Learning@Unmukt
| COVER STORY | The Second Shot at Marriage
Second marriages are not to be frowned upon. We share the journey of a senior couple….read more →
|TAKE FIVE | Canines for a Stress-free Life
A canine therapist tells us the benefits of how pets can cure illnesses from cancer to depression….read more →
|UNMUKT RECOMMENDS |
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has wooed his audience with his cinematic skills for a quite a while. Is he good at writing too?….read more →
The Seen and The Unseen By Amit Varma
An award-winning journalist takes us through the seen and unseen aspects of everyday life in his long-running podcast….read more →
| NEWSBRIEFS |
Lockdown Caused 50 percent Global Reduction in Human-Linked Earth Vibrations
The lack of human activity during lockdown has caused human-linked vibrations in the Earth to drop by an average of 50 per cent between the period March and May 2020.
Researchers believe that this quiet period, which was caused by the total global effect of social distancing measures, was the most pronounced quiet period of seismic noise in recorded history. The new research, led by the Royal Observatory of Belgium and five other institutions around the world including Imperial College London, showed that the dampening of ‘seismic noise’ caused by humans was more pronounced in more densely populated areas.
The relative quietness allowed researchers to listen in to previously concealed earthquake signals, and could help them differentiate between human and natural seismic noise more clearly than ever before. (Source: Sciencedaily.com)
Poor Health Reduces Global GDP by 15 Percent Each Year
New research by the McKinsey Global Institute shows that making prudent investments in the health of the world’s population can dramatically improve people’s quality of life. It can also protect against downside risks such as pandemics, and lead to large economic returns from increased output and productivity. The upside for the economy and society would be enormous — a $12 trillion economic opportunity, hundreds of millions of lives saved, and better health across the global population.
The new report, Prioritizing Health: A Prescription for Prosperity, estimates that poor health reduces global GDP by 15 percent each year — about twice the pandemic’s likely negative impact in 2020 — from premature deaths and lost productive potential among the working-age population. (Source: Harvard Business Review)
| SOCIAL MEDIA |
BLOGS OF THE MONTH
Social Distancing in the time of Covid
The must-dos to keep in mind while using your mobile phone. Read more…
Senior Travel: Around the World in 360 Degrees
So you have been home-bound for long? Fret Not! We have some interesting virtual tours lined up for you. Read more…
Upcoming Activities @ UNMUKT
Love Again!
Unmukt Cares presents ‘A Second Shot at Love’, a webinar on companionship, on August 14, from 5pm to 6 pm. Our panellists include NM Rajeshwari, founder, Thodu Needa and Natubhai Patel, President, Anubandh Foundation and a couple who gave companionship a second chance.
Unmukt’s Digital Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Seniors with Amazon Alexa
An exciting, fun-filled digital gala, on August 22, where popular author Amish will read from his latest book ‘Legend of Suheldev’. There will be interactions with senior inspirers from various fields and Amazon devices to be won as prizes. The not-to-be-missed event of the evening will be premiere of Rajit Kapur and Mita Vashisht-starrer short film ‘Poonam’. Catch up with the stars as they talk about the film. All this and more between 5pm and 7.15 pm!
Good Life Begins at 50!
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