Stories by Norbert Almeida

Safety guide: How to safeguard your health from smog

Lahore falls amongst the worst smog affected cities in the world.

Updated 03 Nov, 2016 01:19pm

How secure is your business?

Smart tips to ensure that your business is safe and secure

Published 16 Oct, 2016 06:53am

A guide to securing our educational institutions

Here's how parents and institutions together can work out a few details to ensure student security.

Published 20 Jan, 2016 01:01pm

Are you prepared to deal with the most common travel scams?

While travelling abroad take care that you don’t fall foul of the law or are taken for a ride by scam artists.

Published 22 Nov, 2015 11:32am

Express kidnapping: How to reduce the risk of becoming a victim

Do not challenge the kidnapper physically in any manner, unless you know it’s your only chance of getting away.

Published 01 Nov, 2015 10:52am

Guide: What you should do when an earthquake strikes

Being aware of what to do in case of an earthquake is essential for your safety.

Updated 26 Oct, 2015 05:53pm

How to deal with a home emergency while you're away

The safety of children or elderly parents is of vital importance. Here's a list of things you can do to minimise damage.

Updated 09 Aug, 2015 01:22pm

Rent or hire

Personal and family safety needs to be given priority in all aspects of life

Updated 26 Jul, 2015 03:58pm

Monsoon safety

Rains are good but you have to be prepared so as not to face any problems

Updated 31 Aug, 2017 01:00pm

Safety in Ramazan

People tend to take shortcuts at Iftar time that can sometimes lead to disaster. Here are some tips to keep you safe.

Published 29 Jun, 2015 02:11pm

Safety in Ramazan

Don’t let your guard down and take all possible measures to keep safe

Published 28 Jun, 2015 07:36am

One for the road: How to plan your trip right

Travelling by car can be affordable and totally doable as long as you plan ahead.

Updated 14 Jun, 2015 03:19pm

Summer time and child safety

Off from school children need to have fun during vacations; make sure that your child is safe when (s)he is out and

Published 31 May, 2015 06:46am

When out alone and working late

Just like prevention is better than cure, taking precautions is better than suffering later

Published 03 May, 2015 07:32am

Community watch

Set up a neighbourhood watch to control crime in your area

Published 19 Apr, 2015 07:42am

What to do when you're being robbed — at gun point

Your home may be your castle, but that doesn’t mean that invaders can’t breach it.

Updated 05 Apr, 2015 03:24pm

When terror strikes

There is no predicting when and where terrorists will strike, but if you happen to be unfortunate enough to be ...

Published 22 Mar, 2015 06:42am

Hotel safety

Any untoward incident during your travels can cause much distress; choosing your hotel carefully can let you stay

Published 08 Mar, 2015 09:33am

Let the buyer (and seller) beware

Some common scams you need to watch out for while online and offline

Updated 12 Aug, 2015 04:15pm

Safe (panic) rooms

How to go about making a secure room or hide-out in your home

Published 08 Feb, 2015 06:51am