All the world's a stage: Here's how theatre can help you leave a mark on it

In an increasingly screen-driven world, theatre fosters human connection, providing a shared space for collective experiences and emotional exchange. It nurtures creativity, communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence in youth, crucial for navigating today’s world.

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Telemedicine to the aid of home-bound patients in the time of Covid-19

Telemedicine in covid-19 times: You can get to the doctor almost anytime, anywhere, be it on your screen, via voice or plain text for a lower price than in-person consult Namrata Kohli | New Delhi Telehealth is bridging the gap between patient and physicians. The physician can now virtually visit the stay-at-home patient and heal from a distance Telemedicine in covid-19 times: When 37-year-old Priyanka was down with fever and dry cough, she decided to consult a doctor over a WhatsApp call before giving her blood sample for an RT-PCR test. Based on her symptoms, the physician alerted her that it wasn't a mild Covid infection but a moderate one. His diagnosis was confirmed when the test report showed a viral load count of 20. “The massive benefits of telemedicine became evident during the pandemic,” says Priyanka’s doctor, New Delhi-based consultant physician Dr Arvind Kumar. “Everything is about time and if my patients have complications late at ni...

Deadline to documents: What you must know about visa application process

Come summers and everyone wants to head overseas for a holiday. But the visa nightmare can completely wreck your holiday plans if you haven’t prepared to apply well in advance. Know about varying visa rules, visa processing times and cost across countries By Namrata Kohli This summer, India was the third country after China and Turkey in terms of number of Schengen area visa applications, as reported by the European Commission. For foreign travel, if there is one singular thing which is most important it’s your visa- or in simple words, that stamp/endorsement on your passport that you are allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in another country. For many, the visa process can be plagued with innumerable issues. Says Abheek Anand, a 32-year-old Delhi based entrepreneur who was planning a trip to the US this summer, “Visa applications tend to take a long time to process, often due to high demand and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Many countries require exten...

Summer fashion style goes comfortable, environmentally sustainable

Environment-conscious Indians are turning to sustainable clothing. (File photo) Namrata Kohli New Delhi Sustainable fashion is headlining the summer fashion. Make natural fibres like cotton, linen, khadi, pure silk and handloom, your Summer BFF By Namrata Kohli UNIQLO just launched its 2024 Spring/Summer Campaign ‘Summers are for Linen’, starring Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif. “During hot summers, breathable and lightweight fabrics are a necessity. I love this collection as it is so versatile and offers timeless style for anywhere – whether I’m at work or enjoying my day at home” says Katrina Kaif who is seen wearing Linen Shirts, Cotton Tapered Pants, and Jumpsuits through a montage of summer walking with friends along the beach to tranquil moments spent at home and taking a stroll in nature in this comfortable yet stylish collection. Conventional cotton, khadi magic, silk blends and classy linens are all in vogue in summer wear as they take new forms and a...

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