In those days, when so many electronic gadgets etc were not available, the kids used to go out and play games with their friends. Kids also play some indoor games like ludo, carom, chess etc. Now, in this digital generation, kids don`t go outside to play but stay at home and play games on their electronic gadgets.  As a result of this, the kids get exposed to the blue light etc from the digital screen. Bitter fact is that screen time has become an integral part of the lives of the kids now. It is really shocking to note that by constantly watching the digital screens the kids would not only get eye issues but back issues and oral issues also. That leads to an important question: Is there any link between screen addiction and tooth decay etc? The answer is yes. It was explained by a famous doctor belonging to Avana Healthcare in Delhi that excess screen time would have a huge impact on dental health. The two important reasons for this are dietary habits and poor oral practices. It must be taken into account that the kids while being absorbed into the digital screen would eat more junk and sugary items etc. By this, the kids are prone to issues like plaque formation and tooth decay etc. More screen time also is associated with a more sedentary lifestyle where the kids do not drink enough water resulting in oral infections etc. It is known that dry mouth would provide an ideal environment for the bacteria to thrive. What is the impact of screen time on teeth health? It is worthy to note that while being busy on the smart phones etc many kids would not brush their teeth also. Moreover, there is huge stress now in this modern digital world. The kids try their best to keep up with the latest trends in the social media, increase the number of followers etc and these would lead to mental issues for the kids. Point is that it would lead to conditions like teeth grinding, gum disease, clenching etc in them. Continuous exposure to the screen time would lead to jaw pain, TMJ disorders also. The kids might keep their mouths open while watching the screen and this could result in mouth breathing etc. Prioritising oral hygiene: The kids and adults can enjoy the technology benefits while protecting their dental health by giving importance to their oral hygiene and by making mindful choices regarding their screen time. Balancing screen time with healthy eating habits, regular dental checkups etc must be guided by the parents to their kids.

திருவண்ணாமலை கூட்டுறவு மேலாண்மை நிலையத்தில் பட்டய பயிற்சிக்கு விண்ணப்பிக்க ஆகஸ்ட்- 22 பிற்பகல் 5 மணி வரை காலம் நீட்டிப்பு.

+2 அசல் மதிப்பெண் சான்றிதழ் மற்றும் மதிப்பெண் பட்டியல் வியாழக்கிழமை முதல் மாணவர்கள் பள்ளி / தேர்வு மையத்தில் பெறலாம். மேலும் விவரங்களை www.dge.tn.gov.in இணையதளத்தில் அறியலாம்.

இன்றும், நாளையும் திருவண்ணாமலை மாவட்டத்தில் கனமழைக்கு வாய்ப்பு என வானிலை ஆய்வு மையம் தெரிவித்துள்ளது.

As part of the RC Eagle Town Medical Camp held in Thirukkalukundram, Dr. Sai Prasanna delivered an informative and empowering session on Breast Cancer Awareness, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular self-examination. The talk was part of the campaign titled “BBA – Be Breast Aware.” During the session, Dr. Prasanna explained that early detection can save lives, as breast cancer identified in its initial stages is highly treatable. Dr. Sai Prasanna emphasized that awareness and consistent monitoring can lead to early diagnosis, increasing the chances of full recovery. She encouraged all women, especially those above the age of 30, to be proactive about their breast health. Watch the video here:

Mostly we don`t think about breathing until it becomes difficult isn`t it. Lungs are vital organs present in us similar to heart, kidney and liver etc. It is essential to keep our lungs in good shape for our lives to be normal. During inhalation, lungs take in oxygen from the air and transfer it to the bloodstream through air sacs or alveoli. In the same way, carbon dioxide moves from blood into alveoli and gets removed. This is termed as respiration. Pollution, smoking and lung cancer etc have made it compulsory for us to take care of lung health. Importance of lung tests: By means of lung tests, we would be able to diagnose and treat respiratory issues like asthma, COPD etc. Various lung tests are Spirometry: The amount of air we can breathe in and out and the speed with which we do this is measured by a spirometry test. This is a basic test for lung function. By taking a deep breath and blowing hard into the machine, asthma, COPD etc can be detected in us. Peak flow test: It must be noted that the peak flow test is a quick breathing check. This test determines the peak rate at which air would be blown out from the lungs. Here a handheld device is used and when we blow into this device then how much air gets pushed out of our lungs could be found out. Asthma patients use this test to keep a check on their lung function at home. Lung volume test: Known as pulmonary function test, measures the amount of air the lungs could hold. Various lung conditions could be diagnosed by this superb test. By means of lung volume test, lung diseases can be identified plus severity of breathing issues can be identified. It must be noted that this test can be used to evaluate lung functions before surgery. Arterial blood gas test or ABG test: This test would determine the effectiveness of the lungs in gas exchanging and regulating oxygen and carbon dioxide levels etc. For those patients with severe lung issues, ABG test is used. Diffusion capacity test or DLCO: It is noteworthy that DLCO or diffusing capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide would measure how effificiently oxygen would move from lungs to the bloodstream. This test would help in identifying hidden damage in the lung tissues etc. Six minute walk test: The strength of our lungs while doing physical activity can be measured by this test. Here, we must walk for 6 minutes and heart rate and oxygen levels are determined. Imaging test like X-Ray, CT Scan etc: With the help of the pictures taken by X-Ray and CT Scan etc, it would be possible to identify infections, tumours, scarring etc in the lungs.

The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 80 per sovereign on Today Morning (August 06, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 10 per gram. The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 75040.00 and a gram was Rs. 9380.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 10232.00. A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 126,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 126.00.

சபரிமலை அய்யப்பன் கோயில், ஆகஸ்ட் 17-ம் தேதி நடை திறக்கப்படவுள்ளது. இதனை முன்னிட்டு பக்தர்களுக்கான ஆன்லைன் தரிசன முன்பதிவு தொடங்கியுள்ளது. மாதாந்திர பூஜைக்காக, ஆகஸ்ட் 16-ம் தேதி நடை திறக்கப்பட்டு 21-ம் தேதி வரை வழிபாடு நடைபெறும்.

The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 600 per sovereign on Today Morning (August 05, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 75 per gram. The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 9370.00 and a gram was Rs. 9370.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 10221.00. A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 125,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 125.00.

Is there any simple soothing way to wrap up the food that not only refreshes our taste buds but also helps the body to digest the food better? No more bloated feeling after eating meals!! Yes, there is indeed a simple way in the form of a superb drink that can be highly effective post meal as it would create a calming or soothing effect plus would help us to digest the food well. It is none other than the ginger lemon tea. Reasons why we must drink this ginger lemon tea post meals are Improves digestion and lowers acidity: It is worthy to note that ginger would stimulate digestive enzymes and this would lower issues like gas, bloating etc. Lemon would help in liver detoxification plus enhancing bile production. By this, fats would be broken down well. Post meal sluggishness would be avoided. Helps in weight management: It is true that drinking ginger lemon tea could help in weight loss. Point is that ginger would boost metabolism and would help the body to burn more fat. On the other side, lemon would help in detoxification and would curb the food cravings. This would finally help us shed a few kilos. Flushes out toxins: Toxins would build up post meals. Intake of ginger would help in circulation and lemon would act as diuretic. The combo of ginger and lemon would help in flushing out of toxins and this would make us feel energised etc. Keep us hydrated: There are times when we forget to consume water and by drinking this tea we could feel more hydrated. Especially in the winter season, drinking this tea combination would be superb. Boosts immunity in us: When we drink ginger lemon tea then we would be able to fight against many infections like cold, cough etc. The reason is that ginger has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and lemon is full of vitamin C. Hence, this drink would improve our immunity Better skin health: Inflammation would get reduced well by ginger and collagen production would be boosted by lemon. By drinking this superb combo, our skin health would get better. Mood booster and stress reducerer: The mood lifting properties of ginger lemon tea combination would help in the reduction of mental fatigue and it would boost our concentration. We would feel calm after drinking this tea.

இன்று திருவண்ணாமலை மாவட்டத்தில் கனமழைக்கு வாய்ப்பு என வானிலை ஆய்வு மையம் தெரிவித்துள்ளது.

The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 40 per sovereign on Today Morning (August 04, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 5 per gram. The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 74360.00 and a gram was Rs. 9295.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 10140.00. A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 123,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 123.00.

ஆடி மாத பவுர்ணமி கிரிவலம், 08ம் தேதி (வெள்ளி) பிற்பகல் 02:12 மணிக்கு தொடங்கி, 09ம் தேதி (சனிக்கிழமை) பிற்பகல் 01:24 மணிக்கு முடிவடைகிறது. இந்த நேரத்தில் பக்தர்கள் திருவண்ணாமலை அருணாசலேஸ்வரர் மலை சுற்றி கிரிவலம் செய்யலாம்.

If you are of the view that coconut water would be suitable for all, then this article might shock you!! We all love to drink coconut water as it is very tasty.  The coconut water has got calories, electrolytes etc and it is a superb drink post workouts etc. In some persons with underlying health conditions drinking coconut water could trigger health complications and that is due to its sugary content, electrolytic profile and cooling nature etc. Drinking coconut water might not be good for these people. Not suitable for those with diabetes or high blood sugar levels It must be noted that coconut water has natural sugars around 6gms to 7gms per 200ml of serving. Though this is less than that present in soft drinks etc but still it could affect our blood sugar levels. Point is that those with diabetes or insulin resistance natural sugars could lead to increase in the blood sugar levels.  Not suitable for those who are prone to allergies etc: In some sensitive persons, drinking coconut water could cause allergies etc.  Various common allergy based symptoms are hives, swelling, redness, itching etc. In some persons, drinking coconut water can lead to respiratory issues plus digestive discomfort and even anaphylaxis. It was published in the Asia Pacific Allergy that 90% of children with coconut allergy had skin related issues. Ten percent developed anaphylaxis also. So, please be careful. Not suitable for those who have kidney issues: Potassium is an important mineral that plays a huge role in maintaining fluid balance and heart function. Those with chronic kidney disease or CKD must not drink coconut water as it can be dangerous. It must be noted that when the kidneys are unable to filter the potassium efficiently then potassium would build up in the blood. This can result in hyperkalemia conditions. This can cause muscle weakness, nausea plus irregular heartbeats etc. Not suitable for those with flu or cold etc: It must be taken into note that by drinking coconut water during cold or flu etc issues like nasal congestion and throat irritation etc could get worse. This would lead to delayed recovery. Those with weak immune systems or prone to frequent cold must not drink coconut water during illness or in the winters. Not suitable for those with high BP: It is true that coconut water with potassium can be a heart healthy drink. By counteracting with sodium, potassium would help to reduce the blood pressure in us. Pont is that those persons who are taking medicines (ACE inhibitors etc) for high BP must not drink coconut water as it can be risky. Potassium levels would increase in those who take these medications as their bodies would retain potassium. This can lead to hyperkalemia conditions. Those persons who are taking medicines for high BP must consult their doctor before drinking coconut water. Fact is that unsupervised use could lead to health complications also. Please take care.