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 […]
Have you ever been in a busy place and had trouble following a discussion but didn’t want to ask for help because you didn’t want to wear a “bulky” device? You are not the only one. In India, hearing loss is a common issue, yet many people delay getting a hearing test simply because they […]
Introduction: The “TV Volume” War in Indian Households It’s 8:00 PM. The family is gathered for dinner. You try to tell your father about your day at work, but he is staring intently at the news channel. The volume is set to 45. Even the neighbors could probably hear exactly what the news anchor was […]
Hearing loss is frequent and affects millions of adults in India. In reality, WHO estimates suggest that around 6.3% of Indians (nearly 63 million individuals) suffer serious hearing impairment. Good hearing is essential for communication and daily living, thus abnormalities should be identified early. If you feel you have hearing problems, a competent audiologist in […]
