How many friends ?

How many friends do you have?  Start counting ....
A research in the UK says that you need to have just FIVE friends for a modern life. That's all you need.
They are (1) An agony aunt  - to whom you can tell all your problems and agonies.
(2)  A loved one - who'll put his/her arm around your shoulders, and provide you the emotional support.
(3) Someone to help you out in your financial matters and advice you on savings
(4)  A knowledgeable friend to whom you can turn for advices on life's special and practical matters.
(5) A colleague with whom you can look for advice and help in the work place.

Just check how many you have ! 

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Economy leaps, but the old limp

Economy leaps. But the old limp. "Economic growth seems to have benefitted only the working population, leaving behind the elderly. We need concerted policy moves to provide for the needs of the growing number of old people." Thus says Sri. K. Kanagasabhapathy, Director, EPW Research Foundation. He has written a very informative and thought provoking article on the 'problems of the elderly and the State' in "Business Line" dated 20 July2012 (Page 2 Editorial). I suggest you to kindly read the article in full.