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Monitor BP to avoid brain stroke: expert
Facts about brain stroke
Chandigarh, March 20 “While high blood pressure is recognised as the leading cause of brain strokes, but it does not have any symptoms and it is possible that the patient does not even know that he is suffering from hypertension,” said Prof S.M. Baig from Pakistan at the Brain Awareness Conference at the PGI today. He said only in cases with severe high blood pressure are symptoms like weakness or headaches present where as mild hypertension, which is equally dangerous, has no symptoms and most physicians are also aware of it. “Regular check up is the only way to monitor the blood pressure and avoid damage to the body,” he added. Along with hypertension, smoking and diabetes are the other two leading causes of brain strokes, both in the western countries and the developing countries like India and Pakistan. “The cases of brain strokes are not merely affecting the lives of the elderly but persons below the age of 40 years too are equally prone to strokes. Studies in Pakistan have shown that smoking among youngsters is an important cause of brain stroke,” added Prof Baig. In 30 to 40 per cent of the cases of brain stroke, CT scan of the brain helps in establishing the occurrence of the stroke. |
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India has largest bio-diversity: Kidwai
Chandigarh, March 20 After inaugurating the first IMA North-India Regional Women Doctors Conference at the Dr P.N. Chutani Memorial IMA Complex, Sector 35, he said India had the largest bio-diversity in the country which made it a suitable choice for research. Dr Kidwai said the western countries were opening up their units in India for trial as the introduction of drugs was easier and cheaper here than in their own country. Consequently, the prices of drugs were 10 times cheaper in India as compared to the western countries. Commenting on unhealthy practises of unscrupulous elements, the Governor lamented that some of these like female foeticide, could not be there without the active connivance of medical practitioners. He released a souvenir, “Aao gaon chalen” brought out by the IMA. Earlier, in his address,the general secretary of the IMA, Dr Vinay Aggarwal, highlighted the plight of the girl child in India. “Each branch of the IMA will pledge not to take part in the crime of female foeticide,” Dr Aggarwal said. Dr Sarla Gopalan, chairperson of the conference, introduced the theme of safe motherhood and laid stress on public-private participation to bring down the maternal mortality rate. The organising secretary, Dr K Nagpal, said the deliberations on safe motherhood, emergency contraception, anaemia and other health problems was important. |
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Osho meditation session
Chandigarh, March 20 She answered mediapersons’ queries at Indira Holiday Home today. “Love is something of higher value. You cannot explain it in words.You can only experience it. Love is to be experienced, to be shared, not to be confined in words. For an Osho devotee, love is a state of being — not directed towards someone. Whosoever comes into your contact receives it. Even if there is nobody near you, you remain in that state of being. But to arrive at that state you need to be in a meditative state”,she explained. Denying that meditation requires strenuous and concentrated efforts, she said: “Meditation is a state of being where the body is totally relaxed, breathing becomes quieter and the mind has no thoughts. It is a state where there is pure consciousness”. To a question about the need to meditate, she replied that there was no urgency to meditate. But if one wanted to be at ease with oneself, if one wants to be silent and joyful then one should try some meditation techniques. |
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Conference on yoga concludes
Chandigarh, March 20 Presiding over the closing ceremony Dr K.K. Talwar, Director, PGI, Chandigarh, stressed the need for integrated system of medicine like allopathy, yoga, and naturopathy to treat suffering humanity. Since all systems of medicine use herbs to prepare medicines the difference lies only in preparation and presentation of these medicines, he said. “The people, who lead the spiritual life are less vulnerable to heart attacks as compared to the cunning and shrewd people”, he added. Terming yoga as a secular system which attracted people from all walks of life, Mr Dharamvir, President, Indian Yoga Federation advocated its introduction in the education system and starting of Yoga Degree courses. “This would generate employment avenues and promote holistic studies”, he asserted. About 70 per cent chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and several heart disorders can be cured with yoga besides keeping the man fit physically, mentally and spiritually. Mr Sunil Gulati, State Co-ordinator, The Art of Living, emphasised the need to lead a spiritual life to get more satisfaction and self-control. He also stressed the need to promote indigenous products to improve the Indian economy and the quality of life of the common man. As many as 60 speakers spoke on the occasion including Dr S.C. Manchanda, former cardiologist, Dr Asna Annappa, Dr N. Giri, Dr Ishwar Bhardwaj and Mr Justice Brar of Punjab and Haryana High Court and Mr K. Selvraj, Inspector-General of Police, Haryana. Students from West Bengal and Chandigarh demonstrated yoga exercises. |
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Cardiac disorders in children discussed
Chandigarh, March 20 During the programme, common heart-related problems in children like congenital heart defects, acquired heart diseases, heart failure and early referral and timing of cardiac surgery were discussed. |
Upcoming Vietnamese tennis players train in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, March 20 Nam is from Kiengiang city and Son from Hochim-enih and their native language being Vietnamese they had difficulty speaking English, but as they understood a few English words so they were able to answer a few questions put by this correspondent. They said they were happy with their stay here and also praised the synthetic and clay tennis courts at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Stadium, Sector 10, as well as the grass courts at the Lake Club. Mr Kawaljit Singh, Director, Coaching, CLTA and also a senior ITF coach said when he went on an assignment to Vietnam in July last year, he had lot of young boys and girls at the training camp. The above two boys were selected and sponsored by Prudence Foundation. Gradually the International Tennis Federation (ITF) wanted to form 14 and under team of South Asia and accordingly it was divided into various zones. The zone consisted of countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Mr Kawaljit said the Zone I team was formed and it has now two players each from Vietnam and Sri Lanka and one from Malaysia. Now these Zone II players will have matches with players from Zone I who are seeded higher. The countries in Zone II are India, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, Japan and China. In the Delhi tournament, each country from Zone I will field three best players in both boys and girls section. The final team will be selected for a Europe Tennis tournament to be held later in July. Mr Kawaljit said the Vietnam players were offered free training. Mr Kawaljit said tennis is the second most popular in Vietnam after soccer. |
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Convincing win for AG Punjab
Chandigarh, March 20 AG Punjab played attacking game from the very outset but failed to convert the first penalty corner they got in the third minute of the game. After waiting for four minutes, they could move the scoreboard when Inderjit Singh netted the ball through another penalty corner. In the ninth minute, centre forward Ravinder Singh after getting a precise pass from Tabish Hayat made no mistake to dispatch the ball to the goalpost. Maintaining the pressure on the opposing team, AG Punjab’s Tabish Hayat netted the ball again in the 18th minute and helped his team to win the match by 3-0. Earlier, in the morning, the match between AG Jharkhand and AG Tamil Nadu resulted in a draw at the score of 1-1. In the second match of the day, AG Orissa thrashed AG Andhra Pradesh by 5-1 to ensure their birth in the semifinals. Saroj Kumar Toppo and P.K. Nayar struck twice for AG Orissa while A.K. Samanthay scored once for their team. Mohammad Ilyaas Ahmad of AG Andhra Pradesh scored the only consolation goal for his team. In another match, AG Rajasthan faced Delhi Audit very bravely but lost the match by 2-3. Now, AG Punjab will take on AG Tamil Nadu in the first semifinal while AG Jharkhand will clash with AG Orissa in another semifinal tomorrow at 2 pm. |
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Babarpur win Volleyball title
Patiala, March 20 In the final played this evening in front of a packed crowd, the Babarpur team, aided by some good spiking by Satgur Singh and Amarjeet Singh, downed Fatehpur 27-24, 25-21. In the first semi-final played in the morning, Babarpur displayed good court craft to outwit fancied Kurukshetra University 21-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-22. In the second semi-final Fatehpur downed Patiala volleyball club 25-22, 25-16, 25-19. Kurukshetra University won the third place by beating Patiala club 25-21, 25-14, 22-25, 25-17. The prizes were distributed by Mr Hardial Singh Kamboj, Administrative Member, Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB). |
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Coach praises Golf Range
Chandigarh, March 20 Mr J.S. Cheema, Senior Vice-President of the range, welcomed the golf professionals at the range. The teaching professionals were in Chandigarh for the Hero Golf Chandigarh Open held at the Chandigarh Golf Club. Mr Campbell was happy to note that every inch of the green at the range had been utilised for the promotion of golf. He said the CGA Golf Range could be the benchmark and such golf ranges should be built all over the country. He also emphasised on the importance of teaching golf rules and course etiquette to youngsters learning golf. |
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Kinshuk selected for tennis meet in Europe
Chandigarh, March 20 Mr Rajan Kashyap, Chairman, CLTA, said Kinshuk Sharma was the only Indian player in the ITF team and series of successes had earned him a world ranking of 289 in the 18 years age group. He gives credit for his success to the CLTA’s highly scientific and personalised training programme and is thrilled to represent the country. All-India Tennis Association (AITA) informed that Kinshuk would be trained in Italy before taking part in a series of tournaments scheduled to be held in Italy and France. The ITF has appointed three foreign coaches to assist its junior team. It has spent $ 50 million in various tennis development activities. |
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Aijaz, Anchal adjudged best athletes
Chandigarh, March 20 |
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Elite Club rout Palsora XI
Chandigarh, March 20 |
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SJOBA to organise motor rally
Chandigarh, March 20 |
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