Will end FY24 with growth rate of over 30%: CEO Shriram Life Insurance | Company News

Premium Casparus J H Kromhout, CEO Sriram life Insurance Shriram Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Shriram Group and South Africa-based Sanlam Ltd., has set a target of increasing its rural penetration by 50 per cent in the next three years. Casparus JH Kromhout, managing director and chief executive officer, talks to Shine… Continue reading Will end FY24 with growth rate of over 30%: CEO Shriram Life Insurance | Company News

Opinion: My life after meth — remembering to open and close the curtains

When I was on meth, I was busy. Very busy. There was gardening to do, color-coding the closet, taking apart doorknobs, trying to put doorknobs back together and trips to Home Depot at 3 a.m. to look at light fixtures and nails. I had things to do, and whatever I was doing I was very… Continue reading Opinion: My life after meth — remembering to open and close the curtains

Before he tried to kill himself, Erik Kramer saved another life

Heroes can change you forever and go on to crumble out of sight. It’s not often they piece themselves back together and sit down to tell you about it. Erik Kramer has high-tech plastic in his skull. Teeth realigned through surgery. Bullet fragments lingering from the hazy night he put a gun under his chin… Continue reading Before he tried to kill himself, Erik Kramer saved another life

Opinion: I stopped drinking and built the life I wanted. Why was I still so anxious?

After a wildly successful drinking career, I finally retired 11 years ago. I’d love to say that it was a considered decision after mature reflections and conversations with loved ones. But no. After yet another solo drinking spree, I woke up fully clothed on the cold hard tiles of my bathroom floor. Mornings like this… Continue reading Opinion: I stopped drinking and built the life I wanted. Why was I still so anxious?

Opinion: This California millionaire is peddling eternal life. Why do people believe him?

For a moment, I fell under the spell of Bryan Johnson. Bathed in early-morning sunlight, the 46-year-old L.A.-based tech centimillionaire and longevity celebrity didn’t look much younger than his age, although he claims to have the wrinkles of a 10-year-old and organs that are several years younger than his lifespan. We were standing at the… Continue reading Opinion: This California millionaire is peddling eternal life. Why do people believe him?

Conscious Life Expo is ground zero for fringe beliefs, crunchy trends

On the first new moon in February, not long after Pluto had entered Aquarius, Shima Moore stood like a priestess in flowing white robes behind a podium in the Los Angeles Ballroom at the LAX Hilton. She was there to officially open the 22nd Conscious Life Expo with a 12th dimensional stargate meditation. “When we’re… Continue reading Conscious Life Expo is ground zero for fringe beliefs, crunchy trends

Post-Article 370 abrogation, people living life as per their wishes: J-K LG

The biggest change after the abrogation of Article 370 is that the common people of Jammu and Kashmir are living life according to their own wishes, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday, the fourth anniversary of the scrapping of the article. The Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370,… Continue reading Post-Article 370 abrogation, people living life as per their wishes: J-K LG

General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal

The 24-hour general strike called by the co-ordinating committee of 27 assembly constituencies in Manipur on Saturday paralysed normal life in Imphal Valley, with markets and business establishments remaining shut in almost all localities. Public transport stayed off the road and only a few private vehicles were seen plying on the streets. … Continue reading General strike called by assembly committee cripples regular life in Imphal

Providing dignified life to disabled people responsibility of society: Prez

Citing examples of Rishi Ashtavakra, who had eight physical deformities, and blind poet Surdas, one of the most influential figures of the Bhakti Movement, Murmu said, “Insight is more important than sight.” President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said providing a dignified life to persons with disabilities is the responsibility of the entire society. … Continue reading Providing dignified life to disabled people responsibility of society: Prez