President hails A.P.’s contributions to freedom struggle, country’s development

President hails A.P.’s contributions to freedom struggle, country’s development

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy felicitating President Droupadi Murmu at a civic reception hosted in her honour in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT President of India Droupadi Murmu was all praise for the contributions made by eminent personalities from Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) and the Telugu diaspora to the freedom struggle and … Read more

Where ambulances struggle to tread

Where ambulances struggle to tread

Tribals in the Godavari region go to great lengths to call for an ambulance in the absence of mobile phone networks and poor road connectivity Tribals in the Godavari region go to great lengths to call for an ambulance in the absence of mobile phone networks and poor road connectivity Atop the Kakavadi Gandi hill … Read more

As Teens Struggle With Pandemic Emotions, Recovery Is Uncertain

As Teens Struggle With Pandemic Emotions, Recovery Is Uncertain

April 26, 2022 – For Jennifer, a 16-year-old girl from South Carolina, the lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t a big deal. An only child, she’s close to her parents and was happy to spend more time with them when they were all stuck at home. But when Jennifer (who asked that her real … Read more

When Sleep Becomes a Nightmare: My Struggle With Narcolepsy

When Sleep Becomes a Nightmare: My Struggle With Narcolepsy

As I snapped back into consciousness, I found myself driving on the wrong side of a road that ran parallel to a beach, with traffic heading straight at me. Stunned, I yanked the steering wheel to get back into the right lane but somehow lined myself up perfectly with a telephone pole. My brain furiously … Read more

As Fires Rage, Survivors Struggle to Find Care

As Fires Rage, Survivors Struggle to Find Care

SOURCES: The New York Times: “Climate Scientists Warn of a ‘Global Wildfire Crisis.’ ” “ ‘Build Back Better’ Hit a Wall, but Climate Action Could Move Forward.” National Fire Protection Association: “Fire Loss in the United States During 2020,” “Home fires with ten or more fatalities.” CNN: “Survivors of California’s deadliest wildfire are now helping other survivors … Read more

Postnatal depression in dads: ‘I didn’t know men could struggle too’

Postnatal depression in dads: ‘I didn’t know men could struggle too’

Becoming a father can be the happiest time in a man’s life, but for some it can bring unexpected feelings of anxiety, stress and guilt. Until recently, mental health concerns for new dads were little understood and, often, went unaired. But some men who have experienced postnatal depression hope telling their stories will encourage others … Read more