HEALTH

Some tips to ward off diseases this summer
Priyanka Gupta

New Delhi, May 29
The summer is back and so are summer diseases. Some precautions may help us ward off these diseases, which are mostly water-borne. Accumulation of water on the roads and outside the houses promotes the growth of mosquitoes that spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever. Consumption of cut fruits or food from the roadside can prove disastrous.

Reports have revealed that exposure to sunlight for a long time at this time of the year can make the body temperature shoot up to 106 to 107 degree Celsius, causing brain fever and cardiac arrest.

There is also the chance of getting sunstroke with symptoms like drowsiness, headache, nausea, dizziness and abdominal pain. In Delhi, on an average, 12 persons die of sunstroke every year. Taking a lot of fluids while traveling can help fend this malady. Consuming boiled food would be the best. It is advised to avoid taking juices from roadside, especially sugarcane juice.

Dr Sudip Khanna, gastroenterologist, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, said, “During summers, it is always advised to consume boiled or filtered drinking water. Always remember to steam or boil the vegetables properly to kill the germs. Take a lot of fluids, at least 10-12 glass per day. Try to avoid direct sunlight for long. Summer fruits like papaya, watermelon, mango, falsa and banana should be added in your diet.”

Medical professionals also suggest to take ‘Electrol’ as a fluid thrice a day as it contains all contents needed by the human body. Apart from this, jaljeera, lemon juice and ‘bel’ juice can help as they contain precious vitamins. The food must be rich in fibre. Dal, curd, vegetables, chicken and ice creams would add balance to the diet. ‘

Dr K. K. Aggarwal, director of the Heart Care Foundation of India, said, “In summers, heat cramps and heat exhaustion can be beaten by consuming water with lemon, salt and sugar. But if a person is suffering from heat stroke, meaning fever without sweat, then it can be dangerous to the extent that it can cause death. If the temperature shoots up to 3-4 degree above normal, just sit under water. It’s necessary to wear light clothes and try to avoid direct sunlight for long. Food does not matter much but it should be hygienic and avoid taking warm things including pepper, tea, coffee and chilies.”

Information collected from different MCD hospitals and dispensaries shows that a total of 1,267 cholera cases and 69,139 cases of gastroenteritis, though sans any deaths, were reported during 2001

Doctors, health officials play truant
Our Correspondent

Sonepat, May 29
During a surprise inspection of the Health Department institutions in the villages conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mr Sujan Singh Yadav, seven officials including two doctors were found absent from duty on Wednesday.

The SDM has reportedly sent a report of the absentees to the Deputy Commissioner, Balwan Singh, and civil surgeon, Dr Ram Avtar Gupta, for taking necessary action against the officials. According to information, in compliance with the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, the SDM carried out surprise inspection of the health centres at Bhatana, Jaffarabad and Mahra.

At Mahra health centre, a doctor, a pharmacist, a staff nurse and a multi-purpose health worker (MPHW) were found absent.

However, Dr Rakesh of the centre had kept a leave application for three days from May 27 to 29 in the office attendance register. Though it was without the prior sanction of the civil surgeon. The SDM also conducted the inspection in the veterinary hospitals at Jaun and Badwasni and found the staff present on duty at both the places.

It is reported that the DC had decided to carry out surprise inspections after receiving several complaints relating to the government officials.

SPORTS

Team TVS Racing take honours in Supercross
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
Team TVS Racing emerged triumphant in the Goan Supercross Championship with C Vijay Kumar producing a class act. Guts, glory, technique and skill, were all on display during the finals and Vijay Kumar stood out amongst the rest.

With his flamboyant jumps and inimitable style of riding, Vijay had the crowd rooting for him throughout the championship.

The Supercross began with the Indian Novice Class for bikes upto 150cc. Nineteen-year-old C Santosh, of Team TVS, raced to the lead over the first bend and maintained it all through.

Displaying maturity beyond his age, Santosh signed off in style, with K P Chandan and S Vishwas taking the second and third place, respectively.

In the Class I for Indian Experts for foreign motorcycle class upto 250cc, the battle was between five TVS riders.

Riding the recently launched 2500cc X power bikes that TVS had manufactured in collaboration with Engines Engineering of Itlay, Vijay Kumar powered to the lead position, and into the very first jump, Vijay had the crowd on its feet with a dazzling jump, building on his lead over C Jinan and G Prasad. Vijay held on to his lead, and raced to glory.

Vijay’s mastery over the machine and sheer technical skill proved too much for the rest of the riders who fell away after mounting brief challenge.

While the rest took the double and triple jumps with caution, Vijay Kumar gaily sailed over them.

C Jinan and Syed Rehaman finished second and third respectively. The rest of the races saw the riders from TVS Team dominate.

ESIC, Bank of India earn full points
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) came from behind to prevail over Oriental Bank of Commerce 3-1 in a Group A match in the Senior Division of the Delhi Soccer Association Institutional League at the Ambedkar Stadium on Thursday.

In a Group A match of the A Division, Bank of India defeated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd by 2-0.

ESIC, who were down by a goal when Sanjeev Sharma put Oriental Bank in the lead in the 22nd minute, roared back like wounded lions to maul the Bankmen. Shekhr Khanna pulled off the equaliser in the 35th minute while Jaman Singh and Shyam Thapa scored the other two goals.

Gopal Tamali put Bank of India in the lead in the fifth minute while Shambhu Singh netted the second goal.

Friday’s fixtures: Customs and Central Excise vs IGPCL (4.30 p m); Delhi Audit vs Punjab National Bank (5.15 pm)-Ambedkar Stadium.

Amit Sharma hits century for ONGC
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
A stroke-filled unbeaten century by Amit Sharma helped Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) defeat Air Sahara by 29 runs and enter the semi-final of the 27th Lala Raghubir Singh Cricket Tournament on the Modern School ground today.

Air Sahara won the toss and asked ONGC to bat. ONGC piled up 286 for five wickets in 40 overs due to the fine knocks of Amit Sharma and Manoj Mudgal. And when Air Sahara batted, left-arm medium pacer Amit Uniyal produced a devastating bowling performance to claim four wickets for 43 wickets. Sanjay Gill took two wickets for 46 runs. Amit Sharma was named the man of the match

Scores: ONGC: 286 for 5 in 40 overs (Amit Sharma 106 n o,8x4, 68b; Manoj Mudgal 52, 8x4, 1x6, 58b; Sunil Joshi 30,2x4, 1x6, 39b; Gagan Khoda 29, 5x4, 29b; Rajiv Rathore 20 n , Ajit Chandela 1 for 43, Ansul Lamba 1 for 42, Kapil Mehta 1 for 43).

Air Sahara: 257 all out in 37.5 overs (Deepak Bhatnagar 88, 11x4, 1x6, 65b; Suresh Tanwar 46, 3x4, 1x6, 53b; Vikas Chandan 37 n o, 3x4, 2x6, 29b; Ajit Chandela 35, 3x4, 3x6,11b; Amit Uniyal 4 for 43; Sanjay Gill 2 for 46).

Friday’s fixture: Sonnet vs Chand Khanna; 7.30 am.

Sidhu presents cash award to ‘Super Selector’
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
Former Indian cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu presented Kingshuk Ghosh of Kolkata a cheque of Rs 20 lakh for winning the ‘Super Selector South Africa 2003’contest. Kinghsuk won the interactive and integrated game Show, on ESPN Star Sports, ‘Super Selector South Africa 2003’ with an astounding score of 7213.

‘Team 2’ was the name of Kingshuk’s team that won him the mega prize. Kingshuk, who scored over more than four lakh teams from participants and cricket experts, is undecided how he would use the prize money. “To win, Super Selectors are required to know their cricket well, and have to continuously make judgment about cricketers’ expected performances on their respective current record. Such detailing and skill-requirement has given the Super Selector a cult following, which continues to grow”, said vice-president of ESPN Sricharan Iyengar.

Tarun, Hari star for Chand Khanna
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
A brilliant century by Tarun Astha, whose 100 contained 17 fours and seven sixes, and a deadly bowling spell of 5 for 33 by Hari Om Chaudhary helped Chand Khanna Club beat Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan by eight wickets in the DDCA Under-15 Cricket Tournament on the Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan ground.

Scores: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan: 138 all out in 43.1 overs (Eeshan Mehta 21, Vash Valkya 49, Hari Om Chaudhary 5 for 23).

Chand Khanna: 140 for 2 in 17 overs (Tarun Astha 100, Mohd Azhar 23).

DTC trounced by Rohtak Road Gymkhana

Rohtak Road Gymkhana defeated Delhi Transport Corporation by 117 runs at the Harbaksh Stadium.

Scores: R R Gymkhana: 281 for 4 in 35 overs (Gurmeet Singh 137, 14x4, 4x6; Gagan Malik 88, Manoj Kumar 31, Kulvinder Singh 2 for 28).

DTC: 164 for 9 in 35 overs (Kulvinder Singh 87, Pradeep Kumar 28, Vivek Khurana 3 for 28, Ankur Garg 3 for 28, Gagan Malik 2 for 28).

Don Bosco down Frank Anthony
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
Don Bosco Academy defeated Frank Anthony Academy by 30 runs in the fourth Peacock Under-13 League Cricket Tournament on the Gargi College ground. Scores: Don Bosco: 140 for 8 in 30 overs (Savinay 41,Parteek 41, Arpree 4 for 41). Frank Anthony: 110 for 9 in 30 overs (Ankit 41, Parteek 3 for 31).

R P Academy beat Chetan Academy by 90 runs

Scores: R P Academy: 190 for 4 in 30 overs (Manik Tandon 58, Mukul Dagar 42, Rahul Baloni 31, Sahil 3 for 31). Chetan Academy: 100 all out in 29.4 overs (Shitij 35,Puneet Walia 5 for 11, Harjinder Singh 2 for 12).

Cambridge Foundation win

Cambridge Foundation, Rajouri Garden defeated Janakpuri Club by one run in a league match of the Summer League Cricket Tournament held at the Cambridge Foundation ground. Scores: Cambridge Foundation: 186 in 27.1 overs (Gaurav Mathur 44, Ayush Gulati 35, Saurabh Sehgal 24, Deepak Kumar 3 for 34). Janakpuri Club: 185 all out in 30 overs (Pratik 69, Raj Kumar 30, Nitin 21, Nikhilesh 2 for 40, Ayush Gulati 2 for 19). Ayush Gulati was named the man of the match.

Scindia Cup Cricket

A deadly bowling of 6 for 26 by Rajiv Uniyal helped All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) beat Sunrising Club in the inaugural match of the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Tournament on the Andrewz Ganj Senior Secondary School ground. Rajiv Uniyal was named the man of the match.

The tournament was inaugurated by adviser to the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh Rakesh Bhan. Scores: AIIMS: 238 for 9 in 30 overs (Ravindra Rawat 67,Rajiv Uniyal 40, Vijay Arya 40, Pradeep 35 for 3). Sunrising Club: 181 in 25.4 overs (Ravi Kumar 88, Rajiv Uniyal 6 for 26).

Cricket coaching camp

Hans Club will hold a summer cricket coaching camp in the first week of June at Holi Chowk, Dusshera Ground, Uttam Nagar.

Indian Airlines beat Lion Kanishka
Our Sports Reporter

New Delhi, May 29
Indian Airlines defeated Lion Kanishka by 46 runs and entered the quarter-final of the DDCA Hot Weather Cricket Tournament on the Central Secretariat ground.

Scores: Indian Airlines: 215 for 7 in 40 overs (Rajat Bhatia 66, Reetender Sodhi 51, Manish Sharma 48, Ashish Malhotra 2 for 28).

Lion Kanishka: 169 all out in 38.4 overs (Rajender Madan 33 n o, Amanjeet Singh 25, Sandeep Kumar 4 for 33).

K N Colts record another win

A hard-hitting knock of 88, by Joel Trinidad, and an all-round performance by Neeraj Sehgal (58 and 3 for 22), enabled K N Colts Club beat Pepsi XI,

Bangalore by 70 runs in an Under-19 League match of the All-India Pepsi Cup Cricket Tournament organised by the Brijesh Patel Cricket Academy in Bangalore. Put into bat, K N Colts scored 227 for six wickets in 30 overs. Joel Trinidad struck 88 with the aid of ten boundaries, and off just 44 balls. Hitanshu Bhardwaj and Neeraj Sehgal contributed half centuries. In reply, Pepsi

XI were shot out for 157 in 27.5 overs with Siddhartha Jain, Abhishek Mishra and Neeraj Sehgal taking three wickets each.

Scores: K N Colts: 227 for 6 in 30 overs (Joel Trinidad 88, 10x4; Hitanshu Bhardwaj 58, 7x4; Neeraj Sehgal 51, 6x4; Kuldeep Singh 26 n o, 3x6, Devi Kumar 2 for 31).

Pepsi XI: 157 all out in 27.5 overs (Devi Kumar 44, 5x4; Satyajeet 40, 4x4; Siddhartha Jain 3 for 8; Abhishek Mishra 3 for 19, Neeraj Sehgal 3 for 22). OSR