YOU wouldn’t really leave a load of sensitive documents lying around for others to see, would you? But what about leaving your computer unsecured? Most of us do not give any thought to the security of the ubiquitous computer that adorns practically every modern desktop.

Attitude towards the aged is changing
by J.S. Bedi
SINCE Independence, the growth of a large number of old-age homes in the northern region is not a welcome sign as it indicates the gradual weakening of the social fabric of our society which has had a rich tradition of caring for all those in the twilight zone.

Pungent bulb with a heart of gold
by Maharaaj K. Koul
THERE are people who cannot eat without it, while some detest the very name. And its pungent odour probably ended many a budding romance too. In the middle of the 18th century Siberian villagers in Russia paid their taxes with it. The Romans gave it to their labourers to impart srength and to their soldiers to incite courage. According to legend, if hung on the doors and windows, it keeps vampires away. And if hung around the neck, it was said to ward off the evil eye. It is garlic.

Know thy politicians
by Akshay Sood
THE politicians as a class in India, are a reviled lot. At least by the chattering classes. Even then, we cannot do without them. They are the flagbearers of our democracy. Even bureaucrats love to be led by them. One remembers the President’s rule of 1993 in Himachal Pradesh. Even the IAS officers hated the rule of fellow bureaucrats, who were seen to be nasty, petty, scheming and heartless.

Eat safe to avoid diarrhoea
by B.K. Sharma
SUMMER brings with it juicy water melons and delicious mangoes. But when these fruits come, can debilitating diarrhoeal diseases be far behind? Diarrhoeal diseases are only next to upper respiratory infections as the global cause of deaths. It is particularly prevalent in tropical areas of the world, which mostly have poor or developing economies.

Why you should be...a house husband

BRIDGE: Use logic to win
by Omar Sharif