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Unidentified body recovered in Kargil Srinagar July 21: Kargil police recovered an unidentified male body at Matayen. An unidentified male body age about 25 years was recovered by Kargil police from a river at Matayan, Kargil, in the jurisdiction of police station Drass. The body is lying in Sub District Hospital Drass for identification.
Domestic servant dies in Kulgam Srinagar July 21: A domestic help died in suspicious circumstances at his employer’s house in Srinagar. 19 years old Mohammad Amin Jagga son of Ata Mohammad resident of Nandmarg, Kulgam, who was working as a domestic servant at the residence of Akhter Hussain Bandey, Srinagar was brought to Gousia Hospital, Khanyar, Srinagar in unconscious condition, where doctors declared him brought dead. Srinagar police has started an inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC to ascertain the cause of the death.
Panchayat Ghar gutted in fire Srinagar July 21: During the intervening night of 19/20.07.2013, fire broke out in the Panchayat Ghar, at Tarzoo, Sopore, resulting in complete damage to the Panchayat Ghar. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident. The cause of the fire is being ascertained.
Bear injures man in Kupwara Srinagar July 21: Abdul Majeed Kalas son of Raja Kalas resident of Shundi, Kupwara was attacked and injured by a bear at Shundi in the jurisdiction of police station Kupwara, when he was returning to his home after offering morning prayers. The injured has been shifted to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar for treatment.
Don’t give heed to Facebook rumours: Police Srinagar, July 21: As rumourmongers had a field day in virtual world, police Sunday requested people not to give any credence to Facebook rumours. “Some people are trying to vitiate the atmosphere by spreading rumours on face book. People are requested not to give any heed to such posts,” a police spokesman here said, according to KNS.
Kashmir student drowns in Uttrakhand Srinagar, July 21: One Aijaz Ahmed Malla son of Ghulam Ahmed Malla, student of Beehive College, Dehradoon, Uttrakhand and a resident of Handwara alongwith friends had gone to a picnic spot Sahstradhara in Police Station Rajpora, which has a few waterfalls. According to his friend and classmate Rafiq Ahmad of Nowgam who was alongwith him, Aijaz slipped into the stream and got drowned. Efforts are on to save him. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, Abdul Ghani Mir has personally talked to IGP Law & Order Uttrakhand and other officers to take all the steps to save the student.
Gulshan nagar residents up in the arms against the Govt Srinagar, July 21: The residents of Gulshan Nagar Nowgam Bypass are up in the arms against the Government for turning their Colony into Tipper stand and allowing tipper movement freely round See Gulshan nagar on Pg. 7
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Protests continue, Several injured in clashes Srinagar, July 21:
Authorities have to re-impose curfew at many places after violent clashes in many parts of Kashmir Valley on Sunday. Amid restrictions, clashes erupted in Srinagar, Baramulla, Tral, and other parts of Valley. Life came to standstill for the consecutive third day on Sunday in wake of the 3-day strike call given by Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani against the killing of 4 unarmed civilians by the paramilitary BSF at Gool in Ramban district earlier this week. Shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic was off the roads across the Valley. People across the val-
ley observed strike in protest against the killing and alleged excesses by forces. Shops, petrol stations and other business establishments across the valley were closed and traffic was
largely off the roads. Reports said that youth formed small groups in many parts of the city and clashed with police and paramilitary CRPF men. At many places youth had burnt
Capital punishment demanded for Tabinda Gani assassins
Family of deceased girl waiting for justice
Shah, the Secretary of the Forum told KNS a memorandum is being submitted to the international community to extend support for the capital punishment to those involved ghastly incident. “With every passing year we remember this fateful day, praying for the departed soul and requesting the authorities for justice,” he said. Besides being brave for which Jammu and Kashmir Govt constituted Tabinda Gani Bravery Award on June 18, 2008, she was an extraordinary student and thus a heavy loose to humanity
Srinagar, July 21: Justice for Tabinda Gani Forum Sunday demanded capital punishment to those involved in the gruesome rape and murder of 14-year-old girl at Langate Handwara in north kashmir’s Kupwara district on July 20, 2007. Mohammad Iqbal
New Delhi, July 21:
Pattan, July 21: Police Sunday claimed it arrested Peoples Democratic Party Sarpanch for his alleged involvement in stone-pelting in North Kashmir’s Palhalan area of Pattan town. Police sources told CNS the Palhalan Sarpanch Mohammad Akbar Bhat son Abdul Jabbar resident of Bhat Mohalla was See Arrested on Pg. 7
The House Committee (HC) of J&K Legislative Council (LC), constituted to look into the restoration of State properties situated outside the State, held its meeting under the chairmanship of Mr Amrit Malhotra, Chairman, LC at New Delhi today. The Committee was apprised that the State is in ownership of 114 kanals of land at Rajaji Marg,
Injured Dr Jalal Air Lifted to AIIMS Dr Shiekh Jalal ud Din, a renowned cardiologist of valley, who was injured on Thursday in a deadly attack by suspected militants, was on Sunday shifted to New Delhi’s AIIMS from Srinagar’s SKIMS, where he was undergoing treatment. Sources said an air ambulance reached Srinagar’s Airport from New Delhi today, which took Dr Jalal to AIIMS. Comparatively stable after being operated upon in SKIMS more than once, the doctors are hopeful of his survival. Dr Jalal, a renowned
cardiologist and former director of SKIMS was shot along with his two personal security guards by some unidentified person at his ancestral home in Namlabal Pampore. Police claims attack was carried out by militants. The two guards later succumbed to their injuries leaving Dr Jalal critically wounded. He was rushed to SKIMS where he is being treated presently. Immediately after the incident, a team of experts at SKIMS operated upon his brain and abdomen, but he is said to have lost his left eye as bullet has pierced the eye. According to See Air Lifted on Pg. 7
Srinagar, July 21: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday castigated government for imposing “unjustified curfew” in Kashmir Valley. “Unjustified curfew badly affected the medicare Services and added to the miseries of people,” said DAK President Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan after chairing a meeting of the Associations. “Doctors on emergency duties are not allowed to go hospitals during curfew by security forces thus depriving people of emergent health services,” he said, adding, “The routine hospital work has been put on hold as not only doctors but
New Delhi, out of which a considerable chunk of prime land measuring 97 kanals is under the occupation of Army. The remaining 17 kanals of land is under the possession of the State Government, which comprises 75 staff quarters allotted to employees of various departments. The Committee was further apprised that the State Government has been making constant efforts to retrieve the property
from Army, but no tangible headway has been made so far. With regard to the State properties in Mumbai, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Sirsa, which are under the illegal occupation of different persons/ organizations, the Committee was apprised that the Government has initiated serious efforts to vacate the same through Courts in respective jurisdictions. The Committee visited
Saroori visits GMC, enquires condition of Ramban incident injured Jammu, July 21: Former minister and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori today visited Government Medical College Hospital, Jammu and enquired about the health of those injured in firing incident in Ramban He interacted with the patients and their attendants and assured them all necessary assistance from the Government. MLA Inderwal G M Saroori asked the doctors about the status of injured patients and directed them to extend best possible medicare to them. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the be-
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People responsible for Gool carnage should not be spared: Political Leaders Srinagar, July 21: Describing the Ramban incident as the most unfortunate, Minister for Medical Education, Sports and Youth Affairs, Taj Mohiud-in, Minister for Agriculture Gh. Hassan Mir and Minister for Tourism Ghulam Ahmed Mir Sunday said that those involved in the carnage should be given exemplary punishment. “It is for the first time that soon after the incident Union Home Minister ordered inquiry for an impartial probe. Once the probe would be over, culprits will be booked for their heinous crime,” they said adding that such incidents badly affect the tourism industry in Valley. Appealing people not to damage public property during protests, they said that police is investigating the incident that occurred in Qazigund a few days ago. “Some people damaged tourist property there and whosoever did it
Curfew affecting medi-care services: DAK paramedics, nurses, theatre Staff are not allowed to attend their duties.” The investigations in hospitals are also affected as laboratory staff cannot make to hospitals during curfew, he added. “Overall conditions of hospitals is grim and alarming because if the doctors and paramedics cannot reach hospitals who will take care of patients?” he said, adding, “Security forces?” Even patients are not allowed to go hospitals for consultation during curfew and they are left to mercy of almighty, the DAK president said. “Patients cannot get medicines as the chemist shops
HC inspects Rajaji Marg premises at Delhi
PDP Sarpanch arrested on stone-pelting charges
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in general and to valley in particular, he said. Declaring the incident as the rarest of rare case, he said, the then Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad had assured in an inaugural function of District Hospital Handwara that the criminals shall be hanged as soon as possible and case should be recorded on fast track basis. Justice Kirmani ordered the session court Kupwara to record the Tabinda Gani case on fast track basis so that justice will be done in short spin of time. “It is pertinent to mention that all the witnesses See Punishment on Pg. 7
tyres to disrupt the vehicular movement. Heavy stone-pelting incidents were reported from HMT, Habbakadal and Barzulla area of See Life Crippled on Pg. 7
reaved family of deceased and prayed for the peace of the departed souls and hoped that the effected families would be able to face the tragedy which took place on July 19 at Sungaldan Gool in district Ramban. He also wished for early recovery of the patients. MLA Inderwal G M Saroori demanded stern punishment to the culprits and appealed to the people to maintain peace and communal harmony at this critical hour. He said that an impartial inquiry should be conducted to know the facts related to the incident and bringing the culprits to justice.
Rajaji Marg and 5-Prithvi Raj Road to have on-the-spot inspection of the assets. It passed certain observations and directed the officers to come up with a comprehensive plan to make optimal use of the available land with the Government. The Committee suggested for construction of multistoryed building by demolishing the existing shabby and outdated See HC on Pg. 7
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are not allowed to open their shops in curfew; even life saving drugs are not available to inpatients and putting their lives to risk.” The patients and attendants are even deprived of basic amenities like food and water during curfew days, the DAK president added. “What can be inferred from such grave humanitarian crisis is that it is a mass imprisonment of people and human rights violation at its worst. People have been kept hostages by men in uniform who pledge to protect and government maintaining criminal silence proves it beyond doubt that it. State Govt has double See DAK on Pg. 7
would face the music,” he said. They said that the Tourism Department is soon going to implement the orders of High Court and no one would be allowed to go for constructions in and around Nallah Liddar in Pahalgam. “There are clear cut directions from the Court that nobody should be permitted to construct any kind of structure near Nallah Liddar in Pahalgam and the Ministry is soon going to implement that order,” he said. While replying to a question, the Minister for Tourism said that it is absolutely absurd to believe that government is visible nowhere. “Government is doing its job. It is unfortunate that people are not aware about the developments that are taking place in the State of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said adding that Congress party is right now focusing on Parliament and Assembly elections and hopefully See Political Leaders on Pg. 7
Mischief in Ganderbal Masjid, Culprits identified Ganderbal, July 21: Tension mounted in Central Kashmir’s Saloora area of Ganderbal on Sunday morning when people found scores of pages of Holy Quran in scattered and burning form in the lawns of Markzi Jamia Masjid. Ironically, a police shoe, Belt and a police cap was also found in the lawns, which made people suspicious, and they informed police about the incident. Police immediately reached the spot and assured the people that the miscreants See Ganderbal on Pg. 7
offer congregational Fateh Khawni after prayers: Geelani to Imams Srinagar, July 21: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani has announced to organize, Sanctity Day for Holy Quran on Monday and has appealed religious scholars and imams of masjids to offer congregational Fateh Khawni after prayers for those who embraced martyrdom in Gool firing. In a statement Geelani stressed religious clerics to explain and highlight the
tragic event of desecration of Holy Quran and make aware people about the fact that Muslims are duty bound to fight those elements that consciously attempt the desecration and added the negligence from this obligation tantamount to invite wrath of Almighty Allah. He blamed the government agencies and said instead to focus the desecration incident they in order to divert See Geelani on Pg. 7
Mid-day meal monitoring to be intensified in J&K Jammu, July 21: Government agencies especially the school authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have been asked to carry out fresh review of the pattern under which the midday meal scheme was being implemented in the state. These instructions are said to have been issued following countrywide uproar over the death of 23 students in Bihar after they consumed contaminated and insecticides laced food under midday meal scheme. Reports said that the Union Human Resources Development Ministry (HRD) is unhappy with the system of monitoring
and reviewing the implementation of the midday meal programme in Jammu and Kashmir. According to these reports, a new suggestion has been issued by the HRD to all the stat Governments to carry out fresh screening of the food grains and vegetables and edible oils whether these items were being stored at proper places and the utensils used were examined properly by the managers of the canteens and by the principals of the schools. This steps has been taken following reports that food was cooked in insecticides containers that led to the death of 23 kids in Bihar. Also it has
been later found that food grains and vegetables kept in the store had got mixed with organic manure and some insecticides. As far as Jammu and Kashmir state is concerned the Chief Secretary, who heads the screening committee has been asked to hold regular meetings of the committee not only at the state level but at the district level too which was needed for ensuring serving of hygienic food to students under the midday meal scheme. In the meantime academicians and intellectuals have suggested to the HRD ministry to set up teams of experts at the See Mid-Day Meal onPg. 7
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Srinagar. Police used pepper gas in Barzaullh to disperse the protestors. Locals alleged that police personnel made extensive use of pepper gas in the area which created panic. Protestors used public address system and raised anti-India slogans. Pitched battles were fought at different places of Barzullah on Sunday afternoon. Youth resorted to heavy stone pelting in HMT area of Srinagar and targeted CRPF and police personnel on duty. Police swung into action and charged with canes on protestors. The clashes continued for hours. Residents of old Barzulla said that CRPF personnel Saturday evening damaged the windowpanes of the residential houses and beat up the inmates. They said that the personnel also damaged vehicles. Police imposed curfew at Soura after heavy stone pelting incidents in the area. Agitated youth burnt down tyres on roads in Batamaloo to show resentment against Gool killings and desecration of Holy Quran. In Srinagar, undeclared curfew remained in the jurisdictions of police stations Rainawari, Maharajgunj, Safakadal, Khanyar, Nowhatta and Zadibal. Clashes erupted in Batamaloo, Tengpora and Zakoora areas of Srinagar. The forces foiled the attempts of protests at four places in old Srinagar. Reports said that groups of youth, raising pro-freedom slogans took to streets at Noor Bagh. They were intercepted by large contingents of police and CRPF. Reports said that forces burst tear smoke shells, pepper gas and cane-charged the protestors. The latter in turn pelted stones on the forces triggering clashes in which at least four persons were injured. Reports said that later additional reinforcement arrived in the area to contain the situation. The pitched battles continued for at least two hours. Authorities imposed curfew to diffuse the situation. In Nowshehra area of Srinagar, reports said that hundreds of youth took to streets and held strong protests demonstration against Gool incident. However they were intercepted by forces leading to violent clashes. Pitched battles continued till evening. Clashes were also reported from Soura. Reports said that in restriction bound areas, the youth tried to take out processions in Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rajouri Kadal and Babademb, however the forces foiled the attempts. To stop people from coming out, the forces in restrictionbound areas of Srinagar sealed lanes and by lanes. Several residents from old Srinagar called CNS and alleged that unlike Saturday, they were not allowed to buy bread Thursday morning. The residents said that forces blocked the roads with razor wire and armored vehicles. Late Saturday evening, CRPF personnel allegedly entered in residential houses in different areas of Srinagar and ransacked them. Residents said that para-military men broke the window panes of the residential houses. They also beat up the inmates. The residents said that CRPF personnel also used pepper gas without any provocation in various areas of Srinagar. Heavy stone pelting was reported from Goni Khan area of Srinagar during evening hours. Youth attacked CRPF bunker and pelted stones on it. Police and CRPF had tough time to curb protestors. In central district of Budgam, reports of protests and clashes were received from three places. The protests and clashes took place in Budgam town, Khan Sahib and Chadoora. However no one was injured. Reports from Ganderbal district said that youth staged protests at Saloora Crossing however police swung into action and chased them away. Youth erected barricades on the Srinagar- Leh highway at some places in Ganderbal and Kangan areas, however police rushed to the spot and removed them. Forces remained deployed in market places at Safapora, Dhobipora, Manigam, Lar, Pandach, Nagbal, Tullamulla, Baroosa, Beehama Chowk, Tawheed Chowk, Main Bazar Kangan, Court Road Kangan, Jamia Market Kangan and village market Kangan. However the situation remained peaceful at these places. Entire north Kashmir witnessed a complete shutdown.Violent clashes broke out at Khanpora Bridge in Baramulla when forces tried to disperse the protesters who were raising pro-freedom slogans and pelted stones on deployed Government Forces. Forces resorted to tear gas shelling, protesters hurled stones in retaliation. During the clashes six protesters and five force personnel (including CRPF and police men) were injured.One of the injured has been identified as Danish Maqbool of Jamia Baramulla who was reportedly hit by a bullet in his throat. He was rushed to SKIMS Srinagar. The residents of Baramulla town alleged that police was deliberately targeting youth with pellets in vital parts of the body. “The injuries caused by pellets are more dangerous than bullets as their treatment is very difficult,” they alleged. Reports of complete shutdown were received from Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district and the people took to streets in Langate area. Bandipora district of north Kashmir also witnessed a complete shutdown and the authorities imposed restrictions to contain the movement of people. Amid complete shutdown and restrictions, protests against Gool killings continued for the third running day in several areas of South Kashmir. Meanwhile, the residents of Kulgam town accused police of letting loose a reign of terror in the area. Reports said that though curfew was officially lifted from Kulgam today, however strict restrictions were imposed in several areas. “Police and paramilitary forces wearing riot gears and armed with sticks were deployed in strength to foil any attempts of protests. People accused the police and CRPF of letting loose reign of terror for last few days. “The police and CRPF men pelt stones on the houses and break the window panes and then arrest the youth on the charges of stone pelting and in turn demand ransom to release them,” said the residents of Qaimou Kulgam. They alleged that the government forces also have
Daily ransacked houses and break up the window panes, vehicles parked in the compounds of houses and beat up the inmates without any provocation. Separatist leaders continued to remain either under house arrest or in detention. A police official said that situation across the valley remained largely peaceful. He said some stone pelting incidents were reported in Srinagar and other parts of the valley, however by and large situation remained peaceful.
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have recorded their statements and the evidences revealed that the accused are involved in the gruesome murder,” he added. “The neighboring villages also paid glorying tributes to her brave daughter and offer special prayers for Tabinda and other innocent daughters Zahida, Sabreena, Romina, Gulshan, Asiya and Neelofar.” As per reports, the FSL, DNA and other medical evidence have already found the involvement of the four accused.
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standards because once they or their dependants get ill they are airlifted in a jiffy in state aircraft to Delhi and provided all Sorts of Govt assistance but common man is left to death for want of health care.” The Association questioned as to what kind of democracy was it where freedom of dissent is criminalized, shades of opinion are crushed, peaceful protestors are showered with bullets. “It is a blot on democracy when people are deprived of health care,” Dr Nisar said. He also appealed to international communities to intervene and come forward for rescue of people of state who are “dying (because) of state terrorism.”
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behind the mischief will be brought to book. Reports said that as the word spread in Saloora and its adjacent areas, people came on roads and thousands of people take out a peaceful march. Police accompanied the march and people after demanding the action against culprits dispersed peacefully. However soon after the procession was over, scores of youth assembled at Saloora Crossing and clashed with police and Para-military troopers. The clashes continued for hours. “It is not the job of police but handiwork of miscreants. People at once realized the fact and informed the police. Police assured us that culprits would be brought to book,” one of the Saloora residents told CNS. When contacted Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Shahid Mehraj told CNS that their (police) hearts are bleeding over seeing holy pages in such condition. “Whosoever has done it would not be a human but a beast. This unholy act amply reveals that vested interests are hell bent to put Kashmir on boil,” he said adding that culprits have been identified and the police is in search of evidences. A case has been registered and investigation has been started. Police sources said that initial investigations reveal that two drug addicts of the village are involved in the act. (CNS)
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quarters to augment the accommodation at New Delhi. It also suggested to construct more accommodation at 5- Prithvi Raj Road by demolishing staff quarters at the back side of (Khan Market gate) and to look into the proposed building site for the Police. The Committee opined that Delhi being Capital of the country, the State Government must maintain the standards of its offices and residential accommodation according to the norms
of Metropolitan city and create adequate accommodation for the visiting people from the State. The Members who were part of the Committee included, Ajat Shatru Singh, Jehangir Hussain Mir, Showkat Hussain Ganai, G N Monga and Dr Shehnaz Ganai. Principal Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, Sonali Kumar, Secretary Legislative Council, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Assistant Resident Commissioner Asif Hamid, Director Public Relations, KBI, Tasneem Majid and other officers of the Resident Commissioner attended the meeting.
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the attention do concentrate on the evidences only. “Omer Abdullah led administration has unleashed a reign of terror and arrested hundreds of youth who were protesting against the Gool incident. Scores of protesters were seriously injured by bullets and pellet guns. Arrested youth are being subjected to severe torture in police stations,” he alleged. The Hurriyat (G) chairman said that the ongoing movement commenced when in 1931 Muslims of Jammu protested and raised their voice against the desecration of Holy Quran “and this incident reminds us that after 83 years, the same process is underway even today.” “Gool incident is not the first of its kind but Indian forces from the first day of their occupation and particularly since last 23 years have committed such heinous acts. However, till now neither any officia l involved in this crime was punished or questioned,” he alleged. Geelani said that in such situations it is obligatory for Muslims to resist such move and do their best efforts to push back “occupant forces form the land of Awliya Kiram.” In his specific appeal to people of Jammu province he said that they should consider the motive behind the Gool incident and killings of four innocent protesters and added that they in no case should support these politicians “who for the lust of power legitimize their occupation and are hand in glow with those who desecrated Holy Quran.” Geelani expressed his deep concern over inhuman and cruel approach against the youth and added Hurriyat Conference is keeping a close watch over the situation. “If this practice is not stopped forth with, Hurriyat will announce its counter strategy against the highhandedness of police,” he warned.
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spotted indulging in stone-pelting in Palhalan area during protests. “Police immediately swung into action and the said Sarpanch was arrested during a raid. The accused belongs to People’s Democratic Party,” a police official said. A case vide FIR number184/2013 has been registered against the accused. Meanwhile, the family members of the Sarpanch alleged that Mohammad Akbar is innocent and he was implicated in a false case. “How could an elderly Sarpanch come on road and pelt stones on police. This is hard to swallow,” they said. (CNS)
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doctors they are not sure whether he would be able to see with his right eye.
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national level so that these teams carry out periodic review of the midday meal programme. These committees be empowered to submit to the HRD ministry its observations and wherever any committee found any lacuna the HRD ministry should stop releasing funds to that state under the midday meal programme.
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the clock. Residents of Gulshan Nagar B Colony Sunday warned of wide spread protests in case government fails to address their problems. They hold the government responsible for all the mess in their colony. “Traffic police in lieu of few coins allow tipper drivers to ply freely in the area even though it is a no entry zone. We fail to understand why barriers that barred tippers and passenger vehicles to enter into colony were removed. We are suffering heavily and fear for the lives of our school going children,” one of the residents Abdul Gani Wani told CNS. The residents said that ERA have removed the barriers right from 2002 violating court orders and even after passing of a decade not bothering to install them which gives room for tipper drivers to ply freely in the colony. “The traffic police near the vicinity in Nowgam Chowk were so many times requested to restrain the free movement of Heavy Motor Vehicles inside the colony from the no entry point but no action was taken in this regard,” the residents said. The residents slammed ERA for constructing drainage system at snail’s pace in the colony. “It is irony that the construction of drainage system started by ERA in 2002 is still incomplete in all respects. The deep ditches look like fish ponds during rainy season and it becomes difficult for us even to visit nearby Masjid,” residents said. SP Traffic City, Haseeb-u-Rehman told CNS that he will shot a letter to the concerned agency to erect a barricade there so that no tipper could enter into the Coloney. “There were barricades but that were removed as ERA was constructing drains in the area. We are going to erect the barricades once again to relive people from the mess,” he said. Despite repeated attempts Dirctor ERA could not be contacted. (CNS) Government of Jammu & Kashmir
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t is no secret that Jammu and Kashmir State is facing acute shortage of doctors and lifesaving drugs in hospitals. There is an acute shortage of doctors particularly in rural areas. Valley hospitals are currently running short of nearly 600 doctors with around 250 doctors being absent from their services illegally for the past several years. Reports suggest that there are 72 Assistant Surgeons, 55 specialists and 62 paramedical posts vacant in hospitals of south Kashmir's Shopian, Pulwama, Kulgam and Anantnag districts only. It seems that the ministry concerned is hardly bothered about these facts. Just a cursory glimpse of hospitals including sub district and even district hospitals, one can feel that the health care institutions are being manned by a few doctors and a few para medical officials. These hospitals are without basic facilities including lifesaving drugs, causing tremendous inconvenience to the patients. The pre-operation, post-operation, casualty, ward and gynaecological cases are being looked after by a single doctor from evening to morning every day. Not only these health centres lack required number of doctors, infrastructure, proper lavatories and water supply facility but due to scarcity, the patients are left with no option but to purchase surgical equipments and lifesaving drugs from the open market. It seems that these health care institutions have been ignored to the hilt. With doctors unwilling to serve in rural areas, the health ministry has acted tough and cleared a proposal making it mandatory for MBBS doctors to serve a one-year rural posting to be eligible for post-graduate courses from 2014-15. The situation in rural India is dire; statistics indicate a 60 per cent shortage of general doctors and 80 per cent shortage of specialists. The health ministry’s action is the only option available after various incentives and attempts at tailoring a rural community health course and a cadre of rural doctors failed. However, what the statistics of doctor shortage mask is the equally poor condition of rural health infrastructure. As on March 2011, rural India faced a shortfall of 35,762 subcentres, 7,048 primary health centres, and 2,766 community health centres. The government also faces the daunting task of constructing buildings, supplying medicine and equipment, and staffing the centres with adequate number of nurses, assistants, lab technicians and pharmacists besides doctors. Though the National Rural Health Mission has improved public spending on health care, India’s spending on this count is a mere 1.2 per cent of its GDP compared to China’s 2.7 per cent. The hypocrisy of a government which has failed the public health system — now seen as coercing the medical fraternity for not spreading out into rural areas — is noteworthy. A legal challenge would certainly be mounted against the government order. Equally remarkable is the health ministry’s dual-track policy. From 2010, it relentlessly advocated creating a rural doctor cadre through a three-year course. Given names like Bachelor of Rural Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Science (Community Health) at various points in time, fears were raised that it would produce ill-trained professionals and reflected the state’s step-motherly treatment to rural areas. Making rural postings mandatory follows the poor response to incentives like 50 per cent reservation in post-graduate (PG) courses and 30 per cent weightage in PG exams for undertaking three-years rural service. The high premium attached to PG courses will ensure that most MBBS doctors will join a rural posting. Their concerns about accommodation and well-equipped centres with support staff in rural area, and competitive remuneration should be addressed by the health ministry. This “drafting” of doctors into rural service is unprecedented. The allusion to soldiers and preparations on a war footing is not misplaced. Like the hard life in soldiering, the extra year of rural service for doctors comes atop a grueling 4.5-year MBBS course, a frenetic year of being a house surgeon, and the difficult preparation for PG exams. Over 30,000 medical graduates are produced every year. Even if one-third of this number enter rural areas, their impact would be revolutionary. But it is difficult to be optimistic considering the government’s track record. It first needs to lay the ground and the means for doctors to work their miracles in villages.
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Tourism - Providing Inclusive Growth and Promoting Employment
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ourism has been recognized as one of the major engines for inclusive growth and employment. It has been universally acknowledged that the Travel and Tourism Sector contributes substantially to reducing poverty and empowering women, youth and migrant workers with new employment opportunities. The Ministry of Tourism, is the nodal agency for the formulation of national policies and programmes and for the coordination of activities of various Central Government Agencies, State Governments/UTs and the Private Sector for the development and promotion of tourism in the country. The Ministry has focused on holistic development of Tourism in the country with the objective of promoting employment and inclusive growth along with active participation and support of the private sector. The importance of Tourism as a growth engine has been underlined in the recent declaration of the G-20 Leaders of Nations Summit held in Mexico in June 2012 which reads: “We recognize the role of travel and tourism as a vehicle for job creation, economic growth and development, and, while recognizing the sovereign rights of States to control the entry of foreign nationals, we will work towards developing travel facilitation initiatives in support of job creation, quality work, poverty reduction and global growth.” Growth of Tourism The benchmark for the sector is the growth in the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals and generating valuable Foreign Exchange. The Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) in India in 2011 were 6.29 million with a growth of 8.9%, as compared to the FTAs of 5.78 million with a growth of 11.8% during the year 2010. The growth rate of 8.9% in 2011 for India is better than UNWTO’s projected growth rate of 4% to 5% for the world in 2011 and 7% to 9% for Asia and the Pacific. The number of domestic tourist visits increased from 740.21 million in 2010 as compared to 668.80 million in 2009 showing a growth of 10.7 percent. Thus, the domestic tourism witnessed impressive growth during this period. Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism during 2011 were Rs. 77591 crore with a growth of 19.6 %, as compared to the Foreign Exchange Earnings of Rs. 64889 crore with a growth of 18.1% during the year 2010 over 2009. The objective of the Ministry is to increase India’s share in world tourist arrivals to 1% from the present 0.6 % by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan. This would result in achieving 11.37 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals by 2016. Also, the Ministry has targeted 1495.82 million Domestic Tourism Visits by 2016. For achieving this objective, the Ministry has
stepped up its promotional activities in important as well as potential source markets overseas and is taking several initiatives for overall growth in the sector. Infrastructure Development Infrastructure development holds the key to the sustained growth in India’s tourism sector. Therefore, the Ministry has been making efforts to develop quality tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations and circuits. A scheme for development of nationally and internationally important destinations and circuits through Mega Projects has been initiated. So far, 47 mega projects have been identified out of which 32 projects have already been sanctioned. The mega projects are a judicious mix of culture, heritage, spiritual and ecotourism in order to give
more inclusive economic growth. .The programme aims at creation of employable skills amongst youth in the age group of 18 to 28 years with a minimum qualification of passing Class 8 and provides training in programmes ranging from 6 to 8 weeks covering Food and Beverage service and Food Production, Housekeeping Utility and Bakery and Patisserie as well as acquiring driving skills. This programme has been recognized as a key central initiative for skill development. The Ministry has been working tirelessly towards broad-basing the implementation of this initiative so as to reach youth in a much larger number all across the country. The approach in this has been both conventional and innovative. One of the innovative approaches for
One aspect that has adversely
impacted tourism in our country, both international and domestic, relates to unsatisfactory hygiene
and cleanliness at important tourist destinations. This factor has
emerged as a major road-block to full realization of our tourism potential.
tourists a holistic perspective. Tourism development depends on synergy and convergence between various sectors and the Ministry is continuing in its efforts to achieve such synergy. Due to its efforts, an Interministerial Coordination Committee for the Tourism Sector has been set up under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister. The Committee will facilitate resolution of inter-ministerial issues involved in the development of tourism in the country, as well as issues raised by industry associations in the tourism sector. The first meeting of this Committee was held on 19th January 2012 in which various issues were taken up. Hunar Se Rozgar Hunar Se Rozgar (HSR) is an important means to achieve the goal of the 12th Plan – of promoting faster, sustainable and
this Hunar Se Rozgar scheme is the tie up with the Indian Army entitled- ‘Hunar Se Rozgar- Sena Ke Sahyog Se’ in which Army units will provide training infrastructure free of cost and also administer the programmes. The trainees will be expected to imbibe the spirit of military discipline and hardiness. The academic support will be provided by the Institutes of Hotel Management designated for the purpose. The first training programme within this sub-initiative is already underway since 14th June at the Army Unit at Uri. The Institute of Hotel management at Srinagar is the partner Institute. Campaign Clean India One aspect that has adversely impacted tourism in our country, both international and domestic, relates to unsatisfactory hygiene and cleanliness at important tourist destinations. This factor has
emerged as a major road-block to full realization of our tourism potential. The Ministry of Tourism has taken the initiative to put in place a comprehensive strategy to effect cleanliness at tourist destinations under the “Campaign Clean India”. The Campaign will employ a balance of persuasion, education, sensitization, training, demonstration and regulation for achieving its goal and will be implemented in collaboration with Central and State Governments, Ministries, the Corporate Sector, Travel Trade, NGOs, Educational Institutions, Media and Stakeholders. The Campaign was launched with a Workshop organized in New Delhi which was attended by dignitaries including Former President of India Shri A P J Abdul Kalam, Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, Media Luminaries as well as stars from the Film world in addition to members of the Travel and Hospitality trade NGOs, Corporate Sector and Media houses. Very useful suggestions were obtained from the participants in the workshop which would be taken in to account while detailing the strategy for taking the campaign forward. The entire exercise aims to undertake both sensitization and action at the sites to create an acceptable level of cleanliness and hygiene. The objective is also to ensure that these levels are sustained through ownership and involvement of private and public sector stakeholders. The Ministry would also sign MoUs with 14 ministries seeking their intervention for synergy of efforts. Thirty six monuments have been identified by ASI for the pilot project and ten of these have already been adopted by Institute of Hotel Management/IITTM. Schools and institutes will undertake 'Shramdan' at the destination. They would also critically analyze the solid waste management system and propose improvements. The Pilot Project of the Campaign Clean India was launched at Qutub Minar in Delhi on 19th June 2012 by Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, Minister for Tourism along with Kumar Selja, Minister for Culture and Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Shri Shankersinh Vaghela, Chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation. The project has been undertaken by ITDC in cooperation with the various stakeholder associations and the ASI. The event also saw the release of the publicity material for the campaign including posters, slogans and Radio Commercials. The innovative Radio Commercials of this campaign are being run of the major FM channels in the country. The Ministry of Tourism is thus committed to the development of tourism in the country so as to benefit the common man and to provide employment opportunities to the youth in all corners of our country.
The Environment Pledge: Tourism and Environment Protection
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he International Ecotourism Society has defined Ecotourism as the "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people". The Australian Commission on National Ecotourism Strategy defines ecotourism as "nature-based tourism that involves education and interpretation of the natural environment and is managed to be ecologically sustainable". In modern times, eco tourism has been expected to help in achieving the following also: involve travel to natural destinations, minimize impact on natural resources, build up environmental awareness, provide impetus and financial support for conservation, financially benefit and empower local people and inculcate respect for local culture. A travel enthusiast from Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu and an avid practitioner of eco tourism guidelines, R N Kesavaperumal says that "ecotourism, to be worthy of its name, should be able to ensure financial benefits to the people from the locality where tourism activities are being developed and encouraged. From the other side, eco tourism as an activity has to pro
actively teach travelers and tourists to respect local cultures of tourism destinations”. The International Society for Eco Tourism has made a special mention of the economic significance of eco tourism activities. The society points out that eco tourism activities always takes care that money generated through the tourism must not go out from the local economies. It discourages mass tourism, mass constructions of hotels, tourism resorts and mass activities in fragile areas". Environment Friendly Tourism: A Reference from Sanskrit Literature As far as India is concerned, the famous Sanskrit poem the “Meghadoot” by the immortal poet Kalidasa, on close examination, proves to be a manual for eco tourism. The lyrically sublime poem is an explanation and description of the route to be taken to reach the abode of the lover of a Yaksha. The poem is structured as if the Yaksha is describing the route to a rain cloud and requesting the rain cloud to carry his love message to his lover! The poem stresses on the care that should be taken to protect nature and natural resources. For example, there is sloka in Meghadoot which means “we have
watered the trees that blossom in the summer-time. Now let's sprinkle those whose flowering time is past. That will be (a) better deed, because we shall not be working for the reward.” The poem, describes with great care and diligence, the way through the Central Indian plains, noting with surprising involvement the flora and fauna as well as the geographical and natural particularities of each region that the cloud has to pass through. The famous Mayoora Sandesham (The message send through a Peacock) in Malayalam describes the famous paddy fields and unique irrigation facilities of the then Travancore (now Kerala and parts of Tamilnadu) in minute detail. Such poems have been the earliest call for conservation and environment friendly travel and tourism. The Environmental Pledge In keeping with the tenets of eco tourism, India has decided that the Environmental Pledge will be honoured as far as environmental activities are concerned. The following are the principal aspects of the environmental pledge. · All stationery and various kinds of publicity material will be made only on
paper that has been recycled. The Ministry of Tourism has also pledged itself to implement a recycling programme for all its activities. · As far as possible, the use of polythene bags will be avoided as far as tourism related activities are concerned. Plastic is non biodegradable and a single polythene bag might take up to centuries for decomposing. Each tourist is putting in his or her effort in conserving nature when they use a cloth or paper bag to carry consumables! · Another important area where eco friendliness of tourism is reflected is in the use of power and its generation. The environmental pledge makes it concomitant for the tourists as well as the tourism practitioner to utilize environment friendly forms of power like solar energy or wind turbines. · A related area of concern, from the point of view of eco friendliness, is the care and attention given to the judicious use of water resources. Recycling of used water, installation of active rain water harvesting systems, use of toilets where the amount of water needed is comparatively less etc are some of the important initiatives possible in this area.
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a supplement to help you sleep
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, useful for inducing sleep and extending one’s sleep duration.
It is produced from the amino acid tryptophan, found in certain foods like meat, fruits, grains and vegetables. Internal medicine specialist Dr Anil G Ballani says, the production of melatonin is influenced by environmental light.”It is released in circulation with the body’s circadian rhythm. Because it induces sleep, its concentration is less during the day and more during the night,” he says. A study suggests that the primary purpose of melatonin supplements is to treat sleep disorders, and is considered safer than sleeping pills.The side effects Be cautioned. Melatonin is a hormone and comes with risks.
Frequent melatonin use - especially in the typical dosage of 3-6 mg - can cause your body to produce even less of the hormone, creating an even greater need for it in your body.Ideal dosage There’s no such thing as an ideal dosage when it comes to taking melatonin supplements. That’s because the problems and their severity differ from person to person. Consultant physician Dr Sunil Dalvi says, “The dosage varies from 0.2 to 20 mg, but it changes from person to person and in duration too. In order to treat insomnia, the causes underlying it need to be determined before starting medication. Therefore, it is best to get diagnosed by a doctor first.”Precautions Since melatonin supplements induce sleep, one shouldn’t take them before/during driving, swimming, while handling machinery, or consuming alcohol. Dr Dalvi warns, “It interferes with blood levels and/actions of anticoagulants (agents that reduce and prevent clotting of blood), immunosuppressants (agents that can suppress or prevent the immune response), anti-diabetic drugs, birth control pills and hence should be used with caution.”
BackacHes strike with vengeance
These 20-somethings are suffering from an age-old problem - backaches. They should ignore the signs at their own peril, say experts
Phalguni Desai, 27, was on her way home from work at the Maritime foundation at CST, on her usual train, when it happened. A man stole her phone from outside the moving Ladies’ compartment, nearly dragging her out with it. As she hung on to the pole for dear
life with her left hand, her first thought wasn’t “I’m going to have back trouble, aren’t I?”Unfortunately, it should have been. About six
ing out at home, doing a lower back rowing exercise. He’d done the routine in the gym before, under supervision, so he knew it well.
desiccated discs. One day, she was in class when her legs started feeling weak. Scared, she left for home and crawled into bed, only
months after thinking that her neck and back ache were simply muscular, she went to a specialist and found out she had spondylitis. Omkar Kanegaonkar, 25, was work-
Turns out it was a “herniation of disc” - in layperson terms, a slip disc. Akshata Joshi, 25 and an athlete, was only 19 when she was diagnosed with 3
to realize she couldn’t move. A few painkillers later, she was carted off for an MRI. All three of them are too young to have back problems. Dr Prakkash Sharoff,
Make your child eat healthy
Blood test to predict postnatal depression PND affects one in seven women and is far more severe than ‘baby blues. Mothers may struggle to bond with their babies and treatment and support are vital. Researchers at Warwick Medical School found women who developed the condition were more likely to have variants of two receptor genes involved in the body’s stress response, the Daily Mail reported. The discovery could lead to earlier treatment for women who are likely to suffer from postnatal depression. At present women are often diagnosed by chance if a midwife or relative notices the symptoms, which usually appear a fortnight after birth. However, many new mothers are unwilling to admit they are suffering in the mistaken belief the condition means they are a ‘bad mother.’ Presenting the teams research to the International Congress of Endocrinology, Professor Dimitris Grammatopoulos said: “Current screening policies rely on the opportunistic finding of PND cases using screening tools such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score (EPDS), but such tests cannot identify women at risk, ahead of them developing the condition.” The scientists assessed a group of 200 pregnant women for PND
using the EPDS, once during their first visit to the ante-natal clinic, and again two to eight weeks after they had given birth. They found that the women who developed PND were more likely to have a DNA sequence variation in two receptor genes (the
Scientists think that a simple and accurate blood test could help identify women who are most likely to suffer from postnatal depression in advance. g l u -
cocorticoid receptor and the corticotrophinreleasing hormone receptor-1). These receptors control the activity of the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, which control the activity of hormones triggered in response to stress. The finding appears to show that post-
natal depression is a specific subgroup of depression with a distinct genetic element, which means that some women are genetically more reactive to the environmental factors that trigger depression. Professor Grammatopoulos said their study was the first to show a link between the functioning of the HPA axis and postnatal depression. “We think that we have made an important step forward in characterising the prospective risks and are therefore paving the way for timely, appropriate medical treatment for women who are likely to develop PND,” he said. The team now intend to conduct further research on other genetic variants of the HPA axis in a larger, multi-centre study involving women from Coventry, Birmingham, and London. PND is a serious condition and quite different from the ‘baby blues’, which is milder and shorter-lived. Symptoms include sadness, changes in eating and sleeping patterns, crying episodes, reduced libido, anxiety and irritability. Effects on children can be significant; for example, depressed mothers are less likely to be affectionate towards and to play with their children and they may use less ‘baby talk’, which is designed to engage the child’s attention.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, incurable disease of the central nervous system that affects about 2.5 million people worldwide. Some patients use, or have tried, omega-3 fatty acids supplementation to control the disease because the essential fatty acids could theoretically have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in mul-
tiple sclerosis, the authors wrote in their study background. Oivind Torkildsen, M.D., Ph.D., of Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway, and colleagues included 92 patients with mul-
tiple sclerosis in their doubleblind, placebo-controlled trial to examine whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as a monotherapy (single therapy) or in combination with subcutaneous (under the skin) interferon beta-1a could reduce disease activ-
ity. Half of the patients (46) were given omega-3 fatty acids - 1350 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and 850 mg of docosahexaenoic acid daily - and the other half (46) were administered placebo. After six months, all patients received interferon beta-1a three times a week for another 18 months. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure disease activity by the number of new T1-weighted gadolinium-enhancing lesions in the brain. “The results from this study did not show any beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in multiple sclerosis as a monotherapy or in combination with interferon beta.
Nutritionist Dr Sunita Dube says that parents can instill healthy eating habits in their kids, without turning meal times into a battle zone. “By encouraging healthy eating habits now, you can make a huge impact on your child’s lifelong relationship with food. Good nutrition begins in infancy. Healthy eating can stabilise children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods. Unfortunately, kids are bombarded by messages that can counteract your efforts. Between peer pressure and constant commercials for junk foods, getting children to eat well might seem more futile than fruitful.” According to clinical nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan, a child needs a balanced and adequate diet to supply nutrients and energy needed for growth. Although children’s food consumption is highly variable from meal to meal, their daily energy consumption is relatively constant because they adjust it at meals. - A child requires more calories
Yes that’s right! Here’s a list of healthy and nutritious foods that you simply cannot ignore. These foods are tasty, aid fitness, and should be consumed on a regular basis to ensure you eat a well-balanced, all-round healthy diet. The vegetarians among you will need to find alternatives and substitutes for a few, but don’t worry - there are plenty of plant based healthy foods in this list of 10 foods you can’t ignore. Lots of fish rich in Omega 3 - A fatty fish rich in Omega 3 is really important to get your ratio balance to 1:1 (Omega 3 : Omega 6). The top 5 fish for this purpose are - Mackeral, Trout, Herring, Tuna, and Salmon. Vegetarians should take Omega 3 supplements, if a fish oil supplement is a no no. Here is the low-down on the supplements. Broccoli - The benefits of broccoli are many. This is one vegetable that is a tasty addition to your salad if cooked well and can be a fun addition to your daily dinner. And absorbent broccoli does a great job of soaking up fats and helping flush excess out of your system. Eggs - This is one addition to the diet that even vegetarians should partake in. With healthy fats and proteins, eggs are great for a filling breakfast and if you eat these you won’t need to eat again in a hurry. Eggs can be enjoyed in a spicy
It is said that your hair says a lot about your personal health, care, style and grooming, but does this mean that all bald men have health and grooming issues? We think not! Here’s taking a look at the top 10 myths about going bald.. Stress leads to baldness. High level of emotional stress is often observed as a factor, which accelerates baldness in genetically vulnerable individuals. But stress is not a leading cause behind malepattern baldness. As a matter of fact, it is a symptom of male-pattern baldness and not a cause. Hair loss is caused by
decreased blood flow to the scalp. Medically it is believed that when your hair is growing, you do need a significant amount of blood flow reaching your scalp, but once you lose your hair, blood flow to the scalp decreases. Thus, advertisements that claim that their hair-care product contains ‘nutrients’ and ‘vitamins’ to promote blood flow to the scalp in order to bid baldness goodbye, shouldn’t be believed entirely. Please note that decreased flow of blood to the scalp is a result of hair loss, but not a cause of it. Level of testosterone and baldness is closely linked. Yes, in a way. But let us un-
“A child requires more protein than an adult not only for tissue repair but also for growth. About 14 to 15 per cent of calories should be protein. The main sources of protein are milk and milk products (curd, paneer, lassi, shrikhand), meat, fish,
masala curry as well as a great dish for dinner, for those who cant stand to eat them along. Here are some recipes for unique ways to cook eggs. Spinach - Another must have vegetable made popular by Popeye, this fictional character got it right! Spinach offers calcium and magnesium in plenty, pairs well with meat of any kind, can be sauteed, steamed, thrown into soups, or eaten raw, and provides roughage. As flexible as they come, this green vegetable has so much nutrition that it’s hard to ignore. Berries - So rich in antioxidants and so low in sugar, most berries are right up there with foods we should try to get out hands on as often as possible. These are the most nutritionally dense fruits you can eat. Read more about the best fruits here. Nuts - Macadamia, almonds, pistas, most nuts are great because they are a great filler between meals, they actually keep you full, and they are rich in proteins and good fats. Keep some nuts handy on you and they will prevent you from reaching for that bag of chips. Read more about the best snacks to keep you full. Tomatoes - Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? The fact is that tomatoes are loaded with nutrients that’ll complete any breakfast, lunch or dinner - making each meal healthier and more filling.
Top 10 myths about going bald One of the biggest problems that bald people face is the fact that there are endless strange myths, odd cures, bizarre ideas and mysterious tales surrounding them.
per kilogram body weight than an adult because metabolism is highest during infancy, and steadily declines throughout life except for a small rise during adolescence. - The physical activity of the child far exceeds that of an adult.
eggs, nuts, cereals and pulses. The amount of food a child needs varies according to height, build, gender and activity levels. Most children usually eat the amount of food that’s right for them, however, it is up to parents to make sure their children have the right food available to choose from,” says Dr Krishnan. Dietician and nutritionist Vaishali Marathe says that adolescence is accompanied with accelerated physical, biochemical and emotional development. “In this growth spurt time, kids gain about 20 per cent of adult height and 50 per cent of adult weight. Since growth is so rapid, requirements for all nutrients increase. There are increased demands for energy, proteins, minerals and vitamins,” she says. Calcium: Milk and milk product, sprouts, nachni, bajra, jowar, black gram dal, til seeds, groundnut chikki, almonds, soyabean, methi, beetroot, salmon (ravas), rohu, mackerel (mangada), prawns.
10 Foods you can’t live without
omega-3 fatty acids do not help sclerosis patients Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may not help patients with relapsingremitting multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
an orthopaedic sports and manual therapy specialist from PhysioHealth Clinic, Khar, says that almost 70 per cent of his clients are in their 20s with back ailments that should’ve struck them 15 years later, if at all. “Bad posture, heavy backpacks and sitting too much are the causes,” he says. Referring to the people hitting the gym for intensive workouts after work, he says, “People getting active suddenly after sitting around a lot.” “They need an instructor to watch over what they’re doing.” A common species among the young with back grievances are desk job employees - those who spend their days in sedentary glued to their computer screens. Dr Shaikh says, “The HR department of a company with many sedentary employees should consult physiotherapists before constructing work stations.
derstand this further. It is believed that people with a high level of testosterone will not inevitably experience genetic hair loss. Please note that hair loss is caused by DTH (dihydrotestosterne). Some people tend to produce more of DTH than the others; however this is not directly linked to the amount of testosterone in the body. Also, if high amounts of testosterone were the problem, the hair present in other parts of the body would also be expected to fall out. Certain shampoos can make hair grow faster. Scientifically speaking, there is no shampoo or oil, which can make your hair grow faster.
Shampoos and oils might work, only if you want to give your hair more body and protection from scanty growth. You should always go for doctor-recommended products. Tight hats can cause baldness easily. It is often seen that bald men wear hats, but this is a complete myth. Wearing tight hats may slightly damage your hair, but it can in no way affect the follicles of your scalp. Hats do not cause hair breakage and if the hat is not cleaned well, it can lead to an oily scalp, but not hair loss. Also note that hair follicles, which help in hair growth, get oxygen from our blood stream and not from air.
Tomatoes have lycopene and red orbs which are well known for their cancer-defending properties. They are full of Vitamin A and Vitamin K, which help in keeping your blood pressure levels under control. A good steak or bacon now and then - Every once in a while it’s good to have a good chunk of red meat. This is because red meat contains animal fats and proteins and on the whole makes for an extremely wholesome and satiating meal. And unless you are properly satiated with your food, you are not eating well. A nice rack of lamb will do very well too. Dark chocolate - For that sweet tooth it is important to keep some dark chocolate handy. This will help you overcome the urge for reaching for some unhealthy, sweet dessert that it’s best you say away from whether you are skinny, fat, or somewhere in between. Dark chocolate that contains at least 60% cocoa is good for heart and liver health. Red wine - You will be doing your body a lot of good if you switch from your favourite drink to red wine because of its antioxidant properties. Good health doesn’t have to be about neglecting all indulgences, and if you think of red wine as an indulgence, it’s time you didn’t. In fact, red wine is a clever alcohol choice.
Health benefits of spring onions Spring onions add great nutritive and taste value to a dish and can be used in different ways. Spring onions were grown in Chinese gardens 5000 years ago! Do you know the onion bulb was worshipped as the symbol of the universe by ancient Egyptians? Nutritionally, green onions have a combination of the benefits of onions and greens. They
are an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C, and a very good source of vitamin A too. Spring onions can be added to dal and make it a much tastier dish. Similarly, you can add it to vegetables like cauliflower and potatoes and it will make an excellent dish. Mushrooms go very well with spring onions and interestingly spring onions can be added to soy nuggets while making a Chinese dish. Spring onions are used in salads as the flavor tends to be milder than other onions. It is used widely in oriental food both as an ingredient and as a garnish. Spring onion is a nu-
tritious plant, and therefore it provides a host of health benefits to us. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals which aids in curing the various ailments. It is seen to have helped in reducing the harmful impacts of various diseases. Some of the health benefits of spring onions are as follows: - Spring onion lowers the blood sugar level. - It is a support against gastrointestinal problems. - It is often used as a medicine for common cold. - It is used as an appetizer as it helps digestion. - It speeds up the level of blood circulation in the body.