If you find it hard to follow conversations at a noisy family get-together or can’t hear the doorbell over the city hum, you’re not alone. Hearing loss is very common, especially as we get older. The good news is that today’s solutions are smarter, easier to use, and cheaper than before. This means that getting […]
Imagine you’re at a bustling family wedding in Delhi. The dhol is playing, three cousins are talking to you at once, and a waiter is asking for your snack preference. For someone living with hearing loss, this beautiful chaos can feel like an isolating wall of noise. You see lips moving, but the words remain […]
If you have ever been at a bustling family dinner in India, where three people are talking at once, the pressure cooker is whistling in the kitchen, and the TV is blaring in the background, you know that following a conversation isn’t just about volume. It’s about focus. For many people dealing with hearing loss, […]
Aging is a journey that brings wisdom, stories, and unfortunately, a few physical changes. In India, where family life centers around lively dinner table conversations, festive celebrations, and the laughter of grandchildren, losing the ability to hear clearly can feel like being sidelined from your own life. If you or an elderly loved one are […]
Education is the foundation of a bright future, but for a student dealing with hearing loss, the classroom can sometimes feel like a battlefield of background noise. In India, our classrooms are vibrant, energetic, and let’s be honest, quite loud. From the hum of high-speed ceiling fans to the echoes in large hallways and the […]
Walk into any metro station in Delhi, a trendy café in Bangalore, or a co-working space in Mumbai, and you’ll see the same sight: hundreds of young Indians with colorful earbuds tucked firmly into their ears. Whether it’s binge-watching a new Netflix series on the commute, attending back-to-back Zoom calls, or “grinding” in a late-night […]
Introduction: The “Finish Your Vegetables” Battle Every Indian household witnesses a daily battle at the dining table. “Beta, eat your Dal.” “Finish the Palak paneer, it’s good for your eyes!” We have all grown up hearing that carrots are good for our eyes and milk is good for our bones. But have you ever heard […]
Introduction: The “Inattentive” Student in the Back Row Imagine a typical classroom in India. The ceiling fan is whirring loudly. Forty students are rustling papers. The teacher is dictating notes from the front of the room. There is a kid in the back row. Let’s call him Rohan. He seems to be confused. He leans […]
