Monthly Archives: September 2011


Beauty by design

Once upon time, the old saying, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” might have held true. Today, it would appear that beauty lies in the salons of the cosmetologist. Image-conscious people are flocking cosmetic surgery clinics for new noses, tummy tucks and larger breasts. Cosmetic counseling, also know as anti-ageing counselling, is becoming […]


Better sleep habits enhance learning

COLLEGE students could be undermining their own education, simply because they’re not practicing proper sleep habits, according to a University of Cincinnati research. The study, led by Adam Knowlden, a doctoral student in UC’s Health Promotion and Education Program, also holds recommendations for students to form better sleep habits that will ultimately enhance their learning. […]


Teacher par excellence

A GREAT philosopher prolific writer, excellent orator, voracious reader, wise statesman, dynamic diplomat, an able administrator and, above all, an educationist of extraordinary caliber, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888 at a small place, Tiruttani, 40 miles to the north-west of Chennai. His lifelong commitment to education continued to influence the Indian […]