There has been a growing concern among seafarers community both ashore and on board with respect to the mental well-being of seafarers. Seafaring demands long duration away from home, working in physical demanding conditions, time bound pressure for many jobs, multinational crew with different cultural understandings, highly regulated industry, loneliness, fast turnaround in ports and […]
Luxury Reviewed (Then and Now…) and Re-defined
In the 1960s a Car was a luxury. In the 70s a Television was a luxury. In the 80s a Telephone was a luxury. In the 90s a Computer was a luxury. But today spending time in absence of all these is a luxury… Luxury is no more going on a cruise trip or eating […]
Modern Era-need of Companion Paw to Build Resilience in Humans
The family system is a functional unit comprised of interconnected members, their roles, affections, responsibilities and their relationships. Companion pets are often the “glue” in the family bringing members together and increasing family anchoring. Attachments with pets in the family provides not only psycho-logical but social and emotional support alongside. After a stressful workday or […]
Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin deficiency in turn leads to chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. It is the most common endocrine disorder. As the disease progresses tissue or vascular damage ensues leading to severe diabetic complications […]
Job Opportunities for Indian Seafarers
India, with its rich maritime heritage and vast pool of skilled seafarers, continues to play a pivotal role in the global shipping industry. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of maritime manpower, Indian seafarers contribute significantly to the operation of merchant vessels, offshore installations, and cruise liners across the seas. In this article, we […]
Creative Ways to Break Your Child’s Smart Phone Addiction
In Today’s online era keeping children away from a screen is a huge challenge for parents. However, media use is also not without benefit. Smart phones/tablets are becoming essential tools of learning for children now a days. While there are many pros and cons to the online world, it is highly addictive and might leave […]