It has been proven beyond doubt that the HINDU RELIGION is the oldest religion in this world, although it may not be the biggest religion, meaning having the largest follower of this religion in the world. But this religion is spread across the world, and you will find Hindus living in many countries of the…
Category: Daily Happenings Blog
Daily Happenings Blog
Same Sex Marriage
Yesterday a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud gave its verdict on the issue of SAME SEX MARRIAGE. The SC’s refusal to accord legal recognition to marriage between persons of the same sex is a huge legal setback to the queer community in the…
Pomegranate
Pomegranates are round, red fruits. They feature a white inner flesh that’s packed with crunchy, juicy edible seeds called arils. They may be best known for their vibrantly coloured juice, but these unique fruits have a lot more to offer. Pomegranates are low in calories and fat but high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Benefits…
Rules for Seniors
Recently I read an article on social media, which was regarding some unwritten rules for the SENIOR CITIZENS. After reading the same, I started thinking that this information should be available to all, whether you are a senior citizen or not. In case you are a senior citizen, you will relate to this information, and…
Intermittent Fasting-Seniors
Friends, you might have heard about intermittent fasting, when someone is discussing his/her weight loss program. While everyone talks about it, not many about the actual health benefits of this type of fasting. Intermittent is a diet regime that follows specific patterns of eating and fasting. Indeed, we have seen how much of our ancient…
Blocked Story
Friends, you must have not forgotten about the Coal Scam which happened about 10/12 years back during the regime of the UPA 2 government. The media went overboard at that time while covering this scam. Many politicians, govt officials, etc were implicated in this scam, and many of them faced court cases for their involvement…
Delaying Dementia
A few days back, I wrote about Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and today’s blog can be considered a continuation of the same topic. PREVENTION/DELAYING OF DEMENTIA A lot of research is happening on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is one fear that many people hold within as they age. The fear of losing one’s memory…
Asha Parekh
In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about an actress from Bollywood who happens to share her birthday with the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and the late PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, and actress is ASHA PAREKH. When she was at the peak of her career in the 1960s, people started calling her…
Yoga and Heart
The most common form of heart disease is when the heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen supply. This can be due to the narrowing of the arteries due to ageing or due to blockage by cholesterol plaques. In medical terms, it is known as Ischemic heart disease or coronary heart disease (CHD). The…
Interfaith Marriages
Interfaith marriages in India have been a sensitive issue for ages, especially marriages between Hindus and Muslims. Our country’s law allows marriages between people of different religious faiths under the “Special Marriages Act” of 1954. The applicability of the Act extends to people of all faiths including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Christians across…