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cutting edge BlackBerry 10 smartphones. Sunil Lalvani- Managing Director India for BlackBerry said. BlackBerry has a vast and loyal user base in India and were keen to provide these consumers with the unique communication experience that BlackBerry 10 offers. This commemorative offer puts the BlackBerry Z10 at Rs. 17,990/- and will ensure users are able to enjoy the cutting edge experience of a full-touch device combined with a revolutionary operating system all at an attractive price point.

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free two-day training course on Pranahuti Aided Meditation will be conducted by Insti tute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness at I.I.T Campus, Adyar, Chennai. Course will be held on 08-Mar-2014 (Saturday) and 09-Mar-2014 (Sunday) between 9:00AM 6:00PM. Venue: C2-6-5A, Marutham Block, Delhi Avenue Road, I.I.T Campus, Adyar, Chennai 20. The key topics scheduled to be covered in the training programme include Way of Living, Meditation Practices, Concentration and Control of Mind, Pranahuti and Stages of Spiritual Progress. The programme includes 4 practical sessions of Meditation. The Institute will conduct the programme in English at free of cost. Only 15 people between the age group of 18 and 58 will be allowed to participate. For registration please contact Ph: 42067603, 99400 90838.www.sriramchandra.org

Women's Day Expo

n todays world, women, in their own capacity, have entered various fields and are trying to make a mark of their own. While working women have their own challenges, the kind of challenges that women entreprenuers have is of a different dimension. On the occasion of Womens day, Prerana Events, with its objective of motivating and empowering women, is organizing a two day long expo on march 8th and 9th at Arcot Road, Saligramam. The expo will contain stalls where women entrepreneurs can showcase their products and services. Many varieties of stalls have got booked starting from food items , health products, beauty products, educational services , eco friendly earthenware and jute products and also textiles. Entry to the expo is free and big surprises await the visitors of the exhibition in terms of Lucky draw prizes on both the days. The visitors are also going to be empowered to vote for the best stall, which gets an award on the second day. For details, contact 94441 39096 / 94444 82788. All those who want to celebrate womanhood are requested to make a visit and do their bit to encourage the women entrepreneurs.

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Shepherd Matriculation celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 14th February 2014 at Mahodaya Hall. Mrs.Dr.Alphonsa, presided over the function. The Chairperson Mrs.Saroja John Ponnudurai, Correspondent/ Principal J.Rex Paul, Correspondent Mrs. Bamila Rex watched over the celebration. Proficiency awards were given to the meritorious students on this occasion.

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Diet for PCOD / Diabetes / Weight Reduction
6.30 - 7.00am : Ragi / Oats / Broken wheat porridge (Add milk to drink hot), (Add curd to drink cold). 10 am - 11am : Cucumber / Tomato/ Sprouts mixed salad with curd / lemon/ salt 300ml cup. 2 pm - 3 pm : 2 Chapathi (use dia flour) or 150 ml cup rice 200ml cup sabji with any vegetable, greens poriyal 200 ml cup. 6 pm : 100ml cup of sundal (boiled pulses) with salt / pepper. (Made of black channa dal, green gram dal with skin, any pulse with skin) 9 pm : Whole urad dal dosai, Ragi dosai, Wheat dosai, Moong dal dosai. To Avoid : Fruits - Mango, Jackfruit, Custard Apple, Grapes, Sapota. Vegetables - Potato, Beetroot, Yam, Varieties, Carrots. Non-veg items - Chicken, Pork, Beef, Eggs yolk Eat on Plenty : Guard, Vegetables, Greens, Beans Varieties, Banana stem, Mosambi, Guava, Semi-ripe Papaya, Watermelor, Blueberry, Fish, Egg white. Use whole fruits instead of juices. Boiled vegetables instead of fries. Use little of low fat butter / cheese. Low fat / milk / curd. Avoid cane sugar , can try sugar substitutes. Drink one glass water every 2 hours.

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- A Myth or Reality
Dr. Alamelu Venkataraman, Cell : 97908 50265
You can tell the condition of a nation by looking at the status of its women - Jawaharlal Nehru. Self-decision regarding education, participation, mobility, economic independency, public speaking, awareness and exercise of rights, political participation and many more factors ensure women empowerment. In short women empowerment is the breaking of personal limitation. Do You Know Women represent half the global population and one third of the work force They receive only one tenth of the global income and less than one per cent of world property, Women work two third of worlds working hours to halve the poverty by 2015 (U.N. Millennium Campaign ) Women support the men in the family who cannot work/ sick or invalid Women and girls are at risk of dying because of many social factors Such as female feticide Female infanticide Girl neglect Early sex, early marriage, early pregnancy and abortion Sex trafficking Rape Domestic violence Dowry killings Rejection of widows in society Women work day in and nights out that is violation of human rights The gender gap is increasing. This gender gap has tended to divide man and women into two different worlds and two unequal humanities. When we have a glimpse of Hindu Mythology, the Hindu Trinity of Gods worshipped, respected and realized the leadership, power and strength of Goddess Durga to destroy the devils. Through the pages in Indian History, we have learned the strength and political leadership of Razia Sultana, Chand Beebi, Jhansi Rani, Sarojini Naidu and Indira Gandhi as examples for women empowerment Today women are emerging leaders in the fields of Aeronautics, Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Research, and Industry. Law, politics and education. Women are God gifted, with loving, caring, nurturing, comforting with compassion and concern for others. They are perfectionist, creative and have the power to transform Despite of education, work opportunities for women their increased activities outside

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

- Dr. Chitra Sundarrajan M.D.Obs. & Gyn.

Complete Women Health Care ( Baby to Granny) A.N.N.Hospital, Kesavarthini, Valasaravakkam. Appointments : 2486 9300, Emergency : 2486 9301.

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discriminated, marginalized and oppressed because of gender divide issue, social attitude, traditional values, patriarchal norms that holds the women back. In this high Tech world, women need freedom from sexual exploitation, Rape, eveteasing. etc., The need of the hour are: not welfare but women development, not charity or pity but entitlement, not assistance, but empowerment of women, not social security but social and gender justice Women empowerment of women is a long and difficult process which is to be promoted with full public support and this could be successful only when those women living at the lower strata who have been suppressed by the male dominated society taking undue advantage of their lack of education and poverty can rise up to claim their rightful place in their own society. In my opinion, women empowerment is an individual responsibility. Women should: have knowledge of political, legal, economic and health system awareness have the knowledge about supportive group both Governmental and NGO working in their area have positive attitude in life should educate their daughters about our culture, tradition and how to protect themselves give equal importance to girl children at home .Parents should be of role model for their daughters share and interact with other women regarding their success experiences about women empowerment Unless the women achieve completely gender equality and her rights it remains a myth. So it is a wakeup call for girls and women to be alert, awake, and to be strong to empower themselves.

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n the fast paced life we accu mulate toxins, forget to detoxify, relax or rejuvenate the muscular system which in turn leads to many painful conditions. Cervical spondylosis is one such important, common ailment which affects the younger men and women a lot. People from IT, ITES industry and with long driving habits, stress, obesity, diabetes, less physical habits, improper positioning while sleeping, sitting etc are primary contributors for this condition. Simply describing sedentary workers are more affected than others. Cervical spondylosis is an inflammatory arthritic condition which primary affects the vertebrae (Neck and Back Bones) and ligaments. Usually it affects the neck region and lower back region. Common symptoms : a. Pain in the neck, back, chest and shoulders. b. Pain, numbness, discomfort in half of the face, neck, shoulder. c. Slightest movements of neck, touch increases pain. d. Giddiness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting in aggravated state Ayurveda about Cervical Spondylosis: Even though this condition seems to be more with modern life style habits, Ayurveda discusses this condition in detail with causes, pathogenesis, treat-

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ment, therapies, prevention etc. Ayurveda names vitiated or aggravated vata dosha for all painful conditions. This vitiation can be of two reasons, a. obstruction to the pathway, b. degenerative changes. Ayurveda terms this condition as Griva sandi Vata and shares the above as causes and symptoms for this condition. Causes : a. Age Common in 45 years and above. Today due to sedentary habits young people do suffer. b. Sex Men are more affected than women. c. Dryness and loss of elasticity in the spinal ligaments and discs d. Injury led. e. Muscular and ligament stiffness. f. Excessive Sex Symptoms : a. Painful and stiffness of neck, shoulder. b. Radiating shoulder pain to arms and upper part of the chest. c. Tingling and pricking pain in arms, hands, legs. d. Difficulty in doing works like writing, holding minute objects even holding cell phones. e. Abnormal reflexes. f. Irritability and lack of coordination Healing Cervical spondylosis : Ayurveda treatment protocol is primarily focused on normalizing the vitiated vata dosha and to rejuvenate the affected tissue. Since this condition may also be related to stress, Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach with Ayurveda medicines and therapies, life style modifications and diet, minimized exercise and yoga. Ayurveda recommends Guggulu, Aloe Vera, Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Giloy, Dry Ginger, Shallaki etc for prevention. These herbs are well known muscular and stress relaxants and anti inflammatory with no side effects which helps to prevent and to manage this condition. Ayurveda does recommend intake of 3 gm of Cows ghee as diet for prevention. Ayurveda therapies for cervical spondylosis: Ayurveda cautions not to use any stronger, vibrant massage therapies for this condition as it may further worsen the condition. Only a gentle application of warm medicated oil, depends on the condition and Prakriti of the patient the oil is selected followed by herbal steam application improves the condition in no time. Kati Vasti: Ayurveda recommends this therapy as a specialized care therapy for this condition. A bridge is formed on the back bone with flour power and warm medicated oil is filled for the period of 45-60 minutes. This helps the muscles and ligaments to relax and heal; improved blood circulation heals the tissues. This treatment usually advised for 1428 days depends on the condition. Ela Kizhi: Warm medicated oil application followed by warm Herbal bolus on the affected part improves the stiffness and pain. This therapy is recommended for 7-14 days depends on the condition Mamsa Navara Kizhi: This is one of the specialized treatments for cervical spondylosis. Red meat, medicated rice, vata normalizing herbs processed with milk, made as a bolus. After the gentle application of the warm oil, this bolus is applied on the affected parts for 30-45 minutes without pressure. This treatment is very effective to heal any types of cervical spondylosis and with any degree of pain. This treatment usually suggested for 21-28 days depends of the condition. These three above treatments is suggested alone or in combination depends on the condition. Ayurveda recommendations for Cervical Spondylosis : a. Avoid sour, salty foods and drinks, curd, deep fried foods, Maida, Suji, pulses and various by products of pulses. b. Take

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Bitter gourd, drum stick and Neem flowers as diet helps. c. Wheat helps better than rice. d. Add more fibers and water as constipation may increase the condition. e. Avoid - Exposure to cold, cold water bath, violent exercises without proper guidance. f. Improve the milder physical exercises like walking, Surya Namaskara etc. Yoga for cervical spondylosis : a. Padmasana (Lotus pose) for keeping the spine erect. b. Tadasana (palm tree pose), helps rectifying postural defects. c. Yastikasana (Stick pose), helps to de-stress. d. Greeva Sanchalan asana (Neck movement) is the best to cure cervical spondylosis. Prevention is better than cure. Simple changes in life style, proper exercise, guided yoga with regular detoxification and rejuvenation can prevent this condition. Maintaining a correct posture while reading, writing or working etc does help in prevention. A holistic approach with Ayurvedic medicines and treatments, simplified exercise and yoga, personalized diets are beneficial in curing cervical spondylosis For Details : Dr Prathibha B.A,M,S., rVita Ayurveda Therapy and Yoga Centers, Valasaravakkam, Ph 044 4286 6651

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