At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative medicine physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with young entrepreneurs, including startup founders and CEOs, later this month to get their views on policymaking in the first such exercise in the country. The NITI Aayog has shortlisted 150 names each to participate in two meetings that the PM will chair: first on August 17 …
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”-Mahatma Gandhi. Most of us take our lives for granted. Despite being physically fit, we keep complaining and making excuses. And here they are – the so-called differently-abled people, who prove that you don’t need two hands, legs or eyes to succeed. All you …
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Our throwaway habits are wreaking havoc on the planet. Here are six ideas from designers working to reduce waste in our everyday lives The Nepenthes bottle is designed to do away with the need for a separate, hard-ro-recycle lid. Photograph: Marilu Valente Modern life is wasteful. From the plastic packaging that fills our kitchens – and ends …
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Uttarakhand has nearly 17,022 government schools in primary, upper primary and secondary level which, according to media reports, need a whopping Rs 900 crore for maintenance. Of the over 15,330 primary and upper primary schools, 8,107 require furniture. Another 868 secondary schools are in the need (HT Photo) DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government is looking for …
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