Superfood or Superhype: Take superfoods with a pinch of salt

Superfood or Superhype: Take superfoods with a pinch of salt

By Dibya Prakash Just as superheroes are portrayed as all-powerful, adrenaline-boosted saviours like James Bond, who can tackle any challenge, superfoods are often hyped as nutritional powerhouses that can transform health in a single bite.   Exotic foods like kale, quinoa, and blueberries are marketed for their miracle solutions, packed with benefits from boosting energy to…

Seniors’ health insurance woes: rising premiums, declining benefits

Seniors’ health insurance woes: rising premiums, declining benefits

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…

Retirees’ struggle for survival can bring tears to your eyes

Retirees’ struggle for survival can bring tears to your eyes

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,…

The digital arrest trap: Protecting the elderly from cybercriminals 

The digital arrest trap: Protecting the elderly from cybercriminals 

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…