By Amitabh Sharma We were introduced to our ‘recycled teenagers’ Jenny and Stephanie couple of weeks ago, learnt about their love affairs with tech. As much as they are keeping themselves occupied, finding happiness in virtual space, but day to day realities are not bringing them joy by any stretch of the imagination. Their struggles…
By Dibya Prakash Ati sarvatra varjayet (Excess should be avoided; too much of anything is harmful). The modern mantra for health enthusiasts is ‘eat everything in moderation.’ We’ve all heard the advice to limit sugar and salt intake due to their potential damage to our body’s proper functioning. Both play important roles, but which is…
By Amitabh Sharma These stories have been told, more times, unfortunately, than we would like. The ideal life, as our parents knew it – get educated, find a job, raise a family, work diligently, and retire … with the bliss of watching children grow, playing with grandchildren, catching up with friends. Retire, did we say,…
By Aavesh Anand As you grow old, you are besieged by cliches about old age. These are hurled at you the moment you turn 60. You are told that old age is all about slowing down, falls are inevitable, and that seniors can’t keep up with new technology. Really? Please remember one key fact of…
By Dibya Prakash I’m usually confronted with the question: What do I give for Diwali this year? And all the answers that ever strike me limit themselves to the ever-prominent Diwali sweet soanpapdi or a box of chocolates to each household that we visit for exchanging gifts, wishes, and tokens of joy! Diwali, which remains…
By Aavesh Anand For many seniors, smartphones can feel like complicated gadgets designed for a tech-savvy generation. The constant notifications, tiny buttons, and endless apps might seem more like a nuisance than a help. Is that right? No. Here are eight reasons why Seniors should look upon smartphones as a trusted friend and not as…
By Dibya Prakash Yesterday, during my walk, I met a septuagenarian who was full of warmth and eager to chat. We started talking, and he seemed very happy to share his life journey. He revealed that he lost his wife 15 years ago, just seven days before his retirement. They had so many plans for…
By Sunil Saxena Cybercrime in India is evolving fast. Once it was just phishing emails, but now it’s getting more complex. Criminals are using apps like Skype and WhatsApp to trick people, especially the elderly, to part with their hard-earned money. Recently, these criminals did the unthinkable. They put the Chairman of Vardhman Group, Mr…
By Amitabh Sharma “She was always thrifty,” said Kay*, as she spoke about her grandmother Debbie*. “She always used to find ways to earn and save money.” Grandma Debbie could give earning, saving and investment advice, and some key lessons in microeconomics and money management. She wasn’t any trained banker by any stretch of imagination…