Have Beautiful Eyes
Few tips for all to have good and beautiful eyes.
Do's and Dont's of Eye Care
Simple everyday eye exercises
After every hour before a computer screen, close your eyes gently for 30 seconds to relax them.
Yoga experts recommend you to rotate your eyes often to relax muscles. Move your eyeballs from extreme left corner to the right corner.
Hold a pencil at arm's length and slowly bring it towards your nose, keeping eyes focused at all times. This helps prevent blurred vision.
When to see a doctor
If you have persisting headaches see a doctor and well light your work area and correct your reading/writing posture. · If you have sties often, they may indicate refractive error.
If you squint every time you read a book or watch television.
If you have dryness of the eyes, check out if it's due to antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers that you may have taken.
If you plan to take oral contraceptives they may decrease tolerance of the eye.
Even if you have no complaints it's important to see a doctor and have a routine eye check up.
Don'ts of eye care
Don't wear contact lenses for extended periods of time or overnight as this leads to complication.
Don't rub eyes frequently as this can cause an eye infection as few of us bother to wash our hands before touching our eyes.
When you splash water do not do this furiously believing doing this will take away tiredness instead wash gently as splashing may hurtle the smallest dust particles or an allergen which may minutely damage the cornea.
Use disposable tissues instead of handkerchiefs to wipe eyes, as they are more hygienic.
Don't sit near than 15 feet from the television and keep your book at least two feet away for stronger eye muscles.
Use cream based eye makeup as powdery eye shadows can enter eyes and, cause irritation. Be very gentle in case you wear lenses.
Avoid using aerosol products like hairspray if you wear lenses.
Don't use your mascara for more than a year.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sochooooo................!!!
use your brains...............
Many years ago in a small Indian village,
a farmer had the misfortune
of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The
moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful
daughter. So he proposed a bargain.
He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his
daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the
proposal.
So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let
providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black
pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would
have to pick one pebble from the bag.
1) If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her
father's debt would be forgiven.
2) If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her
father's debt would still be forgiven.
3) But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into
jail.
They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As
they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he
picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two
black pebbles and put them into the bag.
He then asked the girl to pick
a pebble from the bag.
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have
done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you
have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble.
2. The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag
and expose the money-lender as a cheat.
3. The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order
to save her father from his debt and imprisonment.
Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with
the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral
and logical thinking.
The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with
traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses
the above logical answers.
What would you recommend to the Girl to do?
Well, here is what she did ....
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without
looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path
where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles.
"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the
bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I
picked."
Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had
picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his
dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into
an extremely advantageous one.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Most complex problems do have a solution. It is only that we don't
attempt to think.
Many years ago in a small Indian village,
a farmer had the misfortune
of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The
moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful
daughter. So he proposed a bargain.
He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his
daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the
proposal.
So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let
providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black
pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would
have to pick one pebble from the bag.
1) If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her
father's debt would be forgiven.
2) If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her
father's debt would still be forgiven.
3) But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into
jail.
They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As
they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he
picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two
black pebbles and put them into the bag.
He then asked the girl to pick
a pebble from the bag.
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have
done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you
have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble.
2. The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag
and expose the money-lender as a cheat.
3. The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order
to save her father from his debt and imprisonment.
Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with
the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral
and logical thinking.
The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with
traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses
the above logical answers.
What would you recommend to the Girl to do?
Well, here is what she did ....
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without
looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path
where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles.
"Oh, how clumsy of me," she said. "But never mind, if you look into the
bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I
picked."
Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had
picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his
dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into
an extremely advantageous one.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Most complex problems do have a solution. It is only that we don't
attempt to think.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Law needed......!!!
Surrogacy..............?
An increasing number of women in India serve as surrogate mothers. It has engaged the minds of the legislators to incorporate a regulatory mechanism in its application. One aspect of surrogate motherhood is that of legal implications. There are a few instances in which the lure of extracting heavy financial benefits, in addition to the ones already agreed upon, have prompted unscrupulous biological mothers to lodge a claim for legal custody of the child. In many such cases abroad, a number of rulings have gone in favour of the natural mothers, much to the chagrin of the childless couples. Can the "liberated" Indian woman be an exception to "revolutionary" trend prevalent in Western countries?
An increasing number of women in India serve as surrogate mothers. It has engaged the minds of the legislators to incorporate a regulatory mechanism in its application. One aspect of surrogate motherhood is that of legal implications. There are a few instances in which the lure of extracting heavy financial benefits, in addition to the ones already agreed upon, have prompted unscrupulous biological mothers to lodge a claim for legal custody of the child. In many such cases abroad, a number of rulings have gone in favour of the natural mothers, much to the chagrin of the childless couples. Can the "liberated" Indian woman be an exception to "revolutionary" trend prevalent in Western countries?
Friday, September 19, 2008
Forced Conversion / Vote bank Politics &.............!!!
Bharat ka to Bhagwan Maalik hai................!!!
The recent communal violence in Orissa and Karnataka are highly regrettable. However, in my opinion, conversion is the root cause. The missionary groups work with great zeal in tribal areas converting the poor people to their faith. Reactions from majority groups against these efforts follow, resulting in violence. Religious leaders should take the lead. They should not indulge in conversions either overtly or covertly. Also, leaders from different religions should arrive at a conclusion to observe religious tolerance. They should undertake to lead their followers in the right way.
Though the attacks on Christians in Orissa and Karnataka should be condemned the fact remains that under the pretext of charity work, Christian missionaries convert poor tribals. A person should adopt another religion of his own free will. While praising their own religion, the missionaries should not show Hinduism in bad light.
As the nation bleeds with rising oil prices and the rupee gets weaker, the Haj subsidy has been increased. I wonder why in India Hindus are not entitled to such privileges? What are the criteria on which the Centre decides to give subsidies only to Haj pilgrims? India is a country which gives its minorities maximum freedom and privileges. The government should give such privileges to old and poor Hindus who want to visit various temples. After all, the Centre should be fair to all communities.
The recent communal violence in Orissa and Karnataka are highly regrettable. However, in my opinion, conversion is the root cause. The missionary groups work with great zeal in tribal areas converting the poor people to their faith. Reactions from majority groups against these efforts follow, resulting in violence. Religious leaders should take the lead. They should not indulge in conversions either overtly or covertly. Also, leaders from different religions should arrive at a conclusion to observe religious tolerance. They should undertake to lead their followers in the right way.
Though the attacks on Christians in Orissa and Karnataka should be condemned the fact remains that under the pretext of charity work, Christian missionaries convert poor tribals. A person should adopt another religion of his own free will. While praising their own religion, the missionaries should not show Hinduism in bad light.
As the nation bleeds with rising oil prices and the rupee gets weaker, the Haj subsidy has been increased. I wonder why in India Hindus are not entitled to such privileges? What are the criteria on which the Centre decides to give subsidies only to Haj pilgrims? India is a country which gives its minorities maximum freedom and privileges. The government should give such privileges to old and poor Hindus who want to visit various temples. After all, the Centre should be fair to all communities.
Nuclear Deal is good for india...........!!!
Soon-to-be operationalised Indo-US nuclear deal is a great achievement for the UPA. When the NDA was in power, the then Prime Minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, also tried to strike a deal with US President Bill Clinton but failed to do so. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, without signing the NPT and CTBT, has succeeded in clinching the Indo-US nuclear deal. So, Dr Singh has completed the task that Mr Vajpayee had initiated. I agree with the author's hope that with the nuclear deal India will be greatly benefited.
Let's Stop blaming Pakistan...............!!!
India is in the midst of a full-fledged war with terrorists, bolstered by assistance from Pakistan. While the government is fully aware of the state of affairs, it is cowed down by vote-bank politics since it is apprehensive that any drastic step aimed at curbing terrorism will antagonise the minority population. The other aspect is the mute reaction of the political, social and religious leaders of the minority community towards the heinous acts of their misguided youth. The editorial rightly appeals for national unity at this critical juncture. However, kindly note that if the people in authority continue their policy based on cowardice and opportunism, and the killings of innocent human beings continue unabated, the day will not be far off when the entire nation will rise in revolt.
The Indian Mujahideen has been taking responsibility for such blasts. It has also warned that such blasts will continue. They know that even if they get caught they can happily expect prolonged litigation. The country needs strict laws to prevent such blasts. The present law is inadequate in dealing with terrorists.
The Indian government has not been able to do anything beyond issuing the customary statements condemning the killings and announcing ex-gratia payments. While it may not be an easy task for it to find and follow the trail to the masterminds of these acts, what is worrisome is its casual approach and tendency to blame Pakistan for our problems. We have only ourselves to blame for letting matters reach such alarming proportions. Therefore, the Indian Army must be considered as an alternative agency to take on the terrorists.
The Indian Mujahideen has been taking responsibility for such blasts. It has also warned that such blasts will continue. They know that even if they get caught they can happily expect prolonged litigation. The country needs strict laws to prevent such blasts. The present law is inadequate in dealing with terrorists.
The Indian government has not been able to do anything beyond issuing the customary statements condemning the killings and announcing ex-gratia payments. While it may not be an easy task for it to find and follow the trail to the masterminds of these acts, what is worrisome is its casual approach and tendency to blame Pakistan for our problems. We have only ourselves to blame for letting matters reach such alarming proportions. Therefore, the Indian Army must be considered as an alternative agency to take on the terrorists.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Is this an Intelligence Failure...............?
How long'll this Continue.............?
Delhi woke up the morning after the serial blasts hoping to be reassured that the city, and the nation, were safe, and that the authorities were doing all they could to ensure their security. But after over-an hour-long meeting chaired by Union home minister Shivraj Patil here, Union home secretary Madhukar Gupta had this to tell reporters: "... after each incident you gain experience"...............Shame
I think,There is already plenty of "experience": At least 550 lives have been lost to 11 terrorist attacks across India in the last three years alone. And the three terror attacks — in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Delhi — have taken place within about seven weeks. What the ministry headed by Mr Patil left unsaid was that after Saturday’s serial blasts in New Delhi, the number of unsolved cases had risen, the police and security agencies were groping in the dark and had been unable to prevent the blasts while the terrorists continue to attack with utter impunity. There is just one phrase on the lips of most members of the public "Intelligence failure". I demand an explanation from the Home minister and for that matter of fact from the GOI as to why such attacks could not be prevented?
"Only giving money or speaking nice words will not be sufficient to nurse the wounds inflicted by repeated terror attacks. We need to be tough and take action to bring the culprits to book."
Delhi woke up the morning after the serial blasts hoping to be reassured that the city, and the nation, were safe, and that the authorities were doing all they could to ensure their security. But after over-an hour-long meeting chaired by Union home minister Shivraj Patil here, Union home secretary Madhukar Gupta had this to tell reporters: "... after each incident you gain experience"...............Shame
I think,There is already plenty of "experience": At least 550 lives have been lost to 11 terrorist attacks across India in the last three years alone. And the three terror attacks — in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Delhi — have taken place within about seven weeks. What the ministry headed by Mr Patil left unsaid was that after Saturday’s serial blasts in New Delhi, the number of unsolved cases had risen, the police and security agencies were groping in the dark and had been unable to prevent the blasts while the terrorists continue to attack with utter impunity. There is just one phrase on the lips of most members of the public "Intelligence failure". I demand an explanation from the Home minister and for that matter of fact from the GOI as to why such attacks could not be prevented?
"Only giving money or speaking nice words will not be sufficient to nurse the wounds inflicted by repeated terror attacks. We need to be tough and take action to bring the culprits to book."
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Please Don't Neglect Armed Forces...........!!!
Give military good news by Deepawali...........I request an immediate action by the political leadership to resolve the anomalies in the pay commission's recommendations with respect to the armed forces. Our bureaucrats and political leaders do not deserve such a hefty hike. It is our world class defence forces that should be given due consideration. In fact, no stone has been left unturned to devalue its status and make it subservient to the government. In spite of this we remain "second to none". If the present pay commission's recommendations are allowed to remain uncorrected, I am afraid it may prove to be the proverbial last straw.
The sons of both US vice-presidential nominees are serving in the US Army and nearly a dozen young men and women, sons and daughters of members of the US Congress, have served in Iraq. In India we will never find sons and daughters of high-ranking bureaucrats and politicians serving in the defence forces. No wonder the armed forces in this country have been systematically neglected, marginalised and downgraded in pay and status over the past many decades by the powers that be. The recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission have further demoralised the rank and file of the defence forces. This is an unfortunate development that bodes ill for the security scenario of the country.
The sons of both US vice-presidential nominees are serving in the US Army and nearly a dozen young men and women, sons and daughters of members of the US Congress, have served in Iraq. In India we will never find sons and daughters of high-ranking bureaucrats and politicians serving in the defence forces. No wonder the armed forces in this country have been systematically neglected, marginalised and downgraded in pay and status over the past many decades by the powers that be. The recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission have further demoralised the rank and file of the defence forces. This is an unfortunate development that bodes ill for the security scenario of the country.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
J&K secession unthinkable........!!!
Kudos to Arun Kumar Singh for his article India must stand firm on N-deal, Kashmir (August 29),where his bold and forthright views suggest the appropriate policy decision on Kashmir. The tragedy is that our national leaders’ concept of secularism is based on opportunism and cowardice. In contrast, the commitment of fundamentalists and terrorists to their ideology is much more deep-rooted. Hence, in the fight between secularism and religion-based extremism, it is the latter which seems stronger. Our leaders should appreciate and comprehend that any attempt at secession of Jammu and Kashmir has to be suppressed, even if it means temporary suspension of democratic rights. After all, democracy should not be interpreted as dictatorship of the majority community bent on denying the minority population their right to life and dignity...................!
Lankan Jinx
The young cricket brigade, led by skipper M.S. Dhoni, has won the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni has proved that so far he is a good captain who leads from the front. He has handled the pressure of leading a relatively untested team well. With South Africa keen to host the Champions Trophy, let us hope Dhoni and his team will retain their habit of winning..............
Intolerance................!!!
While Jammu and Kashmir continues to burn, the demon of religious bigotry and intolerance has raised its ugly head in Orissa, causing widespread mayhem. I fail to understand how people are so easily instigated by rabid communal organisations and indulge in mindless violence, causing loss of life and property. The state government should not only ban all such communal and fundamentalist organisations, but it should also defang them completely.
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