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An Invisible, Ultramicroscopic Bit of Life Brings the World to Its Knees

People clap and clang utensils to show gratitude to the helpers and medical practitioners who are working relentlessly to fight coronavirus in Kolkata on March 22, 2020. Pic - PTI Lessons Corona-ji has forced us to learn By Dr R Neerunjun Gopee l See page 3 Mauritius Times 2 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 www.mauritiustimes.com Edit Page facebook.com/mauritius.times

A Message from Bill Gates We All Have What is the Corona/Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us? 'm a strong believer that there is a A Responsibility spiritual purpose behind everything Ithat happens, whether that is what in the struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic we perceive as being good or being bad. here is a lot of misinformation and l Is it still possible to arrest the spread of As I meditate upon this, I want to disinformation being spread on the pandemic? share with you what I feel the Corona/ social media about Covid-19 ever Covid-19 virus is really doing to us: T l since the first case was detected in Wuhan Will the emergency powers resorted to by governments worldwide really help? 1. It is reminding us that we are all in China. So much so that WHO has coined equal, regardless of our culture, the term ‘infodemic’ for this phenomenon. l Are we sufficiently equipped in religion, occupation, financial Leading researchers have commented that Mauritius to face the worsening situation or how famous we are. as Covid-19 spreads around the world, situation? This disease treats us all equally. ‘spreading just as fast, it seems, are con- If you don't believe me, just ask l What else should we be doing to spiracy theories that claim powerful actors Tom Hanks. mitigate the effects of the pandemic? are plotting something sinister to do with 2. It is reminding us that we are all the virus’ with an apprehension that the l What about the preventive measures connected and something that we are, a virus can bring our ‘medical conspiracy theories… have the doing the round on social media affects one person has an effect world to a standstill. potential to be just as dangerous for so- suggesting daily intake of ginger or Vit on another. It is reminding us that cieties as the outbreak itself.’ C, inhalations, sun-bathing, the false borders that we have put 9. It is reminding us that the power concoctions of lemon juice together up have little value as this virus of freewill is in our hands. We can Besides, there is an overload of infor- with cloves, pepper, etc? Do these does not need a passport. It is choose to cooperate and help mation on Covid-19 coming all kinds of each other, to share, to give, to help or even cure those infected with reminding us, by oppressing us sources and this is apt to confuse and mis- help and to support each other or the virus? for a short time, of those in this lead the people. What is needed now is world whose whole life is spent in we can choose to be selfish, to information from reliable sources that is These are genuine interrogations of oppression. hoard, to look after only our self. Indeed, it is difficulties that bring presented in simple terms for laymen to concern to the people. In a bid to meet 3. It is reminding us of how precious out our true colours. understand what is happening locally and these concerns, and in view of the fact that our health is and how we have globally as far as the spread of the pan- for obvious reasons we cannot come out moved to neglect it through eating 10. It is reminding us that we can be demic is concerned, as well as straightfor- with our weekly print editions until the si- nutrient poor manufactured food patient, or we can panic. We can ward guidelines and tips for them to follow tuation goes back to normal, we will be and drinking water that is either understand that this type of so as to ensure the protection of their coming up with a digital edition as regularly contaminated with chemicals upon situation has happened many health and that of their families. as possible. We will attempt to provide ba- chemicals. If we don't look after times before in history and will lanced news and views on the evolution of our health, we will, of course, get pass, or we can panic and see it At a time when experts themselves are the pandemic for the benefit of our readers, sick. as the end of the world and, con- trying to grapple with the complexities of sequently, cause ourselves more and will also include our regular features: 4. It is reminding us of the shortness the situation and do not have all the harm than good. after all, there are other things also hap- of life and of what is most impor- answers, but are doing their best to find pening in the world, although understand- tant for us to do, which is to help 11. It is reminding us that this can them as soon as possible, what we find is a ably attention is focused on the pandemic. each other, especially those who either be an end or a new begin- plethora of advice about how to cope with ning. This can be a time of reflec- Nevertheless, we feel that it is also impor- are old or sick. Our purpose is not Covid-19 that leaves the average layman tion and understanding, where we tant to keep the mind occupied with other to buy toilet roll. unable to decide which is which. Under- learn from our mistakes, or it can 5. It is reminding us of how mate- positive things and not let ourselves be be the start of a cycle which will standably, there are lots of questions in rialistic our society has become overwhelmed by undue worry and irrational continue until we finally learn the people’s minds, such as, among others: and how, when in times of diffi- fears. lesson we are meant to. l Is the worst yet to come - both at the culty, we remember that it's the We all have a responsibility in the strug- 12. It is reminding us that this Earth is global level and locally? essentials that we need (food, gle against this pandemic, and if we adopt water, medicine) as opposed to sick. It is reminding us that we l How long will the crisis last? a sound and rational approach there is no the luxuries that we sometimes need to look at the rate of defor- reason why we will not come out of it in due unnecessarily give value to. estation just as urgently as we l What will be the cost in terms of human look at the speed at which toilet course. 6. It is reminding us of how important lives? rolls are disappearing off of our family and home life is and shelves. We are sick because our how much we have neglected home is sick. this. It is forcing us back into our Mauritius Times houses so we can rebuild them 13. It is reminding us that after every Founder/Editor: Beekrumsing Ramlallah - Aug 1954-Sept 2000 into our home and to strengthen difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a Editor-in-chief: M. Ramlallah our family unit. phase in this great cycle. We do Senior Editor: Dr RN Gopee 7. It is reminding us that our true not need to panic; this too shall work is not our job, that is what This epaper has been produced with the assistance of pass. we do, not what we were created Doojesh Ramlallah, Sultana Kurmally and Kersley Ramsamy to do. Our true work is to look 14. Whereas many see the Corona/ after each other, to protect each Covid-19 virus as a great disaster, Pearl House 4th Floor Room 406 other and to be of benefit to one I prefer to see it as a 'great Sir Virgil Naz Street, Port Louis another. corrector'. Tel: 5-29 29301 Tel/Fax: 212 1313 8. It is reminding us to keep our It is sent to remind us of the impor- Email: [email protected] egos in check. It is reminding us tant lessons that we seem to have for- Website: www.mauritiustimes.com that no matter how great we think gotten and it is up to us if we will learn facebook.com/mauritius.times we are or how great others think them or not. Op-Ed Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3 Lessons Corona-ji has forced us to learn n Hindu tradi- tion adding the Isuffix ‘ji’ to a person’s name is to show great respect to the person. The reasons can be many: the person is powerful, learned, is engaged selfless- ly in a great huma- nitarian cause, and Dr R. Neerunjun Gopee so on. Covid-19 or the Coronavirus, an invisible, ultramicroscopic bit of life is so powerful that it has brought the world to its knees. Hence Corona-ji. It has led to many countries going into lockdown, sanitary curfew or couvre-feu sanitaire as we have called it here. Essentially, this means that, except for people working in essential services or going about to obtain essential items of food and medicine, everybody else is by law obliged to stay at home. The result is that families that may include grand- parents, parents and school/college-going students are now housebound for a num- ber of days. Of course, as far as the chil- dren go, this is just like being on holiday. Except that it is not.

Families of roadside shopkeepers ring bell and clap to cheer health workers following coronavirus outbreaks, Covid-19 or the Corona virus, in New on March 22, 2020. Pic - AP, Manish Swarup “ an invisible, ultramicroscopic bit of life is so powerful that it has At the same time, though, it has forced is why they are being acclaimed, by clap- and in safety. 100%? No – cannot be brought the world to its knees. us to learn – or re-learn – certain funda- ping of hands or ringing of bells/cymbals, measured. Hence Corona-ji. It has led to many mental lessons that humanity seems to by grateful people all over the world. 5. We do not have to go out to ‘enjoy’ countries going into have forgotten in its frenetic pursuit of the 4. Family together means being happy as often as have been doing, or pleasant (in Sanskrit: preya) at the thought was necessary! lockdown, sanitary curfew or expense of the good (shreya). I have couvre-feu sanitaire as we have come up with a few lessons. Readers may Those who help to preserve or 6. We CAN reduce our needs to the add their own to the list. save lives are the true minimum. This is beautifully expressed in called it here. Essentially, this “ a post I received quite some time back, means that, except for people 1. Health is our greatest wealth: all the saviours: doctors, nurses and all lines written by someone who signed working in essential services or money is the world will not bring back a healthcare personnel. While all ‘Emily Marouttian’. Although she writes single person who has succumbed to about growing older, the core of the mes- going about to obtain essential Covid-19, nor be able to save the 1% of places of worship are closed, with God shut away or hiding above, sage – that we can practise mini- items of food and medicine, infected cases which will inevitably die no malist living, and perhaps start early on – everybody else is by law obliged matter what. And here 1% means thou- the only temples that are open is relevant not only under our present cir- to stay at home. The result is that sands already – and climbing day by day. indiscriminately to all are the cumstances, but throughout our life cycle. families that may include 2. The most precious gift of all is: LIFE. hospitals where the true Devis and Here goes: If we do not understand this now, we ‘As we grow older we let go a little at a grandparents, parents and school/ never will. Devtas are toiling 24/7 at the risk of their own lives to care for the time: a bad memory, a negative habit, a college-going students are now 3. Those who help to preserve or save toxic friend. Bit by bit we shed what no housebound for a number of days. lives are the true saviours: doctors, patients. As enshrined by longer serves us until we reveal we who Of course, as far as the children nurses and all healthcare personnel. Bhagavan Sri Krishna in the are underneath it all. We soon discover go, this is just like being on While all places of worship are closed, Bhagavad Gita, they are that even though we gave up many things, with God shut away or hiding above, the performing selfless service (Karma there is no feeling of loss. What we have holiday. Except that it is not…” only temples that are open indiscriminate- gained in return is far more valuable’. yoga) with great devotion (Bhakti ly to all are the hospitals where the true Let us therefore use these days of Devis and Devtas are toiling 24/7 at the yoga) using their profound togetherness fruitfully, to bond even more In a matter of weeks, from its origin in risk of their own lives to care for the knowledge (Jnana yoga) with a strongly among ourselves, to rediscover Wuhan, Corona-ji has spread all over the patients. pure and focused mind (Raja the strength of love and affection, and to world causing respiratory disease and As enshrined by Bhagavan Sri Krishna yoga). That is why they are being ponder how our lives have been truly death, known as a pandemic, which is in the Bhagavad Gita, they are performing enriched during this Stay-at-home taking away loved ones, leaving families selfless service (Karma yoga) with great acclaimed, by clapping of hands or imposed for our own protection. grieving, and shaking to the core national devotion (Bhakti yoga) using their pro- ringing of bells/cymbals, by Thank you, Corona-ji. authorities as they attempt desperately to found knowledge (Jnana yoga) with a grateful people all over the stop its spread and limit the damage. RN Gopee pure and focused mind (Raja yoga). That world…” The Conversation Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4 As the virus spreads, Mailbox GM must reduce economies grind to halt expenditure, dixit PKJ According to the Constitution, Mauritius has 34 Citizens around the world look warily at the rates of illnesses and deaths at home and ministers made up of the PM, 23 Cabinet ministers and 10 junior ministers also known as private parlia- abroad as the economic effects of COVID-19 start to hit mentary secretaries. Consequently almost half of ven as China, South Korea and Parliament is composed of ministers. Another proud Singapore make progress control- world record for little Mauritius! Eling the new coronavirus, its spread raises alarm in many more parts Now each one of these 34 Honourables is enti- of the globe as the pathogen’s toll on tled to an official car; and obviously they all opt for human health and world economies one with a big engine capacity that guzzles huge climbs. amounts of fuel. All paid for by the taxpayer. But what many people may not know is that these hard In the past week many more citizens have had to stay at home in the hope that working honourables are apparently entitled to a per- infection rates can be slowed to prevent sonalised number plate as well, at a cost of Rs 40,000 health systems being overwhelmed. The each. That adds up to a total of Rs1,360,000. collapse in consumer activity has sent Now one MAY (the capital letters are deliberate) stock markets swooning, prompting concede that, besides their disproportionate salaries governments and central banks to take and perks, the taxpayer needs to provide each one of steps to soften the blow of an expected them with a big car to deliver the dubious goods in global recession. several instances, but one wonders in what way At the same time, public health these personalised number plates enhance their out- authorities around the world are devising put. strategies to contain the spread, hoping to House and Congress are seeking to spur research team working around the Wasn't it only last week that we heard the PM say avoid the plight of the worst-hit countries, economic activity through multiple mea- clock to identify the most promising that Government must reduce its expenditure by such as Iran and Italy, which has now has sures, including tax cuts, business loans candidates for disarming this new 10%? Revising MPs salaries and inordinate perks had more deaths than China from the and handing out money to families, on the virus. downwards might be a good start. virus. order of US$1,200 per taxpayer. l The biology of why elders are R.B. Public health responses l Direct payments to citizens are more at risk. As scientists generate Quatre Bornes Public health agencies have respon- particularly beneficial to low-wage new data on how COVID-19 affects ded to the crisis in very different ways. workers, many of whom will be hurt by people, one point is very clear: Older Our experts explained how critical those the slowdown in consumer spending, people and those with chronic medical Confinement... differences are to each country’s trajecto- says economist Steven Pressman from conditions are most at risk of serious ry thus far and, potentially, in the future. Colorado State University. illness or death. Brian Geiss, associate Heaven for some, l professor of microbiology, immunology Singapore, the model response? l Low to middle-income countries Hell for others and pathology at Colorado State Singapore, which suffered from the more vulnerable. Globally, the University, explains how changes to a Still, together SARS epidemic in the early 2000s, had impact of the coronavirus could be person’s immune system as we age We are bound to kneel a highly organized response that, worse on low to middle-income affects its ability to fight off infections among other things, avoided a lock countries and harm particularly In front of the wrath of Mother Earth like COVID-19. down. The chair of infection control for vulnerable people, say professor of And reflect on our despicable acts National University of Singapore, Dale public policy David Evans of Pardee Changes to daily life We’ve been constantly assassinating her progenies Fisher, explains how the country did it RAND Graduate School and Mead For people who remain healthy and and the lessons for other countries. With our scandalous actions Over of Georgetown University. As staying at home, the virus has upended Leading to their premature extinction l South Korea’s contact tracing. previous pandemics have shown, the many lives. South Korea, too, has been held up as short-term shocks on the economy Today, human beings feel ‘imprisoned’ in their own l Confused children. Child a global model. One interesting aspect typically translate into slowing long- concrete ‘nests’ of its response is its acceptance of sur- term growth. development experts from the University of Calgary explain how Fearing that once they’ll step outside from their bubbles veillance systems, notably CCTV and On the front lines of science the tracking of bank card and mobile parents can talk to their children about And get back into their routines phone usage, to control the spread of Scientists are racing to get a better the pandemic. They’ll end up as the perfect host understanding of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the disease caused by the l Complex daily decisions. Many Of the deadly Corona virus coronavirus. known as SARS-CoV-2. people isolating themselves at home still have questions. Adam Kamradt- Life is thus resumed to a set of possibilities l The picture in Africa. There have l Seeking the virus’s origin. We can think of been comparatively few reported Researcher Alexandre Hassanin, of Scott from the University of Sydney cases in Africa so far. Akebe Luther Sorbonne Université, ISYEB - Institut gets into a more nuanced discussion To control this anguish around social distancing and tries to King Abia, research scientist from de Systématique, Evolution, provides From spreading its vicious poisonous tentacles some context for one of the most answer basic questions such as: Can University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Into our existence Africa explains why that might, adding vexing questions facing scientists: did I take the dog for a walk? that countries on the continent need to it originate in a bat or pangolin and l The psychological toll. Finally, one We should learn to appreciate each breath we take do much more to prepare their health where? He describes a recent genetic common thread across all countries is Realizing the importance of another day loaned to us analysis which suggests that the systems and public responses. stressed-out individuals. Nita Bharti To make a positive difference in the world Meanwhile, among many people in “SARS-Cov-2 virus is the result of a from the Center for Infectious Disease We should learn to love selflessly South Africa, joking is a common way recombination between two different Dynamics at Pennsylvania State to cope. viruses.” (To read the original article in University offers some tips on how to Those we’ve been taking for granted so far French, click here.) Grim economic outlook maintain physical and mental health We should learn to reflect on our own existence l The quest for anti-viral treatments. during this period. And together learn to rectify our shameful acts Even as governments deal with the Could existing drugs work? Nevan To make it a better world pandemic, they are trying to forestall Krogan, who is director of Quantitative what’s expected to be widespread eco- Biosciences Institute at the University Martin La Monica For You and For Me. nomic pain caused by the halt of so much of California, San Francisco, Deputy Editor Kushida D. Fulena economic activity. In the US, the White describes the work of a 22-lab The Conversation Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5 COVID-19 treatment might already exist in old drugs Among the more than 20,000 drugs approved by the FDA, there may be some that can treat COVID-19. A team at the University of California, San Francisco, is identifying possible candidates There are two ways to fight back. First, body. Our team needed to be sure the drugs could attack the COVID-19 treat- compounds we identified would be safe ment might already exist in older drugs | and nontoxic for people. Considerablevirus’s own proteins, pre- The traditional way to do this would venting them from doing jobs like entering involve years of pre-clinical studies and the cell or copying their genetic material clinical trials costing millions of dollars. But once they are inside. This is how remde- there is a fast and basically free way sivir – a drug currently in clinical trials for around this: looking to the 20,000 FDA- COVID-19 – works. approved drugs that have already been A problem with this approach is that safety-tested. Maybe there is a drug in this viruses mutate and change over time. In large list that can fight the coronavirus. the future, the coronavirus could evolve in Our chemists used a massive database ways that render a drug like remdesivir to match the approved drugs and proteins useless. This arms race between drugs they interact with to the proteins on our list. and viruses is why you need a new flu shot They found 10 candidate drugs last week. every year. For example, one of the hits was a cancer Alternatively, a drug can work by bloc- drug called JQ1. While we cannot predict king a viral protein from interacting with a how this drug might affect the virus, it has human protein it needs. This approach – a good chance of doing something. essentially protecting the host machinery – Through testing, we will know if that some- has a big advantage over disabling the thing helps patients. COVID-19 treatment might already exist in older drugs - Considerable - Photo Getty Images virus itself, because the human cell doesn’t Facing the threat of global border shut- change as fast. Once you find a good drug, downs, we immediately shipped boxes of it should keep working. This is the hy don’t we have drugs to treat approved drugs that we hope will narrow these 10 drugs to three of the few labs in approach that our team is taking. And it COVID-19 and how long will it and speed up the search. the world working with live coronavirus may also work against other emergent take to develop them? samples: two at the Pasteur Institute in W The team of 22 labs, that we named the viruses. Paris and Mount Sinai in New York. By SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that QCRG, is working at breakneck speed – March 13, the drugs were being tested in causes the disease COVID-19 – is com- literally around the clock and in shifts – Learning the enemy’s plans cells to see if they prevent the virus from pletely new and attacks cells in a novel seven days a week. I imagine this is what The first thing our group needed to do reproducing. way. Every virus is different and so are the it felt like to be in wartime efforts like the was identify every part of the cellular fac- drugs used to treat them. That’s why there Enigma code-breaking group during World tory that the coronavirus relies on to repro- Dispatches from the battlefield wasn’t a drug ready to tackle the new coro- War II, and our team is similarly hoping to duce. We needed to find out what proteins Our team will soon learn from our col- navirus that only emerged a few months disarm our enemy by understanding its the virus was hijacking. laborators at Mt. Sinai and the Pasteur ago. inner workings. To do this, a team in my lab went on a Institute whether any of these first 10 drugs As a systems biologist who studies how A stealthy opponent molecular fishing expedition inside human work against SARS-CoV-2 infections. cells are affected by viruses during infec- cells. Instead of a worm on a hook, they Meanwhile, the team has continued fishing Compared with human cells, viruses tions, I’m especially interested in the used viral proteins with tiny chemical tags with viral baits. So far we have found 332 are small and can’t reproduce on their own. second question. Finding points of vulne- attached to them - termed a “bait.” We put human proteins that the coronavirus co- The coronavirus has about 30 proteins, rability and developing a drug to treat a di- these baits into lab-grown human cells and opts, and there are drugs that interact with whereas a human cell has more than sease typically takes years. But the new then pulled them out to see what we 66 of those proteins. We published the 20,000. coronavirus isn’t giving the world that kind caught. Anything that stuck was a human results of our work, which has not yet been of time. With most of the world on lock- To get around this limited set of tools, protein that the virus hijacks during infec- peer-reviewed, on March 22 in the hope down and the looming threat of millions of the virus cleverly turns the human body tion. that labs around the world can start to test deaths, researchers need to find an effec- against itself. The pathways into a human By March 2, we had a partial list of the these drugs and find a treatment as fast as tive drug much faster. cell are normally locked to outside human proteins that the coronavirus needs possible. invaders, but the coronavirus uses its own This situation has presented my col- to thrive. These were the first clues we The good news is that so far, our team proteins like keys to open these “locks” and leagues and me with the challenge and could use. A team member sent a message has found 69 existing drugs that bind the enter a person’s cells. opportunity of a lifetime: to help solve this to our group, “First iteration, just 3 baits… human proteins we’ve identified. 27 of huge public health and economic crisis Once inside, the virus binds to proteins next 5 baits coming.” The fight was on. these are FDA approved, and 42 are in posed by the global pandemic of SARS- the cell normally uses for its own functions, Counterattack clinical or pre-clinical trials. This large num- CoV-2. essentially hijacking the cell and turning it ber makes me hopeful that we’ll be able to Facing this crisis, we assembled a into a coronavirus factory. As the resources Once we had this list of molecular tar- find a drug to treat COVID-19. If we find an team here at the Quantitative Biosciences and mechanics of infected cells get gets the virus needs to survive, members approved drug that even slows down the Institute (QBI) at the University of retooled to produce thousands and thou- of the team raced to identify known com- virus’s progression, doctors should be able California, San Francisco, to discover how sands of viruses, the cells start dying. pounds that might bind to these targets to start getting it to patients quickly and the virus attacks cells. But instead of trying Lung cells are particularly vulnerable to and prevent the virus from using them to save lives. to create a new drug based on this infor- this because they express high amounts of replicate. If a compound can prevent the mation, we are first looking to see if there the “lock” protein SARS-CoV-2 uses for virus from copying itself in a person’s body, are any drugs available today that can dis- entry. A large number of a person’s lung the infection stops. But you can’t simply Nevan Krogan rupt these pathways and fight the coron- cells dying causes the respiratory symp- interfere with cellular processes at will San Francisco avirus. So far, we’ve identified 27 FDA- toms associated with COVID-19. without potentially causing harm to the Wellness Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8 Being Mum & Dad Health Tips 5 Good Parenting Tips Here is how pepper can lower the risk of heart attack and increase your lifespan

cience says chilli pepper can reduce diet people followed. Syour risk of dying from heart attack and "In other words, someone can follow the stroke. This long red pepper is used to healthy Mediterranean diet, someone else prepare stews. can eat less healthily, but for all of them According to a new study, the key to a chilli pepper has a protective effect." long life is lying around your kitchen. Sharing his thoughts on the study, The newly released research shows that Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian and you can cut the risk of heart attack, stroke senior teaching fellow at Aston Medical and even death by simply eating pepper. School in the UK, noted that it does not However, it has to be a specific kind of necessarily show a strong link between the pepper. consumption of chilli and having a healthy Scientists have found that eating spicy life. food containing chilli pepper can increase "It is plausible people who use chillies, your lifespan by lowering your risk of dying as the data suggests also used more herbs from heart attack and stroke. and spices, and as such likely to be eating This is according to a study published in more fresh foods including vegetables," he a recent issue of the 'Journal of the stated. American College of Cardiology' released Following the results of this study, the last year. team now has plans to figure out exactly Findings from the research showed that what makes chilli so good for our health. the risk of dying of a heart attack went down Extra health benefits of eating by 40% for people who regularly consumed chilli pepper 1. A child is a privilege 4. There's no hurry to grow up chilli pepper (four times a week or more). This is not the first science has attri- It is a privilege that this child - this bun- It is very important a child remains a Overall, the mortality risk reduced by buted certain health benefits to the chilli dle of joy - has come through you and child; there is no hurry to make him into an 23% while the risk of death from stroke pepper which is rich in numerous minerals, arrived in your house. Children are not your adult because you can't reverse it later. lowered more than half in people who vitamins and antioxidants. consume chilli pepper regularly compared property; they do not belong to you. Just When he is a child and he behaves like a Some additional health benefits include: see how to enjoy, nurture, and support child, it's wonderful. When he becomes an to those who did not. - Improves digestive health and them. Don't try to make them an investment adult and behaves like a child, that's bad. "In a model adjusted only for age, sex, metabolism for your future. There is no hurry for a child to become an and energy intake, regular consumption (4 - Aids weight loss. 2. Let them be adult. or more times each week) of chilli pepper was associated with 23% lower risk of all- - Chilli pepper aids weight loss. Let them become whatever they have 5. It's time to learn, not teach cause mortality, as opposed to none/rare - Alleviates migraines and joint pain. to become. Don't try to mould them accord- What do you know about life to teach intake, and results remained substantially - May decrease the risk of cancer and ing to your understanding of life. Your child your children? A few survival tricks are the unchanged in the fully adjusted model," the type 2 diabetes. need not do what you did in your life. Your only things you can teach. Please compare study stated. child should do something that you did not yourself with your child and see who is - Fights flu, colds, fungal infections and The study was done by monitoring the even dare to think in your life. Only then will capable of more joy? Your child, isn't it? If inflammation. health status and eating habits of 22,811 the world progress. he knows more joy than you, who is better men and women living in Molise, Italy over - Promotes the growth of red blood qualified to be a consultant about life, you 3. True love eight years. Some of the participants ate cells. or him? People misunderstand that loving their chilli and some did not. - Can be used to treat wrinkles, acne When a child comes, it's time to learn, children is to cater to whatever they ask for. Chilli pepper scars, dark spots and keep your hair If you get them everything they ask for, it is not teach. When a child comes, unknow- healthy. Commenting on the research, the study stupidity, isn't it? 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Our words have dazzling Robin Sharma Entertainment Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7 ‘Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao' serial actress Sheen Das wants to bridge the difference between big and small city elevision actress Sheen Das will soon be seen in the small city Tserial 'Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao'. Sheen has Talking about the show, I personally relate to it a also previously worked as a lead actress in Rajshri lot. The small-town girl, who does not have parents, Production. Sheen considers herself very lucky as this is has many responsibilities but she also has dreams of the first time when Rajshri Production has repeated its her own, which she wants to fulfill. I personally feel lead actress in a show. Recently, during a conversation that many small-town girls do not get a chance to with Dainik Bhaskar, Sheen shared some things related to compete because whenever you go to a big city, the her personal and professional life with us. first question you are asked is where you are from Happy with my achievement in a short time and you are judged accordingly. No matter how big you have achieved, it definitely matters to some Usually, these production houses do not repeat the people to which city you belong. It happened to me actresses, but when I received a call for the show again, too and to be honest, like my character, I also want obviously I couldn't believe it for a while. My previous to remove the difference between big and small city. show 'Piyaa Albela' may have run for a short time but it seems that I had made a very good repo in that short time If not an actor, I would have become a journalist and hence got a chance again. I am very happy and I will I always wanted to become an actor, but I could try my best to meet the expectations of the makers. not understand where to start to fulfill this dream. I I have to live up to expectations of did a course in journalism and then did an internship veteran actors with a news channel in Delhi. The place where the channel had its office, the shooting of a show called I auditioned for the show and had to attend a lot of 'Airlines' was going on. There I auditioned and there workshops. The team wanted me to look completely was a time that the show's actor was not able to read different from my old character. For which we used to her lines properly. The production house gave me a attend workshops four times a week. During those chance and asked me to read those lines. I correctly workshops, I worked very hard on dialogues and body read the lines and my journey to become an actor language. There are some veteran actors in this show; I began. I got a real recognition with Piya Albela.I have to live up to their expectations too. would have been a journalist had I not become an I also want to bridge the difference between big and actor. , Hina , Mohit Malik opens up on ‘Kullfi , and : The Kumar Bajewala' going off-air highest-paid TV actress ohit Malik made his television debut which was one of the highest generating Mwith Miilee. After that, he did various TRP shows of all time. According to TV shows like Pari Hoon Main, Banoo reports, gets paid a whopping Main Teri Dulhann, Godh Bharaai, Mann sum of Rs 150,000 to Rs 200,000 per Kee Awaaz Pratigya, and Phulwa. The episode. actor is currently seen in Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala as Sikandar Singh Gill. However, Divyanka Tripathi is a popular TV the show will soon go off air. actress, who made her acting debut in the TV industry for Doordarshan. She earned In an interaction with a leading portal, nation-wide fame and recognition with Zee he spoke about his feelings on the same TV's character of Dr. Ishita Bhalla in Star and more. Read on. Plus's Ye Hai Mohabbatein. Besides You had been a part of many shows acting, Divyanka Tripathi hosted several before but your character Sikandar in awards shows and she has been a part of Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala has earned you dance reality show-' 8'. a special place in people's hearts. How She charges a whopping amount of Rs does it feel to be leaving the show? 80,000 to Rs. 85,000 per episode. Yes, it is still sinking in that Kulfi is Jennifer Winget is one of the most going to be off air soon, but as they say, beautiful and talented Hindi TV actresses. ending is a new beginning, so that is how I She is popularly known for her roles here are today several Indian TV am looking at this. Bidding goodbye to the Kumud Desai in Saraswatichandra, Maya shows or serials which are giving tough show has definitely got me very emotional, T Mehrotra in and Zoya Siddiqui in competition to the Hindi film industry. And as not only me but our entire cast and Bepannah. Jennifer Winget made her according to reports, many Hindi TV crew over the last two years has got very acting debut as a child actor when she was actresses are being paid far greater than attached to the show. So it definitely is merely a 12-year old in Raja Ko Rani Se several actresses. going to be a teary farewell for us as well Pyar Ho Gaya. Later, as an adult, she went as the show's well-wishers and fans. You must be wondering; how much on to work in scores of Indian TV shows. popular TV actresses earn for a single According to reports, earlier the actress What are your plans after the show? episode or a show. Without any further ado, was being paid Rs 80,000 to Rs. 85,000 let's talk about the top 4 highest paid Hindi I am definitely looking at some me time per episode but now her paycheck has post the show. I would like really like to television actresses of 2020. been increased to Rs 100,000 per episode. unwind and relax for a while at the Hina Khan is one of the most popular Sriti Jha, the leading lady of a top moment. faces of the Indian TV industry. The popular show of Zee TV Is there any kind of roles that you are looking for? popular actress is known for her characters is also among the most paid actresses. Akshara in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya She is said to be earning around I am someone who likes to experiment with what I can showcase on screen, as my Kehlata Hai and Komolika in Kasautii Rs 70-75,000 per episode. Her character of diversity as an actor is what eventually brings out the best in me. So a script or role that Zindagii Kay. Hina Khan was last seen in Pragya is famous in every house of India. intrigues me or is something I have not worked on before is definitely what I am going the Hindi TV show, Kasautii Zingadii Zay, to look at. Health Mauritius Times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8 A Cardiologist's Tips for Staying Healthy during the Covid-19 outbreak any of my patients are asking how seeds, fruits, avocados, berries, and whole Mthey can stay healthy in the setting of grains like oatmeal. Covid-19. They are concerned because Avoid stress eating. And they have read that those with heart drinking disease, high blood pressure, and dia- As much as 40% of us are self- betes may be at an even higher risk for described as emotional eaters. Be aware if serious illness from the novel coronavirus you are prone to this and be thoughtful (Covid-19, which is also called SARS- when you reach for something to eat. Am I CoV-2). really hungry? Or just bored, anxious, or And they are right to be concerned. otherwise stressed? If the answer is that The very early (meaning, it can change) you are not hungry, see if drinking a glass information suggests that being older, of water or going for a walk will help with having heart disease, high blood pressure, your cravings. Also, it's common to turn to diabetes, as well as lung disease, HIV, alcohol during times of stress. Notice if being immunocompromised, and being your alcohol intake is more than usual, and pregnant may all predict a more severe be aware of ways that your drinking may Covid-19 illness. be affecting your health - like poor sleep, But that does not mean that you are poor food choices when drinking, or not helpless when it comes to minimizing your being active the next day because you risk of Covid-19. don't feel your best. The prevention strategies that have Practise stress management been discussed over and over are critical- gatherings, sports, or even going out for Gyms are closed (as they should be Effective stress management tech- ly important. dinner, and it's easy to see how our health right now), but that doesn't mean you can't niques include controlled breathing, medi- These are all incredibly important, but habits can slip, even at a time when they be active. Go for a walk, do some body- tation, gratitude practice, among many they are not all that you can do. should be a high priority. weight exercises (like push-ups, squats, others. Some find physical activity and get- Here are the most important tips I lunges, burpees) or follow an exercise or Good health habits: even more ting enough sleep to be the most effective share with my patients to help them stay yoga class online. It's important to do important stress management technique. Whatever strong and healthy through the Covid-19 something active every day, even if it's for works for you, focus on making it a priority Good health habits are always impor- pandemic. 5-10 minutes. right now. And if you don't have an esta- tant, but take on additional urgency con- Get your sleep Eat nutritious food blished stress management technique, this sidering the Covid-19 pandemic. If you aren't getting enough sleep, your Packaged foods are convenient, easy may be an ideal time to find one! We want our bodies and immune health will suffer. Most people need 7-9 to store, and last forever. They are also Better health is often a lower priority in system to be at their strongest, yet the hours a night. The important thing to avoid likely to be ultra-processed and lead to times of stress and turmoil. However, par- barriers to healthy behaviors are even is the "I will sleep when I'm dead" weight gain and poor health. Instead, look ticularly in these days of COVID-19, taking higher right now. Gyms are closed, our approach. I'm not joking when I say that for natural foods that you can store for a care of your health is not selfish. It's self- patterns are disrupted, and the anxiety and this approach may get you there sooner while. Good choices are canned fish or less. Your family and friends need you to stress may be affecting our sleep. than you'd like. chicken, canned beans, canned or frozen stay healthy. We need you to stay healthy. Combine this with losing some of our vegetables, hard cheeses, eggs, nuts and R. Todd Hurst, MD, FACC - WebMD stress-relieving outlets like church, social Stay active A Doctor's Tips for Diabetes Patients

with your diabetes team. Do they/will they offer tele- l Don't forget carbs. Have simple carbs available - medicine visits? Managing your diabetes and controlling regular soda, honey, jam, Jell-O, hard candies or your blood sugar is important for keeping your immune popsicles help keep your blood sugar up if you are system at its best. at risk for lows or too ill to eat. To prepare, here's what I recommend: l Be creative with your meals. It's never too late to l Monitor your diabetes even more closely than experiment in the kitchen with diabetes-friendly usual. During stress, it makes sense to monitor recipes. American Diabetes Association has plenty your blood sugars more often. of heart and diabetes recipes. l Have extra meds. Ask your doctor or l Exercise daily. While you may not be able to keep pharmacist for refills now. This may be out of your regular routine of going to the gym, you do sync with your insurance coverage and you may need to keep exercising. It's a must for managing need to pay out-of-pocket but chose generics like blood sugars and decreasing stress. So, set up a old-fashion insulin vials and syringes. Have one corner of your home with equipment, mats, video, extra week of supplies in case you get sick. If you etc. Now's a great time to try a new workout app. can't go out, have them delivered or reach out to a l Get plenty of sleep. To set yourself for a good neighbor to help. night's rest, practise meditation, prayer, and l Stay connected. Our community helps us thrive. optimism - AND place a curfew on the internet and Use social media, or just your phone to connect news. At a certain time in the evening, start during this crisis. dimming the lights in your home and put away screens. l Stock up. Make sure to have plenty of canned and f you have diabetes, the coronavirus outbreak probably frozen fruits and vegetables on hand. Before using, l Stay up to date. Information changes rapidly. Ifeels like a rollercoaster of uncertainty. Right now, rinse them thoroughly before using since they have Check your local /state authorities on recent being prepared and reaching out is critical. excess salt or sugar, which can throw a monkey changes in your community. Speak to your doctor about maintaining a care plan wrench in your diabetes management. Brunilda Nazario, MD -- WebMD