The recent happening in Mangalore, where a college going girl committed suicide by hanging and her antecedent ‘drug use’ has received state-wide publicity, made me write this article. Most of the drug users start drugs in teenage or in college. Most of them start with cigarettes or alcohol or marijuana. These are called ‘gateway’ drugs.… Continue reading Oh Youth! Arise and Awake! Stay Away From Drugs
Year: 2013
Manipal Nurse Sunday Column: How to Lose Weight
1. State your goals clearly. Because changing your eating habits for the long term is the only way to successful weight loss, it is important to spend a bit of time thinking about your goals. There are many good reasons for losing weight, but you may have a priority. It may be to improve your… Continue reading Manipal Nurse Sunday Column: How to Lose Weight
Think before you speak, words can really hurt
For most of my life I have been conscious of the potent power of words and their innate capacity to imprison or liberate. “If you name it,” the ancient seers sagely advised, “you will claim it.” Invariably, unless we are consummate manipulators, our words, and actions also, are an out-picturing of who we really are.… Continue reading Think before you speak, words can really hurt
18 Powerful Random Acts to put a smile on Someone’s Face
It is good to perform random acts of kindness for others. It could put a permanent smile on your face, not to mention in your heart. Here are just a few goods deeds we believe you should perform: Help a friend relocate. Be generous with compliments and be sincere, especially when complimenting another man/woman. Always… Continue reading 18 Powerful Random Acts to put a smile on Someone’s Face
Corporation Museum Udupi: Of Stamps and Coins!!
It was a sultry evening in Udupi today and I was dreading to come back to college after a nice evening snack of “goli bajji and authentic South Indian coffee” at Mitra Samaj. I had been there with a friend, to accompany a guest faculty who had come to the college to give a lecture… Continue reading Corporation Museum Udupi: Of Stamps and Coins!!