High blood pressure, also known as ‘the silent killer’ is one of the biggest health risks that faces our country today. Some would say it’s almost an epidemic. According to a 2014 report that was published in the Journal of Hypertension, an alarming 29.8% of the entire population is suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure in India. High blood pressure can cause countless problems like diabetes, stroke, heart disease, […]
The chugging of the train and the soothing vibrations manage to transform every traveller to a different space. Indian Railways – the World’s third largest Railway Network encompasses a host of facts that most of us are not aware of. A third rail train equipment manufacturer should be able to work with railway companies to build a safe and efficient railway system. 1. Indian Railway is constructing the highest rail bridge […]
This is the flamingo season. But, it looks the Pink Wall in the wetlands along the shores in Pulicat and Point Calimere, is thinning down. Two decades ago, there were a million birds flying into Point Calimere, half-a-lakh of which were flamingos. Similarly, the bird census in Pulicat, a decade ago, used to reveal a count of over a lakh flamingos. Last week, the Nature Trust volunteers spotted about […]
He is famous for his aggressive politics and curt actions. But did anyone know that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has a penchant for photography? Uddhav’s interest in photography can be seen in his various shots, which range from wildlife, landscapes, and portraits to infra-red photography, which requires a special understanding of the subject since it is a mix of art and technology. The Sena chief, who takes time from […]
CBI on Monday raised a question mark on NGOs in the country, informing the Supreme Court that of the more than 22 lakh NGOs in various states, less than 10% had filed their balance sheets on grants received and their expenditures with the authorities. CBI collated data from 20 states and seven UTs, and informed the court that 22,45,655 NGOs were operating in the states. Of these only 2,234,78 NGOs, […]
A colleague went to Andaman & Nicobar on holiday with his wife and child. Next day his wife died of a heart condition. When I phoned him to console him, his first sentence was, ‘There is no God’, followed by, ‘It’s my fault’. In extreme pain faith gets shaken and we take the entire burden of blame on ourselves. I too had chosen to sleep at night when my father […]
Chikoo or Sapodillla is one of the most popular tropical fruit apart from mango, banana, and jackfruit. The fruit is exceptionally sweet and delicious which also contains high amount of nutritional values. Chikoo is also a source of energy and revitalizes the body and has a number of antioxidants, vitamin A, C and E, copper, iron, etc. Here are some health benefits of the fruit: Good for eyes: Chikoo is […]
The 4th of January 1994 was a dark day for music – especially the Bollywood music industry. An era came to an end when Pancham took his last breath just before the release of `1942: A Love Story`. The life of RD Burman or Pancham da was music. Pancham enthusiasts all over the world swear by his work and his compositions. Whether it was a soulful collaborations with Gulzar, […]
A person’s entire immune system can be rejuvenated by fasting for as little as three days as it triggers the body to start producing new white blood cells, a study suggests. Fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as “remarkable”. Although fasting diets have been criticised by nutritionists for being unhealthy, new research […]
Cardamom is a wonderful medicinal spice that has similar health properties as those of cinnamon and ginger. Cardamom is rich in minerals such as iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium. It also contains antiseptic, anesthetic, antispasmodic, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. Cardamom is an excellent spice for the respiratory system and works as a natural expectorant in relieving congestion and phlegm from the lungs and sinus passages. Cardamom is also great for […]
