GaviRangappa S P

In a world where fitness trends, and weight-loss programs dominate conversations about food, the true purpose of a diet has been quietly forgotten.  For many, the word “Diet” instantly conjures images of calorie restrictions, fasting, and dramatic body transformations. But the core of a healthy diet plan is not weight loss, it's health. It’s time to shift the narrative. A balanced diet is not just a temporary means to shrink your waistline. It’s a lifelong approach to nourish your body, support your mind, and maintain optimal function. Diet refers to the totality of food and drink regularly consumed for sustenance and wellbeing not just a short-term plan to lose kgs. A True Diet Plan Should Help: 1.Support the immune system. 2.Improve energy and mood. 3.Maintain organ function. 4.Promote healthy digestion 5.Prevent chronic diseases 6.Strengthen bones and muscles 7.Enhance mental clarity Over the last few decades, rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascu...

In the homes of the 1960s and 1970s, the family first aid box was far more than a mere medical kit, it was a symbol of self-reliance, preparedness, and parental care. Long before the widespread availability of 24/7 pharmacies, digital health advice, or emergency hotlines, families depended heavily on a well-stocked first aid box to deal with everyday health incidents. Its presence was especially vital in rural and semi-urban India, where medical facilities were sparse or far from reach. Significance of the Family First Aid Box: 1.Immediate Care in the Absence of Doctors. 2.A Tool of Parental Responsibility. 3.Preparedness in a Time of Limited Transport. 4.Educational Value for Children. The items in a first aid box reflected the era’s medical knowledge, household practices, and commonly available remedies.  Below is a list of standard inclusions: 1.Antiseptics and Disinfectants: Tincture of Iodine. Dettol or Savlon. Potassium Permanganate crystals. 2.Bandages and Dressi...

The push for a caste census (socio-economic survey) in Karnataka dates to legal mandates and political commitments. Under the 1995 Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission Act (inspired by the Indra Sawhney judgment), the state is supposed to conduct a socio-educational survey every ten years. However, no comprehensive survey was officially released for decades after 1995. In 2015, then chief minister Siddaramaiah commissioned the Karnataka Socio-Economic and Educational Survey under BC Commission chair H. Kantharaj, before it was tabled in the cabinet its findings was leaked in 2018. However, dominant communities Lingayats, Vokkaligas and others objected and the report was shelved. Chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he would redo the survey claiming the data collected was 10 years old. After Congress party returned to power in 2023, the 2015 survey report was finally tabled in April 2025. Chief minister Siddaramaiah has since insisted on transparency and fres...

ಭಾರತದ ಜವಳಿ ಪರಂಪರೆಯು ಅದರ ನಾಗರಿಕತೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಹಳೆಯದು. ದೇಶದ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ, ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಬಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಳವಾಗಿ ಹುದುಗಿರುವ ನೂಲುವ, ನೇಯ್ಗೆ, ಬಣ್ಣ ಬಳಿಯುವ ಮತ್ತು ಕಸೂತಿ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅದರ ಪಾಂಡಿತ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಉಪಖಂಡವು ಬಹಳ ಹಿಂದಿನಿಂದಲೂ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ. ಭಾರತೀಯ ಹತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ರೋಮ್ ಮತ್ತು ಚೀನಾಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಗಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮಾರ್ಗಗಳಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು, ತಲೆಮಾರುಗಳಿಂದ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಕರಕುಶಲ ಚರಾಸ್ತಿಗಳವರೆಗೆ, ಭಾರತೀಯ ಜವಳಿ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಸ್ಥಾಪಕತ್ವ, ನಾವೀನ್ಯತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸೌಂದರ್ಯದ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠತೆಯ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತದೆ. ಜವಳಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಭಾರತದ ಸಂಬಂಧವು ಸಿಂಧೂ ಕಣಿವೆ ನಾಗರಿಕತೆ (2500 BCE) ಯಿಂದ ಬಂದಿದೆ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಪುರಾತತ್ತ್ವಜ್ಞರು ಸ್ಪಿಂಡಲ್‌ಗಳು, ಸೂಜಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಬಣ್ಣ ಹಾಕಿದ ಬಟ್ಟೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಕೊಂಡರು. ಉತ್ತಮ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಸರುವಾಸಿಯಾದ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಹತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮೆಸೊಪಟ್ಯಾಮಿಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಈಜಿಪ್ಟ್‌ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಂತರ ರೋಮನ್ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಮೌರ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಗುಪ್ತರ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಜವಳಿ ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಆಸ್ಥಾನಿಕ ಶೈಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪಾತ್ರ ವಹಿಸಿತು. ಬಂಗಾಳದ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಮಸ್ಲಿನ್, ಆಂಧ್ರಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಚಿಂಟ್ಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ವಾರಣಾಸಿಯ ರೇಷ್ಮೆಗಳು ಮಧ್ಯಕಾಲೀನ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯವಾಗಿ ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆ ಪಡೆದವು. ಮೊಘಲ್ ಯುಗ (16-18 ನೇ ಶತಮಾನ) ಐಷಾರಾ...

In the 21st century, the spirit of Satyagraha a form of non-violent resistance popularized by Mahatma Gandhi has found new life in the digital world.  Today, with the proliferation of smartphones, social media, and online platforms, Digital Satyagraha has emerged as a powerful tool for raising awareness and advocating for the rights of marginalized and affected sections of society.  But how effective is it in bringing about real changes? Digital Satyagraha is the adaptation of Gandhian principles of truth, and non-violent protests into the online world. It includes organized campaigns through social media, online petitions, digital storytelling, hashtags, live streaming of protests, and strategic use of digital platforms to raise moral pressure on authorities, corporations, or society at large. 1.How Digital Satyagraha Works 1.Mobilization:  Digital platforms allow instant connectivity. Activists can rally support for a cause, share real-time updates, and enco...

In Bharat, Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates are typically issued based on the father’s caste and income status, as per prevailing government norms.  Key elements considered: 1.Caste is generally inherited paternally. Verification of father’s caste certificate, income, and non-creamy layer status is required. 2.In case of the father being deceased, documents like death certificate and old caste proof are often demanded. This creates a challenge for: 1.Single mothers, especially unmarried, divorced, or abandoned women, who may not have access to the father's documents. 2.Children raised without the father’s support or involvement, yet entitled to reservation benefits. Challenges Faced by Single Mothers in OBC Certificate Issuance: 1.Proof of Paternal Caste:  Without documents from the father’s side, authorities often deny issuance. 2.Disregard for Maternal Lineage:  The mother’s caste, even if OBC, is not usually considered sufficient proof. 3.Legal and B...