Forgetfulness Certain qualities, apparently negative in outlook, may be having some positive characteristics also in them. Forgetfulness is one such quality. It is really very deplorable when a child or an old man or woman forgets to turn off a water tap after use by repeated warnings. In the case of a child, it can be said that the child’s mind is actually so engrossed in a game or mental mugging...

Will Power The main faculties of human mind are to think, to feel, to plan and to will. All these faculties are important in their own ways and have been beautifully verified in one of his most celebrated poem: “Is this the end ? ” by the renowned Indian sage statesman, philosopher and Indian English poet, Sri Aurobindo. Of all the human faculties, the power to will is the most significant....

Contentment Contentment is indeed, a great virtue. It is the secret of true happiness. Many people are mostly running after money. Such people lead a life of stress, strain and tension which harms their nerves and they suffer from several serious ailments such as high blood pressure, heart attack, paralytic stroke, diabetes, etc. A man’s real worth cannot be judged from the amount of money he has or wealth and property...

Causes of Heart Attack Previously, it was believed that heart attack occurred to men only after 50 and to women only after menopause. Now, this belief has been shattered. Now, we hear men and women getting heart attack in forties and even in thirties. Another belief that was there was that men were more prone to heart attack than women. Biologically, this may be true. But, now, because of several reasons,...

An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away It has long been established that the apple is one of the best fruits. In fact, it is a mine of vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals and fibre. It is estimated that a medium sized apple has 81 calories of energy, including 21 grams of complex carbohydrates. No doubts, apples do not contain as much vitamin C as some other fruits like guava and oranges,...

Healthcare   According to the Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen, a nation can progress only if it takes education and health on priority basis. Some people have natal or pre-natal reformative features and maladies. That is pitiable and we should hope that some of these can be cured partially or completely. Such cases are, however, rare. Most of the people are born normal and can maintain good physical and mental health...