For today’s weekend blog, I am back with cricket. The topic I have chosen is ‘Top 60 Greatest Male Indian Cricketers of All-Time’. The details will not be finished in one blog, so I will write a series of weekend blogs on this topic. What is greatness? The answer to this question can be described…
OATS- Senior Friendly Food
People face many issues concerning their diet choices as they age. Some of the foods may have to be avoided because of some health conditions and the doctor’s orders, while a few others may become difficult to eat due to oral health conditions. There is also a possibility that some foods may not digest as…
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
One news item which is at the forefront of the media nowadays is the Kolkata Rape-Murder Case . The unfortunate death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, who was brutally raped and murdered, has sent shock waves across the country. Doctors, student organisations and politicians nationwide have come…
The Vedas
In Hinduism, the VEDAS means wisdom, knowledge or vision, and it manifests the language of the Gods in human speech, and that’s why they are called Pillars of Hinduism. Hinduism is the oldest religion available in the world. “The Vedas” are considered the earliest literary record of Indo-Aryan civilisatio, and the most sacred books of…
Tennis-ATP Finals
In this weekend’s blog, I am back on tennis. ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) is responsible for conducting tennis tournaments (other than Grand Slams) for all male players. Friends, have you ever realised that we often hear and learn about the players who have reached the Grand Slam finals and won the same? In today’s…
Bangladesh Happenings-Congress Silence
Last week, in our neighbouring country Bangladesh a democratically elected government was thrown out by public violent agitation. The elected Prime Minister fled the country and took shelter in India. After the agitation turned into an anti-Hindu one, and in the violence, many Hindus lost their lives and the property of Hindus was burnt on…
Cortisol 2
In this blog, I am continuing with yesterday’s topic of CORTISOL. What is Cortisol Test? A cortisol test measures the cortisol level in your blood, urine, or saliva. A cortisol test can diagnose several problems in your pituitary or adrenal glands. Cortisol levels changes throughout the day. It’s highest in the early morning and lowest…
Cortisol
While reading the newspaper yesterday, I came across the word CORTISOL. I had never encountered this word before, and this prompted me to find out more about Cortisol. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid) harmone produced by two adrenal glands that sit on top of each kidney. Harmones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in our…
Kohli-T20I
In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about cricket. Last month India won the T20 World Cup by beating South Africa in the final. In this final India’s star batsman VIRAT KOHLI played a superb innings. After India won the final Virat announced his retirement from T20 Internationals (T20I). He finished a stellar T20 International…
Pineapple
PINEAPPLE is a wonderful fruit that is popular with many, and many do not know that it is a highly nutritious fruit. The fruit is said to have originated in South America, however, it is available freely across India, in all seasons. The fruit when ripe can be a light yellowish green colour and resemble…