Garden city plus 17th issue

Garden city Plus English Weekly Newspaper

Editor: T Ramesh

VOLUME - 3

ISSUE 17 Bangalore Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

PAGES - 8

Rs 2

9902752528/9742578899

www.gardencityplus.com

Koramangala too Embraces Plastic Ban

O

T RAMESH

n Sunday, the 14th of February, the Valentine’s Day, when several people were playing cupid, residents of Koramangala chose to play something serious for the society. Close on the heels of what HSR and BTM layouts did recently, the redients of Koramangala were vociferous enough in calling for a single use plastic ban.

Women came in large numbers in support of the call and many of them were even seen covering and dressing themselves in plastic bags. This unusual picture caught the common man’s eye and eventually an eye-opener for the many assembled and witnessed to take cognizance of the fact of the ill effects of use of plastic and its related items.

Hundreds of residents turned up for the flag off in the august presence of some honourable dignitaries like Mr. Ramalinga Reddy, MLA, BTM Constituency and Transport Minister, government of Karnataka,

Mayor Mr. Manjunath Reddy, Mr. Kumar Naik, Commissioner, BBMP, Mr. Subodh Yadav, Special Commissioner SWM, Chandrappa, Corporator, Mr Hemachandra, Joint Commissioner and many BBMP officials, residents, traders, street

s

vendors, school and college students.

After seeing the success stories of the same episode in HSR and BTM layouts, the Koramangala residents decided to also enforce.it in this area. Residents of HSR and BTM too joined the event and saw the crowd

English Weekly Newspaper

Have an event or a civic Issues?

Let us know and we will publish

Mail us the text and visuals to gardencityplus2013@gmail.com

To Advertise Contact: 9742578899 / 9902752528

Email: editoratgcp@gmail.com

multiplying by the hundreds as time went by. The residents though slow but steady have started realizing the fact that use of plastic has become a menace. It chokes and kills animals, birds, pollute water bodies and are almost non-recyclable. It suggests

the toxicity it has to pollute the environment.

A partial ban is currently in place and will soon get the tag of a permanent ban on plastic. The RWAs in Koramangala has played a huge role in the enforcement of a plastic ban.

Largely, black spots are created only due to the plastic bags ehich will be under control once it is banned. The traders and the commercial establishments have also jumped in support of the call from the residents to ban use of plastic.

The residents feel that once this is strictly in force then burning of garbage and littering them under flyovers and burning them will be rid of.

Ms Padmashree, Ms Anne Joseph, Mr. Venkat, and many others took part in the campaign. The members of the SWMRT team (Dr. Shanthi Tummala, Ms.,Smita Kulkarni, Ms. Malini Parmar, Mr. Ramakanth) had a big role to play in this event to take shape.

Garden City Plus

To Book Your Ads Just SMS To 9742578899 gardencityplus2013@gmail.com

English Weekly Newspaper

2

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016 editoratgcp@gmail.com Contact: 8892042166

Segregation and Composting – the Nagarjuna Apts’ Way

A

round half a decade back, the exercise of segregation had started in an apartment complex when perhaps no other apartment had initiated. Being one of the pioneers in this operation of

In the year 2011, the residents association of the apartment had decided on this operation and ensured littering was totally controlled from the occupants.

Later, to still improvise on that, the association decided to compost the

composting the wet waste and leaves for positive usage.

In this activity, all the members of the apartments participated and started segregating the waste and by turn they allocated time to compost it also. Each and every household in the complex is aware of the method-

done there without any qualms.

The paper products and the newspapers are sold to the paper boys who come every week and the proceeds of which is used to pay the workers who segregate and compost on behalf of the association. The

tor to also take care of the paper waste for re-cycling.

Such mountainous efforts should be fruitful and be of service to the society. A visit to the apartment by Garden City Plus team gave a lot of insight into this effort.

The process is not as simple as it is

segregation at source to have a cleaner environment in the society, Nagarjuna Greenridge Apartments had taken that first giant leap forwards achieving this by segregating the waste at source and disposing it accordingly.

waste generated from the apartment in their own apartment complex and use the manure for using it for the greenery grown there. Hence, they invited one Mr. Srinivas from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, to actually demonstrate the process of

ology of composting since the association purchased the required machinery and started the exercise.

Today, they have engaged workers to do a lot of work in the basement and segregation and composting are

association is efficiently led by Mr. Rahul Mahajan, the President of the association and the caretaker manager, Mr. G Varghese Chacko ensures a smooth run of the entire activity. In fact, the association is in the process of procuring an insinua-

written to be. There is an onerous task on hand and the commitment towards a cleaner environment only will lead one to follow such helpful methods.

There are three bins-green, red and

Continued on Pg 3

Opinion Plus The Role of BBMP, RWAs and the Residents on Segregation and Garbage Littering Q. Given the direction that the waste has to be segregated at source now by the residents, else they will have to ready themselves in facing a penalty; do you feel that the same is being followed both by the residents and the BBMP contractors? What is your take on it?

BBMP should lead from the front and set an example in executing this. It is not enough to just penalize the residents who have erred in not segregating the waste at source. But to my dismay, I see that the pourakarmikas and the contractors concerned are least bothered to justify the direction.

The sweepers just sweep the road just as a ‘formality’ and the leaves shred from the trees are mostly left behind without being cleared. The job is half done and the rest left to the nature to take care. It is felt with deep regret that

this lackadaisical approach towards achieving a cleaner environment on the part of the civic body will ensure defeat of the very purpose. BBMP has failed in its duty of proper follow-up.

The contractors will have to be pulled up on such issues.

Mr. Nair Resident and member of HSR sector 2, RWA. Despite bringing in so much of awareness and practical demonstrations at various points on segregation methods and process including composting of waste, it is heartening to note that only around 50 percent of the residents have strictly adhered to the direction laid to segregate waste at source. This is by no means acceptable.

In this case, the residents are responsible, since they are the ones who will

Website: www.gardencityplus.com

take the initiative in ensuring cleanliness and the betterment of the society in the process. They will have to more involvement in this regard and ensure a clean environment. It is a more pathetic story when it comes to the civic agency’s role in segregation. As compared to the residents’ contribution, the BBMP is only doing 10 percent of its job.

The cleaning, sweeping and clearing of the waste and debris is not done to the expected level it should have been done by them. Clearly, BBMP is not following up on this issue which is of prime importance.

The BBMP is keen on penalizing those who do not fall under the category of segregating at source; but what is the penalty to be levied on the civic body for their shortcomings?

So far as the roads are concerned, the pournakarmikas are seen regularly on the field of work, but the quality of work seems to be shabby and half done, notwithstanding the irresponsible acts of a select few residents in

aggravating the mess making it a cesspool. Strict measures will have to be in place with highest quality of supervision. Else, this will lead us nowhere.

Mr. Chandrashekar Resident and General Secretary, HSR sec 2, RWA. There have been multiple instances of all the RWAs and the Federation of the RWAs of HSR in raising this issue of segregation at source for a social cause. The Honourable Court has rightly directed the residents to play their part by segregating their own waste at source (at their homes) in order to prevent foul play and not handing the ‘Garbage Mafia’ the ownership of setting their own demands.

The residents have taken it forward to associate themselves of the good work done by the volunteers, BBMP and the HSR federation and the RWAs in terms of littering of garbage and keeping it to the bare minimum. Some people lack

the steam to keep the enforcement in good stead. But most of them have fallen in place for the change and getting used to it now. It is better now than what it was a few days back. On the contrary, it is sad to note that both the parties involved (residents and BBMP) have faltered in ensuring clean and smooth functioning of the process.

There seems to be a shortfall in implementing and executing the same.

BBMP should spruce up equipment availability in terms of mechanization and cleanliness of the garbage pickers or collectors who are struggling with their hands and feet in to it. It has left it to the respective RWAs and the collectors to handle the situation. It has to be streamlined and supervised properly by having surprise checks in certain pockets to enforce the rule stricter and harder.

Dr. L Ravindran Resident HSR sec 1, General Secretary, Federation of HSR RWAs

Email: gadencityplus2013@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.comgardencityplusnews

Garden City Plus

Feedback Kindly send your feed back to us at

English Weekly Newspaper

gardencityplus2013@gmail.com

Feedback

3

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

gardencityplus2013@gmail.com Contact: 9742578899

1 Lakh Surya Namaskars at HSR – Enters a Golden Book of World Record

T

he Sun dawned on HSR a bit early on the 14th of February. Maybe, the sun god himself was immensely pleased with the event that He

single venue and simultaneously. The event was held at the BBMP grounds opposite Sai Mandir.

The event entered the Golden Book of

National Executive member, Arogya Bharathi, Mr. Dinesh Kashibar, Art of Living, and Mr. Manish Vishnu from the Golden Book of Records, who travelled from Delhi exclusively for this event to record the proceedings of the attempt to create a World Record. An on the spot Provisional Certificate has already been accorded in recognition of the exercise.

Swacha Graha – movement has been

decided to rise sooner to witness the ‘Surya Namaskars’ performed by the people of HSR and many other surrounding areas including JP Nagar and Jayanagar, on the occasion of ‘Ratha Sapthami’. A record of sorts was created by the fact that one lakh Surya Namaskars were performed by the 1250 people who participated, at a

kicked off during this event and Dr Shanti addressed the crowd and invited volunteers. International yoga day celebration committee, Bangalore who organized this Rathasapthami event has taken this opportunity to felicitate the 10 volunteers, who contributed for the “Plastic free HSR” drive taking place since January, 2016.

Message has been sent loud and clear by the chief guests that “people should practice Surya Namaskars more in coming days and build a healthy society and prepare well for upcoming yoga day in June 2016.

People should adopt service oriented life which gives the joy and meaning in life for all of us.”

World Record on this unique achievement. The event started after a ritual offered to ‘Bharat Maata’, a photo which was 10-foot in height and well decorated. The guests of honour were Mr. Satish Reddy, MLA, Bommanahlli constituency, Dr. Gurumurthy, HoD, (Retd.) Bio-Chemistry, Bangalore Medical College, Dr. Vinay,

Continued from Pg 2

one for the rejects or the e-waste and other toiletry waste (which is sent to BBMP). But the wet waste (in green bins) and dry waste (in red bins) are totally used by the apartment workers and through sale of the papers. The photographs are self explanatory wherein the entire process of filling, segregating, collection, composting and curing is captured. The task of accomplishing this has not been on a select few. It is a

collective effort from all the apartment residents which has borne fruit. To name a few, Ms. Shaheen, member of the committee of the waste management, Mr. Dileep Vangasseri, secretary, and members like Girija and Pallavi Mahajan along with the other resident members have been instruemental in achieving this thus far. If only people can take the cue from these and follow to take care of their wastes at home, there will be no necessity to wait for the government agency to do this work in a shoddy manner and residents blaming. The entire blame game will be over. Well done, Nagarjuna Greenridge Apartments! Keep it up!

Website: www.gardencityplus.com

The latest creation of Mangalore Jewels

Email: gadencityplus2013@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.comgardencityplusnews

Garden City Plus

Health Benefits of Papaya

English Weekly Newspaper

Feedback

Papaya is actually a wholesome fruit as it contains more Carotene when compared to other fruits like apple, custard apple, guava and plantains.

Not being an expensive fruit, papaya is a common man’s fruit which is beneficial in many ways.

4

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

gardencityplus2013@gmail.com Contact: 9742578899

"Urinary Tract Infection in Children -A Cause of concern to parents" - What you should know?

B

y definition recurrent UTI would be a culture positive febrile illness of temperature more than 39 degrees centigrade with > 50,000 cfu® in a child who has had a documented urinary infection in the past. The fact that 1.7% of boys and 8.4 % of girls will have at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) by the age of 7 years shows that UTI is a common problem in children. Up to 30% of this group of children will go on to have one or more UTIs during their childhood. Girls are at a higher risk of recurrent UTI than for boys. The practical clinical question is how do we identify such cases, confirm our diagnosis, find out the reasons and protect children from further complication.

Diagnosis of UTI is usually made by history of febrile illness and pathologic urine analysis and culture. The collection of an uncontaminated urine sample and rapid transport and processing is important for reliable diagnosis and adequate treatment.

Establishing the occurrence of a UTI from historical data in children could be difficult. The symptoms vary widely according to the age and range from vomiting, failure to feed and passing a

cloudy smelly urine in the very young, to dysuria and loin pain in the teenager.

A history of febrile illness of temperature >39 is helpful and a urine analysis with a significant positive culture is necessary. Additionally, a detailed note of the voiding pattern, frequency of passing urine, the caliber of the stream and whether the child wets by day and night is immensely helpful in detecting children with DES. A history of bowel problems like constipation and fecal soiling is also present in a large number of these children.

1. Urine Analysis and Culture: The collection of a clean specimen of urine is of paramount importance in arriving at a reliable diagnosis. The conventional methods used are: • Bag specimen in the infants • Midstream sample in both infants and older children • Catheterized sample • Suprapubic aspirate In the very small infants many units will use a minicon collecting bag adhered to the skin around the genitals after cleaning and drying the skin.

Whilst this method will most often deliver a sample, contamination from skin organisms, accidental detachment

of the bag and contamination during transfer into a culture container is often possible. For these reasons, though convenient it is unreliable as a clean catch sample. A midstream sample of urine when possible is a reliable method. The parent must however, receive detailed instruction how to collect the sample: • The container should be kept covered (not screwed) so that when the event occurs it is readily available.

• The initial and the terminal stream should not be collected.

• The cover of the container should be immediately screwed on; the container is labeled and delivered to the lab as soon as possible.

• It is not necessary to wash the genitals in boys; the perineum of girls is preferably washed with regular soap and water.

A catheter sample is very reliable but obviously invasive. A trained person should do the catheterization as a strict aseptic procedure. There should be no delay in the transport and processing of the specimen. It is our experience and well documented in the literature® that laboratory standards vary and errors in processing have confounded clinical decisions.

A suprapubic aspirate is by far the most reliable method of collecting a representative sample of urine for analysis and culture. The drawbacks are that parents are very unhappy and it requires a fair degree of skill and at times ultrasound guidance. However, in the context of recurrent UTIs it has proven invaluable in providing good guidance to clinical decisions.

The results of culture must be correlated with that of microscopic examination; is it a new organism or the same identified in earlier infection? Is the growth significant?

Eschericia coli is the causative organism in more than 80% of cases in the first instance and perhaps in many

recurrent infections.

Structural or functional anomalies that predispose to recurrent UTI should be ruled out by further investigations like MCUG, ultrasound, DMSA scan and cystometry. Primary vesicoureteric reflux, detected by MCUG, is present in over 30% of children who have first UTI. These children are treated conservatively with chemoprophylaxis and bladder training. In those who are not compliant with medical treatment or develop recurrent UTI, operative methods are used depending on both gender, age of child and associated problems. Dysfunctional elimination syndrome causing voiding problems is a hitherto neglected issue responsible for recurring infections. Cystometrography helps identify such patients and with medications and simple surgical procedures like a Mitrofanoff stoma or instituting CIC can aide in keeping the bladder empty and prevent recurring infections.

Dr Ashley J D’Cruz HOD & Sr. Consultant, Paediatric Surgery Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Layout.

HSR Sector 4 in action on Segregation and Garment Factory Workers ‘Educated’ on Segregation Garbage Clearance

T

he heat is on!

The segregation and garbage littering fever has caught up momentum in HSR layout yielding the desired results. The latest in the fray is the sector 4 RWA. Perhaps the association has been doing its homework in its own way without drawing any media attention so far. But, on the 18th of February, the sector 4 RWA, was on a spree bringing in awareness on the segregation among its residents and found that there were a few defaulters and were warned and also educated in the process.

There were instances where it was seen that thought he residents had indeed segregated waste. It was not up to the mark and not satisfactory since they were merely confused on the items that belonged to the respective groups of wet, dry and the rejects. On such places the residents were accordingly educated and made sure they under-

stood it well enough in not repeating the mistake.

The entire exercise was an effort though exhilarating due to the presence of the school children which compelled the residents to come out and listen to the methodology of segregation. During the activity, the roads were also rid of garbage and other little wastes being littered including tree leaves. The BBMP pournakarmikas had a job to do and were shown the shoddy job done by them in certain pockets.

In the meantime, the garbage collection van drivers and collectors

Website: www.gardencityplus.com

were also instructed, during a session set aside exclusively for them, to follow the set guidelines which were seen to be violated in many pockets in the 4th sector. Hence they were strictly told to follow the lane discipline by not missing any lane or street, not to accept any garbage in plastic bags or covers, not to demand money for the job done, blow the whistle on entering a lane or street and request residents also to follow rules set.

Led by Mrs. Vijayalakshmi, President of sector 4 RWA, the activity was ably supported by BBMP, the students of Freedom International School, HSR Citizen Forum, Mr. Chandrashekar, General Secretary, Sanju Bhandari, Bhagya Ratna and Saroja Janardhan, all members of Sector 4 RWA.

Contact for Advt 9742578899

I

n another initiative from the volunteers o HaSiRu Mithra, Ms. Lakshmi and Meena took upon themselves in calling on the garment factory workers and brought awareness among them on the methods of segregation and the fine thereof if not adhered to and all the ill effects o use of plastic. To their dismay, it was found that many of them were not following the segregation process and still are using plastic covers and bags, though a few of them said that they are aware of the fact that the garbage issue at Mandur was a fearful experience for the people living in those extreme conditions.

On February 19, the two of them went to M/s. Royal Fashions and M/s.

Mother Earth garment units and spent around two hours addressing them in batches to create awareness on the importance of segregation at source and the methodology involved therein and the adverse effects in using plastic covers and bags.

In the two sessions they addressed around 250 employees to have the best impact. In fact, the response drawn was

in the affirmative and the positive approach in volunteering to henceforth segregate is the rich harvest that these two women have achieved. The factories are situated between DHL and Uber buildings.

Their major complaint though was that the garbage picking van seldom comes to their areas to pick the filth. Hence they are forced and compelled to litter.

Assurance was given that the van shall be made available with periodic inspections. The other allegation was that they are made to cough up money for the garbage to be collected.

They have now agreed to comply with the rule of segregating at source and get rid of plastic use for their own benefit.

Email: gadencityplus2013@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.comgardencityplusnews

Garden City Plus English Weekly Newspaper

Health Benefits Of Ginger

5

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

Ginger: Ginger is yet another herb that cures kidney infections. The gingerols present in it inhibits the spread of bacteria into the kidneys. Consuming ginger tea on a daily basis can help cure kidney gardencityplus2013@gmail.com Contact: 9742578899 disease and infection.

‘Ha SiRu Mithra’ teamed up with a corporate to make footpaths safer

H

asiru Mithra teamed up with B.PAC and Syngene to make the footpaths on 27th Main road in HSR Layout pedestrian-friendly recently.

B.PAC is working with Hasiru Mithra (the HSR Layout residents’ initiative) and Syngene on a neighbourhood cleanup drive. This will be a sustained campaign to drive corporate social engagement that brings corporates, neighborhood communities and BBMP together to clean, drive behavioural change and monitor progress. Employees and residents of the neigbourhood work together to beautify their locality and appoint wardens who will keep watch on the neighbourhood to ensure

that the cleaned up areas do not relapse into their original state. Cleanup drive on January 30th The 27th main road in HSR Layout is one of the prime roads in the locality. The plastic littered on the footpaths and overgrown weeds make it unfriendly for pedestrians. B.PAC, in association with Syngene International Ltd and Hasiru Mithra, a citizen group of HSR Layout led by B.PAC’s Civic Leadership Incubator Program (B.CLIP) alumnus Kavitha Reddy took up the beautification drive on Saturday January 30th.

Around 50 employees of Syngene International, team B.PAC and residents of HSR layout cleared up the litter and removed the weeds. The team also painted the wall and planted saplings along the footpath. The saplings planted, will be looked after by the nearby commercial entities. The drive also witnessed enthusiastic participation by the children of Syngene employees, who were on an unusual weekend outing.

They helped with painting the walls and used their talent to beautify the area.

The initiative was supported by BBMP. Muni Raju, Joint commissioner of Bommanahalli Zone extended logistical support to make the cleanup drive a success.

Revathy Ashok, CEO & Managing Trustee, B.PAC said, “B.PAC is very pleased with Hasiru Mithra’s engagement and initiative. It is only with citizens’ watchful eyes that there will be pressure on the system to keep our

neighbourhoods clean. We have many more interventions planned in the coming months for driving holistic solutions for waste management.” “We are very thankful to Syngene and its employees for having partnered with us in this drive, and look forward to a continued engagement”, said Kavitha Reddy, a B.CLIP alumnus and Hasiru Mithra leader. Kamesh Rastogi, a resident of HSR Layout sector 2 said,

“The participation of B.PAC and Syngene employees has motivated residents, and more people are now showing keen interest in volunteering for the neigbourhood. We are also glad that commercial shops close by have taken the ownership to look after the plants and the cleaned up area” “Syngene is very happy to be associated with B.PAC and an active citizen group like Hasiru Mithra. As a corporate citizen of Bengaluru, we believe that we have a responsibility towards our city and have a role to play in keeping it clean and green.

It is this belief that drives us to organise such cleanliness activities. Our objective is to give a platform for our employees to participate in such activities, as well as to sensitise the citizens on the importance of maintaining a clean and neat surrounding. This is our fourth such drive and we are very happy with the enthusiastic participation of our employees and their family members,” said Sandeep Nair, behalf of Syngene.

Since HSR has a compost unit and has voluntarily banned plastic, such programs on a sustained basis will enable creation of greater awareness among citizens.

7 Nutritious Foods Which Taste Better Than Junk

Why do you think we crave for junk food or comfort food? It’s simply because of lowered sugar levels in our body, which means probably you haven’t eaten right in the previous meal. This could be because of the available options or maybe you just didn’t have the time! After all, everything else but food seems priority and most deadlines were yesterday! So, what are the results of such procrastinating food habits?

Most of our food choices when we either eat out or when we are very hungry tend to be unhealthy. , We tend to crave for simple carbs loaded with sugar, and even fried food, a direct result of lowered sugar levels. Now that we know the reason for our junk food and fried food craving, it is good to address the issue. After all, prevention is always better than cure. Jiyo Natural brings to you seven nutritious foods that are tasty and can easily replace your junk food cravings. Keep nutritious and tasty snacks handy at all times, this way, you can completely avoid junk and ensure you feel satisfied too!

1.Unsalted Roasted Nuts: These are crunchy, tasty, and full of proteins, fiber, good fats and cholesterol

lowering agents with anti-ageing properties. They are rich in mono and poly unsaturated fatty acids as well as antioxidants which have been shown to reduce risks of coronary heart disease as well as Alzheimer’s. A handful of mixed nuts like walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachio and peanuts are recommended as a quick snack.

2. Fruit Salad: If you are craving for sweets, fruits are the healthiest options. Get a mix of seasonal fruits available and try to include different colours of fruit available. Plant pigments are rich in anti-oxidants which slow down the ageing process in the body. A bowl of freshly cut fruits are one of the best any-time snacks you can have.

seem a challenge, but the best way to make them tastier, is to add them to your salad. Add fresh vegetables of your choice, with a variety of sprouts like green gram, peanut, horse gram, methi and Alfalfa. Add a dash of fresh lime juice and honey dressing and a few 3.Stir Fried Vegetables: Pick up any sprigs of herbs of your choice, and your combination of vegetables that you like protein-packed snack rich in antioxiand stir-fry them in minimal oil, to dants is ready! retain their crunchiness. Add a generous dash of fresh and dry herbs of 5. Soups: Nothing can be more satisfyyour choice, and your instant snack is ing than a bowl of piping hot soup on a ready! This is a great low-cal and low GI cold evening. But having instant soups option which is rich in phytonutrients is not really a nutritious option. and various vitamins and minerals.

Though making soup from scratch can seem a bit of a hassle, but is worth every 4. Sprouts: Eating fresh sprouts might drop! Boil and puree vegetables of your

Website: www.gardencityplus.com

one of the best sources of Vitamin C. Don’t like to eat them as a whole? Try adding small chunks to your fruit salad, or grate them into your sprout salad and up the Health Quotient of your dish instantly.

choice, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Avoid using any flours for thickening the soup, rather use root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes make your soups more satisfying.

6. Dry Fruits: A small helping of dried fruits like dates, prunes, apricots, figs and raisins are a great source of Iron, Calcium and other trace minerals essential to the body. Being quite sweet, they are one of the best options to curb hunger pangs or sugar cravings. They are concentrated sources of energy and fruit sugars, so it is best to consume them in moderation.

7. Amla: Indian Gooseberry or Amla is

These foods are definitely tasty and healthy too. You might be regularly eating junk and fried food for a long time now. Eating healthy is the first step towards a healthier ‘you’. Keep aside worries about not finding healthier snack alternatives, and stop cribbing healthy food is not tasty! It is that time now, when you have to let go of unhealthy eating and move towards a healthier life style. Try each of the listed foods and see the difference it can make in your daily life.

If you need more information on this, email us on jiyo@jiyonatural.com and we are happy to connect you to our doctor and lifestyle nutritionists.

Dr. Sunandini Sharma Chief Health Officer Jiyo Natural 080-41474347 9686312345 www.jiyonatural.com www.facebook.com/jiyonatural

Email: gadencityplus2013@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.comgardencityplusnews

Garden City Plus English Weekly Newspaper

Health Benefit of Cranberry Juice Cranberry Juice: Cranberry juice is an excellent remedy to treat all sorts of kidney and urinary tract infections. Drinking two glasses of cranberry juice every day helps to flush out the toxins from the body, thereby providing a good relief from the kidney infection.

Tea Idioms with Answers

A man is as old as he feels

CUT SOMEBODY SOME SLACK: to give somebody a break/ not to judge somebody severely I was extremely busy last week. Cut me some slack and I‛ll finish the report by tomorrow morning.

T ime

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

gardencityplus2013@gmail.com Contact: 9742578899

Plus

Maze Game

Send Your Arts scaned Copy through mail and get published in Garden City Plus With Your Name and School Name Email: gardencityplus2013@gmail.com

Proverbs with Answers

A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.

6

Colour the Image

Riddle with Answers How many of each species did Moses take on the ark with him?

Ans: None, Moses wasn't on the ark Noah was.

Tongue Twisters If Pickford's packers packed a packet of crisps would the packet of crisps that Pick-

Tenali Raman And Two Thieves

One summer night, when Tenaliram and his wife were about to sleep, when he heard the sound of for two and a half years? rustling of leaves coming from outside. There was not even the slightest breeze blowing at that time, so he presumed that there were some thieves Jokes Banta: Which is the famous hiding in the bushes. He understood that they adventure sport in India? must be planning to rob his house in the night.

Santa: Arranged Marriage!

He thought of a plan said loudly to his wife, “My Jeeto: I have changed my dear, I have heard that some notorious thieves are mind. on the loose in our neighborhood. So let’s hide all the jewellery and money that we Santa: Naya Wala Kaam Kar have in the well.”

Raha Hai Na? A little later, Tenaliram and his wife came out of the house carrying a big trunk, and dropped it into the well. Then they went back inside the house, and pretended to go Did You Know? off to sleep.

The thieves waited for a while and then started drawing water from the well. They hoped to empty the well and get the treasure. The thieves kept drawing out water the The names of all continents both start entire night. Towards daybreak, they managed to pull out the trunk, and when they and end with the same letter opened it, they were extremely shocked and disappointed to see only some big stones in it. They understood that it was Tenaliram’s plan to outsmart them. Just then, Tenaliram came out of his house and said, “Thank you friends, for watering my plants.

The first letters of the months July I must pay you for your labour.” through to November spell JASON Hearing this, the thieves fell at Tenali’s feet for forgiveness. Tenali let them go when they promised not to steal or rob anyone ever again.

Moral- Keeping cool and using your wit in dire situations can help you get out of them.

Website: www.gardencityplus.com Email: gadencityplus2013@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.comgardencityplusnews ford's packers packed survive

Garden City Plus English Weekly Newspaper

What’s Your Raashi Aries: This week brings one or two astrological shifts that will certainly change your focus. Nevertheless, should an opportunity arise to move ahead with a business idea or get funding for a plan.

Taurus: If you're ready for a serious talk, it can help bring about a positive solution. Networking and socializing with other professionals or those in your business can be very helpful.

Gemini: Travel plans could be on the menu, too! The Sun's move into Pisces and your zone of goals and ambitions could see you looking to make progress.

Cancer: The focus continues on your zone of shared resources as Venus dances in to join Mercury. This is an opportunity to get your finances organized by gathering information and making astute decisions.

Leo: If you're aware of any issues that need sorting out, this is one of the better times to discuss the situation and see what solutions you can come up with.

It's better to do this now than to ignore any problems and have them resurface later when it could be harder to resolve them.

Virgo: You may want to try your hand at a different diet, new form of exercise like spinning or Pilates, or perhaps a soothing treatment that can ease away knots and tension.

Libra: This is the time to showcase your skills and abilities, as Venus, your personal planet, enters your creativity sector. It will be in one of the most self-expressive places in your solar chart, so don't hold back from displaying your impressive talents.

Scorpio: Mars continues in your sign and links to expansive Jupiter, so you could get a boost from connecting with friends who share your interests.

Sagittarius: You'll find that networking can provide useful information that helps you get through your workload more quickly. This is very much the time to reach out.

Capricorn: Issues of self-worth, along with money matters, may show up for you as Venus moves into your zone of personal finances and values.

Aquarius: As Venus dances into Aquarius you might want to pay more attention to your image, perhaps by trying new clothes or getting a makeover.

Pisces: Venus joins Mercury in your spiritual sector early this week, which can see you reaching out to help others.

If a friend is going through a hard time, then you'll be there to listen and offer up advice. You'll also benefit from paying attention to dreams that might seem more vivid than usual as they could contain useful guidance.

Did You Know?

Turmeric: Turmeric is another effective remedy to cure kidney infections. It also speeds up the recovery process. It has an ingredient called curcumin that is antifungal in nature and helps in inhibiting the growth of the microbes that cause kidney infections.

7

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

gardencityplus2013@gmail.com Contact: 9742578899

‘Neerja’ : Sonam Kapoor`s Superlative Performance

We know Neerja Bhanot’s story, but are curious nevertheless to see how it unfolds on the silver screen.

Will the director go in for over-dramatic scenes in the name of ‘creative liberty’? Or, are we going to witness a film that is too ‘filmy’ to be inspired by ‘real events’?

Perhaps the brickbats Airlift faced prompted the filmmakers to flash a disclaimer at the start: The film is not a biography or a documentary on the brave Pan Am air hostess. For a second, it almost seems like a warning.

But minutes into the film, all doubts are swept away. The movie is likely to be memorable for most, especially for Sonam Kapoor fans.The film is set on September 5, 1986, when the ill fated Pan Am Flight 73 takes off from then-Bombay. Neerja Bhanot, flying as chief purser for the first time, is readying for her morning flight while four terrorists affiliated to Palestine’s Abu Nidal Organisation are offering their last prayer in Lyari, Karachi.

(Lyari is still one of the most dreaded places in the South Asia region.)

The terrorists manage to board the

flight with their ammunition, but the full extent of their plan is reduced when Neerja alerts the pilots, who run away. The real trouble then becomes the boarding zone where 360 passengers are left at the mercy of some trigger happy cynics.

Here is where an ordinary modelturned-air hostess rises to the occasion and the rest is history.

Neerja shows Madhvani’s meticulous planning as a director, even though it tilts in favour of some melodrama.

The film arrives straight to the point and starts building a tension that remains with the audience till the end.

Parallel narratives between Mumbai and Karachi bring out the conflict that

ensues, and you subconsciously begin rooting for Neerja.

Madhvani adds personality to Neerja through her family: Her mother Rama (Shabana Azmi), father Harish (Yogendra Tiku) and two brothers absolutely adore Neerja and her zest for life. She is shown as a well adjusted happy person, but little do we know that Neerja carries a past that tugs at the heart. Madhvani shows his craft at this juncture, portraying a vulnerable heroine with a composed exterior.

Here, the power of a good script is also evident.

At 122-minutes, the film stretches towards the end, but you are helplessly ensnared in its magic.There are a few surprises in the film; Neerja loves Rajesh Khanna, so does her family, and this star-fan connection becomes a defining moment in the film.

It’s an effectively narrated story that we all know, for why else will you look forward to unraveling a plot that has been widely documented. It makes you rise and salute Neerja, the extraordinary story of an ordinary person.And, who could sum it up

better than her favourite star Kaka: Zindagi lambi nahi badi honiye chahiye babu moshay (Anand, 1971).

In these times of misinterpreted jingoism, Neerja teaches us the real meaning of standing tall.Neerja is a milestone in Sonam Kapoor’s career.

Not just because it’s a good film, but because she carries it entirely on her shoulder. She looks earnest, scared, benevolent and bold, all at the same time. You should see her in the scene where a terrorist frisks her: She aces it with a panache seldom seen in Bollywood. Shabana Azmi is very impressive as Neerja’s mother, her grip over emotional scenes are very visible. The other person who deserves applause is Yogendra Tiku who plays Neerja’s father. The emotions reflect so swiftly on his face that you can see your dear one there.

Such films where the filmmakers need to work in the same time and space zone are difficult to execute, but you’ll be surprised at the finesse with which Madhvani has shown most sides of Neerja’s personality. She falls, rises, falls again and rises again, until she emerges as that one name which will be associated with Pan Am Flight 73 forever.

Garlic can Prevent Lung Cancer

Grandma's remedies, how many of you do religiously follow them? For most of the common ailments, it is wise to follow natural remedies, as the cure for them is faster and has no side effects as well.

But, for those ailments like cancer, it is best to get treated in the hospital for faster relief. But, when it comes to prevention, one can still rely on home remedies.

There are a few wonder foods when consumed help to prevent diseases like diabetes and cancer. One such spice that aids in preventing lung cancer is garlic.

Lung cancer becomes a problem when it is detected in the later stages, and when the cancerous tumour has already spread outside the lungs.

In this case, if the patient is undergoing such a condition, the disease is definitely not curable. Studies also show that the main cause for lung cancer is smoking.

But, in some cases, if the patient is not a smoker, he or she can have the tendency to develop the disease.

Therefore, to prevent lung cancer, there is one grandma remedy you can put into use, to help live a healthier

and cancer-free life.

This spice 'garlic' is beneficial to the body because of the properties it contains that is able to kill the spread of the cancer cells.

How does this remedy work?

Garlic is consumed in its fresh form.

The juice which is emitted from garlic has qualities that is able to kill the cancer cells in the lungs.

On the other hand, if this spice is regularly consumed in its fresh form, smokers will be saved by at least 80 percent from this deadly disease, lung cancer.

It is also suggested for people who

have a family history of this disease, in order to prevent it in the future.

Garlic & Lung Cancer The studies have revealed that people who had consumed fresh garlic for at least twice a week had a 44 percent lower risk of having lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer was reduced by about 30 percent in people who had the habit of smoking. According to the research, it is also mentioned that fresh garlic is the best and most effective. It remains unknown as to whether the preserved, dried or frozen garlic will be having the same effect like a fresh piece of garlic.

When To Consume Fresh Garlic?

It is advised to consume this spice on an empty stomach, either in the morning or late at night an hour post dinner. Refrain from eating or drinking water or food after the consumption of the fresh garlic clove. Allow the juice of this spice to react with the cells and kill the spread of the disease before the onset itself.

What Are The Other Health Benefits Of Garlic?

Do you know the other many health benefits of garlic? Studies show that garlic is proven to be the answer for boosting the immune system, treating and regulating high and low blood pressures. It also helps to promote better bone health, lower the cholesterol level and, most importantly, it is the solution for treating and preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

How To Consume Garlic?

Since garlic contains certain levels of acid, the fresh pod of garlic will be a little tough to chew on. Therefore, you can either swallow the pod as a whole or you can chew it to consume it, if you want to prevent lung cancer.

Source: www.boldsky.com

Garden City Plus English Weekly Newspaper

Thought For the Day

Feedback

8

Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2016

One never learns by success. Success is the plateau that one rests upon to take breath and look down from upon the straight and difficult path, but one does gardencityplus2013@gmail.com not climb upon a plateau. -Josephine Preston Peabody Contact: 9742578899

Printed, Published & Owned by Lokesh Chandra .R, Published at No 13, Balaji Krupa Landmark, 2nd Phase, Chikka Begur, Begur Hobli, Bangalore - 68. Ph: 080-41628189. Reg. No MAG/(2)/CR/PRB/178/11-12 Printed at MNS Printers, KR Puram, Batrahalli, Bangalore. Editor: T. Ramesh.