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Dear All,

This is a new theory which has come to my knowledge very recently and I thought that I should also share with you all.

A few days back my Father in law was admitted in a nursing home due to severe chest pain.

He had an attack in 1997 and was undergoing normal treatment.

Due to the sudden pain just 15 days back we once again got him admitted in a  private nursing home at Kandivli,  Mumbai.

The doctors later suggested for Angiography.

We conducted the Angiography at Hinduja Hospital and knew from the reports that he has multiple blockages.

The doctor told that he cannot undergo Angioplasty due to several blockages but suggested By – Pass - Surgery.

The same day evening we bought him home since the doctor suggested that his heart is very weak and we can perform the by-pass only after 15 - 20 days.

In the mean time we were discussing this issue with our relatives and friends, we got this new information from one of our family friends..

There is a new therapy in the market which is known as:-

Chelation Therapy. Or Calation Therapy.

According to this therapy any patient who has to undergo by-pass need not undergo the same.

The patient is given approx. 18 bottles of blood wherein some medicines are injected alongwith it.

The blood cleans the system and removes all the blockages from the heart.

The no. of bottles may increase depending upon the age factor and health of the patient.

The cost of the blood per bottle would be approx. Rs2,500/-. The treatment takes approx. 1 month of time.

There are only 4 doctors in India and one of them is Dr.Dhananjay Shah at Malad (Mumbai) another at Karnataka.

He has a list of patients who had to undergo by-pass from Lilavati, Hinduja and other major hospitals but after undergoing the above treatment they are absolutely fine and leading a normal life.

I give below the Doctors details for your info:-
Dr. Dhananjay Shah.(Disp) :  022- 2889 2089  Mob: 98194 39657

Kindly pass on the message to the people you know and one can save huge amount of money, time and risk of undergoing the operation.

Lion Aneel Goenka, MJF
Region Chairperson, Region I, 2007-2008
D C (Youth) Designate 2008-2009
Lions Clubs International
District 322B1
KOLKATA  -  INDIA

With Best Regards,

Mahendra

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RONGALI BIHU: SIGNATORY TO ASSAMESE CULTURE

With luxuriant green stillness, diverse ecosystems, a home of rare one-horned rhinoceros and a place like Majuli, the world’s largest riverine island, Assam which is synonymous to fine and strong tea, is not only a beautiful abode of multi-ethnic societies with different spoken languages along the valleys of the mighty Brahmaputra on the north and Barak river on the southern side, but also rich for its legendary cultural heritage like Bihu.

Usually, it is used to say that the word Assam is derived from the Sanskrit word Asama, meaning peerless. Some say that it comes from the word Ahom, the Thai rulers who controlled Assam’s destiny for the eventful 600 years and established a greater Assamese fraternity. The important aspect worth to mention is that the Bihu festival is celebrated by the entire Assamese community irrespective of caste, creed, religion, location and of course the ethnic diversities as a National Festival of Assam.

 Bihu Festival: The Lively Celebration

“Bihu anondia, Bihu binondia

Bihur mou mitha mat

Bihur ba lagi bihua kokaire

Deo dhani lagise gat.”

The Bihu is full of joy and it is beautiful. The breathtaking Bihu songs are very sweet and when the winds of Bihu flow the valleys of Assam come alive with the sound of Bihu which stimulates the spirit of dancing and rejoicing.

The Bihu festival marks the change of season and it is observed thrice a year – Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu and the last but not the least Magh Bihu or Bhugali Bihu. There are three distinct phases relating to Bihu of the farming calendar of the native crop of Assam i.e. paddy.  The festival of merriment, Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu marks the New Year in Assam and also marks the advent of spring – the seeding time. The Kati Bihu marks the completion of sowing of paddy and transplantation of saplings and finally Magh Bihu marks the culmination of the harvesting period.

 Wish You a Happy Rongali Bihu

Rongali Bihu derives its name from the Sanskrit word Vishuvam, meaning vernal equinox, when day and night is of equal duration. Moreover, the word ‘Rong’ denotes joy in Assamese. At the time of Rongali Bihu people welcome the spring season and pray for a beautiful and rich harvest. It falls in the first month of Assamese calendar called Bohag. This corresponds to mid-April according to English calendar year.

The first day of Rongali Bihu is celebrated as Garur Bihu also called Uruka which falls on the day of sankranti and is devoted to the cattle and livestock, particularly to cow. The rationale behind the worshipping of cows is that they are the greatest asset of a farmer, because not only do they produce milk, but also help plough fields and allied works.

The following day is the Manuhor Bihu or the Bihu of human beings and this day is celebrated as the first day of Assamese New Year. People exchange greetings of good wishes each other and invite to partake of the meal and traditional delicacies such as pitha – made from rice and coconut, laddo – made from shredded coconut and till-laddo – made from sesame seed.

 As the nature gets adorning with green attire, people also wear colourful new clothes during this joyous Rongali Bihu. Everyone generally receives gamoc-ha. Gamoc-ha is a traditional Assamese hand-woven cotton towel with red-designs with a white background. Womenfolk look graceful with the dress of riha-mekhela – indigenously woven with the golden-coloured muga silk.

Unfolding Rongali Bihu

“Atikoi senehor mugare muhura

Tatukoi senehor maku

Tatukoi senehor Bohagar Bihuti

Napati kenekoi thaku.”

As Assamese women are expert in weaving, they love also dancing Bihu. Adorning hair with kopoful (orchids), bracelet, gumkharu on hands and dressing with lovely muga riha-mekhela, the young lasses blend the hues of nature, spreading joy and cheer around. People can not wait for dancing for a moment too just after hearing Bihu songs and sound of dhol (drum), pepa (made of buffalo horn), toka (made from bamboo) and gogona (made from bamboo and held between the teeth).

 Husori is one special kind of devotional song which is performed during Rongali Bihu by the traditionally attired vivid Assamese youth through dancing and singing with traditional instruments visiting from house to house, in praise of the Lord Krishna, invoking his blessings for good health, wealth and happiness. In a Husori team people of all age groups can participate and the Husori songs are special in kind and quite different from the Bihu songs sung in the open ground called Bihu Toli.

 On the other hand, Bihu songs are symbolic communication of love and romance among the young boys and girls and the dance is accompanied by folk instruments like dhol, pepa, gogona, toka, taal, etc.

Bihu: A Folk Culture

The disclosing fact is that it is not necessary to learn Bihu dance systematically. It is inheritance and therefore, Bihu is a folk culture.

Traditionally, Bihu has been celebrated with Bihu dance and songs in the village fields. Again, groups of youth go from house to house for dancing and merry-making. The same practice slowly gets transformed to community functions either on the stage or in the open field which appears now as a very competitive passion in nature. As time is passing by, the outlook of the society towards its culture and traditions is turning to be moderated and Bihu is also not exceptional from getting such influence. Now Bihu is going to know globally, particularly its magnificent dance form. To keep this trend going unique, one thing is to be drawn into attention for all concern that the Bihu as a folk culture of Assam, people should try their utmost care for upkeeping its traditional form so as to celebrate Bihu as signatory to Assamese culture and Life Line to Assamese people which is perhaps not replaceable.

(Note: This article was published in 'Enajori', the Souvenir of Rongali Bihu Celebration in 2006)

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Calm and contented look

Dashing miles of hope

My eyes ponder only for you

Let this is understood by you.

Every time in my breath

I whisper gently your praises

Let you listen to,

Every time, I emerge into breeze

Tenderly I feel your touch

Let this is understood by you.

Moon-light alike

The beauty I behold so nice

My sweet smile twilights,

Many words of spring of my life

Let you understand, no prejudice

The endless story at my lips delights.

The RED RIBBON, to tell about, is not an ordinary one. This is generally of about 1.5 cms wide, cut into strips about 15 cms long and fold at the top into an inverted "V" shape and insert a safety pin through the center where we generally attach the ribbon to our clothing.

This red ribbon is known to all and even some of us have used to. Yes, this is about HIV/AIDS and this red ribbon has been an international symbol of HIV. It was conceived in April 1991 by a small charity called visual Aids, based in New York.

Although it is not necessary to tell about HIV/AIDS, but since it is a great concern in recent times to save humanity, so just to rewind ourselves for awareness, a little touch has been drawn for all concern, because AIDS is dangerous, which may interrupt and even destroy a normal life and may paralyse a generation.

A national TV programme, "Haath Se Haath Milaa" has been making a great endeavour for mankind to educate people on HIV/AIDS.

ABOUT HIV AND AIDS

HIV, or Human Immuno-deficiency Virus, is a virus that enters the human body, weakening the immune system. The immune system controls the body's ability to fight diseases and infections. This means that a person infected with HIV is more susceptible to diseases and illnesses. Someone who has HIV is said to be "HIV+" or "HIV positive." Only a blood test can detect if you have HIV.

HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS. AIDS, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is not a disease on its own. It is a group of diseases that shows that the body has reached the stage at which it can no longer fight infections because HIV has weakened the immune system.

For a person with HIV, minor infections can become very serious and can lead to death. People with HIV can live for many years before the body's immune system breaks down and reaches the stage of AIDS. This is especially the case when people living with HIV are taking good care of themselves to remain fit. It can take up to 8-10 years before the stage of AIDS is reached. Note however that at all stages of infection, someone living with HIV can transmit the virus to others.

WORLD AIDS DAY

World AIDS Day is both a solemn observance and a call to action. It is a day on which we remember the millions of individuals who have died since the epidemic began. World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

YOU CAN WEAR A RED RIBBON

The red ribbon has been an international symbol of HIV for fifteen years. Wearing one as a sign that together we can make aware about it and CAN stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice. Wearing a red ribbon is one of the easiest ways we can make a difference on 1 December. Not just by wearing one oneself, but also encouraging our friends, colleagues and family to wear one as well.

KNOW AIDS TO NO AIDS

STOP AIDS

Way ahead of Desperate World

Oh! My dear,

Every minute and hour

Each day, year and years

You keep distance to come near.

To have talk each other

With peace of mind

It seems, have little time (?)

To live together for a while!

But...

I have a mind full of hope

To unfold wings of life,

Aspiring to go on and on

Disclosing secrets all along.

And...

With a hope, so little-little hope

Can’t we enlighten the life-shores?

Can’t we draw a dimension in horizon?

And can’t we find a way ahead of desperate world?

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