Today, the United States government made a significant announcement that will affect scores of Indian women (and surely, some men). Spouses of H1B visas will be allowed to work in the country starting 26 May, 2015. This is great news, of course, for the many wives who have spent years waiting for their husband’s green card, and for the simple right to earn a living (though not all of […]

There are many myths and misconceptions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – everything from doubting the very existence of ADHD to misjudging its severity.   Some of the misconceptions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include the following:   ADHD is not a real disorder. ADHD is a medical disorder, not a condition of will. ADHD affects certain areas of the brain, the executive area of the brain that […]

Do you know that Amitabh Bachchan was rejected by numerous directors and producers because of his unconventional looks and height? He also failed an All India Radio audition test. Similarly, the very famous J.K Rowling was rejected by 12 publishers before Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was accepted by Bloomsbury. Michael Jordan is another prime example of the power of rejection. He was cut from the basketball team in […]

New York: People who consume one or more cans of cold drinks per day are exposing themselves to a potential carcinogen, warns a new study. The ingredient, 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) – a possible human carcinogen – is formed during the manufacture of some kinds of caramel colour. Caramel colour is a common ingredient in colas and other dark soft drinks. “Soft drink consumers are being exposed to an avoidable and unnecessary […]

  India’s startup scene is gaining big momentum, and it’s caught the attention of Google. As a result, Google Capital, the investment division of the U.S. search giant, has decided to hire a partner to focus on India, according to the Wall Street Journal. While Google Ventures, which invests in early stage companies, set up an office in London recently to target Europe, this will be the first international outpost […]

According to new research, people who frequently take opioid medicines or painkillers to deal with chronic pain are more likely to get depressed.   Previous research suggests that depression is associated with patients’ opioid use, but this particular study has identified the link between an increase in opioid use and an increase in depression.   Jeffrey Scherrer, associate professor for family and community medicine at the Saint Louis University in […]

  It’s that time of the year when the celestial power descends on the earth to enlighten ignorant souls seeking refuge in his compassionate arms. Maha Shivaratri is that auspicious day in reverence of the supreme-most of the Hindu Trinity – Lord Shiva. Personification of manhood, most Hindu women desire to have a husband like Shiva. The Lord first took manifestation in the form of a linga on the night […]

  The virus is a different organism than the bacteria. Some people find viruses “scarier” because antibiotics have no effect on them. Herbs though do have antiviral action, and many of these are widely available. Here are some of them most common ones used, though there are several. 1. Lemon Balm Lemon Balm classed with antiviral herbs In Germany, the antiviral effects of lemon balm are well-documented, and creams made […]

India’s Robin Hood Army, a group of volunteers who head out in green t-shirts every Sunday to distribute food, clothes and blankets among the homeless across seven cities in the country, has chosen the day of the India-Pakistan World Cup match to spread its wings in the rival country. “I keep reminding my Indian counterparts that even the Robin Hood Army is rooting for green! But on a serious note, […]