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The India-Canada diplomatic relations have been going downhill for the last few years, and it has escalated after the killing of Sikh Separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Colombia last year, with accusations flying thick and fast between the two countries. Since last year Canada has charged that it had credible evidence that Indian…

In today’s weekend blog, I am back with Bollywood. Today I am writing about a lyricist who started his career in early 1950s but he got the fame late 1906s, his peak came in 1970s. He wrote more than 1000 songs in over 300 films in a career spanning over four decades. His real name…

Friends, have you heard about ADR related to the Indian election process? It is “ Association for Democratic Reforms” working on electoral reforms for over 25 years. The objective of ADR is to improve governance and strengthen democracy through continuous work in Electoral and Political Reforms. They focus on: Corruption and Criminalisation in the Political…

Many people in the world lived long. Friends, have you given a thought to why people live long? Some might say healthy and happy live long, or as they say in our country, those who have long AYUSH in their destiny. All these may be true. But if you go by research, another factor is…

Friends, as we age, maintaining a balanced intake of Vitamins and Minerals becomes crucial for our health. Many people rely on supplements to ensure that they get the necessary nutrients. However, did you know that certain vitamins and minerals, when taken together, can interfere with each other’s absorption? It’s essential to understand how to take…

In today’s weekend blog, I am writing the concluding part on  the top 60 Greatest Indian Cricketers. Now here are  five top ranked Indian cricketers: On No. 5 is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Jharkhand ( 2004-19) Wicketkeeper, Batter He arrived to the scene with the 148 vs Pakistan and 183 not out vs Sri Lanka with…

Friends, you must have heard a term called  PROBIOTICS and wondered what they are. Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted with claims that they provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut microbiota. They are considered generally safe to consume, but they might have side effects. There is some evidence that probiotics…

Today’s big news concerns the Congress party after the results of elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) were declared yesterday. The Congress party was in a very upbeat mood after the results of many Exit Polls that came out a few days back. The Exit Polls showed Congress winning an absolute majority in…

As technology evolves/advances, many of us find ourselves with old electronic gadgets lying in the house, like mobile phones, laptops, or even TV sets that we no longer use. For elderly people, this can be especially common since upgrading to newer devices is not always a top priority. Are you aware you can easily turn…

A few days back, I read an article in the newspaper about the “KUDUMBASHREE” scheme for women in Kerala, which has been running for the last 25 years. What is Kudumbashree? Kudumbashree is the poverty eradication and women empowerment programme launched in 1998 by the Kerala state government. It is implemented by the State Poverty Eradication…