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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS)

2012-01-29T01:52:00.001-08:00

Brain shock treatment for academic gain: the potential dangers - Telegraph

One Word Can Save Your Life: No!

2011-08-25T09:37:00.001-07:00

Some Medical Tests, Procedures Do More Harm Than Good - The Daily Beast

Tears of Stomach

2011-08-17T06:10:00.001-07:00

NYT: I Won't Have the Stomach for T

Red Velvet Mite ( Trombidium sp.)

2011-08-15T21:17:00.001-07:00

Spider with her babies

2011-08-15T21:07:00.001-07:00

Location: Kikasar,Rajasthan

Inventing the Toigate

2011-07-20T08:43:00.001-07:00

Gates Foundation: 'We need to reinvent the toilet' - CNN.com

Sleep Drug

2011-07-20T06:36:00.001-07:00

Dawn of a New Sleep Drug? - WSJ.com

Impressive work by Michelle Monje

2011-07-20T06:11:00.001-07:00

Watch "Michelle Monje '98" on YouTube

Lunar Eclipse 2011

2011-06-15T22:17:00.001-07:00

As seen from Delhi

Comfort Food

2011-05-16T07:47:00.001-07:00

Dude, Where's My Melatonin-Laced Brownie? - The Consumerist

Melatonin is not a Food Additive

Work-Life Balance

2011-05-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

When work and life collide

WE ALL ARE WITH YOU- JAPAN

2011-04-08T01:18:00.000-07:00

10 things to learn from Japan

2011-04-06T21:19:00.001-07:00

don't know who wrote this but very interesting piece of information…

10 things to learn from Japan-

1. THE CALM Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak. 8. THE TRAINING The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly

Introducing Gmail Motion

2011-04-01T04:31:00.000-07:00

2011-04-01T04:26:00.001-07:00

Watch "Gmail Motion: Paralanguage Expert" on YouTube

Radiation Protection by Melatonin

2011-03-26T22:44:00.001-07:00

....MELATONIN has recently been described as a strong radioprotective agent by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in the journal TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin. The authors describe this inexpensive neuroendocrine hormone’s protective effects on DNA against ionizing radiation. Melatonin is also more efficient at protecting DNA than amifostine, an anti-radiation drug used in a clinical setting. Long term low-dose supplementation is effective but the authors of the paper also cite research that showed t
hat a one-time dose of 300 mg of melatonin before radiation is effective, although the optimum dosage hasn't been definitely determined. It quickly passes into the blood after ingestion, as well as to other bodily fluids. The supplement is also reported as being safe during pregnancy and also protects against preeclampsia, a condition that is partially cause by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although it shows beneficial effects on pregnancy, please consult your doctor if you intend to use it when pregnant. Radiation also induces ROS and melatonin is an effective antioxidant against this toxic effect. Melatonin also protects human lymphocytes, important immune system cells, from genetic damage caused by radiation. Don’t use it before tasks requiring concentration, as it’s usually used to induce sleep, and will cause drowsiness.

http://nutritionmedicinedisease.typepad.com/nutrition-medicine-and-d/

http://www.google.com/m/search?q=manda+k%2Cradiation%2Cmelatonin&mshr=18&popt=1&pbx=1&aq=&oq=manda+k%2Cradiation%2Cmelatonin&aqi=&fkt=1642&fsdt=26988&htf=&his=&csll=&action=&ltoken=ab4e240d

Melatonin: anti-radiation

2011-03-26T22:01:00.001-07:00

The Disaster in Japan: Utility of Melatonin in Providing Protection against Ionizing Radiation - Reiter - Journal of Pineal Research - Wiley Online Library

Nutritional Protection Against Radiation

2011-03-26T08:52:00.001-07:00

Nutritional Protection Against Radiation - Technorati Lifestyle

Sunset

2011-03-22T17:59:00.001-07:00

@Landour cant Mussoorie

Wish You all a Very Happy Holi

2011-03-19T09:35:00.001-07:00

Yamuna bridge Mussoorie

Cloudy

2011-03-18T19:56:00.001-07:00

It's cloudy today Himalayan snow caps are not visible.

Sunset

2011-03-10T09:11:00.001-08:00

Mussoorie: the queen of hills

2011-03-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

Continue...

Himalaya: The layer by layer

2011-03-08T09:47:00.001-08:00

Mussoorie

2011-03-08T04:59:00.001-08:00

Sunset

2011-03-07T05:15:00.001-08:00

Deciduous

2011-03-06T09:18:00.001-08:00

A silent vally

2011-03-06T05:02:00.001-08:00

Sunset @ Mussoorie

Pollution @ Deobabd

2011-03-05T20:32:00.001-08:00

Took image while passing by...

Happiness & Longevity

2011-03-02T05:09:00.001-08:00

Happy People Live Longer: Subjective Well-Being Contributes to Health and Longevity - Diener - 2011 - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being - Wiley Online Library

Life made easy

2011-03-02T04:30:00.001-08:00

For a long time it was difficult to update the blog & to timely check & reply the mails...now life is easy with this gadget

India Gate live view

2011-03-02T01:54:00.000-08:00

Lab temprature 39

2010-06-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

In early morning, before switching the AC on the ro0m temp is 39.

2 Years..

2010-05-31T02:02:00.000-07:00

暑い

2010-05-31T01:58:00.000-07:00

Its Delhi......

Survived without food for 65 years??

2010-05-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

82-year-old Indian yogi claims good health after fasting 65 years

“A scientific understanding of the mechanism of such survival may help in working out survival strategies under stressful and extreme conditions. This may have applications during natural calamities and disasters,” ..... more info

Indian JSPS Meet @ Delhi

2010-05-09T07:04:00.000-07:00

The Hindu : Cities / Delhi : Radioactive material came from Delhi University lab

2010-04-29T04:04:00.000-07:00

The Hindu : Cities / Delhi : Radioactive material came from Delhi University lab

Dr Nan on Twitter

2010-04-09T03:17:00.000-07:00

I'm Feeling Lucky

2010-01-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year-2010

Qutab Minar

2009-12-28T05:32:00.000-08:00

Qutab Minar, as seen from Jamali Kamali Park

Qutab Minar(72.5 meters, the world's tallest brick minaret)

Just like that

2009-12-20T06:28:00.000-08:00

Diffrent views from campus garden

Sir Taj Kingsley

2009-12-03T05:36:00.000-08:00

Sir Ben Kingsley is on India visit for his forthcoming movie project on ‘Taj’

SONGS OF THE OKINAWA ISLANDS

2009-11-18T01:13:00.000-08:00

From:
24 Nov 09 18:30 IST
Venue:
Shri Ram Centre # 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg
City: Delhi

The Japan Foundation and Indian Concil of Cultural Relations

My New gadget: Sony α-380

2009-09-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

I got it brought with two lenses 18-55mm & 55-200mm

Bhuvan beats Google Earth

2009-08-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

ISRO( Indian Space Research Organisation) has just launched Bhuvan

Google Earth--------vs---------ISRO's Bhuvan

Zoom levels up to 200 mt –Zoom levels up to 10 mt
Single layer information – Multi-layer information
Images upgraded every 4 years - Images upgraded every year
No alternate viewing options –Options of viewing on different dates
Uses international satellites –Uses Indian satellites

Mid-Night's Thought

2009-08-11T00:09:00.000-07:00

Delhi Traffic

2009-08-10T10:45:00.000-07:00

@ Mukherji Nagar, Delhi
@ Timarpur ,Delhi

A Rare Moment,12:34:56 PM 07.08.09

2009-08-06T12:37:00.000-07:00

12:34:56 PM 07.08.09

GPRS vs Broadband

2009-08-01T08:32:00.000-07:00

GPRS(mobile) download Speed 19.6KB
Broadband download speed 3.17KB

A risky job

2009-07-26T00:14:00.000-07:00

An electricity worker @ Indira Vihar, Delhi

Kashmiri Fresh

2009-07-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

Cherries and Plums

(fruits for monday fast)

Mango festival in Delhi

2009-07-05T02:55:00.000-07:00

400 varieties of Indian Mangoes

Hot Indian Snacks with cool....

2009-06-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

Hot Delhi

2009-06-27T03:21:00.001-07:00

Hottest of Hot

2009-06-27T02:49:00.000-07:00

Bhut Jolokia or King Cobra Chili or Ghost chili of Northeast India is the hottest of the hot
Jolokia = 'chili pepper'; in Assamese, India

Compare the Hotnessssssssss-

15,000,000–16,000,000 SHU :Pure capsaicin
1,001,304 SHU:Naga Jolokia (King Kobra chilli),India
577,000 SHU:Red Savina Habanero(Mexico's Red Savina)
*SHU: Scoville heat units
The Scoville scale is a measure of the hotness or piquancy of a chili pepper, as defined by the amount of capsaicin (a chemical compound that stimulates nerve endings in the skin) present.
Know more about Pepper- @ The Chile Pepper Institute; New Mexico state University
Chile shopping catalog

Indian curry could prevent Alzheimer's disease

2009-06-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

Photo source

Eating spicy Indian curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a US researcher suggests.Read full story

H1N1 Flu (swine flu)

2009-05-18T06:03:00.000-07:00

iPhone that glitter is Gold

2009-05-03T00:35:00.000-07:00

22 carat solid gold iPhone 3G has been launched in the world market.

The phone can be ordered through www.stuarthughes.com, the website of the designer.

Goa trip

2009-04-28T08:50:00.000-07:00

The Sunset Cruise

Water Snake in Spice garden pond

Desi Distillery for Kazu Feny

Me in Mood

The Beach

The Height

Hotel Casa de Goa***

Go-Air to Goa: Ready to Go

Earth Day

2009-04-21T23:36:00.000-07:00

Keep Fit The EARTH

Don't take it Light

2009-04-21T10:33:00.000-07:00

Switch OFF Your Lights

2009-03-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

SWITCH OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR

Switch OFF Your Lights

EARTH HOUR 2009

28 MARCH 8:30PM-9:30PM

Join Earth Hour

An Evening in 'Kikasar'

2009-03-12T09:03:00.000-07:00

Kikasar, a gate-way of Rajasthan Dasert

Naini lake and Nainital city

2009-03-02T07:48:00.000-08:00

Naini lake

2009-03-02T07:46:00.001-08:00

Nainital:Khurpa lake

2009-03-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Slum Dog Millionaire Wins 8 Oscar

2009-02-23T08:16:00.000-08:00

The Feel-Good Film of the Decade

Slum Dog Millionaire

Pinki smiles with best short Oscar

2009-02-23T08:11:00.000-08:00

Smile Pinki

The biological sciences in India

2009-02-14T06:29:00.000-08:00

Cover page of JCB, Feb 9, 2009

Special report: the Journal of Cell Biology

The biological sciences in India: Aiming high for the future
Ronald D. Vale and Karen Dell
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, University of California, San Francisco

India is gearing up to become an international player in the life sciences, powered by its recent economic growth and a desire to add biotechnology to its portfolio. In this article, we present the history, current state, and projected future growth of biological research in India. To fulfill its aspirations, India's greatest challenge will be in educating, recruiting, and supporting its next generation of scientists. Such challenges are faced by the US/Europe, but are particularly acute in developing countries that are racing to achieve scientific excellence, perhaps faster than their present educational and faculty support systems will allow.

Darwin-200

2009-02-12T02:37:00.000-08:00

Its day to Google the Darwin

12 February 1809

ixquick:a private search engine

2009-02-04T06:50:00.000-08:00

Ixquick Protects Your Privacy !
The only search engine that does not record your IP address.

ixquick

A tale of Fish Tail

2009-01-20T05:16:00.000-08:00

Its all over by Jan 29. Read a tale in Dr. Macho's world

Experimenting Zero Gravity

2009-01-15T04:54:00.000-08:00

NIRS Researchers have always been known for its excellent work on space radiation. It can be a creative idea to integrate it with Zero Gravity.
News through Dr. Macho

Yoga to compulsory in schools all over India...

2009-01-09T09:32:00.000-08:00

The Central Government is planning to make yoga mandatory in all
schools and colleges, including private institutions.

P for Proud

2009-01-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

Don't Call Me a NetBook

Foggy Delhi:Traffic Jam

2009-01-03T05:18:00.000-08:00

Impaired Visibility

2009

2008-12-31T10:51:00.000-08:00

明けましておめでとうございます｡

忘年会 2008

2008-12-30T08:27:00.000-08:00

Windows Vista: A Time wasting device

2008-12-28T01:51:00.000-08:00

If you don't have anything to do, just play with Vista. It takes too much time to boot, opening the programes and to sutdown.

Ummed Palace @ Jodhpur( A heritage hotel of Taj Group)

2008-11-21T09:23:00.000-08:00

Its difficult to cover whole palace in one shot,but there is a model of fort wich one can ...in camera

Mandor Garden near Jodhpur

2008-11-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

Jasvant thada @ Jodhpur,Rajasthan

2008-11-21T09:11:00.000-08:00

Mind blowing interior @ MGF

2008-11-21T09:04:00.000-08:00

Stairs to MGF

2008-11-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

MGF other view

2008-11-21T08:57:00.000-08:00

Mehrangarh fort @ Jodhpur

2008-11-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

IARPNC-2008 @ Jodhpur

2008-11-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

Jal Mahal,Jaipur

2008-11-14T08:55:00.001-08:00

ICRB-2008 Venue

2008-11-14T08:39:00.000-08:00

Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Young Scientist Award

2008-11-14T08:34:00.000-08:00

Nearly one year after JRRS

Happy Diwali

2008-10-25T22:01:00.001-07:00

Wishing you all a Very Happy Diwali

Nobel KEK

2008-10-08T04:44:00.000-07:00

High Energy Accelerator Research Organization(KEK)

English is not necessary for Science

2008-10-08T04:03:00.000-07:00

Nobel Physics laureate Toshihide Maskawa’s wife says that "Maskawa San quite allergic to trying to speak English. Nobel Physics laureate Toshihide Maskawa has never left Japan. He and his nation are sufficient for his scientific pursuit. He ruled out the necessities to attend the conferences, meetings abroad for scientific discussions.

Salute to such a great Scientist.

Mithila Museum

2008-10-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

A Museum, dev0ted to ancient Indian art @ Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.mithila-museum.com/

India Bans Smoking @ Public Places

2008-10-02T05:59:00.000-07:00

きつえんだめ

The Indian government has imposed a complete ban on smoking in public places. It's hoped the ban will help bring down the number of deaths caused by tobacco use every year.
The new regulations specify the places where smoking will be prohibited, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, discotheques, hospitals and airports.
People will continue to be allowed to smoke in their private homes, on the roads and in open spaces like parks.
The fine for violating the ban will be 5 US dollars, with plans to raise it to 25 US dollars in the future.
A recent study by a team of doctors and scientists from India, Canada and Britain estimated there are currently about 120 million smokers in India.
The study showed that India is in the grips of a smoking epidemic that is likely to cause nearly a million deaths a year by 2010

Namaste India-2008 at Yoyogi-Koen Park, Tokyo

2008-09-03T05:23:00.000-07:00

An “Indian Festival” in the heart of Japan showcasing its best in terms of culture, society and economy to promote greater interaction and exchange between the people of India and Japan, leading to a comprehensive India-Japan Global Partnership.
Namaste India as a concept is in its sixteenth year - and what started as a small event showcasing India in Japan - has over the last three years under the aegis of ICF - grown into a mega-carnival that celebrates the very best of India in the heart of Japan. Namaste India is a window to Indian culture and economy for the Japanese people - and is today one of the LARGEST Indian festivals held overseas which celebrates Indian diversity and uniqueness through a vivid display of our culture, cuisine, entertainment and business.
Namaste India 2006 and 2007 were a grand success with a massive response from both visitors and participants...come join us in this celebration of India in Japan in 2008!
Date
- September 27 - 28, 2008
Time
- 10:00 Hrs - 20:00 Hrs
Venue
- Yoyogi-Koen Park, Tokyo
Expected Visitors
- Over 300,000 (both days)

Official website

http://www.namasteindia2008.com

World Phone introduces cable broadband internet at cheap price: 95/month

2008-08-31T01:30:00.000-07:00

World Phone Internet Services Pvt. Ltd, today said it had enetered into cable broadband internet service for Delhi and the National Capital Region at a low tariff of Rs95 per month.

World Phone had entered into agreement with the television cable operators across Delhi and NCR for providing this service. Customers subscribing to World Phone's new monthly internet service tariff of Rs95 will get a speed of up to 256kbps with a 200MB data download limit.

As of now the services would be available in select areas only. After Delhi, World Phone plan to launch broadband in Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata in coming months.
World Phone had other plans like unlimited plan, hourly plan and data limit based plan to suit different requirements of internet users.

Source

A Condom Ringtone for Mobile Phones courtesy BBC & Gates Foundation

2008-08-29T10:52:00.000-07:00

The BBC World Service Trust has launched a ringtone campaign to promote the use of condoms in India, where about 2.5 million people are living with HIV.
The central message of the "condom condom" campaign being run on radio, TV and the Internet is that “smart men use condoms”.
A scene in the TV ad, a mobile ringtone buzzes with a loud refrain "condom! condom!" during a wedding.
Though the man holding the mobile feels it embarrassing, those around him consider him to be a smart and responsible person.
download the MP3 ringtone here (680 kb) - pretty creative and you may actually like it

JRRS-51

2008-08-01T11:35:00.000-07:00