Thought-provoking

Sir, - The Folio on well-being is a colourful compendium of articles on variegated issues from child development to humour therapy. ``Thinking positive'' by Dr. Chittaranjan Andrade is an excellent piece expatiating on cognitive therapy which facilitates clarity in thinking and has become a therapeutic approach to depression and other psychiatric disorders. Mr. G. Gautam's ``Relax with pranayama'' has offered some useful tips on the beneficial impact of practising pranayama as an effective remedy to achieve inner peace and mental tranquillity in our daily life. ``Laugh and be well'' by Ms. Kausalya Santhanam has advocated laughter as an antidote to defuse tension as it aids in complete relaxation of the mind. The Laughter Club Chief's observation that ``we are already paying a heavy price for taking life seriously and the time has come to take laughter seriously'' is thought- provoking. Kudos to TheHindu for bringing out a Folio for the overall well-being of its readers.

P. K. Varadarajan,

Chennai

Sir, - The Folio is worth ``well-reading'' by one and all, especially the office-goers. All the articles - right from ``Being well, becoming better'' to ``It's a state of mind'' - need appreciation for their content. The cover page photo, ``Indian tribal woman,'' in the traditional dress commands special appreciation.

C.V.K. Mohan Varma,

Khapra Village (AP)

Sir, - Your latest Folio deserves not only congratulations but a deep gratitude also, for the impact it is bound to make on all of us who are a part of this tension-ridden rat race. Your effort is inestimable.

S. W. Chandrasekhar,

Chennai

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