Health Watch-7: 'Protective Fasting'

Just 48 hours of fasting protected mice from the side effects of chemotherapy treatment which wiped out much of the cancer in their bodies, according to a study. Courtesy: ‘Newscape’, The Hindu, Madurai, April 1, 2008

Letters-10: "Laudable Initiative"

1. The initiative taken by the Darul Uloom Deoband to denounce terrorism is highly commendable (“Journey from Deoband – exacting but rewarding”, The Hindu, Madurai, March 1, 2008). As the article rightly says, “the Muslim community will need to move away from the victimhood refrain” and assert its rights in a democratic way. The engagement of clerics in this process was much needed because, if carried forward in an organized manner, it will develop into a major setback for those who spread terrorism in the name of religion. – Vipul Grover, Chandigarh

2. The Deoband declaration, though a little late, is a significant first step by the Muslim community to come to terms with reality. Had the Deoband came out openly against terror must earlier, it would have had a salutary influence. Darul Uloom Deoband is the religious fountainhead for most Sunnis of Pakistan and Bangladesh too. It has a responsibility to influence the course of events in a positive way. - Subramanyam Sridharan, Chennai

Courtesy: ‘Letters to the Editor’, The Hindu, Madurai, March 3, 2008

Eyecatchers-64: 'Yahoo site for Women'

Yahoo is launching a site, called ‘SHINE’ for women between age 25 and 54, calling it a key demographic that is under-served by current Yahoo-services. Courtesy: ‘Newscape’, The Hindu, Madurai, April 1, 2008

Health Watch-6: 'Fighting Cirrhosis of Liver'

Japanese researchers using a vitamin A-laced sac with a genetic material to prevent the production of collagen, claimed success in curing liver cirrhosis in rats.
Courtesy: ‘Newscape’, The Hindu, Madurai, April 1, 2008

A Thought for Today : March 12, 2008

Only when the spiritual outlook suffuses all fields of human endeavour, can we have real progress – Swami Siddhinathananda

A Thought for Today : March 11, 2008

If there were no problems, there would be no opportunities – Unknown

A Thought for Today : March 10, 2008

If you depend on others to make you happy, you will be endlessly disappointed – Unknown

Want to have a pleasant face?

Man makes use of a mirror to find out if his face is presentable. But his face is the index of his mind. If the mind rids itself of its fickleness, then face becomes pleasing to all - Swami Chidbhavananda

Health Watch-5: "Cockroach and Asthma"

A study carried out by Leelavati Hospital, Mumbai, states that if you see one cockroach in your kitchen, probably there are 100 others hidden somehwere! They carry 33 types of bacteria and parasites and hence are dangerous. The changes of you and your children getting asthma and other allergic disorders are more. So beware!

A Thought for Today : March 9, 2008

Everything in the world is a miracle, if only one dives deep - Swami Siddhinathananda

My Album-33: "Aravind, a close-up!"

Aravind, a real close up, by Vinod with Nokia N70m. Note his famous 'money-purse' mouth!

My Album-32: "Aravind enjoying himself!"

Aravind enjoying himself in CECRI Children's Park. Clicked by Vinod with Nokia N70m.

My Album-31: "Aravind on a seasaw!"

Aravind on a seasaw, clicked by Vinod with Nokia N70m.

My Album-30: "Smiling Vinod!"

Vinod smiling about something. Clicked by a friend with Vinod's Nokia N70m. (Vinod, I want you to be smiling all the time. May God bless you!)

My Album-29: "Vinod's Bajaj Platina"

Vinod's Bajaj Platina. Clicked by Vinod with his Nokia N70m.

My Album-28: "Vinod absorbed in his work"

Vinod absorbed in his work. Clicked by a friend with Vinod's Nokia N70m.

My Album-27: "Subha-1:"

Subha, a friend's cute little daughter, clicked by Vinod with his Nokia N70m. The picture is not clear for want of light.

My Album-26: "Vinod working on Laptop!"

Vinod working on a laptop. Clicked by a friend with Vinod's Nokia N70m.

My Album-25: "Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi Celebrations-2:"

A section of the audience of the Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi function at 'Vivekanandam Sevai Maiyam'. Seated at the centre is Professor (Mrs) Avudayammal Dayalan, Former Principal, Sri Sarada Niketan College for Women, Amaravathi Pudur, who distributed the prizes to the meritorious students and mementos to all the participants.

My Album-24: "Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi Celebrations-1:"

Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi was celebrated in a very small way at the Vivekanandam Sevai Maiyam on March 9, 2008. Dr.V.Sundaram, Deputy Director and Head, Planning, CECRI, Karaikudi presided over the function. In the photo, Dr.Sundaram is sitting on the left and Dr.A.Selvaraj delivering a special address for the students who participated in the celebrations.