A mummy is the body of a person (or an animal) that has been preserved after death. They were any Egyptian who could afford to pay for the expensive process of preserving their bodies for the afterlife.Aren’t you excited about the mummies?
Why the ancient Egyptians preserved the dead?
Do you think they fear death?May be because Egyptians were always thinking about the “so-called full stop” of earthly life and attaining the afterlife where they could live forever. In their religion, the body was needed in order for the “ba” (soul) of the person to unite with the “ka” of the person in the afterlife. So they consider this mummification as a away to their afterlife journey. When the mummified body acted as a homebase, it also was a link to the tomb, to the living and to the offerings that the living would bring. They also believe that these offerings by the living are set for their afterlife.
Osiris was an ancient Egyptian God who was the first recorded one in mythology to die and then reborn into the afterlife. When he died, his wife the goddess Isis had prepared and restored his body along with the help of her sisters. once Osiris body was repaired and wrapped up like a Mummy, he could become the eternal king of the afterlife. Osiris was the model for ancient egyptians. So they believed that if they imitated the process which undergone by Osiris ,they could also be reborn in the afterlife like him.
Facts:
The main process of mummification is to take out all the moisture from the body in order to preserve it from decay. During this process they remove all the internal organs through a long incision on the left side of the body except heart done by the priest known as “slicer”. because for them heart is the centre of intelligence. Brain- hooks were used to remove the brain through the nostrils after the person had died.The ancient Egyptians believed that in order for a person’s soul to survive in the afterlife ,it would need to have food and water. The mummies’ mouth kept open on the basis of the thought that the person who died could eat and drink again in the afterlife!
Recently the researches in Poland discover the world’s first known pregnant Egyptian mummy ,at the time the mummy was thought to have been a male priest.As reported by Associated Press, the pregnant mummy’s age has been estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old with 26 to 28 weeks baby in her womb.“Our first surprise was that it has no penis, but instead it has breasts and long hair, and then we found out that it’s a pregnant woman. When we saw the little foot and then the little hand (of the fetus), we were really shocked,” said Marzena Ozarek-Szilke, an anthropologist and archaeologist. According to their beliefs,mummies are preserved for their afterlife. So in this case,will the baby in the womb of the the woman also get the afterlife?
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4 Different Types of Workouts to Stay Fit
In today’s sedentary lifestyle people are becoming more lethargic and less active. Nobody is really focusing on their health which is important. Considering today’s situation where everyone is stuck at home, people aren’t physically active and that’s leading to numerous health problems. Here are 4 different types of highly effective workouts that don’t require a gym.
- Pilates
It’s a low-imapct flexibility emphasizing on postural alignment, core strength and training of muscles. It consist of repetitive exercises performed on the mat or other equipments.
Benefits of Pilates:
- Increases flexibility and muscle strength
- Eases back pain
- Strengthens your core
- Improves posture
2. HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training)
These workouts include different intense workouts with shorter rest period. HIIT workouts can be combined with any cardio workout.
Benefits of HIIT:
- No equipment required
- Increases your metabolism
- Improves cardio vascular fitness
- Burns more fat in less time
3. Walking
Probably the most effective exercise and easiest way to get more active which can be performed by any age group. 30 minutes of walking per day can help your body in so many ways.
Benefits of walking:
- Helps to maintain a healthy weight
- Helps to lower blood sugar levels
- Improves mood
- Boosts your energy
- Strengthens the heart
4. Zumba
A fitness program which combines latin and international music with easy dance moves. It’s pretty much fun- enjoy dancing to your favorite songs and side by side helps you to stay fit.
Benefits of Zumba:
- Helps to burn calories
- Tones your entire body
- Greater mobility
- Proven to be a stress buster
Sunderlal Bahuguna – The Chipko leader
“The solution of present-day problems lie in the re-establishment of a harmonious relationship between man and nature.”- Sunderlal Bahuguna
The renowned leader of the Chipko Movement, Sunderlal Bahuguna passed away on 21st May 2021 due to COVID complication at AIMS Hospital in Rishikesh. The legacy he has left for the eco-movement in India is priceless. It was him who proposed that an ecocentric economy must be of importance instead of an egocentric economy.He along with his wife Vimla Bahuguna has led numerous peaceful protests against government policies to protect the environment and its resources including the Chipko Movement and the protest against the construction of the Tehri dam.
Sunderlal Bahuguna was born in 1927 in Uttarakhand. From a very early age, he was influenced by Gandhian principles and started off his social commitments through a protest against untouchability. Later being aware of the loss of forests in the Himalayas led him to start the revolutionary Chipko Movement. He understood that women and nature closely interrelated and he led his protests for the protection of nature through women and this more or less strengthened the eco-feminism movement in India.He firmly believed in the three Gandhian principles of Swaraj, Swadeshi and Satyagraha. He believed that each village should have the freedom to produce and to decide for their development.He became the voice for mother earth. As he said” Politicians have loudspeakers.But who will speak for the trees that will be cut? Who will come forward for the dying river? Who will protect the mountains? It is now time to hear the voice of the tree being cut, the voice of the river,the scream of the mountain that is sliding.”
Though he primarily worked for the protection of the Himalayan ecosystem and the Ganga river system, He has led and strengthened environmental movements in different parts of the country as well as the world. This includes the Appiko movement in the Western Ghats and the protest to protect forests in Nairobi and many more. He walked from Kashmir to Kohima, almost 5000 kms on foot in the 1970s to spread awareness about the need to protect trees and forests.
He was awarded Padmasree in 1981 and Padma Vibhushan in 2009. Together with Vandhana Shiva and Medha Patkar he has authored different books on the environment including the famous ‘ India’s environment: Myths and Reality’. His life is an inspiration and a true role model for all environmental activists in the country. Not just environmental activism, he influenced and convinced women about their rights and the need for them to lead such movements.He has led several anti-liquor protests also in the Himalayas.His passion, determination and love for nature have helped in saving forests around the world. He was a true eco-warrior in the true sense.
Coronavirus Vaccines Highly Effective against B1.617.2 Variant
Coronovirus vaccine is highly effective against B1.617.2 variant, revealed by a Study in UK: A new study was conducted by some health officials in UK. It shocked everyone with its results. For the first time, it has revealed that the two doses of coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the B1.617.2 variant i.e. the variant which was primarily reported in Maharashtra, India. It has also been referred as a double mutation variant throughout the world.
Coronavirus Vaccines effectiveness against B1.617.2 Variant:
As said by PHE (Public Health England) “The Pfizer or BioNTech vaccine was about 88 per cent effective against symptomatic COVID-19 from the B1.617.2 variant of concern (VOC) two weeks after the second dose, the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was 60 per cent effective against symptomatic disease from the B1.617.2 VOC.”
However after a single dose of jab of vaccine, it was not much effective against VOC found in India. It’s effectiveness was 33% only.
As per Matt Hancock, the health secretary of UK, “This new evidence is groundbreaking – and proves just how valuable our COVID-19 vaccination programme is in protecting the people we love,”.
He further said that “It’s clear how important the second dose is to secure the strongest possible protection against COVID-19 and its variants – and I urge everyone to book in their jab when offered, I’m increasingly confident we”re on track for the roadmap because this data shows the vaccine after two doses works just as effectively, and we all know that the vaccine is our way out of this”
As per the reports from analysis, the effectiveness of vaccine after two doses of jab is same in B1.617.2 variant as in the variant which is currenty present in UK. PHE (Public Health England) expects that the results will be more better in future and will be more effective against hospitalizations and deaths.
PHE also revealed that the difference in effectiveness between the vaccines after two doses could be explained by the fact that the second doses of AstraZeneca was rolled out a bit later than the Pfizer vaccine. The other data on antibody profiles showed that it usually takes longer to reach maximum effectiveness with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
A statement was also given by the vaccine deployment minister of UK, Nadhim Zahavi that “Today’s data is astounding and a true reflection of just how important it is to get both your jabs when offered. I encourage all those offered an appointment to get their jab booked in as soon as possible and take full advantage of the high levels of protection the vaccines bring”
PHE believes that since there are very less cases and insufficient follow up periods, it is taking longer for them to estimate the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccine against the B1.617.2 variant, but they believe that they will definitely be able to evaluate this in the future. They estimate this not only in the case of variant primarily reported in India but also in the case of other variants which are being reported from different parts of world.
Be the change!
The earth is dominated by one of the species on her lap, that is human. Human developed in his level best for a progressive life. They are ruling their empire well and dominating everything like a colonizer. But is it a sustainable development? Are we responsible for the drastic changes that are occuring in our environment? Climate change is upon us. Oceans are rising fires are raging…we need solutions fast. We have known for decades that rapid climate change has been caused by the release of greenhouse gases. But all are living like ‘this is not for us’ or listening to this information like a story in any fairy tales.
Each and every ignorance from the part of us is actually increasing our threat in the future.The recent news added to the warning from nature that she will react soon in order to mend herself.From May 13 onwards, the the European Space Agency (ESA) found that an enormous Antarctic ice shelf named A-76,the largest ice berg in the world, broken off which is three times bigger than Delhi !But why the scientists pay much attention to this? We have to know the truth that these sudden changes are due to the human caused climate change.If Antarctica ‘s entire ice sheet were to melt, it could raise sea level and gradually the land area reduced to the pages of history.
What are the Solutions?
We have two options in front of us- ‘mitigation’ (reducing and stabilizing the levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere) and ‘adaptation’ (adapting to the climate change already in the pipeline). Project drawdown ,a nonprofit group of researchers and scientist, compiled a list of solutions which one expanded over the next 30 years could reduce emissions by as much to 269.0 2 gigatons of CO2.so what are the solutions?
Refrigerant management: in 1987, 196 countries and the European union sign the protocol calling on all countries to reduce the use of CFCs in refrigerants by 1996. CFCs were replaced by HFCs which doesn’t damage the ozone but is an extremely potent greenhouse gas. HFC have thousand to 9000 times the capacity to trap heat than CO2 and gradually slow the rate of global warming.
Onshore wind energy: the solution provides a huge opportunity for low-cost and love mission energy creation. Turbines have small land footprint allowing for farming recreation and conservation of nature to continue under their shadows. By increasing 26% of wind energy production could avoid roughly 147 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In order to curb this issue ,we should expand the construction industry with the smart energy policy and generous government subsidies. Future of wind turbines could have substantial positive effect on our changing climate.
Plant rich diet: the fossil fuel demands associated with the animal feed, transportation, deforestation and animal emissions themselves makeup large chunk of global greenhouse emissions. The Project drawdown predicts that is just 50% of the world population adopts applied rich diet by 2050, we could avoid 65.0 5 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions.It is not easy… especially in a meat-centric food culture.
It is said that in 2050 the world will be more hostile and less fertile, more crowded and less diverse.we all have to register something in our mind that we are temporary in this Earth and are responsible to hand it over to our future generations without any damages. We are ought to make changes in our lifestyles against the ‘changes’ in order to preserve that gem with all its diversities and beauty.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world”-Mahatma Gandhi.
Cyclone Yaas to intensify into ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ : Report
Cyclone Yaas cross Odisha, Bengal : It is supposed to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm. It is likely to move towards West Bengal, adjoining Odisha and coasts of Bangladesh. IMD’s Ranchi’s meteorological centre recently warns nearby states for heavy rainfall and also issued an alert in Jharkhand due to the cyclonic storm.
A low pressure area formed over the east central Bay of Bengal and adjoining sea today and this is supposed to turn into very severe cyclonic storm which will affect West Bengal and nearby areas on 26 May.
Cyclone Yaas as per meteorological reports:
“The low pressure area is very likely to concentrate into a depression over east central Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, the 23rd May morning. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by 24th May and further into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours. ” the IMD said.
As per the pictures taken from satellite and information by meteorological centre, it would move further towards north west. The Ranchi meteorological centre also issued an alert related to a moderate to high thunderstorm and stormy winds blowing around with speed of 50km/h which is likely to appear on 25 or 26 may. In the areas most prone to cyclone, it is estimated by IMD officials that wind speed around Odisha, West Bengal and coasts of Bengal would reach upto 100km/h and will even increase thereafter.
It has been only one week since the tauktae storm hit the coasts of Gujarat. It caused a huge destruction there and in neighbouring areas and also a minor effect in northern states.
The NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams and Indian Navy are already keeping eyes on this. They are ready to assist the people of areas which are expected to be affected majorly. Light or moderate rainfall on other areas and heavy rainfall on areas near West Bengal, Odisha is expected. Heavy rainfall is also expected on 27 may on some areas.
Fisherman are already informed before and were advised to stay away from sea areas since 23 May. Apart from that, the railways around this region i.e. south western railways are also cancelled. As per sources around a dozen of trains are cancelled for 24 May to 26 May keeping the yaas cyclone in concern. And it is estimated that if cyclone won’t stop after 26, then cancellation of these train will step ahead further.
The effect of this cyclone will start appearing since 24 May with rise in wind speeds in nearby areas. The wind’s speed will gradually increase from 40 km/hr to 50 km/hr and at the time of arrival of cyclone it will end up reaching 100km/hr.
Today there was also a meeting held related to this by our prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi. He held a meeting with several officials of government to review the preparations done in advance for this upcoming disaster. Many ministers were included in this meeting including our home minister Amit Shah and some representatives from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and some other ministers to review the preparations.
The Inspiring Story of Vice President Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president of the United States, poured inspiration into our hearts. She is known for so many firsts. Firsly and most greatly, she made history as the first woman and first African-American to hold the post. And also, she is the first Indian American to ever come in that front line which is indeed a proud thing for Indians. She had also served in the U.S. Senate and as Attorney General of California. Harris became the first Indian American in the Senate and the second black woman. She broke all the barriers which curbed her from becoming stimulus.
Ms. Harris was a daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican father. Her father, Donald Harris, taught at Stanford University, and her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a cancer researcher and civil rights activist from Chennai. After her parents divorced, Harris and her sister were primarily raised and inspired by their Hindu mother. Her mother took in black culture and immersed her two daughters – Kamala and her sister in it. Even though Harris lived an African-American life, Indian culture embraced her. She usually visited India beside her mother. While she was Vice president, she committed to support India during the tragic situation of coronavirus.
Growing up, Harris was surrounded by a diverse and challenging community. “My mother understood very well that she was raising two black daughters” she wrote in her autobiography The Truths We Hold. Her adopted homeland saw Harris and her sister Maya as black girls but their mother made sure that they grew up into confident, proud black women.
She spent four years at Howard University, which was one of the most formative experiences of her life. After Howard, she earned her law degree at the University of California, Hastings and she started her career in the Almeda County District Attorney’s Office. In 2010 Vice President Harris was elected as California’s Attorney General and administered the largest state justice department in the United States. She was the first woman and first black person to serve California’s Attorney General. In 2017, Harris was pledged into the United States Senate. In her first speech, she spoke on behalf of the immigrants and refugees who were under attack at that time. She fought for their better protection. She also served in the Judiciary Committee of Senate. As a Senator, Harris supported providing rent relief, improve maternal health care, fight over hunger, reform cash bail and addressed this crisis as a member of the Senate Committee on Environmental and Public works. Ms. Harris has been married to a lawyer, Douglas Emhoff. She is the stepmother of two children, Ella and Cole who is currently her source of endless joy and love.
Vice President Harris is often considered close to Barak Obama, the first black American President, who supported her in her various elections. President-elect Joe Biden had told that he would be honoured to serve with Ms. Harris, who will make history as first woman, first Black woman, first Indian American women, and first daughter of immigrants ever elected to national office in this country. In her victory speech, Ms. Harris said that while she may be the first woman to occupy the vice president’s office, she would not be the last. Her victory reflects that no door is closed to Indian Americans in public. She knows the sovereignty of the American dream. Let us all be proud of her and follow her unique routes and habits to pursue our goals.
Growing up, Harris was surrounded by a diverse and challenging community. “My mother understood very well that she was raising two black daughters” she wrote in her autobiography The Truths We Hold. Her adopted homeland saw Harris and her sister Maya as black girls but their mother made sure that they grew up into confident, proud black women.
She spent four years at Howard University, which was one of the most formative experiences of her life. After Howard, she earned her law degree at the University of California, Hastings and she started her career in the Almeda County District Attorney’s Office. In 2010 Vice President Harris was elected as California’s Attorney General and administered the largest state justice department in the United States. She was the first woman and first black person to serve California’s Attorney General. In 2017, Harris was pledged into the United States Senate. In her first speech, she spoke on behalf of the immigrants and refugees who were under attack at that time. She fought for their better protection. She also served in the Judiciary Committee of Senate. As a Senator, Harris supported providing rent relief, improve maternal health care, fight over hunger, reform cash bail and addressed this crisis as a member of the Senate Committee on Environmental and Public works. Ms. Harris has been married to a lawyer, Douglas Emhoff. She is the stepmother of two children, Ella and Cole who is currently her source of endless joy and love.
Vice President Harris is often considered close to Barak Obama, the first black American President, who supported her in her various elections. President-elect Joe Biden had told that he would be honoured to serve with Ms. Harris, who will make history as first woman, first Black woman, first Indian American women, and first daughter of immigrants ever elected to national office in this country. In her victory speech, Ms. Harris said that while she may be the first woman to occupy the vice president’s office, she would not be the last. Her victory reflects that no door is closed to Indian Americans in public. She knows the sovereignty of the American dream. Let us all be proud of her and follow her unique routes and habits to pursue our goals.
Why are people so excited about the friends reunion
‘I will be there for you’ friends theme song plays on my head ever since I have watched the show. I can never get tired from listening to the masterpiece the song it gives a a whole vibe of positivity,and can you guys imagine the fact that if just the song makes me feel that way then what about the show? The show is simply the best comforting show ever period. The name friends has been kept to indicate the friendship between the character of the show and it shows it brilliantly with an addition laughter,fun,love,romance and suspense.
But the name friends is not only about the characters relationship for me ,for me it’s a show I can rely upon when I really need a funny friend who would make me feel happy and make me forget ally tensions and problems,its a show which never bores me and the fact that its last episode aired seventeen years back that is even before I was born the show aired , I can only imagine what changes it brought in the world. A show that has been running its old episodes successfully for these many years has surely got a lot of laughter and fun excitement, romance nad most importantly comforting vibes in it. As an audience what more can we ask for?
Me being a kid of the twenty first century can not ask for a better gift than the fact that I can witness the friends reunion. They are not recording any episodes it just an interview which shows us how the show has impacted their lives and how their lives have changed after the show ended. There is a huge time lap and saying so I mean the jokes my mum laughed at when she was my age is very different from the jokes I laugh at but this show certainly proves it wrong that you cant laugh along with your parents at some joke. The originality of each and every dialogue and the spark and passion of friendship between the characters makes us all want to have friends like that in real life as well.
The fact that those characters are real life friends makes me and the fans love the show so much more than ever.
Friends is simply a masterpiece not only the main characters the supporting characters have a weird , messy ,and creative charm in the way they speak ,dress and behave . The show is very well scripted undoubtedly.
And I cant be more excited to see Jennifer Aniston as. Rachel Green ,Courteney Cox as. Monica Geller. Lisa Kudrow as. Phoebe Buffay. Matt LeBlanc as. Joey Tribbiani. Matthew Perry as. Chandler Bing. David Schwimmer as. Ross Geller, Back on the show even though it wont telecast in india we indian fans are more excited than ever and will certainly watch it later, the excitement that I have while writing about this piece is next level and I hope you guys are as excited as me for witnessing the reunion of a lifetime.
Covid-19: We shall overcome.
“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.”
– Michelle Obama
It’s been almost two years since this pandemic started. In all these months there have been so many changes in around us and worldwide that we’d never imagine. All that we could find was terrifying news and negativity all over. It’s easy to run over and over the topics that are stressing us out- be that the corona virus pandemic, climate change or something else. People have lost their loved ones, people are facing mental health issue due to this and the economic condition of the country is going for a toss. Essential and health service workers are over burdened with duties yet they aren’t stopping. We need to support them, we need to stay positive and the ray of hope needs to stay. Connect with your family members, follow the social distancing norms and make your days productive. In times like these people find meditation and mindfulness really peaceful.Sitting ideally at home would only remind you of the terrifying situation outside, instead try being constructive- learn a new skill, exercise for some time, connect with your family and friends through social media, read books or listen to some music. Utilize your time wisely. Don’t let negativity ruin your day. If it’s possible from your part then please try to contribute something to the society, this isn’t the time to be selfish. Indeed it’s a really difficult time for all of us but it’s our unity that matters. We”ll get over this soon, things will get back to normal. Let’s stand together and fight this!
Black Fungus Crisis In India! Symptoms, Cause, Treatment
What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus? What are it’s symptoms, causes and treatment? Why there is sudden rise in cases of it? And who is at most risk?
From the past few days, many cases of black fungus are found in India. Black Fungus or Mucormycosis is a very rare and a dangerous fungal infection that could even lead to death. This disease was made notifiable to public by government of India on thursday after asking states to report detail of confirmed and suspected cases to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.
Black Fungus cases have been confirmed in 18 states including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh. Most of these have confirmed it as a notifiable disease. Some states have also declared it as an epidemic like Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and union territory of Chandigarh.
Mucormycosis is a very rare and deadly infection caused by exposure to mucor mould. It is present everywhere including the surroundings like soil, plants, decaying fruits and vegetables and even in nose and mucous of healthy people as per Dr. Nair.
It affects brain, lungs, sinus, eyes and other parts and could be extremely dangerous, especially in the case of diabetic individuals or those with very low immunity such as patients of cancer or AIDS.
Basically the floating fungal spore is the cause of it. It can enter your body through any cut in your skin and cause infection. But it is more dangerous if it travel through nose or sinus.
The reported cases of this infection are usually those who were under treatment or were recovered recently. The overusage of steroids is triggering this fungal infection.
Those who are under treatment of Covid 19 are given steroids so that inflammation in their lungs could be reduced. But these steroids also result in reducing immunity and pushing up the sugar levels of infected whether he/she is diabetic or not. It is believed that reduction in immunity and a high increase in sugar level is the primary cause of it.
The disease is having a dangerous mortality rate of about 50%.And if not treated earlier, the doctors have to remove affected part by surgery to save the patient.
Black Fungus symptoms:
- Sinus Pain
- Nasal Blockage
- One sided headache
- Swelling or Numbness
- Toothache
- Loosening of teeth
- Chest Pain
- Blurry vision
- Blackness in skin
Who are at most risk?
- Recently recovered people from corona
- Diabetic people
- People with low immunity
- People who intake lots of steroids
- People suffering from Cancer or Aids
Prevention for Black Fungus
- Use masks
- Wear long sleeved clothes
- Wear shoes
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Exercise
- Control Diabetes
- Maintain Blood Sugar Levels
- Reduce steroids
- Keep hydrating yourself
- Discontinue immunomodulating drugs
There is no specific treatment of black fungus till now. The only option to cure it is by surgery which makes this disease more dangerous. As the infected people have to get their eyes, jaw or any part of body that is infected to cure it.Overall currently in this tough time, one need to stay at home, stay fit, have a healthy diet and exercise. Try to keep your immune system strong and keep patience in current situation.
White fungus – Another deadly disease?
Following black fungus ( mucormycosis), another severe fungal infection has been reported in the country – white fungus. The first case was reported in Patna, Bihar and several other cases have been reported since then. The disease is caused by fungal molds called mucormycetes present naturally in the environment. Though not contagious it can be easily contracted by immuno-suppressant patients.
What are the symptoms?
The infection is more deadly and lethal compared to black fungus according to experts in the field. Besides pulmonary infections, it affects skin, stomach, kidney, private parts, nails, and mouth. The symptoms are very similar to COVID including breathlessness, chest pain, cough, inflammation, swelling, and headaches. Usually, patients go for an antigen test or an RT PCR on seeing such symptoms but get a negative report. The white fungus can be detected by a CT scan or an X-Ray.
Who is the most affected?
The infection is primarily seen in COVID patients who have taken steroid medication as steroids reduce immune responses. Patients with low immunity like diabetes patients and cancer patients can be easily infected. Patients on oxygen support are more likely to be infected. The affected are treated with antifungal drugs and they have been showing improvement.How to prevent it?
Both black fungus and white fungus can be prevented by boosting immunity. For non-COVID-affected people, staying healthy and having nutritious food is the key and for COVID-affected patients avoiding overuse of steroids is necessary. Steroids should be used only if the oxygen levels drop significantly.Though many reports of white fungus being four times more deadly than black fungus surfaced, India today reported that white fungus is just a common fungal infection called Candidiasis that usually affects humans. According to the report, there are many drugs available to treat this, fluconazole being the common one.
The fungal mold causing white fungus is present abundantly in the environment therefore Immuno-suppressant patients can easily contact it through water or even from the oxygen cylinders. There have been 5 cases reported in Patna so far and one case is suspected in Uttar Pradesh. Officials have said that it can affect pregnant women and children too. We need to be cautious and boosting immunity must be our priority.
The Loneliest Man in History – Michael Collins
Michael Collins is declared to have suffered the heftiest loneliness ever in history. When the famous Apollo 11, descending from Colombia touched down on the lunar surface, on July 20, 1969, colonel Michael Collins remained in the Command Module and orbited several times above the lunar surface. His colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were lucky enough to make the first lunar landing in history. Michael Collins withstood loneliness in the next 22 hours while Armstrong and Aldrin spent their time on the moon. Collins had also lost contact with his crewmates and with NASA, his line of communication blocked as he flew over the moon’s far side. He suffered complete loneliness at that point. No one in the world might have ever suffered that. “I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life” he wrote in his 1974 memoir, “Carrying the fire”.
Collins was inquisitive in writing. He had a gift for writing about space and his remarkable yet unique experiences. Apart from “Carrying the Fire”, he was an author of ” Liftoff: The Story of America’s Adventure”(1988) and “Mission to Mars”(1990). Collins also admired the wonder and beauty of space. Even though he orbited above the elegant moon, he was mesmerised and fascinated by Mars.
Collins began flying in 1952, and has orbited the Earth 43 times in the Gemini 10 Capsule. It was Michael Collins who operated the most critical mission of Apollo 11. He was responsible for the safety and protection of his colleagues, Armstrong and Aldrin. Collins was the smartest of them all for he knew to fly the Apollo 11 Capsule, alone. Collins went on with orbiting the moon until July 21, when Armstrong and Aldrin joined him. They safely landed in the Pacific Ocean on July 24. Collin, Armstrong and Aldrin were awarded the Presidential medal of freedom by Richard Nixon.
While Michael Collins stayed behind, Aldrin and Armstrong made their historic first steps and became the first humans to walk on the moon. Because of which Collins is often called the “Forgotten Astronaut”. While everyone praised Neil Armstrong for making his first step on the lunar surface, Collins was the actual Guardian Angel because of which the historic incident successfully occurred. “He might not have received equal glory as others, but he was an equal partner, reminding our nation about the importance of collaboration in service of great goals. He reminded us of the fragility of our own planet and told us to care for it like the treasure it is” said, President Biden.
After retiring from NASA in 1970, he served in the US State Department. After a year, he became the director of the National Air and Space Museum. Later he stepped down and became the secretary of Smithsonian Institution. Even after that, he proceeded with active beneficial works.
Michael Collins passed away on April 28, 2021at the age of ninety. It is said that he died from cancer in Naples, Florida. Thereupon Collin’s death, NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said “NASA mourns the loss of this accomplished pilot and astronaut, a friend of all who seeks to push the envelope of human potential”. Michael Collins is a remarkable soul to be remembered forever. His spirit will go with us. And the legacy he left behind will be learned.
Top 5 Most Popular Anime
Have you ever heard of some addictive popular Japanese series which are having millions of fans all around the world? Or any animated series with beautiful animation and an amazing storyline?
Yes I am talking about anime. The anime industry of Japan is currently consisting over 450 production companies and is booming all over the world.
Here are Top 5 Most Popular Anime of all times. This list of most popular anime is calculated on basis of popularity, no. of searches and community discussions.
5. One Punch Man
As the name suggests, it’s story revolves around an ordinary looking but extremely powerful hero who can kill anyone with one punch only, and because of this overwhelming strength he is bored and is seeking any worthy opponent.
Enjoy this popular superhero franchise which has action, adventure and at the same time humour with it and get included in its huge fan base.
4. Naruto Franchise
One of the biggest and most popular anime series of all times which has a beautiful storyline, amazing characters and wonderful music. This anime is having a huge fan base not only in Japan or Asia but also in the other parts of world.
The story revolves around a mischievous young brat whose dream is to become a great ninja and to be the leader of his village so that he could be recognised by people. Watch the journey of growing up of a kid into a man.
3. FullMetal Alchemist
This anime has action, great storyline, good music, nice animation and is nothing less than a masterpiece.
It revolves around the story of two young brothers who make an attempt to bring their mother back to life. But the fundamental law of alchemy says that “In order to get something, alchemist must sacrifice something of same value” . What would have happened next?
The popularity and quality of this anime could be understood by the fact that it is still widely regarded as the best anime of all time and is still being loved by thousands of people.
2. Attack On Titan
An incredibly popular anime which is believed to get more popular as the fans are waiting for the upcoming season. This series is filled with action, thrill, and lots and lots of twists and turns. The epic story of humans fighting against Titans for survival will excite you and at the same time will break your heart and fill your eyes with tears. It is so beautifully written that one can not stop liking it.
This anime has gained a tremendous popularity and a huge fan base in last two years and is supposed to get more.
1. Death Note
One of the best and most popular anime of all times! This one is truly a masterpiece.
Ever heard of a notebook in which if you wrote name of anyone while thinking about him, he/she will die? It sounds interesting huh? But what if this is found by a young student named Light Yagami who is a genius and at the same time a psychopath?
The rivalry between him and the another protagonist L who is also a genius and a young detective will make you stick to this anime. Despite being aired several years ago, this anime’s popularity is still growing.
Overall anime are a great choice to watch to kill your boredom or to entertain yourself. They can be very interesting and there is also alot of variety present in anime. All of them have amazing themes, stories and intersting characters. One should definitely watch them and if they are the popular ones then they are definitely a MUST WATCH!!!
Moving to chennai
Coming to chennai would be difficult I guessed
Being a city so advanced and progressed
But my heart has readdressed
Thanks to the amazing memories I share
Now every morning I breathe a new fresh air
But I am blessed tho
To have lived in a cute city of west
Where festivities and people were full of zest
Chennai has a whole different vibe a different amazing smell of medu vadaa and idlis all over the street in the morning . the smell of the concoction of filter coffee in the morning adds a whole new spark to the day.
Coming to new places can be very difficult especially with a whole shift in zone.
The weather conditions and people are different everywhere cultures are different language is definately quite different but all that is common throughout india.and something present in all the cities is the spirit of brotherhood and unity.that just made things a lot easier for me .
Are underground cities the answer to climate change?
Underground cities are not unknown to humankind. Mankind has planned, made, and inhabited underground cities from ancient times. The most fascinating of them is the underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey which was discovered in 1963. The underground city of Derinkuyu was made in the 8th century to hide from continuous wars and extreme climatic conditions. It is an eighteen-storied underground town containing living rooms, schoolrooms, kitchens, wells, and even a winery that could hold 20,000 people inside. Ventilation, water, and light could reach every level and there were systems to seal each level during an attack. Such subterranean cities can be a solution to changing climatic conditions. As surface temperatures are increasing, governments are devising underground city master plans.
Extreme weather events like harsh winters and scorching summers can be avoided in such subterranean cities where ambient temperatures will be maintained throughout the year and heat loss is also significantly reduced. Drinking water sources are comparatively purer than surface water contaminated by runoffs and moreover, with the ever-growing population, there will be a shortage of land in the very near future. These could be some of the reasons why many countries around the globe have started focussing on such subterranean architecture.
Helsinki is an underground city that covers a massive area of 214 square kilometers containing tunnels, museums, swimming pools, and other recreation areas. This underground master plan was made to avoid extreme winters, war threats from Russia. Further such examples in today’s world can be seen in the Earthscraper in Mexico City, The Subtropolis Kansas city, and the proposed underground science city in Singapore.
Therefore, with the increasing risk of global warming and its consequences, it is very logical to plan underground spaces that can help to save both space and energy on the surface. With more and more countries showing interest in such architecture, underground plans could be the future of cities.
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