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While Leaving House For Special Work/Object/Purpose

A reliable tradition from Hazrat Ali (a.s.) state that when a person enter his house he should offer

salutation and his house is not present he should say:

ربناالسالم علينا من

Transliteration:

ASSALAAMO A’LAYNAA MIN RABBENAA.

Translation:

May there be peace on us from our God.

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3. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Dr. (Mrs ) Vijaya Khader

4. Cover Story World Heritage day

4. Events

5. Who Decides What You Breathe?

6. Health Awareness

7. Entertainment

7. Sports

8. KIDS Special

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The perfect example for Women empowerment is Dr. (Mrs ) Vijaya Khader. Let us know more about her,

She was born in 1946 in Avanigadda ,Krishna District. His

Father is Late D. Venkateswara Rao, Sub inspector of Police and

her Mother is Late Annapurna Devi, House Wife. She is married to

Abdul Khader, Retired from Central Government

She has completed her schooling in C.V.R.G.M.High School ,

Vijayawada and later P.U.C. in Mary’s Stella College ,Vijayawada, B.Sc in S.P.W. College ,Tirupathi, M.Sc in S.V.U. College, Tirupathi in which she got Mery Clark Memorial Scholarship from Canada , USA and PHD in C.F.T.R.I from Mysore, CSIR Fellow and Post Doctoral Fellow in C.F.T.R.I. from Mysore ,CSIR Fellow.

She contributed for Socio economic empowerment of Farm , Rural , Fisher & Tribal women, improving Nutritional status of Preschool Children, Pregnant & Lactating Mothers. In both Personal and Professional life She is very happy. She Established P.G. Department of Home Science at

Sardar Patel University ,Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Gujarat ( 1977-1981). She Established Second College of Home

Science at Bapatla under Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University ,worked as a principal from 1983 - 1994. She

is the Director Center of Advanced Studies ( only one in the country ) , Post Graduate & Research Centre at

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad from 1994- 2002. She Started Inter faculty P.G. Dept. in Food Science & Technology at

P.G.R.C, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad ,2001 and worked as Director. She has Written 4 University level Text books

receiving Royalty.

She is Very successful, contributed so much to the welfare of Students, Faculty & society. She

travelled many countries, Conducted many National Conferences & Workshops and Received 2 patents & licensed the Technology and Still travelling a lot & exchanging the ideas. Other than Education she was in NCC and attended two camps. She passed G2 exam. She is First in rifle shooting in college. She Received many awards and achievements,

❖ State Best Teacher Award; Appreciation Certificate from ICAR

❖ Women of the year

❖ Fellow of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, FAO Fellow

❖ Outstanding Woman Professional Award ( FICCI)

❖ Eminent Women Scientist Award ( WISE,INDIA) and

❖ 3rd Dr. Rajammal P. Devdas Memorial award

❖ Served as Member Board Of Management of A.N.G.R.A.U. highest body of the University.

❖ Involved in developing recent portal on Rice in Human Nutrition namely http://www.rkmp.co.in/general-

domain/rice-in-human-nutrition.

❖ Highlights Posted By World Fish Centre – Malaysia on fisher women through the global website,

http://genderaquafish.org, run by the Asian Fisheries Society.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT - Dr. (Mrs). Vijaya Khader, PHD

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WORLD HERITAGE DAY The International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) is held on 18th April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017. The International Day for Monuments and Sites was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on 18 April 1982 and approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation. Every year many foreign tourists come to India and visit places, Some of the foreigners has said something about Heritage of India. Let us know what they said about India,

“I see hotels in Hyderabad doing good business now. With a

stable milieu, business travelers and tourists can plan their travel without any hassles. Hyderabad can leverage its location which is very convenient for travel across south India.” - Rawesh “ India is the cradle of human race, the birth place of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of

legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most constructive materials in the

history of man are treasured up India only.” – Mark Twain

Recently in Anwaar school Annual celebrations of 31 years is celebrated.

Cover Story

Events

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It’s high time that the government as well as citizens realize their respective responsibilities. One cannot work without the other. There was a time when I used to wake up in the morning, have a cup of tea on the balcony and start the new day with fresh air. But now the first thing which I do is to check my phone to see the Air Quality Index of Delhi (AQI). This is the unprecedented change which has forced me to ponder over the quality of lives which we are leading. And this is not an individual problem but a mass-problem which we Delhiites are suffering every single day with every single breath. Choking levels of pollution, decreasing visibility and turning of Delhi into a fatal smog-screen has become the new status quo. Delhi pollution levels have been hovering around horrifying levels of AQI 480, almost 9 times the normal level of AQI. This has been majorly constituted by exceeding levels of PM 2.5 and PM10. This is putting us at a higher risk of asthma and other respiratory diseases. We conveniently talk about smart cities and all other urban amenities which makes our life easier but fail to even think about making our city Environment smart. Umpteen sources : To understand the problem of air pollution and to design a correct policy to deal with it, we need to look towards the sources and comprehend how the levels of PM2.5 peaked overtime. Recent studies of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) show that there is a gamut of sources of pollution in and around Delhi. The much hyped and politically commented about is the burning of stubble in the geographies around Delhi, including parts of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh. Adding to the misery is the large-scale construction works in the National Capital Region, which is only expanding. The ever-increasing vehicular emissions and burning of garbage dumps are increasing the carbon-content in Delhi’s air by the minute. Taking responsibility : We need to take the responsibility for our actions and recognize that the growing threats of breathing a polluted air is affecting all of us. It has always been a challenge for the policymakers to develop a mechanism which figures out how much value do people put to clean air. The first thing which the government can start with is empowering citizens with the right information about pollution levels, the severity of pollution, its sources and its consequences. It would be only then that the citizens will realize the trouble they are in and collectively think about a solution for the greater good of all. Role of public policy : As a daily commuter in Delhi who has never owned or driven a car, the Delhi Metro was a life-changing experience for me. It provided a cheap, time saving and safe public transport. But unfortunately, those who are making decisions about the Metro fares, themselves travel in air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven cars. And this may be the reason why they do not realize the consequences of the 100% fare hike. This has actually resulted in many commuters switching to cabs and even own vehicles which again add to the emission levels. The dwindling future of the capital city makes it the need of the hour to develop an efficient, affordable, reliable and world-class public transport network in the capital city which can be easily provided by rolling back the hike in metro fares. Regulating the air contents : Regulated construction and strictness against all illegal construction in the capital city is the only way out to curb the dust particles adding to the air. State Governments should issue Environment Smart certificates to factories which pledge to carry out their activities abiding by the pollution norms set, to employers who encourage their employees to use public transport, to drivers who maintain the fuel emission standards, to manufacturers and investors who invest in developing green and efficient technologies and lastly to the citizens who pledge to switch to cleaner and greener energy sources. And then a while declaring a city as a ‘smart city’, the central government can take into account total number of Environment Smart Certificates issued in that particular city. This will incentivize the state governments to provide a conducive environment as well as the citizens to work for sustainable development. To tackle with the problem of air pollution the government needs to have a multi-sectoral action plan which has to be implemented keeping in mind the short term as well as well long term needs based on the Real-time AQI levels. In the emergency situations, the government should control the pollution levels by Artificial Rainfall, shutting down its electric power plant, banning construction work, close brick kilns, and stone crushers. Whereas in the long run, it is very important for the government as well as the citizens to collectively take up the responsibility of tackling this problem. The sooner, the better.

Nikita Jain

Who Decides What You Breathe?

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BEET ROOT Beetroot, also known as beet, has been gaining in popularity as a new super food due to recent studies claiming that beets and beetroot juice can improve athletic performance, lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow. The plant pigment that gives beetroot its rich, purple-crimson colour is betacyanin; a powerful agent, thought to help suppress

the development of some types of cancer. Beetroot is rich in fibre, exerting favourable effects on bowel function, which may assist in preventing constipation and help to lower cholesterol levels too.

How to select and store

Good quality, fresh beetroots should have their greens intact. The greens should be fresh-looking with no signs of spoilage. The beetroot should be firm, smooth, and a vibrant red-purple, not soft, wrinkled or dull in colour. Fresh beets with the greens attached can be stored for three to four days in the fridge, but beets with the greens removed can be stored in the fridge for two to four weeks. Raw beets do not freeze well since they tend to become soft on thawing. Freezing cooked beetroot is fine as it retains its flavour and texture.

Tip:

If your hands become stained during preparation and cooking beetroot, rub some lemon juice over them to help remove the colour.

Though available year round, beets are sweetest and most tender during their peak season, from June to October. Beets are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among modern chefs. While heirloom varieties like white and golden yellow beets make for pretty dishes, only red beets have the cancer-fighting compound betacyanin.

Health Benefits Of Beetroot

▪ Lowers Blood Pressure ▪ Good For The Heart ▪ Helps Prevent Cancer ▪ Good For The Liver ▪ Boosts Energy Levels ▪ Fights Inflammation ▪ Promotes Brain Health ▪ Controls Blood Sugar ▪ Aids Digestion ▪ Reduces Bad Cholesterol ▪ Benefits Pregnancy ▪ Helps Treat Anemia ▪ Promotes Stronger Bones And Teeth ▪ Improves Skin Health

HEALTH AWARENESS

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The 2018 season of the Indian Premier League, also known as IPL 11, will be the eleventh season of the IPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league established by the BCCI in 2007. The season, which will be held from 7 April to 27 May, will see the return of the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals after serving two years of suspension for the involvement of their respective owners in the 2013 IPL betting case. This would be the first season with DRS. Eight teams are scheduled to play in 2018. Ten venues were selected to host the matches. The opening match and the final will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. BCCI has already sold media rights for a hige amount. Vivo is the main sponsor for Indian Premier League 2018 edition.

ENTERTAINMENT

RAID - Ajay Devgan is back with Blockbuster

Raid is a film about a fearless Income Tax Department officer (Ajay Devgan), who conducts a non-stop raid at the house of a powerful man (Saurabh Shukla) in Lucknow. Would he be able to conduct his raid successfully or bow down to the politician's clout forms the crux of the film. Wondering what happens in the climax? Your guess is as good as mine.

Upcoming Movie

Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se

Sunny and Bobbly Deol along with their father are all set to come back with the third instalment of Yamla Pagla Deewana.... The movie all set to release in April. We hope the Best.

SPORTS

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Some kids have special talents like drawing, singing, dance etc.., In aone school some primary kids have

drawn some beautiful drawings. Let us see them,

Today’s kalam has taken an initiative on a trail basis to explore the hidden talents and introduce them

to the youth. The endevour is to introduce persons who are contributing silently to the underprivileged

in the society so that they become role models to the youth. We showcase both budding authors as well

as experienced educationalists, social activitists, industrialists or anyone with unique capabilites and

excellent skills. Hope our Today’s kalam will provide a unique platform to bring to light the deserved

ones. Do not hesitate to send your ideas /concepts for betterment of our magazine. Our editorial team

will contact you. Our aim is to see that every talent or selfless work gets an opportunity to reach the

public.

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