The campaign also aims to boost the well-being of India’s elderly population — projected to rise to 347 million by 2050…reports Asian Lite News
The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), under the Ministry of Ayush, on Tuesday launched a pan-India campaign focusing on the theme ‘Healthy Ageing and Longevity.’
The campaign, which marks the 7th Naturopathy Day, is centred around Gandhian principles of natural cures and sustainable living as preventive measures against diseases.
The campaign also aims to boost the well-being of India’s elderly population — projected to rise to 347 million by 2050.
It stresses the need to foster compassion, promote good nutrition, adopt healthy lifestyles, and address emotional and mental health challenges.
As part of the campaign, NIN organised health camps at 35 old age homes in and around Pune, reaching approximately 1,500 elderly individuals.
These camps included yoga sessions, health discussions, and naturopathy treatments designed to support the holistic well-being of senior citizens.
“In today’s era of nuclear families, the elderly often face social and emotional challenges. Our campaign not only provides physical health interventions but also encourages community-building and compassion,” said Prof. (Dr.) Satya Lakshmi, Director, NIN, Pune.
The campaign will also engage “schoolchildren to sensitise them about the importance of caring for senior citizens”, Lakshmi said.
It will run with the motto, ‘Turn to Nature for Physical Health’ and ‘Return to Community for Emotional and Mental Health,’ reflecting the necessity of connecting with nature. It also urges the need to foster community bonds for holistic health.
Further, NIN has announced an Inter-Collegiate Intellectual Meet, scheduled for January 10-11, 2025, in Pune.
The event aims to provide a platform for 500 students from yoga and naturopathy colleges across the country to engage in healthy competition and knowledge exchange.
Naturopathy Day, observed every year on November 18, was first declared by the Ministry of Ayush in 2018.
The day also holds a historical significance as on this date Mahatma Gandhi became the lifetime Chairman of the All India Nature Cure Foundation Trust in 1945.
The team first analysed fat cells from overweight mice and those that had shed their excess weight through dieting…reports Asian Lite News
Ever felt frustrated for having regained your lost weight within a matter of weeks? Blame the fat cells’ memorising abilities, which is significantly contributing to obesity, according to a study.
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland showed that obesity leads to characteristic epigenetic changes in the nucleus of fat cells. They remain the same even after a diet.
The team led by Ferdinand von Meyenn, Professor of Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics at the varsity, found that “fat cells remember the overweight state and can return to this state more easily”.
The team first analysed fat cells from overweight mice and those that had shed their excess weight through dieting.
Their findings revealed that mice with these epigenetic markers regained weight more quickly when they again had access to a high-fat diet.
Epigenetic markers play a key role in determining which genes are active in our cells and which are not.
The study, published in the journal Nature, found that the mechanism works in similar ways in humans.
To explore, the team analysed fat tissue biopsies from formerly overweight people who had undergone stomach reduction or gastric bypass surgery. The results were consistent with those of the mice.
Von Meyenn noted that the simplest way to combat the phenomenon, “is to avoid being overweight”, especially for children, youth, and adults.
The researchers for the first time showed that “fat cells possess an epigenetic memory of obesity”. However, fat cells may not be alone with this ability, the team said.
They noted that the findings implied that the cells in the brain, blood vessels, or other organs may also have the ability to remember obesity and contribute to the effect — an area that can be explored next.
The findings linked the early risk of puberty with accelerated bone growth and bone age caused because of exposure to blue light…reports Asian Lite News
Even as children are increasingly getting exposed to screens from a young age, a new study in rats showed that long-term exposure to blue light, emitting from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty.
The findings linked the early risk of puberty with accelerated bone growth and bone age caused because of exposure to blue light.
The research, presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Liverpool, is the first to explore the link between bone growth and pubertal development.
“This is the first study to show how blue light could potentially influence physical growth and development, prompting further research into the effects of modern screen exposure on children’s growth,” said lead researcher Dr Aylin Kılınc Ugurlu, from Gazi University in Turkey.
As the study was conducted in rats, “we cannot be sure that these findings would be replicated in children but our data suggest that prolonged exposure to blue light accelerates both the physical growth and maturation of the growth plate, leading to early puberty,” Ugurlu noted.
When children grow they develop long bones such as the femur, which progressively elongates at each end. This eventually solidifies stopping growth in height. While girls reach their maximum height between ages 14 and 16, boys finish their growth between 16 and 18 years of age.
However recent studies have pointed out a rise in early puberty in both girls and boys. The studies show that the children might grow quickly at first but often stop growing earlier than usual. One factor may be the increased use of blue light-emitting devices, Ugurlu said.
The study was conducted on 18 male and 18 female rats aged 21 days old. These were divided into three groups of six and exposed to either a normal light cycle, six hours, or 12 hours of blue light until the first signs of puberty.
The team measured their length and femur and found that the rats exposed to blue light had faster growth, particularly in their bones.
“This means their bones matured too soon, which could potentially cause them to be shorter than average as adults,” Ugurlu said, stressing the need for more studies.
Wolf EST 1834 is a well-established brand, best known for its luxury leather accessories, including bags. The company, founded in 1834, has a long heritage of craftsmanship and quality. Their bags, typically associated with elegance and durability, often feature a combination of high-quality materials and refined designs. A feature by lifestyle columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International.
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Distinctive Branding: Wolf bags often carry the brand’s signature, which may include embossed logos or subtle branding details that highlight the brand’s legacy and luxury status.
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Indian festival of Diwali symbolises the spiritual ‘victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance’. As the nights draw in, bring light into your home with SOMRUS, the range of rum creams inspired by India and made for the world. SOMRUS means ‘Nectar of the Gods’ in Hindi, celebrating the Indian Heritage of the brand and its Founders. Made with premium ingredients, each finely calibrated to perfection, these are cream liqueurs so well crafted you can taste the difference. Enjoy them morning, noon, and night. No surprise that these are the world’s most awarded cream liqueur! A feature by lifestyle columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International.
SOMRUS Creams are made with fresh dairy cream, 5 x distilled Rum and with spices and ingredients commonly found in Indian cuisine including Alphonso mango, cardamom, saffron, pistachios, chicory and rose. SOMRUS Creams have a premium rum base, low viscosity, low alcohol by volume (ABV), no preservatives, no artificial flavours and are gluten free.
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SOMRUS Coffee Cream Espresso Martini
2 parts SOMRUS Coffee | 1 part vodka | 1 part espresso (cooled)
In an ice-filled shaker, add ingredients and shake. Strain and pour. Garnish with coffee beans or dust with cocoa powder (optional).
SOMRUS Coffee Cream: ABV: 15% for a 70cl bottle
SOMRUS Mangotini
3 parts SOMRUS Mango Cream | 1 part Vodka
In an ice-filled shaker, add ingredients and shake. Strain and pour. Garnish with a mango slice.
SOMRUS Mango Over Ice
Pour SOMRUS Mango into a rocks glass filled with ice and enjoy!
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Entire auditorium watched rapt attentively, tapped fingers and foot on the rhythm of lyrics and colourful choreography on every Talam, while forgetting the materialistic world of acquiring property and gold, reports Vinod Raghavan
It was a visual treat with colourful palette laced with soul stirring lyrics with graceful presentation of poetry in a musical-dance format captivated the audience till past midnight on a Friday evening in Muscat, Oman.
The century old lyrics penned down by laurel poet of Kerala state, “Mahakavi Kumaran Aashan” in the early 20th century, was presented live by a little known group of poetry lovers viz. “Kaveetha Kootam” on a pleasant weekend in the presence of Malayalam actor Prem Kumar, Chairman of Kerala Chalachitram Academy and large number of men and women, accompanied with their little ones, were unmoved from their seat, reminding their school days of learning and listening to the beautiful verses of great poet Kumaran Aashan.
The group Kaveetha Kootam, formed half-heartedly by a handful poetry lovers, a couple of years back in Muscat, selected the occasion to pay tribute on the 100th death anniversary of the great poet Kumaran Aashan, to showcase the legends work through traditional art form of music and dance.
But, their fear short lived, as this writer witnessed the entire auditorium watched the three-hour show with rapt attention and also tapped their fingers and foot on the rhythm of lyrics and the colourful dance on every Talam, while forgetting the materialistic world of acquiring property and wealth, for which they have come to Oman for a good living.
Lakshmi Kothaneth, noted journalist, accompanied with her son, were present until the curtains were down, said, “this just shows the literary work of the legend and the present generations of Kaveetha Kootam and Director P R Gokulam and his entire team’s dedication to bring the creative art form – Kathakali, Bharatnatyam, Kerala Natanam, Mohiniyattam and Ottenthullal, to the audience of Oman.”
This is one of the finest musical presentations of great poet, which will definitely change the taste of art form presented by Kaveetha Kootam. The set and the costumes were eye catching, rich and soothing, said Kabeer Yousuf, a filmmaker and journalist from Oman.
The legend poet, was a member of the famous triumvirate of Malayalam poets along with Vallathol Narayana Menon and Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer, Kumaran Ashan was conferred the title ‘Mahakavi’ (meaning ‘great poet’) by Madras University in 1922. The suffix ‘Aashan,’ meaning ‘scholar’ or ‘teacher,’ reflects his dual role as a poet and philosopher, as well as a social reformer of his time.
The group ‘Kavitha Kootam Muscat,’ under the banner of NHP Events and Middle East Power Safety and Business LLC , presented the life of five characters from his poems Viz. Karuna, Chandalabhikshuki, and Nalini. These were presented through five classical dance forms of Kerala: Kathakali, Bharatnatyam, Kerala Natanam, Mohiniyattam and Ottenthullal.
“This is an attempt to showcase the great Indian poet of our times, who initiated a revolution in poetry earlier this century. He transformed the medium of poetry from the metaphysical to the lyrical, inspiring his contemporaries to be vocal in their poetic expressions. What makes his poetry distinctive is its commitment to society in terms of moral and spiritual content, poetic concentration, and dramatic contextualization. We feel that this is a befitting tribute to the great poet,” said Gokuldas, Director.
The event, titled ‘Keleeravam,’ was divided into segments, such as Poomari (Floral Showers), which is an audio-visual assimilation of life and nature, choreographed by Nimisha Vineeth, brings complexity of the human mind to stage by intertwining it with Malayalam poetry and literature. The scenario revolves around a huge tree with many branches and flowers, situated between two imaginary lands, where people from both lands claim the tree, which provides shade to both sides without bias. The narrative later illustrates how nature is closely connected to humanity and how every human emotion affects the natural world, said Sujith Thiruvonam, one of the organisers.
The second segment, titled Sree Bhoovilasthira, an effort by a socially committed expatriate community to introduce the characters and life situations that emerged from the poet’s perspective to the new generation, without losing the essential values of poetry, through a spectacular showcase of dance forms.
The actors – Arun Madhav, Muhammad Kalathingal, Deepmala Ratheesh, Sandhya Ramesh, Shalini Sarala, Suseelan Palliyil, Ashwita Sujith, Akhila Ramachandran, Sheeba Prabhakaran, Sona Jibu, Vedika Raj, Sribala Sibin, Sribhadra Sibin and Joanna, gave their outstanding performances which was welcomed by the audience with loud claps, which is a booster for any artist.
The singers were Ramesh Sivan, Deepti Rajesh, Shiju Maimoon and B.V Khamarunisa captivated the audience with their soul stirring voice accompanied with music.
Gokuldas gives the visual version to the script written by Vinod Peruva. Sujith Thiruvonam is Secretary, Salomi Chacko, President and Arun Madhav, Creative consultant.
Recently in Goa, Rahul Laud met renowned spiritual and devotional singer Tanvi Walawalkar to know more about her ‘jogan ke geet’ series of songs
Recently a Varanasi noted actor come dancer Hema Malini recognised Tanvi Walawalkar’s spiritual devotion towards Krishna and her musical pursuit to share Krishna’s joy and wisdom.
Hema Malini was kind and generous to promote Tani’s Jogan Ki Geet – an anthology of 500 krishma bhajans penned by Tanvi. Tanvi was in Varanasi for her video shoot for one of her songs from her anthology. where she met her.
Tanvi believes that this was completely divine intervention and she was overwhelmed by Hema Malini’s humility and genuine interest in music and performing arts.
Tanvi Walawalkar, a resident of Goa is recognised for her spiritual singing. She has enthralled audiences in Goa and neighbouring states with her mellifluous voice. Trained classical vocalist from goa , Tanvi who is a disciple of Pt Subhankar Karandikar inaugurated recently the Global CHAMBER OF Saraswat ENTREPRENEURS ANNUAL CONCLAVE WITH her saraswati vandana to set the tone of the business proceedings.
Tanvi shares that in her deep meditative state she has written 500 jogan ke geet songs dedicated to Krishna. She has copyrighted all her creative work as she strongly believes in its precious wisdom and not mere songs. Approximately 22 out of them have been composed in musical form and posted on YouTube for public consumption.
This creativity in her sharply surfaced during covid. Tanvi was never a poet , lyricist believes that her writing experience has been unique as this process helped her to heal herself. SHE ALSO BELIEVES THAT she was chosen as the medium to express these songs. To her bewilderment, these songs are all written in Hindi – a language she has not been conversant with. She wonders as apparently she has no answer as to how this whole experience happened.
She wrote over 100 songs in a month and all her songs were divine experiences. She shares all her songs when written and starts and finishes in one go. Mother of two Tanvi balances her professional spiritual singing with her family. Goa’s famous Kamakshi temple uses one of her TANVI’S chanting as A REGULAR CHANT IN THEIR TEMPLE.
Asian Lite’s Rahul Laud meets young teenager award winning writer Tatwamasi Dani in Pune
At sweet sixteen this Pune resident teenager – student of Victorious Kidss Educares – is making international waves on the writer’s front. Young multi-talented Tatwamasi Dani is a talented linguist. She is currently creating a card game StoryBuilder that aids children in crafting their own stories.
She had bagged the prestigious Commonwealth award – a silver medal out of 37000 global entries. Her essay Does Age Matter where she deals with age in an autobiographical style gave her essay titled Unwilling to hold back international acclaim.
Her writing journey began at the early age of 12 where she Began writing her first book, “The Zest of Claire Norman, ” published in 2022. This book got published by Himalauya when she was 14.
Tatwamasi Participated in a mentorship program by Scholastic, where she authored and published a short story called “Down The Road” when she was 14. The story is published in an anthology titled “Journey Through Pages” at age 15.
Head Girl at her school, Co-President of Debate Club, and Founder and President of the Special Needs Awareness Club (SNAC) at her tender age she is fluent in 5 languages (English, Hindi, French, Spanish, and Marathi). She is an aspiring entrepreneur. She was a student at Young Entrepreneurs Academy, India (now renamed to Thapar Entrepreneurs Academy, of which she is a student Brand Ambassador). As all youngsters today are bubbling with start-up ideas, her start-up idea ABC Seekho (Angrezi Baat Cheet Seekho) won 4th Place at the YEA India Investor Panel.
It is very rare for girls her age to have an interest in Golf. Perhaps in the family Tatwamasi is a Western golfer. She Plays professionally and is a regular at the Pune Golf Club.
International Gin and Tonic Day, celebrated on October 19, honors one of the world’s most recognised drinks, the classic cocktail that combines gin with tonic water, garnished with a slice of lime or lemon. This refreshing drink has roots in colonial India, where British officers mixed gin with tonic for health. Today, it’s a beloved choice worldwide, enjoyed in various creative variations. Cheers to a timeless favorite! A feature by lifestyle columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International.
G&T is enjoyed all over the globe and is one of the easiest cocktails to make and relish with friends and family. Why not make the iconic G&T with one of these 5 Gins on this Saturday 19th October.
Cotswolds Dry Gin is a delectable blend of nine carefully considered botanicals, including local lavender from the Cotswolds and freshly peeled pink grapefruit and lime zest. Due to the unusually high volume of botanicals used, this gin causes a pearlescent cloud to appear when ice or tonic is added, creating the beautiful and unique Cotswolds Cloudy G&T.
50ml Cotswolds Dry Gin | 150 ml Indian Tonic Water
Fill a copa (balloon) glass with ice and pour in the gin. Top with classic Indian tonic water, to taste. Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit and a fresh bay leaf.
Greenall’s Gin is handcrafted by England’s oldest gin distillery, G&J Distillers, the original pioneers of gin. Greenall’s Gin is recognised as the original London Dry Gin – first produced in 1761, by Thomas Dakin, the forefather of quality gin, it is very much a gin with a strong British heritage. From its origins in Warrington in Cheshire, Greenall’s continues to be distilled using the same secret recipe that has been handed down through only seven master distillers.
50ml Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin | 100ml Premium Tonic Water | 2 Wedges of Lime
Fill a tall glass of ice and squeeze in one of the lime wedges. Pour in Greenall’s Gin and top up with tonic water. Garnish with the second lime wedge.
Mermaid Gin – hand crafted on the Isle of Wight, Mermaid Gin uses ten locally foraged and sustainably sourced botanicals which are multi-distilled to deliver a smooth, clean and fresh delivery. Organic lemon zest, underpinned by peppery spicy notes with a hint of sea air from the locally foraged, fragrant rock samphire. A refreshing and invigorating serve for the free spirit.
50ml Mermaid Gin | Splash of Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic
Build into an ice-filled glass with a splash of Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic to taste
Garnish with Juniper berries & three wheels of cucumber.
Opihr Gin – a unique style of London Dry Gin created by the Master Gin Distiller at the world’s oldest gin distillers, using exotic botanicals, herbs and spices. Opihr London Dry Gin is produced at G&J Distillers. It is crafted with a selection of exotic hand-picked botanicals, carefully chosen by Opihr’s Master Distiller, Joanne Moore, including Cubeb berries from Indonesia, Black Pepper and Ginger from India, Coriander from Morocco and Orange from Spain.
50 ml Opihr Gin | 150 ml Indian Tonic Water
Pour all ingredients into a glass over ice, garnish with orange or grapefruit peel
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin – a triple-distilled gin, handcrafted in a traditional copper pot still in small batches at one of India’s oldest distilleries, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Jaisalmer Gin encapsulates the whole of India in one bottle as seven of the 11 botanicals are sourced from all four corners of India. Jaisalmer Gin is great in cocktails and makes a classic G&T, mixed with Indian Tonic Water and a twist of orange.
50ml Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin | 125 ml Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water | Orange peel | Ice
Fill a Copa glass with ice. Add Jaisalmer Gin and top up with Fever Tree Tonic Water and add an orange peel twist
Gin and tonic is more than just a cocktail; it’s a symbol of refreshment and creativity that has evolved over centuries. From its colonial origins to the modern craft cocktail movement, this drink continues to inspire mixologists and enthusiasts alike. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a unique twist, the G&T remains a versatile favorite, perfect for any occasion. So, raise your glass and celebrate the enduring appeal of this iconic beverage!
Totalee Halal Set to Launch Innovative Halal Food Delivery App at GPU Festival with renowned actor Imran Abbas
The Global Peace and Unity (GPU) Festival, attended by over 40,000 people, will serve as the stage for Totalee Halal’s highly anticipated innovative Halal Food Delivery App launch on October 19th at Excel, London. Renowned actor and model Imran Abbas will be making a special appearance to officially launch the app at 4 PM. Attendees are invited to join us at our stall no C14, where they can experience the convenience of Totalee Halal firsthand.
To make the experience even more special, Totalee Halal is offering 500 free tickets to GPU for both consumers and merchants. Additionally, five lucky winners will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and greet Imran Abbas in person.
“Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs in Local Communities,” will also be highlighted at the event. This initiative focuses on supporting women in starting their home-based food businesses, offering grants, marketing support, and a platform to sell their family recipes. Totalee Halal is proud to collaborate with Shahid Afridi Foundation, a UK charity, to further this mission.
Totalee Halal is an innovative Halal food delivery platform dedicated to providing consumers with Halal Food, Groceries and Fresh Meat at the click of a button. The app connects you to restaurants, supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, and more, assuring that all meals and groceries delivered through our platform are 100% halal, free from contamination, and delicious.
Totalee Halal, an innovative food delivery app that caters to our customers’ discerning halal tastes. From restaurants and supermarkets to butchers, bakeries, and ice cream parlours, we make good quality—and delectable—halal dishes available at the click of a button. Based in London, Totalee Halal traverses beyond food delivery to marry purity, satisfaction, and culture for our valued customers.
Totalee Halal guarantee that 100% of the food and groceries delivered through the platform are Halal, delicious, and free from contamination.
