Tackling Pain

Pain, they say, is a great equalizer. Almost everyone, at some point or the other in their lives, have gone through some amount of pain. However, the physical suffering that is a by-product of pain, can be effectively managed and even eliminated through a stream of treatment, known as pain medicine – which combines different modalities of treatment that can control or effectively eliminate the causes of the pain. The good news, say experts, is that there is no need to unnecessarily suffer pain today. The bad news is that 99% of doctors aren't aware of pain management techniques.

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What ails Indian tourism

Every year, we celebrate world tourism day although the core issues facing the tourism sector in the country remain by and large, unresolved. Considering that India is to play host to the Commonwealth Games in 2010 as well as the cricket world cup in 2011, the clock is silently ticking for the Indian tourism sector to get its act together. Industry professionals too are unanimous in concuring that the next two years might be decisive for tourism in India.

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Looking East

Has India looked at the West for far too long ? Perhaps, it's time to look east now. This, in fact, is also the objective of India's Look East policy -- which is primarily aimed at creating economic and strategic ties between India and other countries in South East Asia. The policy, in fact, has been projected as a success story of sorts, especially with the concusion of negotiations of trade ties between India and ASEAN. But, there is a lot else that can be achieved, especially by utilising India's soft power effectively.

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Nepal - So near, yet so far

It is a country which is probably closer to India than any other country -- both in terms of geographic proximity as well as cultural similarities. Yet, relations between India and Nepal have often been tumultous, partly because of what the Nepalese perceive as India's 'big brother' attitude towards their country. It has also not helped matters that India has a large Nepalese blue-collar work force, towards whom fingers of suspicion are quickly pointed, if a crime is commited and they happen to be around. No wonder then that Nepal is touchy about India -- similarly, India too has the tendency to take Nepal for granted. In this scenario, the question that arises is this: are Nepal and India always destined to remain so near, yet so far?

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Mayhem in Orissa

The killing of Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati -- a senior leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Kandhamal district of Orissa unleashed such a flurry of communal violence against the Christians in the area that the result was sheer mayhem and chaos. People were burnt alive and houses and churches razed to the ground, with a brutality that was chilling. I went across to Orissa, met some of the survivors housed in relief camps as well as a host of other people -- to understand why there is so much hatred in the name of religion.

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The evolution of Zardari

From being perceived as one of the most corrupt and controversial figures in Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, within a span of a few months after the death of his wife, Benazir Bhutto, seems to have metamorphosed into an articulate and astute politician -- almost statesman like in his demeanor. In fact, such has been his transformation that he is now all set to take charge as Pakistan's most powerful civilian President. But, is his metamorphosis real?

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