WE MUST THANK THEM

TOP ANCIENT MEDICAL DISCOVERIES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD:

1. Morphine: The first recorded medical use of opium was 200BC.In 1803; a German pharmacist isolated morphine and gave the world a medicine to relieve pain and sufferings of patients.

2. Immunization: In 1880 Luis Pasteur by accident discovered anthrax vaccination.

3. Vitamins:  An 18^th century naval surgeon discovered that limes (VitC) cured scurvy, a disease that killed more British sailors than wars.

4. Anatomy: A Flemish physician true look at the structure of the human body in 1953.

5. Malaria: In 1902 Ross of British army doctor isolated malaria parasite from while dissecting a mosquito.

6. Penicillin: in 1928 Alexander Fleming, by simple observation discovered penicillin.

7. Cells: English scientist in 1655 basic structure of life.

8. Aspirin: 1897 it was synthesized as ASA, but ancient Greeks knew about in North America.

9. Antiseptics: Carbolic acid had been around for years, but in 1869 Joseph Lister dipped his surgical instruments in it and reduced death by half.

10. Genetics: In 1865, an Augustinian monk discovered that physical traits are passed from parent to offspring through simple experiment with pea plants.

There have been lots of contribution by Indian to medical science but due to poor documentation we can’t say emphatically that, yes our people have discovered it. Indian doctors discovering ATP and anti cancer drug methotrexate and filarial drug hetrazan is credited to Dr.Subbarao and antihypertensive properties of Rauwolfia to Dr.Rustom Vakil.

 All these discoveries of the past with limited equipments and resources are really remarkable. They had patience, perseverance and keen observation power.

SHARING ONES VIEWS

SHARING ONES VIEWS/COMMENTS THROUGH LETTERS TO EDITOR IS A GOOD HABIT.HERE ARE TWO OF THEM.

VEGETABLES & FRUITS

 FOOD WHICH ARE VITAL FOR YOUR METABOLISM & PREVENTION OF DISEASES:

WHEN YOU EAT A MEAL OR SNACK THESE FOLLOWING TASTES IN YOUR MOUTH IS A MUST FOR YOUR METABOLISM, DIGESTION & ACID BASE BALANCE IN YOUR BODY.

1. SWEET FOOD IN ODIYA MITHA

2. SALTY FOOD IN ODIYA NUNIYA

3. SOUR FRUITS IN ODIYA KHATA

4. BITTER VEGETABLES IN ODIYA PITHA

5. GREEN CHILLY IN ODIYA KANCHA LANKA

6. KASHA FRUITS IN ODIYA KASA FALLO

But children and young generation mostly love to eat sweet, salty stuff and avoid eating vegetables which has all these above tastes. By the time they realize it’s too late. Lemon, tomato, orange, curd, and many more fruits which are sour in taste are good for health. Taking a full lemon juice or curd without sugar (Chalha) in a glass of water in empty stomach in the morning will remove your body toxins and prevent sinusitis, running nose and cough and cold. Bitter vegetables are good for prevention of cancers and diabetes. Green chilly contains lots of anti oxidants and vitamin C. Kasha fruits are found in India only and has many herbal properties but it’s not easily available.

END OF THE WORLD

The 2012 phenomenon was a range of eschatological beliefs that cataclysmic or Trans formative events would occur around 21 December 2012.This date was regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. But the world did not come to an end due to wrong calculation and some other factor we do not know. Trains travelling a distance of two thousand kilometers get late by few hours to even days due to different reasons so also the calculation and gravitational force of different stars and planets changed the course of this meteorite travelling millions of miles, hence we are saved except some destruction at Russia on February, 15th 2013 due to a meteorite (2012DA14) going past earth some 17150 miles above earth.
So there is every chance that someday a much bigger meteorite may hit the earth causing massive destruction which no human gadgets can fore cast or destroy, this was a warning from the almighty God to remind men kind that they are not the supreme. 

AWARDS AND REWARDS

Padma & Ratna:

 A decade back, when my doctor friend Bhabani Sankar told the chief Medical Officer, Dr Bose " i refuse this award for simple reason--my friends will be my enemy . "(Jawhar Award, some say Juhar Award, chamcha award) which ultimately went to some other non deserving doctor.That was the highest award in that steel plant hospital.That time i thought to my self-- what a fool my friend is? But now when i analysed his greatness, i realised he is a real Chanakya.That brings my topic of discussion when late Mr.Patri who refused the sahitya academy award with similar logic.

                           Two doctors got padma bhusan for operating on two PMs of India.If some professional  gets a award for a job which  he is or was supposed to do  but why he should get a Padma or Ratna?Sachin is a proffesinal cricket player so there are plenty of awards from BCCI or ICC ,Or Arjun awards for sports, similarly in film dom you have Palkisaheb,film fare, star plus ,oscar etc awards why then  Government should honor them routinely? Similarly an artist  will get the reward or award from the art board, in literature you have gyana pitha,sahitya academy etc.So every field has its recognition board hence these Padma shree or Bhusan should only be given to a say a doctor who has discovered a new operation procedure, or a new drug, or social service free of cost.Similarly a cricket players or a film star who has adopted five village schools for say three years for maintenance of schools or some cases villages in Odisha or Jharkhand  or their own state.That means doing some thing extra beyond your profession.My friend got the padma shree award, he is from a dalit family but he has never visited nor made a documentary on village life in Odisha!!He is a professional camera man he is doing his job then he should be honoured by the film fare, or oscar or

others, why this padma?.A time will come when 50% of Indians will be a padma award winner.My point is the professionals should get its awards from their association and Padma etc for doing some thing extra or different from own money or own time or efforts.

HAI RE FACE BOOK

People used to wait for the ringing bell sound from the postman cycle but slowly post seldom comes unless its an income tax or some government letters or notice.Then land phones and gradually the mobile became a part of every ones life.I used to get dozen of e-mails every week from my friends and relatives but alas that too has changed, me only receive emails in one or two lines if i write to my contacts through emails.The latest trend in face book and leg books have taken over and my email box is filled with junk mails.The world is what it was but its people have changed a lot, selfish, self centered and lies and more lies and running after money and property.This particular cartoon prompted me to realise that the so called friendships through face book is a mirage nothing else.

UNINVITED GUEST

Strange but true.This she goat was attacked by five stray dogs.She had no chance against these five canines so she kept on walking very close to the a lady teacher who was returning from her school.The dogs gave up hope and went away.This goat came to the lady teacher's house and went past their Labrador to the first floor.This pet dog instead of doing any harm started playing with the goat.Now it's four days this uninvited guest has taken a shelter in this pious vegetarian family.The husband of the lady teacher Asish who is a friend of mine narrated this true story.He has decided to donate this to a Ashram where cows and goats are kept for their milk but before that he approached a temple which is coming up fast near our house.Three young persons were in that temple who were over enthusiastic of keeping this goat.But my friend could smell that they are more interested in the meat and not for this innocent creature.You can watch the photograph of the black Labrador playing with the goat.The problem is she wants to sleep in their bed room.I took some drum stick leaves which she is enjoying as a fift from me.This photograph was taken at 2130hours of 18-2-13.

DOCTOR--FRIENDS

From L>R =Dr.DCParija,Dr SanjoySatpathy,DrD.B Das,Dr.Prodosh Das,Dr Susil Padhi on 16th evening at a reception hoisted by DrDBDas on the occasion of his son's marriage,Nishant with Beejal.

BIRD'S OF PREY----OWL

Some say Laxmi the Goddess of wealth is accompanied by a owl when she rides the elephant. Owls are solitary birds,sleep during day time and catches its prey at night.This bird is associated with bad luck and misfortune.In Oriya we call this white owl as Laxmi pecha or Snowy Owl.Some say she is Alakshmi ,Laxmi's elder twin sister.
Owls can live in many places. Owls can find their home in tree holes,treetrunks,farms,bushes,forests,and in barns.This one was spotted at Bhubaneswar,Patia during day time.Due to house constructions and cutting of trees they are now homeless, that may be the reason or she is injured we do not know.Photograph taken with an Olympus digital camera.

DRS IN CRICKET

India cricket team is the only team which does not accept the DRS, but why?
1.BCCI is the richest sports body in the world.
2.Money is siphoned out of India through IPL
3.Umpires can be bribed but not the DRS.
4.It benefits Indian bats man and bowler as they have no option.
5.Why not make it payable, say $500 if you ask for DRS and lose it.
6.The ICC is a weak body can not thrive with out BCCI hence this dada giri.
7.The only game Indian public is mad about even though we lost 10 testmatch,one win and a draw out of 12 matches.People will forget and celebrate when India will white wash this present Australian team.

DEV KUND----A Tourist Spot

MAHAKUMBH TRAGEDY:2013

MAHAKUMBH--2013

In recent times there is a sudden carving for visiting temples, melas, holy dips and other Hindu festivals by the pious Indian. Lots of fraud comes in to play to entice the people to visit such and such places. How come taking a dip in a polluted river will wash away the sins? That means lots of people are doing or indulging in many sinister activities. When these types of people die, one should not blame the government or the administrators, it's God's wish. There are some fanatics and imbecile people who want to be transformed to pious individuals through these means by bribing Gods with gold and money. Worshipping God has synonymous with corruptions in India. In north India it's a common site to see people travelling on bus and trains tops and foot boards, if accident occurs the media is ready with Camera and microphones, to go for breaking news and blame the administrators. This type of mishaps is likely to increase as people are behaving in  most irresponsible and erratic manners. The bottom line is we do not believe in prevention, but  more on enquiry and investigations and the blame game starts which take a political twist.