees in the world who have been forced to leave their homes due to war, terror, or violence. The theme for this year is ‘Every Action Counts’. Around 80 million women, men, and children have been forced to flee their homes as refugees. According to the UN data, every minute 20 people are displaced, leaving everything behind to escape war, persecution, and terror. Refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world. The 1951 Convention contains several rights and highlights the …

Manage your mental health with these simple steps

Improved mental health is everybody’s right In the last few years, mental health has increasingly become a topic of heated debate across the world. The rise in the number of suicide cases, depression, anxiety and stress levels have led people across all spectrum to participate in the debate. But there is still taboo when it comes to sharing their personal mental health problems with the world. Why? It is considered to be a weakness, a shame for the society to know about it. I feel it is time for us to go beyond the debate. Reflect on our lifestyle, our …
Self-belief and Consistency are the Secrets to Success

Self-belief and Consistency are the Secrets to Success Very few people in this world are growth-oriented. Those who are, have left an indelible mark on this world. When the world was battling Covid-19 in 2020, this person was busy learning new skills every day, updating herself in every front, and making behind the scene preparation for the launch of her entrepreneurial venture. I am talking about journalist turned communication professional turned entrepreneur, motivational speaker Vandana Anand. Most of you already know her but here is a short description of her journey in the last five years. Beginning of 202, she …

Another shocker for Bollywood industry, Music composer Wajid Khan dies at the age of 42

Music composer and singer Wajid Khan of Saji-Wajid duo passed away in Mumbai in the early hours on June 1. The cause of death is not known yet. He had been composing songs for most of Salman Khan’s movies. Some of the films include Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Tere Naam, Dabangg, Mujse Shaadi Karoge, Ek Tha Tiger and many more. Music composer Salim Merchant was the first one to confirm the news on twitter. Condolences poured in from many film fraternity. Lately, he had composed a pop anthem title ‘Pyaar Karona’, encouraging everyone to fight the coronavirus. Lauding his …
Nightingale of India – Lata Mangeshkar

This article is the first in the series of Living Legends of Bollywood. My first article is a tribute to none other than the living legend of the world – Lata Mangeshkar. I call her Living Legend of the world and not just India because she is a gift to humanity. Her voice has mesmerised people all over the world for the last eight decades. I have not been able to find an apt word in the English dictionary that can best describe her voice. She is known by several names – Saraswati, Nightingale, Queen of playback singing and many …