Republic day

Today is my country's republic day. 1956 was the year when we celebrated it first. Morning me and my baby girl went for the republic day parade organised by our university. We could see the same happy faces, that we visualised on faces of our past generations, who fought for independence from British colonialists. The freedom and growth of Indians, which we are enjoying now are hard earned.

The parade was followed by distribution of sweets. People still enjoy the moment. We were very happy to be a part of the auspicious occasion. After the parade best contingent was given prize. Cadets were elated by this.

As Indians we give lot of importance to patriotism. Recently one program called 'Bharatayan' is going on to sensitise the younger generation about the 150 years of Indian history. It is a nice effort from the part of older generation.

Solar water heater-keeps our old ones happy.

Our geriatric population is consuming lot of energy to make themselves comfortable by taking bath in hot water. Hot water bath after an oil massage relieves there joint stiffness, increases blood circulation and give them a pleasant feeling. The cost of energy is mounting high, particularly in urban areas where people have to depend on LPG or electricity. In rural area due to availability of biomass and wood, it is still not a major problem.

Solar energy is a promising energy source. It is environment friendly. Only draw back is the cost effectiveness. Research should be directed to make these gadgets common man friendly. It should fit to their pocket. Solar water heater really help to save the precious energy which uses sustainable energy.

'Hail Great Sun God'

Gandhiji

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (MK Gandhi) is father of our nation. Tomorrow is his birthday. He fought against British colonialism using non co-operation and non-violence (Ahimsa). I cannot really digest the above said both terms. How with only two ineffective weapons, he defeated the British Empire and lead us to freedom. I bow in front of him for his great contributions.

Linux

Recently I got interested in open source operating system (OS), Linux. There are different types of OS which are Linux based. Fedora, red hat, ubuntu, puppy Linux are among them. You need not pay heavily for purchasing these items. Most of them can be downloaded absolutely free. Even they can be burned on a CD or DVD and used as a bootable disc. This work using the random access memory (RAM).

Useful websites are www.linuxquestions.org, www.ubuntu.com www.fedora.com etc.

Please try to utilise this resources which helps us to curb monopoly of certain OS like windows.

Horrifying facts

A middle aged lady came to me today with right sided chest pain. She came alone for the consultation. Her medical records showed that she is suffering from HIV. I had a detailed conversation with her regarding how she contracted the diseases.

She was married to a co worker while they were working in a hospital in Mumbai. Now it is 16Th year of marriage. During her second delivery, which was cesarean section she had bleeding and she underwent blood transfusion. Mother and baby were fine after the surgery. This happened in one of the nursing home there. Recently, last year end she had weakness, weight loss, fever and cough which was not responding to usual treatment. Blood examination found that she is HIV positive. Her husband and two children were screened, but luckily all were negative.

In India most of the families affected with HIV are shattered. Most of hospitals where these type of incidence, transfusion of HIV infected blood, has been reported were destroyed by mob violence. But her husband fully supported her and she is currently on treatment. Only her husband, no one else in the family know this grave fact.

This lady was very anxious and had lot of concern about others particularly her in laws knowing the truth. That can have devastating effects. This is the picture of a poor Indian affected by this disease.

Even though rules are stringent, still transfusion of HIV infected blood is occurring. This is of great concern to the human race, as there is no cure for the disease. Please think of it ......

Invite advertisment in your blog. earning?

Advertisment is essential for a succesful business. Our television channels are fertile area for ads now. More and more advertising agencies are now focusing on doing it on world wide web. The usage of electronic mail is increasing, hence people watching online ads are also more. Instead of paying heavily for erecting huge flex boards the advertiser can propagate his ideas through internet in a cost effective manner.

Google adsense is providing easy way to invite ads to your website. Similarly there is google adwords for the advertiser to put his ads. Only thing you have to do is register yourself with google adsense and follow the simple steps in that page. Money you earn depends on viewers of ads in your site. The more your site as well as ads are viewed the more you will become richer. Please don't try to earn more by clicking on the ads in your site by yourself. This unethical.

Try this out today itself.

PET bottles health hazard?

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are used widely now. Drinking water is stored and dispensed in these bottles. There won't be a meeting or travel with out PET bottles. In India I have noticed people reusing plasic bottles for storing drinking water. I once recieved a mail telling about the danger of reused plastic bottles. Studies have shown dangerous chemicals in high concentration, above the recommended level, in drinking water stored in these bottles. For example, antimony, formaldehyde, etc. People are not aware of the health effects of plastic materials. People of low strata uses these bottles daily for years together with our knowing the harmful effects. Several studies have been published on this regard but there is still no consensus on it. WHO (world health organisation) should come out with the required recommendations and the type of containers that can be used to store drinking water. There should be public awareness programs in this matter directed towards people of poor socioeconomic class.