Dr Samir Parikh The word ‘suicide’ is more often than not shrouded by stigma and misconceptions, which further increases the hesitation in talking about it. In fact, at times simply hearing the mention of the word could end up evoking many powerful images, emotions and even judgments in our minds. Therefore, it becomes important to […]Read More
Colours are a celebration. Life without them would be dull and meaningless as our choices of decoration and clothing depends on colours. With the same spirit, festivals are like glue in our life. They keep us attached with every essence of colour with enthusiasm. In India, the festive season is awaited all year long and […]Read More
Dr Samir Parikh Be it within the Indian context or not, it is an undeniable fact that the prevalence of suicides is a significant area of concern globally. However, if we are to take a glance at the statistics in India specifically, according to the World Health Organisation, the age standardised suicide rate in India […]Read More
Team L&M A workshop on Soft Skills was conducted for the students of classes V and VI at Rukmini Devi Public School. The resource person, Upasana Kaura, began the workshop through an ice-breaking activity where the students were asked as to how they move about, talk, behave and respond to situations. Thereafter, the importance of soft […]Read More
Dr Samir Parikh LISTEN Yes, it can be distressing to hear someone feeling suicidal, and our instinct might be to feel like doing something for him or her. But the most valuable step would be to be a good listener. It is important to be able to stay calm, and keep your worries aside, instead […]Read More
The West Bengal Chapter of Plastic Surgeons held a workshop on Gender Affirmation Surgeries (sex change) at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata. Dr Richie Gupta, Director and HOD, Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dr Rajat Gupta, Senior Consultant, Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh were invited to this event […]Read More
Hair loss, progressing to balding, is more common among men than women. In men, for instance, hair loss can be due to hormonal and hereditary factors. It is called “Male Pattern Baldness.” Doctors believe the male sex hormone androgens are an important factor in male pattern baldness. As a male, if you are facing hair […]Read More
She is known to be the first female superstar of Indian cinema. Big stars like Dilip Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand waited for months to get her dates so that they could be her co-star. She is the original Chandramukhi of Bollywood, one who mesmerised us for decades with her […]Read More
Dr Samir Parikh Teenage years, or adolescence in itself has been identified as a crucial period, considering the rapid changes as a part of the developmental phases itself, coupled with dealing with the transition from childhood into the next developmental phase of life, bringing with it inherent anxieties, and confusions regarding the formation of identities, […]Read More
October brings autumn, the crimson skies and golden trees that reveal the colours that were hidden all year. Loka, with their Signature Collection, Zar Bagh, highlights the beauty of the fallen leaves; in various shades of purple-red, golden yellow, golden bronze, crimson and orange-red often considered of poetic impact, evoking an alluring golden garden. The […]Read More