Morning walk

24/07/2026

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07/02/2026

Walking & Rowing Track

09/09/2025

RETRO walking, or backward walking, provides benefits like improved balance, coordination, and posture by strengthening underused muscles and engaging the brain differently. It also helps with joint health by reducing pressure on the knees, can alleviate back pain by strengthening back muscles and increasing hamstring flexibility, and burns more calories than walking forward. Additionally, the increased cognitive demand of walking backward enhances focus and may improve problem-solving skills.
Physical Benefits
Improved Muscle Strength and Flexibility:
Retro walking strengthens underused muscles in the legs, such as the quadriceps, and increases hamstring flexibility, which is beneficial for spine stability.
Enhanced Balance and Coordination:
The unfamiliar movement challenges the brain and body, leading to better coordination, balance, and proprioception (awareness of your body's position).
Reduced Joint Pain and Injury Risk:
Walking backward places less pressure on knee joints and can help strengthen muscles around the knees and hips, reducing knee and back pain.
Increased Calorie Burn:
The added complexity and different muscle engagement of backward walking burn more calories compared to walking forward.
Improved Posture:
Strengthening the core muscles helps to stabilize the body and improve overall posture.
Cognitive Benefits
Increased Cognitive Function:
Retro walking activates the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and focus.
Enhanced Concentration and Memory:
The increased demand for spatial awareness, balance, and step coordination can sharpen focus and potentially improve memory.
How to Incorporate Retro Walking Safely
Start Slowly: Begin with short periods of backward walking to build strength and coordination.
Prioritize Safety: Be mindful of your surroundings, as you cannot see where you are going.
Use Support: Consider using a treadmill with handrails or a mirror to maintain balance and avoid obstacles.
Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to any discomfort and adjust your routine as needed.
THINK TANK
S M GHOSH, ENVIRONMENTALIST

29/08/2025

Last-chance tourism'—visiting endangered places before they vanish.

The rising frequency of natural calamities in hill stations during the monsoon season, where disasters are often simplistically blamed on cloudbursts. “It is not just the cloudbursts,” SMG stresses. “The geology of hill stations has its limits. Excess load on fragile hilly soils, vibrations from unscientific construction, heavy traffic, and interference with river paths through hydel projects all contribute to landslides and floods.”

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arctic ice sheets, some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems are drawing travellers for what’s known as 'last-chance touris