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Spiritualism
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Someone once wrote the wars of the 21st century
and later will not be fought on battlefelds but in
the minds of the people. Information technology
has fast over taken our thought process. We have
become dependent on IT and its derivatives for
moving our daily life forward.
A thinker recently compared us to a frog
experiment. A frog was put in a pan of boiling
water and it jumped out immediately. When it
was put in another pan of cold water it remained
still. Slowly the temperature of the pan was raised
and the frog remained still. It kept adapting to the
temperature until it boiled to death ultimately. We
must not simply pretend to be immune to the ill
effects in our society and to all that is happening
around us.
Innovative ideas and curiosity has indeed paved
way for extraordinary leaps in the progress of the
world as we know it today. The communication
expansion has made the world much smaller and
closer. Media channels like TV, Radio and Cell
phones have reached every corner of the world
today. Social media has become our new friend
and valuable source for news, information and last
but not the least, gossip. We must learn to use these
forums to effectively expand our minds and share
ideas rather than being emotionally overtaken
by the tone of the discussions that happen here.
Business houses and other interest groups have
begun to effectively use these medium to transmit
their ideas. Social media has also become a
platform for effective transmission of extremist
and anti- national propaganda that is a threat to
world society and governing bodies. We, as social
leaders, must effectively confront it by reporting
and standing up to such medium at any cost.
The Sopanam electronic magazine is today read
and appreciated widely for its effort in spreading
progressive ideas and encouraging people to think
and create. Its focus has always been on educating
the public and encouraging them actively participate
in seva related activities. Sopanam aims at making
world citizens who lives the word of world peace.
We hope our governments and national leaders
strengthen our hands in our process of making the
change in our society which alone will ensure our
citizens live a fruitful life in harmony with fellow
beings and nature.
Change can happen through us alone. Every
action we take can create a ripple effect across
the world. We have been world leaders from times
immemorial and today we need to strive to achieve
that status once again. To lead this world from
anarchy, confusion to peace and hope.
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Dear Parents,
We are Indians. However, what is our
understanding of the Indian identity? Are we
referring to rituals and traditions? Fasts and
festivals? Dress codes and diets? Should we then
feel contented that if our child wears Indian dresses
and likes sambhar-rice? Do we have to then worry
of nothing? Does culture not include the way we
think, act and interact. How do we treat others?
How open is our mind? Can we sacrifce? Can we
forgive? How polite and humble are we?
What if we ourselves are selfsh and stingy;
think narrowly or scream at our elders or think
of squeezing maximum work from our maids or
think that money ought to be the frst priority in
life and cant be generous or humble??? Is it then
our business to teach the Indian identity to our
children? Parents are proud of hosting birthday
parties in KFCs and proud that their fve year old
can operate the laptop and understands all features
of the smart phone... but parents are not disturbed
that their fve year old has not learnt the simple art
of folding hands with a smile on opening the door
or offering water to a guest.
Growing up is no longer a simple, and a casual
process which just happens... However, what we
need to ask is why is it that while our children here
have relatively comfortable lifestyles in terms of
air-conditioned or heated houses and no stress of
travelling or water or food etc, yet there seems to be
something amiss. They have stopped appreciating
what they have; they have stopped thinking about
those who do not have as much as them and they
have stopped accepting is there is something they
do not have. Is it because we are like this?
WHAT CAN WE DO?
The Indian Identity in the
Children of Expatriates
dr. navniit Gandhi
Staying connected with the roots isnt only
about knowing the rites and rituals... there are
families which spend lakhs on thread ceremony
for their kids; but if you ask the children about their
understanding of what it is all about, they stare
blankly at you. We do not encourage reading; we
do not take them to the few museums and science
centres here. We want them to learn Bollywood
dances- which have lewd lyrics that depict women
as commodities, with the suggestive gestures and
tell them to perform before guests. And there are so
many avenues and means to strengthen the Indian
identity in Kuwait. There are Veena classes and
Kathak classes; there are Kala Bhavans and Vichar
Bhartis and Seva Darshans... we are indeed blessed
that Kuwait offers us every opportunity to stay in
touch with our Indian identity.
They should know that life is not just about
social networking on FB. But while they are glued
to their mobiles or computers, theor knowledge
and sensitivity levels are still shrinking. It is not
that they understand more or feel more. They have
sometimes no clue of anybodys suffering or issues
in India or anywhere in the world. Worse still, they
have become cynics about their country and its
systems at the age of 15-16 itself.
Maybe, we have not ignited their minds
enough. As teachers and as parents, how much have
we instilled in them the desire to know; to explore;
to understand and to do something??? Even during
vacations, when they have to go to India, it is like a
fantasy vacation; AC cars are hired as our children
cannot now travel in crowded buses and trains...
and everywhere they see relatives and friends
smiling and laughing and treating them well. Or,
some families take pride in going for a vacation
outside India, since they feel there is nothing to see
in India, other than dirt and poverty. If there is no
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eagerness in the eyes, of parents to explore the rich
geography and heritage of India, can we blame our
children for lack of interest in India?
Maybe we have an identity crisis, which
needs resolution frst. Kuwait has its own limitations.
All of us do not get career openings according to
our qualifcations Women, who are often well-
educated and qualifed are forced to sit at home
and stare at blank walls. And then, in their quest for
doing somethingthey fall into the trap of coffee
mornings or kitty parties or shopping or gold or malls
or movies or maids. Life just revolves around all of
these. And men are somewhere trapped too. They
fnd it diffcult to get that respect and recognition
for their work, vis-a-vis the English and Americans
and the local Kuwaitis. There is a distinct feeling of
getting trapped since the dinars are coming in too...
the outcome is that we crib and complain; we do
not accept this place as our own; we do not forget
our country and yet we do not want to go back to
our country as there is drudgery there and when we
go for a brief time, we feel terrible about the lack
of infrastructure; the corruption the noise etc. And
then we want to come back here...
We must check and assess our own selves
frst. The picture is thus confusing. We want our
children to stay connected with our roots but then
we want to send them for higher education only to
US or UK or Canada and the last option may be
Manipal... We crib all the time about the pathetic
state of affairs in our country. How will then they
feel proud of it?
Are we connected to our roots? Do we remember
what our saints and sages taught us about frugality
and austerity and not boasting of pomp and fashiness
in our lives? Do we remember that more than
money, relationships matter; togetherness matters;
wisdom and knowledge is more important than
gold and property? How many of us and how often
discuss Vivekananda or Kabir or make sure that our
children have read the Panchtantra and other books
of wisdom? And we do not even discuss the state of
affairs with them. We want them, to stay away from
all that is ugly. Even when men have drinking and
gossip sessions or women have theirswe make
our children go to another room and see cartoon or
be immersed in I-pads. In fact, there are association
which invite literary stalwarts from India and when
there is a play or a musical program, they make
arrangements for children to be shown cartoons
in a separate room so that the parents can see the
program undisturbed. Even when our lives have
been reduced to malls and eating and gadgets, we
cannot stop these from becoming the priorities for
our children too.
Conclusion
We need to take a pause and think a bit. Where
are we headed? What are we passing down to
generation next? We have it all. We can choose.
We can pass our hard-work; our dedication; our
truthfulness or our ostrich-like attitude. We can
tell them that they do not have to worry about the
nation and society back there. We can pass down our
cribbing and complaining nature or our greed and
mindless materialism? Or this killer competitive
spirit? The day we understand truly as to what it
is to be Indian in spirit; if we understand what it is
to be a true human, we may not have to teach our
children anything... they would just know it too.
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Knowing that i am different from the body, i
need not neglect the body. it is a vehicle that i use
to transact with the world. it is the temple which
houses the Pure Self within.
There is sorrow in fnitude. The Self is beyond
time, space and objects. It is infnite and hence of
the nature of absolute happiness.
- Adi Sankaracharya
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Founder of 'Brahmo Samaj & the frst social reformer
of Modern India.
Born - 22nd May 1772 in Bengal.
Great scholar of Sanskrit, Persian, English and knew
Arabic, Latin and Greek.
Had a rational and scientifc approach and believed in
the principle of human dignity and social equality.
A perfect combination of the East and the West.
Deeply devoted to the work of religious and social
reform.
Condemned polytheism and idol worship and propagat-
ed the concept of one God.
Attacked the caste system and campaigned to persuade the
Government to abolish 'Sati' system and child marriage.
Advocated equal rights for women, right of widows to remarry
and right of women to property.
The frst feminist in India and his book, Brief remarks regarding modern encroachments
on the ancient rights of females (1822), is a reasoned argument in favor of the equality of
women.
Stood for modern education, for the propagation of science in India and modernization of
Indian society.
Rabindranath Tagore remarked Ram Mohan was the only person in his time, in the whole
world of man, to realize the signifcance of the Modern Age. He knew that the ideal of human
civilization does not lie in the isolation of independence, but in the brotherhood of interdepen-
dence of individuals as well as nations in all spheres of thought and activity.
Died In England in 1833.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Arun Kumar K.
Exchange of information is inevitable for all
living beings, be it plants, animals or humans. Being
the special creation of God, human beings have
always found different ways for conveying ideas,
thoughts and needs, right from the beginning. As
man advanced in his experiments and inventions,
electronic signals took place of the earlier smoke
signals, drums and fags. Now we have reached that
tipping point where time and distance have no role to
play when it comes to the matter of communication.
Thanks to the advanced technology which made the
whole world available on our fnger tips.
While celebrating the World Telecommunication
Day on May 17th, the question is Are we on the
right track in using the facilities available? Though
we proudly talk on the achievements man has made
in this fled, the answer would be a big NO, taking
into consideration the rate of under-usage and
mis-usage of the advancement in the facilities.
The possibilities and potentials of latest internet
technology is hot topic for discussion worldwide
since it is found. Medias including channels, radios,
newspapers, phones which are as smart as human
brain, are we utilizing such promising technologies
for our betterment?
The history of communication has witnessed
dramatic changes over time. There was a phase when
a written piece of information has to be carried in
person from one part of the world to another. News
from various parts of the world took ample time to
reach another. Common man had no opportunity
to express his/her opinion or decision on a general
issue. Usually it was the editorial column of the
popular dailies which summed up the public opinion.
Editor gives his view point in public interest on each
and every issue faced by the society. There was an
authenticity for the news published. But today with
the advent of the social media, the propagation of
a piece of information happens at lightning speed.
Good or bad, vital or trivial, it reaches the people
worldwide within seconds. It will be interesting to
note that now the Editor for the dailies has took the
form of Editorial Board and the editorial column
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comes up with diplomatic approach.
When social media is gaining power, the whole
system all over the world has become so transparent
that we expect an effcient change in favour of the
public. When acceptance of the good and rejection
of the bad is purely at readers discretion, the risk
of misuse creeps in. When the seamless potential
of a human brain with such a sensitive technology
to support starts rowing in the opposite direction
of social beneft; there arise the jeopardy. The need
for a public awareness is increasing on how these
advanced facilities can be benefcial for the society.
These can be utilized with effciency in areas
ranging from the simple humanitarian assistance for
someone in need to the highly complicated cyber
security.
Each year the World Telecommunication Day
is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the
International Telecommunication Union in 17 May
1865. Every year the day comes up with a theme
and the programs are organized with an idea to
forcefully penetrate that particular message into
the society. The main intention is to raise universal
awareness of common changes brought about by the
internet and new technologies. Another concern is
to reduce the economic inequality between groups,
both within and outside the countries, in terms of
access to, use of, or knowledge of information and
communication technologies.
Taking into consideration the need for the
hour, worldwide, this year we celebrate the World
Telecommunication Day with the theme Global Road
Safety. Now-a-days, the advanced communication
technology fnds its worst adverse effect on roads.
The unreasonable usage of information and
communication technologies while driving not only
pledges his/her lives, but also of those who really
follow all safety measures while driving. The need
for awareness is widely in demand regarding the
benefts of communication and safety technologies
for the vehicles.
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Our mission has been a process of man making.
Our nation has gone through so much of churning
that at times we often feel we have deviated from
our causes that we, as Bharateeyans, stand for. Our
mission from times immemorial has been to be
the guiding light for the transformation of world
civilizations and societies. But where do we stand
today as a nation? From beings catalysts, we have
now taken to adapting foreign cultures and values
for survival.
The lack of a proper mission and vision to take
our nation, and its citizens forward, is becoming the
bane of our slow degradation. The effect of adapting
to tendencies and culture that is not in tandem
with our thought process is now being felt across
the nation. What our media today projects as mere
cases of immorality are becoming a daily menace to
our society. The average citizen has started losing
his individuality in this fash of happenings that is
taking place around us. The media revolution has
had its good and bad effects on us. The repeated
and frequent reports of arson, rape and corruption
has painted a degraded face of our nation across
the globe. It wouldnt suffce to simply blame it all
on outside interferences alone. The mind set of our
society is sadly changing, taking a very negative
role.
There seems to be a rapid decline in the moral
qualities of the society on the whole. People seem
to be adapting to these negative tendencies more
frequently. Corruption seems to have seeped into our
system and become a part of it. Today, the citizen
feels no qualm in giving to taking bribes. Civil
morality has been demolished to such and extend
that the next generation would be left with nothing
much to look back to.
The fast paced life has brought along with it
necessity to fast track everything even if it means
certain values and qualities can be compromised.
Our nation, that prided itself in the family values it
upheld, is today faced with the prospects of illicit
relationships, live in relationships and divorces.
Cut throat completion to survive in our professional
and education system has bred intense egos like
selfshness and jealousy. This has gone to the extent
of harming near and dear ones without any remorse.
Today compettion has even entered the home of the
common man with the father and mother competing
with each other, leaving their off springs in the
hand of servants and house maids. This has led to
an increase in cases of divorce and suicides due to
severe cases of frustration and depression.
There is greater need now for the society to have
a direction and vision in life. Our history and culture
is rich with ideal messages and examples of people
who have led our nation through prosperity. They
have left the message that an ideal citizen alone
can save the home and the nation. All prosperity
that comes out of a family household, is what takes
the society and nation forward. We dont need to
look for heroes and leaders to move us in the right
direction. Each one of us needs to take the lead in
taking our nation forward.
For a change to take place, it is necessary to
discipline ourselves. We need to ensure that our
culture and heritage is protected and the respect we
have as a nation and the worlds oldest civilization
is upheld. This would often require extraordinary
measures. Stringent laws are often meant to control
elements in the society that have a tendency to go
astray. But, if stringent laws alone served their
purpose, we would have no crime rate in many of
the dictatorships and theocracies around the world
today.
So it is evident that the transformation has to come
from within the society. The change in the individual
does not come at his home alone. Every individual
needs to transform himself as the ideal example to
live in a perfect society. He needs to perform his
duties at home and in every aspect of his personal
life. His must set examples to his co-workers and to
his fellow beings in the society he lives in. Social
workers and politicians who serve the society must
be leaders who set examples. People who lead such
lives sacrifce themselves for the nation. When such
personalities become a burden to the society they
live in, every individual has the duty to shun them.
The transformation of every bharateeyan would
alone ensure that our societies change and ensure
that Bharat takes its position as the leader that would
make the this world a better place to live in.
Our mission
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My Hero Sidharth Sundar
(A short summary on our monthly Yuva dharshan Class-27April13)
In our previous Yuva Darshan class held on 27th April, our topic of discussion was My Hero. Every
one of us who had attended the class, recollected all the heroes who have impressed us throughout our lives.
Starting from our darling parents to our lovely teachers, we have come across many personalities, who have
shaped our ideas and thoughts. Personally for me, I think my hero is god. During the session, we learnt
how our parents became our heroes when we were kids and then we went through each phase of our life in
detail where we had met many new heroes including our teachers and relatives.
Then we learnt about the hero of our nation, India - Swami Vivekananda. The ideal qualities Swamiji
possessed made him a real hero in the hearts of millions of youths. We all know that Swamiji is revered and
loved by all, and I got the answer what made him a real hero. His good heartedness and boldness made him
unique among others.
Now, let me share the qualities I admire in Swamiji.
Swamiji had the power of self-realization, faith, sacrifce, love and service. He is one the greatest leader
India has ever seen and was a great motivator not only to every single man in the era but even now to
millions of Indians.
I would like to conclude that, everyone has a hero in their life, even if they think they dont have one.
But we should decide who should be our hero, who can lead us in the right direction.
1. Name the English poet who makes use of the story
The Voice of the Thunder in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad?
2. Which is the biggest gland in human body?
3. Who is the frst winner of Sahithya Academy Award for his
work in English?
4. Who directed the Malayalam movie Vaasthuhara?
5. Which national park derives its name from the most prominent
hillock of the area and is said to be given by Lord Rama to his
brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka? The name means
Brothers Fort in Sanskrit.
6. Who named Akasavani for All India Radio?
7. The scientifc study of Dictionary is called _________?
8. What is the old name of Istanbul?
9. Which is the frst technology park in India?
10. Sadakat Ashram Memorial in Patna is dedicated to which former
President of India?

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Statistics shows that about 1.24 million people
die each year on the world's roads and between 20
and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. As per
statistics published, Kuwait itself had approximately
400 deaths and 8000 injuries resulted from road
accidents in 2012.
Driving is risky business. If you've been out on
the roads, you know that not everyone drives well.
Some people speed aggressively. Others wander into
another lane because they aren't paying attention.
Drivers may follow too closely, make sudden turns
without signaling, or weave in and out of traffc.
Aggressive drivers are known road hazards,
causing one third of all traffc crashes. But inattentive
driving is becoming more of a problem as people
"multitask" by talking on the phone, texting or
checking messages, eating, or even watching TV as
they drive.
You can't control the actions of other drivers.
But updating your defensive driving skills can help
you avoid the dangers caused by other people's bad
driving.
Reiterating the signifcance of safe driving, some
tips are provided here on safe driving that we have
to follow in our day-to-day life.
Take necessary Safety measures before setting
out. Ensure that your vehicle is in good condition
for the road. Properly infate your vehicle tires.
The defensive driver tries to recognize potentially
hazardous situations suffciently in advance to allow
time to safely maneuver past them. He assumes that
other drivers may make mistakes and is on guard
in the event an error is made. The defensive driver
searches ahead of what is immediately in front, to
have advance warning of approaching hazards
Safety is not an Option
Is an Obligation
Prakash nair, eQuAte
Before starting your vehicle, wear your Seat Belt
while driving and ensure that your passengers are
wearing theirs. Seat belts dont mean just a clause
in the rulebooks. They could be your lifeline, the
difference between life and death in an accident.
Avoid driving if you are sleepy or on medication
that makes you drowsy.
Never leave the car with engine running and
children inside. Look over your shoulder in the
direction you plan to move.
Avoid Tailgating and tailgaters. Have you ever
thought the vehicle ahead is moving too slow? And
you have taken your car so close that you almost
touched the cars bumper in a bid to overtake it?
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This is tailgating.
Lane use and lane changing accidents primarily
result from following too closely or being inattentive
to traffc conditions ahead. In either case, defensive
driving is the most effective countermeasure. Lane
use and lane changing accidents primarily involve
sideswiping and rear-end collisions. The existence
of blind spots around large vehicles is a major
contributing factor. Maintain a proper following
distance and take note of countermeasures involving
right-of-way.
In rain, drive slowly and brake gently.
Hydroplaning happens when tires move quickly
across a wet surface. There is not suffcient time to
move the moisture away from the center of the tire.
As a result, the tire is lifted by water from the road,
losing all traction.
Distractions can cause fatal accidents. So when
you are behind the wheel, just drive. Avoid using
mobile phones, texting, drinking and eating while
driving.
Drive your vehicle where others can see you.
Do not drive in another vehicles blind spot. Try to
avoid driving on either side and slightly to the rear
of another vehicle. Never stay along side a large
vehicle such as a truck or bus.
The above are only a few tips from an ocean of
defensive driving techniques. The bottom-line is
that while behind the wheels each person himself is
responsible for his safety.
drive Safe, reach home Safe!
Your family is waiting for you!
Stop when the traffc light turns amber. Follow
the road signals. Be aware of the type of the lane and
intersection you are in.
Summer means heavy traffc on the highways.
You will lose control of the vehicle if there is a blow
out on the highway, especially if it is the front tire.
After a blowout, hold the steering wheel frmly to
maintain control. Do not brake sudden and let the
vehicle slow down.
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Seva Darshan Kuwait Celebrates its annual Vishu Seva Dinam on 26th of April at the Central school in
Abbassiya. The programme was a huge success with active participation of the members and public alike.
The performances by the children of Bala Darshan Kuwait were highly appreciated for its content and
perfection.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K. Kumar, Senior Marine Resources Scientist. His speech set
the pace of the proceedings of the day. Shri. Manoj, organizing secretary spoke of the importance of Vishu
Seva Dinam and the contributions of the society for this great cause. Dr. P. Santhamoorthy, Neurologist, was
appreciated the organization for its efforts in helping for the upliftment of the needy people in the society.
The programme was chaired by the convener Shri. Murali Potti. Shri Suresh, Fahaheel unit secretary of the
Seva Samithi, thanked the audience and the parents of Bala Darshan Kuwait for their support in making the
event a grand success.
Vishu Seva Dinam 2013
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Vichar Bharathi Farwaniya Unit
conducted Talk Show
Vichar Bharathi Farwaniya unit conducted talk show on May 10th Friday at Sopanam Hall, Salmiya.
Formal inauguration was done by Dr.Zyju and Dr.Navniit Gandhi accompanied by Vichar Bharathi and
Sevadarsan representatives by lighting the traditional lamp. Dr.Zyju preside the function and Dr. Navnit
Gandhi delivered the enlightening key note speech on Indian Identity and Expatriate Children. The
membership campaign was launched by handing over the membership form to Shri.Harish Bhandari. The
function was marked with the presence of eminences including Dr. Panicker, Dr. Nandakumar Moorkath
and Smt.Preethi K. Nair. A prologue to Vichar Bharathi was presented by the Joint Coordinator Advt.
Sumod. Sevadharshan Farwaniya Unit Secretary Shri.Praveen addressed the gathering.
The second session was an open debate on the Challenges and Limitations of Expatriate Children. The
debate moderated by Advt. Mili Chandra Hari was distinct with the active participation of the audience. An
expert opinion and conclusion on the topic was delivered by Dr. Panicker, Smt Preethi K. Nair and Shri.
Vibheesh Tikkodi . Honorable guests for the evening were presented memento as token of appreciation. Shri.
Vinod Kumar extended a warm welcome and Sri.Ajith conveyed the word of gratitude to the audience.
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Shri.M.R.Venkatesh
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Inaugural speech by

Shri. M. D. Nalapat
( UNESCO Pease Chair,Professor of Geopolitics, Journalist, Writer )

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The role of India
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( a brief look at India's foreign policy, economics and domestic systems )

Date: 30th November 2012
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10. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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World No Tobacco Day focuses on informing
people about health problems associated with
tobacco use.
Tobacco is a product processed from the dried
leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be
used as a pesticide, and extracts form ingredients of
some medicines, but is most commonly consumed
as a drug. The product manufactured from the leaf
is used in cigars and cigarettes, snuff, pipe tobacco,
chewing tobacco and favored shisha.
Tobacco use is among the leading preventable
causes of death. Each year, the global tobacco
epidemic kills nearly 6 million people, including
more than 600,000 who die from exposure to
second-hand smoke. It is on track to kill more than
8 million by 2030, by which time approximately
80% of the deaths would occur in low- and middle-
income countries.
The costs of tobacco use are measured in its
enormous toll of disease, suffering and family
distress. Economies also suffer from increased
health-care costs and decreased productivity.
Health Effects on Tobacco
Tobacco is the single greatest cause of preventable
death globally. Tobacco use leads most commonly
to diseases affecting the heart, liver and lungs, with
smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks,
strokes lung diseases and cancer (particularly
lung cancer, cancers of the larynx and mouth, and
pancreatic cancer). It also causes peripheral vascular
disease and hypertension. The effects depend on the
number of years that a person smokes and on how
much the person smokes. Starting smoking earlier in
life and smoking cigarettes higher in tar increases the
risk of these diseases. Also, environmental tobacco
smoke, or secondhand smoke, has been shown to
cause adverse health effects in people of all ages.
31 May
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners
everywhere mark World No Tobacco Day,
highlighting the health risks associated with
tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to
reduce tobacco consumption. The theme for World
No Tobacco Day 2013 is: ban tobacco advertising,
promotion and sponsorship.
A comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising,
promotion and sponsorship is required under the
WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control
(WHO FCTC). Evidence shows that comprehensive
advertising bans lead to reductions in the numbers
of people starting and continuing smoking.
Statistics show that banning tobacco advertising
and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective
ways to reduce tobacco demand and thus a tobacco
control best buy.
The ultimate goal of World No Tobacco Day
is to contribute to protect present and future
generations not only from these devastating
health consequences, but also against the social,
environmental and economic scourges of tobacco
use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
Quit Smoking...!
Before Smoking Quits You.....
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Quit smoking: Proven strategies to help you quit
1. Being prepared can help you quit smoking
and other tobacco use. Use these proven strategies
to help end your dependence on tobacco. You know
that when you quit smoking, it's one of the best
things you can do for your health. Try one or two,
or try them all until you fnd what works to help you
quit smoking.
2. Put it on paper
Consider what you don't like about smoking and
why you want to quit smoking. Write it all down
and carry the list with you. Each time you pick up
a cigarette or have the urge to, read your list and
remind yourself why you want to quit smoking.
3. Enlist support
Get others on your side. Tell your family, friends
and co-workers that you want to quit smoking. You
may even ask them to remind you why it's important
to quit smoking if they see you pick up a cigarette.
4. See a specialist
The more counseling you receive when you
want to quit smoking, the more likely you'll remain
tobacco-free. Ask your doctor or hospital for
information, or check your local phone book.
5. Take it slow
Most people have the best success with quitting
smoking by setting a quit smoking date and then
abruptly stopping on that date. If you've tried that
method a few times and it hasn't worked for you,
you might want to start the quit smoking process by
gradually cutting back on your smoking.
Avoid smoking triggers
Recognize places and situations that make you
want to smoke and avoid them. Hang out with
people who don't smoke or who also want to quit
smoking. Keep especially busy during times when
boredom may tempt you to smoke. Practice saying,
"No thanks, I don't smoke."
Try a stop-smoking product
Don't use withdrawal symptoms or cravings
as an excuse to not quit smoking. Plenty of stop-
smoking products and medications with Food and
Drug Administration approval are available to help
you manage. Some types of nicotine replacement
therapy including patches, gum and lozenges
are available over-the-counter. Nicotine nasal
spray and the nicotine inhaler are available by
prescription.
Manage your stress
Stress and anxiety can increase your urge to
smoke and derail your effort to quit smoking. To
keep stress and anxiety under control, prioritize your
tasks. Practice relaxation exercises, such as physical
activity, deep breathing or meditation. Stretch or
simply listen to your favorite music.
Celebrate your successes
Made it through the day without a cigarette? Treat
yourself to something special. Made it through the
week? Count how much you've saved by not buying
cigarettes. Use the savings for a special treat or
invest the money for the future.
If you are thinking to quit smoking, then the World
No Tobacco day is the right time to break the chain
and start living. People across the globe celebrate
the Anti-Tobacco Day on 31 May of every year to
encourage people by abstaining from consuming
tobacco for 24 hours, an act which is believed to
help tobacco users quit taking tobacco.
If you do not stop tobacco, tobacco will stop
you. If you have a family to take care or if there
are dependents on you then there should be no other
reason to say good bye to tobacco forever. There
are positive coping mechanisms like meditation to
overcome stress.
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Though it was supposed to be summer time in
Paris, the weather then was comparable to that of
the coolest month, makara back home in Kerala!
The scene outside the airport dazzled me, not by the
multitude of people or squalour so much evident in
our big metropolises in our country then, but by the
cleanliness and stylishness and richness effused by
the surroundings. While waiting impatiently for the
guide, I had ample time to get impressed too by the
neat and wide tarred and paved roads and by the line
of speeding stylish limousines and carriage vehicles.
After a few minutes, a middle aged, white skinned man
approached us and in half butler English and in half
French, he enquired whether we were the scholarship
holders and trainees waiting to be transported. We said
in unison, Oui (yes, in English) and soon we were
on our way in a Peugeot brand sedan, to a temporary
hostel, somewhere in the Paris metropolis.
Used to the style of driving on left side of the road
back home in India, I was immediately stuck by the
drive on the right hand side of the road and by the
stylish and well-laid out chain of roads. I could not
see even a single pothole on the road during the 30
minute journey and unlike that used to the situation
then in India, not a single vehicle was seen emitting
puffs of smoke while speeding too! The French
driver-guide was blabbering non-stop during the
journey in French and Dr Sharma, unsure whether
comprehending any thing he was blurting out ,was
seen saying, oui,ouioften and saying nothing more
in reply! The other two companions, who introduced
themselves as Rodrigo and Adnan, of similar age
as ourselves, and hailing from Chile and Egypt
respectively appeared to me to be as ignorant as
myself and my Indian friend, and they were seen
conversing and joking while travelling, in broken
English!
After a pleasant drive by a seemingly expert
driver, we reached a small house-like building at a
place somewhere near Gare de lEst (Eastern Railway
Station) and we were accosted by a beaming, middle
aged French lady who turned out to be as ignorant
of English language like the driver-guide himself!
The driver conversed briefy with the house-keeper
(generally called as concierge in french language)
and was about to bid bye to us when I realised that my
friend Dr Sharma was not to be with me or our group
any more! He was to be taken to another place for his
stay, I was told by the chauffeur (driver) by reading
out from a piece of paper in his pocket! I felt sad that
my Indian companion of the fight was to leave me
too, and leaving me alone in this foreign soil! But
then, that is life, I consoled myself! After all are we
not like passengers in a long train journey where
people board the train at stations and disembark at
other stations, never to meet or see again later till the
end of the journey?
With lots of gestures the housekeeper (termed as
concierge in French language) lady explained to us
in local language, of our programmes for the coming
2 days in Paris. Frankly I understood only a quarter of
what the concierge explained! The lady seemed to be
very enthusiastic to talk to us and kept on pouring out
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words in a language which I guessed must be French
language , but her friendliness and welcoming attitude
was writ large on her face and in her gentle utterances.
She accompanied us to our small individual rooms on
the frst foor and wished us to take rest, to recuperate
from the long air travel and journey. It was then that I
realised that my companions had gone through nearly
20 hours of air travel before landing at Paris and that
I was lucky enough with a shorter fight duration!
After a short nap and badly needed rest, I woke
up to fnd that the Chilean and Egyptian friends had
locked their room and gone out on an unspecifed
mission. By a mixture of gestures and Parisian style
French words, the concierge made me understand
that the friends will be back soon and that I can join
them for a trip together later! I was awfully hungry
and went out in search of an eatery or food shop
that could mitigate my hunger. There were brightly
lit street cafes or eateries around, but I was sort of
intimidated by the stylish and posh look of the above
and chose instead to enter a shop bearing a huge
name-board boulangerie at the entrance. I spotted
several sweet cakes and bread-based items in glass
covered big enclosures, besides a sprinking of stylish
alcochol based drinks in the shelves all around . A
middle aged woman welcomed me with the words,
oui, Monsieur (meaning yes,sir).
I pointed to a small apple-cake and when she handed
it to me neatly packed, I asked, how much and the
sales-woman replied in a strange looking language. I
took out a 10 Franc currency and she paid me back
balance amount in good-looking coins. I was to learn
later that the amount paid for the cake was several
times more than the amount I had anticipated and that
with that equivalent amount in Indian rupees, I could
have afforded a luxurious lunch or dinner back home
in Kerala! The French cake was delightfully tasty
though!
I returned to my room and after a hot water bath
resorted to scribbling a few words , to be sent as a
postal letter home, informing my parents of my safe
landing at Paris without much problems. Unfortunately
telephone was unheard of in my village then in Kerala
and even if there was one available in Delhi,to inform
the friends there, the phone charges, I imagined will
be outside the reach of the skinny budget I had then!
Hardly had I written few lines, than I heard a few
gentle knocks on the door. To my pleasant surpise,
there they were the Chilean and Egyptian friends,
ready to take me for a tour or discovery mission of
the magical metrolpolis, Paris!
Frankly, I was in the same frame of mind
as the character Ittiyaranan in the hindu epic
bhagavatham who had set out to discover the land
of the gods with utter admiration and astonishment!
Neatly paved, tarred roads with wide tiled pavement
for pedestrians, sparkling shops and cafes sprinkled
here and there, stylish cars and vehicles speeding
along in an orderly fashion all provided a delightful
treat to eyes and mind.
Where should we go frst? Rodrigo, the chilean
posed the question casually, in an attempt to have a
concensus! While Adnan, the Egyptian friend did
not bother to answer, I ventured out, let us frst go
to Eiffel Tower, the trade mark of Paris and others
readily agreed! The party was on the move and the
troupe leader, Rodrigo semed to have some previous
experience of similar discovery missions. You
know one of my friends have told me that underground
trains or metro is the best means of transport to see
Paris, the troupe leader commented wryly while
leading the gang. When a young-looking pedestrian
in his twenties happened to cross our path, he asked
boldly in French, with a distinct spanish accent, ou
est le metro, sil vous plait (where is the underground
station please?) I was impressed by his language
skill and felt assured that I was in good company of
a competent guide for the tour! The pedestrian, most
likely a student, I thought was more than just casual in
his reply and detailed in half French and half English
the route to the nearest underground metro station.
We reached the metro station after a lazy stroll
of about 10 minutes and the excitement of exploring
new unseen and exotic location made the walk a
memorable and enjoyable experience. You see,
these underground stations were built before the
second world war to give shelter for Parisians from
German bombing and bombardment Rodrigos
words refected his fery imagination since there is no
proof or report of German soldiers or occupying army
of having showered bombs in Paris, during second
world war or earlier! Not to spoil the camaraderie
and the enthusiasm of the friend and guide, I chose
silence as the better part of valour and pretended to
nod in agreement!
(Continued)...
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oza m~i.iiam _.eo:._
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z_mzei.e mam
_oemico comoume como
_m mic.~i_iae oe ooem.zei
.mmeam .moim e. zeo
zoiea e v1mo aiaem. mi._-aem
~am m~iaeo zo~mz_m
meioimi_ oo~m. or-
zmimm. or_c_emom z_m
_. o~-ia_emm _memim
oioa oioamo ec _..oo
omemm zo_imeaieo
omomcoe- o coemm ocooco.
z_mce- coem. _ 1oiim_
c.~oze .io _memimzmeio
oza oz.o oJomzeai
zemem oeuia.oiooim oJamoim
ce:iim gecme _.o
oJ.iamo omoem ueJooio
_.o geuiamo.
o i o e J o c o m o o i m
, oe:oicm .eo
cmeaoio zmea aemi.ae-o
oezimicmaeomm oJ.o_io oim
_Jvv oze.i.aem oiemae
oc.eoe comiamoioei .
aemi_ e omoo-oem
oezi micmaeom zmiao zi~m.
o_e-iim o:_iimem (.emae-
vim) _o .mJoiamo. _mi-o
vo_io _oem .aoice_
aJ~aei_ goimeoia_em. _mJ
eoii oio_o~mi.aemem _mi-
oezoiamo. oime. ce:, ace:,
c.e~ae.eaomaem_ ce:., z
.aJ.meuia. _mim _mi- me.azei
comom1ui
~1v ooeomm
ammm. a-eo .ovmaezm
cze.ze aememou, ..iozimez
_me _m- gce:o .oiamzei
aeuiam. _m- mimiu ..o
.a oueie e .i.e
aema, _m- miaoooiocmmi
.i.ziaa _m1 ma. zm
oi Joi aemem o ezi mi cmaeom
zmiao zi~m .1aozeo. :tt+ ~o
.eiai.-oei vioJ . a+ia,
micmaeom zmiao zi~m + mJ~zei
m_ om 1oiio .mJoiam. _
zi~m a1+io o:_iio e g..oi
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g..oi- como_io .imoem.
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tkhm hymw
zeao zmiao mi, aoaoiaio
gammo oJm1o, oez.
zeooiaece:.i.e-i oime. ce:
oioiamoio_ ovo zm miom
ce:o_i_ caeumoam,
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ovozeiem _mi- mioe~eo
m~iamo ~eo1 oeoaeiazm.a
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On a weekend day during the rush
hours I was passing through the
crowd in a shopping center in Kerala,
oh sorry its a new generation mall.
As usual I was busy doing window
shopping. Suddenly I noticed
people in front of me slowed down
and even few men stopped and
was focusing on something in
front. Me too eagerly tuned my
eyes and it was a young girl. She was not beautiful
but was wearing a trendy body ft sleeveless top
which allowed to display her bare hands in full. It
was also giving a clear and projected view of her
upper body.
Even being a woman I too for a moment cannot
takeoff my eyes and enjoyed the display of her
beautiful body shape. I noticed men turning around
and their eyes still following her and whispering
among themselves. All that time I was wondering
that people noticed her because of her dressing which
according to me contained vulgarism and exposing.
I will say that type of dressing is provocative and
can make one reason leading to social deviance.
Our appearance is greatly affected by the clothes we
wear and it is because of this reason that a growing
number of people have begun to question whether
we should wear our pure traditional clothes or follow
western trends.
Youngsters today argue that we must learn to go
with the fow and therefore taking up new trends is
a better option. Still a handful of people still believe
that our traditional clothes represent our identity
and to let go of them will be like discarding our own
culture.
Western trends tend to offer freedom of
expression. One can add his or her own tastes and
ideas to them and they are quite classy , stylish
and attractive .Following new trends helps people
especially teenagers cope with peer pressure and
it even results in the acceptance among liberal and
contemporary people, this is because it sets a good
impression on others by signifying that you are
very much in touch with the world and come from a
polished background. Moreover it makes youngsters
feel confdent as they know they are portraying a
modern image of themselves that are convenient
and comfortable.
Traditional clothes on the other hand represent our
culture and identity. It is necessary to hold on them
if we wish to preserve our tradition and show our
identity. If we are not going to promote our customs
then no body will and it is likely that it will become
extinct. People who go abroad often tend to adapt
western trends prevailing their Nations identity and
traditions. However, they should keep in mind that
their identities represented by the way they dress. We
should keep a balance in all things and hence we can
still follow western trends but should not shy away
from our traditional clothes. This way we will be
following new trends yet promoting our culture and
be very much attached to our roots. During a recent
discussion, someone commented that now Indians
in western countries follow a habit of wearing our
traditional dresses during special occasions and
parties which will truly portray our rich culture and
class. Indian attire is truly unique by itself giving
elegant and colorful appearance.
When you ask yourself why we wear dress, the
answer is to cover your body and to present yourself
to others in a descent manner. The frst impression
always depends on the type of dress worn by the
person. But when you closely look at the modern
western outfts, does it fully comply with our answer!
No it doesnt. Because it may cover but at the same
time there will be cleverly designed exposing also.
Most of these dresses present you not in a descent
way, instead make you attractive and charming with
the display of your body and shape.
If we stand aside and analyse our culture and our
traditional dressing, you will fnd that our dressing
represent our culture with respect to the society
and upholding our dignity. We got a wide and deep
culture where woman is well respected in the society.
The most important aspect which we fnd with our
dressing culture is the proper cover of the human
body without any vulgarity in appearance. We all
should note that we may even go across our parents,
brothers and sisters, husband and children or even
relatives and here we should uphold our identity and
showcase our culture.
Right dressing makes life easy and beautiful for
you and also allow peace in the society.
Dress Culture with
Respect to Society
Shyny Biju navadeep

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